Language Barrier

In one aspect, it's a damn shame that English is a universal traveling language because it doesn't encourage those from am English speaking country to study and use another language. However, I truly believe that it is important to at least learn "please" and "thank you" in the native language of the place you visit.

And never before has it been so easy! Of course, most people will be willing to teach you a few words once you arrive but I have been so thankful to youtube's travellinguist this year for all my language needs.