Adventuring to worlds unknown is exhilarating. Whether you’re planning to sightsee in Paris or to hike the Inca Trail in Peru, experiencing a foreign country first-hand could turn out to be the trip of a lifetime. Of course, it isn’t always feasible to learn the language before you leave. Below, we’ll go over a few words of advice on preparing for a trip abroad when language fluency isn’t an option.

Graphic created by Valencia Travel, offering Inca trail trips.

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