Travel and Culture

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Travel Basics

Airport Check-in Easy
Reading Airport Signs Easy
Airport Security Easy
Finding Your Gate Easy
Handling Delays Easy
Baggage Claim & Customs Easy
Airport Directions Easy
Buying Bus Tickets Easy
Bus Schedules Easy
Bus Manners Easy
Spotting Your Bus Easy
Boarding & Exiting Buses Easy
Bus Station Questions Easy
Hotel Check-in Easy
Your Hotel Room Easy
Hotel Service Requests Easy
Hotel Meals Easy
Asking for Local Info Easy
Hotel Check-out Easy
Tipping at Hotels Easy

Beyond the Basics

Understanding Common Local Customs Intermediate
Navigating City Public Transport Systems Intermediate
Handling Minor Travel Problems Intermediate
Expanding Your Basic Conversation Skills Intermediate
Ordering at Local Restaurants & Cafes Intermediate
Smart Shopping: Understanding Local Practices Intermediate
Staying Aware and Safe in New Places Intermediate
Initiating Simple Chats with Locals Intermediate
Noticing Regional Cultural Variations Intermediate
Planning a Simple Independent Excursion Intermediate
Communicating When You Don't Speak the Language Intermediate
Using Helpful Travel Apps and Tech Intermediate
Managing Money: Exchanges and ATMs Intermediate
Basic Awareness of Important Local Rules Intermediate
Finding Everyday Local Services Intermediate
Respectfully Observing Local Events Intermediate
Asking for and Following More Detailed Directions Intermediate
Dressing Appropriately for Different Settings Intermediate
Adapting to New Cultural Environments Intermediate
Sharing Your Travel Moments Simply Intermediate

Travel Deeper

Understanding Subtle Local Talk Advanced
Handling Tricky Social Moments Advanced
Dealing with Big Travel Issues Advanced
Chatting About Topics with Locals Advanced
Making Real Connections Abroad Advanced
Joining in Local Group Activities Advanced
Exploring Local Arts and Music Advanced
How Past Events Shape Today Advanced
Seeing Society from a Local View Advanced
Adapting to Different Talk Styles Advanced
Tips for Longer Trips Advanced
Being a Responsible Tourist Advanced
Learning Local Slang and Phrases Advanced
Managing Official Papers or Rules Advanced
Trying a Local Class or Skill Advanced
Safe Travel Off the Main Path Advanced
Giving Feedback Politely Advanced
Understanding Local Humor Advanced
Sharing Your Cultural Insights Advanced
Giving Helpful Travel Advice Advanced

50 Tourist Destinations

Parisian Dreams & Eiffel Tower Beams (Paris, France) Intermediate
Roman Holiday Reloaded: Ruins & Ravioli (Rome, Italy) Intermediate
The Big Apple: Where Dreams Are Made Of (New York City, USA) Intermediate
London Calling: Tea, Crowns & Rock 'n' Roll (London, England) Intermediate
Tokyo Drift: Sushi, Shrines & Sky-High Sights (Tokyo, Japan) Intermediate
Barcelona Bliss: Gaudí, Tapas & Sunny Strolls (Barcelona, Spain) Intermediate
Istanbul Intrigue: Where East Meets West & Baklava Nests (Istanbul, Turkey) Intermediate
Dutch Delights: Canals, Cycles & Tulips (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Intermediate
Bangkok Buzz: Temples, Tuk-Tuks & Tasty Treats (Bangkok, Thailand) Intermediate
Kyoto Calm: Geishas, Gardens & Golden Pavilions (Kyoto, Japan) Intermediate
Venetian Vibes: Gondolas, Gelato & Grand Canals (Venice, Italy) Intermediate
Prague Charms: Fairytale Castles & Cobblestone Dreams (Prague, Czech Republic) Intermediate
Sydney Sunshine: Opera Views & Kangaroo Snooze (Sydney, Australia) Intermediate
Berlin Beats: History, Hipsters & a Wall That Speaks (Berlin, Germany) Intermediate
Vienna Waltz: Palaces, Pastries & Musical Feasts (Vienna, Austria) Intermediate
Singapore Sling: Gardens, Glamour & Gourmet Gains (Singapore, Singapore) Intermediate
Dubai Dazzle: Desert Dunes & Daring Heights (Dubai, UAE) Intermediate
Marrakech Magic: Souks, Spices & Storybook Nights (Marrakech, Morocco) Intermediate
San Fran Fun: Golden Gates & Great Escapes (Alcatraz!) (San Francisco, USA) Intermediate
Lisbon Life: Trams, Tiles & Tempting Tarts (Lisbon, Portugal) Intermediate
Seoul Food & K-Pop Moods (Seoul, South Korea) Intermediate
Florence Flair: Renaissance Art & Pasta Masterparts (Florence, Italy) Intermediate
Budapest Bliss: Bathing Beauties & Ruin Pub Nights (Budapest, Hungary) Intermediate
Havana Hues: Classic Cars & Cigar Grooves (Havana, Cuba) Intermediate
Grand Canyon Grandeur: Nature's Jaw-Dropper (Grand Canyon, USA) Intermediate
Great Barrier Reef Adventure: Dive In, Fin Out! (Great Barrier Reef, Australia) Intermediate
Machu Picchu Mystery: Lost City in the Sky (Machu Picchu, Peru) Intermediate
Giza's Greatness: Sphinx Secrets & Pyramid Peaks (Pyramids of Giza, Egypt) Intermediate
Serengeti Safari: Wild Times & Wildebeest Lines (Serengeti, Tanzania/Kenya) Intermediate
Banff Beauty: Rocky Mountain Highs & Lakey Lows (Banff, Canada) Intermediate
Cliffs of Moher Majesty: Ireland's Epic Edge (Cliffs of Moher, Ireland) Intermediate
Ha Long Bay Haze: Dragon Tales & Limestone Sails (Ha Long Bay, Vietnam) Intermediate
Iguazu Roars: Waterfall Wonders & Wet Adventures (Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil) Intermediate
Maldivian Moments: Overwater Dreams & Sunny Gleams (The Maldives) Intermediate
Bora Bora Bliss: Lagoon Love & Bungalow Snugs (Bora Bora, French Polynesia) Intermediate
Santorini Sunsets: Blue Domes & Volcanic Homes (Santorini, Greece) Intermediate
Amalfi Coast Charisma: Lemon Groves & Cliffside Doves (Amalfi Coast, Italy) Intermediate
Yellowstone Yells: Geysers, Grizzlies & Good Times (Yellowstone, USA) Intermediate
Patagonian Peaks: Glaciers, Guanacos & Great Hikes (Patagonia, Argentina/Chile) Intermediate
Galapagos Wonders: Darwin's Delights & Unique Wildlife Sights (Galapagos Islands, Ecuador) Intermediate
Antarctic Adventures: Penguin Parades & Icy Escapades (Antarctica) Intermediate
Fuji's Fame: Japan's Majestic Mountain Frame (Mount Fuji, Japan) Intermediate
Victoria's Victory: The Smoke That Thunders! (Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe) Intermediate
Plitvice Perfection: Croatia's Cascading Crystal Lakes (Plitvice Lakes, Croatia) Intermediate
Petra's Passage: Rose-Red City, Half as Old as Time (Petra, Jordan) Intermediate
Angkor Awe: Cambodia's Temple Treasure Trove (Angkor Wat, Cambodia) Intermediate
Taj Mahal Romance: India's Marble Masterpiece of Love (Taj Mahal, India) Intermediate
Great Wall Wander: China's Epic Stone Dragon (Great Wall of China, China) Intermediate
Cappadocia Calling: Fairy Chimneys & Hot Air Ballooning (Cappadocia, Turkey) Intermediate
Jerusalem Journey: Ancient Stones & Spiritual Tones (Jerusalem, Israel) Intermediate