{"id":46216,"date":"2014-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gengo.com\/uncategorized\/translation-tips-travel\/"},"modified":"2019-10-23T19:21:51","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T10:21:51","slug":"translation-tips-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gengo.com\/travel-articles\/translation-tips-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Two quick translation tips for international travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"Traveling abroad but worried about language barriers? Our team has tried its fair share of multilingual dictionaries and image translation apps, and while these tools are perfect for practical needs, they\u00a0don\u2019t get you beyond the basics. Whether you\u2019re looking to experience places more intimately for leisure or want to arrive prepared for business<\/a>, we’d like to share\u00a0two quick ways to get more out of your travels by translating.\r\n

Reading and writing reviews<\/h3>\r\nTranslating locals\u2019 reviews of hotels, restaurants and other destinations will help you uncover the best spots, wherever you find yourself in the world. User reviews, which can direct you to the best dishes on the menu and help you discover fun places off of the beaten path, are more up-to-date and detailed than what you\u2019ll find in curated travel guides. Don’t hesitate to create your own, too, leaving a glowing review for\u00a0your favorite local shop.\r\n

Creating a custom phrasebook<\/h3>\r\nTravel guides rarely have everything you need as you need it\u2014sometimes \u201cgood morning\u201d just doesn\u2019t cut it. A good alternative to buying a guide is creating your own (or pairing your custom guide with a pre-made one) and including just the information that you need, whether for business or leisure.\r\n\r\nMaybe you speak just enough Russian to get by, but want to know how to greet business partners with a more detailed self-introduction. Making an effort will make you seem more polished and professional with overseas partners, even if they speak your language, and this can\u00a0make for better business.\r\n\r\nBoth casual and business travelers unfamiliar with the local language might find it useful to translate simple yes\/no questions for uncommon or specific questions, including phrases like, \u201cIs this store open yet?\u201d or “Could you take me back to my hotel? It’s located at…” This small boost of confidence from being able to better communicate with those around you might give you the courage to venture out, see more sights and have a\u00a0more memorable stay.\r\n\r\nIf you’re going\u00a0overseas soon and want to give our tips a shot,\u00a0click here<\/a> to get $10 in free credit towards your first order at Gengo\u2014enough to create a sturdy starter\u2019s guidebook, translate around ten tweets or read through reviews for a restaurant you\u2019re eyeing.\r\n\r\nHappy travels!\r\n\r\nGo global with Gengo’s people-powered translation platform.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n