When I think of Argentina, I often think of my childhood obsessed with dinosaurs, knowing that Argentina is often the place where the biggest fossils from some of the largest dinosaurs in the world have been found. But, you might be headed there for the music, the people, the wine, the beautiful scenery, or so…
Spain is home to a whole host of languages, and probably not the ones you would expect! Since it’s a country I really want to visit, I thought I should delve into the languages that are present there. Spanish is an obvious one, but there are many other native languages there that you probably haven’t…
I’ve written about the languages present in many other countries, but I thought I’d delve into the language diversity of my home country, the United States. In March of this year (2025), for the first time in its history, the US designated English as its official language. Prior to that, we had none. (I also…
If you know Dubai, it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that the UAE is a very diverse region with people from all over the world. As a tourist, you might worry about your ability to get around in the country with regards to language. Luckily, the country’s diversity comes from language just as much as…
Moldova is a small country sandwiched between southern Ukraine and eastern Romania. Known for its wine, it can be a good place to visit as a tourist, especially if you’re already visiting Romania! I visited Chișinău several months ago after spending a few weeks in Romania, and took a train back to Bucharest afterward! But…
Looking to travel to Romania? It’s full of beautiful cities, amazing castles, scenic views, and kind people! But what about the language? How easily can you get around as an English speaker, and what other languages might you encounter? Well, it’s actually pretty cut and dry. It’s not as diverse as a country like Indonesia,…
Now that I’ve written a guide to the German language, I think it’s time I write a guide to language in Germany. I’ve done this for all previous language guides, too, so I want to keep up the pattern. Unlike Indonesia and Belize, though, Germany doesn’t have any (recent) history of colonization and imperialist influence….
You’re likely to encounter a lot of languages in Indonesia. Most of them are not well-documented. Others are just not common outside of small communities. Several months ago, I wrote a guide to the languages you might encounter in Belize. That post seems to be pretty popular, and I had fun making it. So I…
So, you’re traveling to Belize! Maybe you’re going for the Mayan Ruins, the great diving experiences and beaches, or to have some other cool experience. Either way, you’re going to need to interact with other people. In most non-English speaking countries, you will need to learn phrases or words in another language to get around….