Travel Archives | The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/tag/travel/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:25:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 How to Habit-Hack Your Language Learning https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/habit-hack-language-learning/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:27:34 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28162 We all have that one bilingual dream scenario: you step off a plane in Tokyo, Berlin, or maybe Mexico City, and your next move is to figure out how to catch a train into the city. But in the dream, instead of fumbling with the iPhone Translate app at the information desk, you consult with Read More >>

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]]> Colombian Slang Terms by Region: From Greetings to Insults to Love! https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/colombian-slang-terms-by-region/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:27:46 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26699 “¡Quiubo ‘mano!” “Qué hacés, pues?” “Es que eso es una chimba” What do these Colombian slang words mean? Where do they come from? How can visitors use them? From Colombian greetings to Colombian sayings about love (and even friendly insults), the country has gained popularity for its unique form of slang words, phrases, and expressions, Read More >>

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]]> French Wine Vocabulary, Regions, Tasting Tips, and More https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/french-wine-vocabulary-regions-tasting-tips/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/french-wine-vocabulary-regions-tasting-tips/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:59:30 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26579 A Tour of France Through French Wines Imagine France. What do you picture?  If you’re thinking of cosmopolitan Parisian streets, full of culture, historic buildings, and well-dressed people that could have walked out of a scene from Emily in Paris, you’re not wrong.  But get outside the capital city and you’ll find the country is Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/french-wine-vocabulary-regions-tasting-tips/feed/ 1 Fun Zoom Backgrounds to Inspire Your Language Learning https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/fun-travel-zoom-backgrounds/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/fun-travel-zoom-backgrounds/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:19:50 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=15556 Travel on Hold? Try a Virtual ZoomCation While You Dream of Adventures to Come Though pandemic restrictions are beginning to lift in some places, life isn’t exactly as it was before. Most countries still have travel restrictions, meaning summer vacations (and possibly your opportunity for on the ground language practice) are canceled! The lockdown has Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/fun-travel-zoom-backgrounds/feed/ 2 Know Your Coffee – Latin America Coffee by Region https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/where-is-coffee-grown-in-latin-america/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:38:48 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=14242 Coffee Growing Regions of Latin America Coffee may be a staple in your morning routine, but it’s also a staple in the economy of many different Latin American countries. Colombia and Brazil are the largest producers of the region, but smaller countries like Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Ecuador depend on the export to stabilize their respective Read More >>

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]]> Canadian French vs European French: What’s the Difference? https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/quebecois-your-complete-guide-to-understanding-canadian-french/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/quebecois-your-complete-guide-to-understanding-canadian-french/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:05:26 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=13478 Understanding the Key Differences Between Canadian French vs French Once you know European French, is it worth learning Canadian French? Well, that depends. You could go to Quebec just knowing European French, but what happens when someone asks you this question: “Tsé-tu si ta blonde est prête à embarquer dans le char?” You might be Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/quebecois-your-complete-guide-to-understanding-canadian-french/feed/ 2 The Best Apps for Travel and Vacation Planning https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/the-best-apps-for-travel-and-vacation-planning/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/the-best-apps-for-travel-and-vacation-planning/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 18:30:53 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=7239 You’re excited, so you arrive at the airport five hours early for your international flight (as opposed to the recommended three) and wonder what on earth to do with all this cushion time. I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re off to the city beaches of Barcelona, the shark-filled waters of Muizenberg, or the volcanoes of Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/the-best-apps-for-travel-and-vacation-planning/feed/ 2 Airport Spanish 101: Travel Phrases (with Infographics) https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/airport-spanish-101-travel-phrases-to-survive-the-airport/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/airport-spanish-101-travel-phrases-to-survive-the-airport/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:38:46 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=7235 We can all agree that speaking Spanish at the airport when you’re not well versed in the language can be challenging. Luckily, we’ve laid out the most important phrases to know in order to hold a Spanish airport conversation, along with essential Spanish travel vocabulary. We’ve also included a Spanish Travel Conversation cheat sheet to download and take with you Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/airport-spanish-101-travel-phrases-to-survive-the-airport/feed/ 1 12 Best Things To Do in Lima, Peru https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/12-best-things-to-do-in-lima-peru/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/12-best-things-to-do-in-lima-peru/#comments Wed, 22 May 2019 13:00:34 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=6071 Before visiting Lima, I read a Lonely Planet description that the city is “one part southern Cali doused with a heavy dose of America Latina.” The short description came to mind as I overlooked the cliffs of Miraflores, rocks that so closely resembled the cliffs of Palos Verdes in L.A., a mere 4,000 miles away. Read More >>

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