Tuesday's Travel Tip : I am SO flu-ent-ly BI-Lingu-elle!

I am a true advocate for "learn a bit before you go".
And this is no exception.

To get by you need 2 words. Hello, and Thank You. That’s enough to get a charade conversation going no matter what country you’re in.

But for those of you that need more, good news! A chance to learn your next destination’s language and maybe make some friends along the way. Oh, and a chance to not only take, but give as well. Win-win if you ask me.

I’m talking about language exchange. Learn a new language, and help teach yours. And here are a few sites to get you going.

My favourite being the first I came across, My Language Exchange. Founded right here in Montreal, some of you might say I’m biased and of course I am. But it just feels right. Another option would be Friends Abroad.

So Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Ciao, Sawatdi Ka (cause I’m a girl), G’Day, Guten Tag, and on and on, so go out and find your own hello. And take it from there!