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Paris is utterly romantic\u00a0at any time of the year and\u00a0Tokyo in the Spring is marvellous. They’re perfect spots for a honeymoon – even if you don’t speak the language.<\/p>\nParis is utterly romantic\u00a0at any time of the year and\u00a0Tokyo in the Spring is marvellous. They’re perfect spots for a honeymoon – even if you don’t speak the language.<\/p>\n
But, though picking an exotic foreign honeymoon destination may seem like a most\u00a0adventurous idea on paper, once you land, the reality \u00a0can hit – hard: you can’t communicate with anyone, a thought that can be equally overwhelming, frustrating and a little\u00a0frightening at times, too.<\/p>\n
So, whether you’re heading off to\u00a0a remote tropical island, a village in Africa or a small town in Europe,\u00a0here are 10 tips to help you if you in places you don\u2019t speak the language:<\/p>\n
A sure way to not have to deal with any major confusion and a language barrier is to pre-book the important bits of your honeymoon. From having an airport transfer waiting for you when you arrive instead of trying to catch a taxi, to having day tours booked in advance to ensure you don\u2019t need to deal with travel agents, can make all the difference between a stressful honeymoon and a relaxing one. Other important elements to pre-book are accommodation, car rental and long distance travel within the country (trains, boats and bus travel).<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll be surprised at how far five to 10\u00a0basic terms in a foreign language can take you. It is important to learn basics such as \u2018hello\u2019, \u2018goodbye\u2019, \u2018please\u2019, \u2018thank you\u2019, \u2018yes\u2019, and \u2018no\u2019. Also try and learn a few phrases like \u2018Do you speak English?\u2019, \u2018How much does it cost?\u2019, \u2018Help\u2019, and \u2018I\u2019m lost\u2019. Asking your hotel staff to help you with pronunciation will make the language barrier less challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n If all else fails, pulling a notepad and pen out of your daypack and attempt to draw what you are trying to explain. This could be a lifesaver especially when you\u2019re lost, need the toilet immediately or are looking for a specific item while shopping. <\/span><\/p>\n Whether it’s a cocktail, a specific meal or even an item of clothing that you like, take a photo of it on your phone or camera. When you\u2019re next out shopping and can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for just show the sales person the photo. Or if you\u2019re at a restaurant and you can\u2019t read the menu, you can just show the person serving the image.<\/span><\/p>\n Even though translation apps aren\u2019t always 100% accurate, they will get your point across in an easy and effective way. Apps like Google Translate, iTranslate, SpeakEasy and SMS Translator, you\u2019ll can quickly and effortlessly have a way of communicating with locals.<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you have your translation app that helps you communicate with locals, but you still can\u2019t read any signs. With the WordLens app, if you see a sign that in the native language, take a photo of it with the app and within seconds it translates it. Unfortunately the languages are limited on this app, but if you’re honeymoon destination\u2019s native language is French or Spanish, then it is a useful app to have.<\/span><\/p>\n To avoid any language issue and get a guided tour of your destination, hire a tour guide that speaks both the native language and your language. <\/span><\/p>\n Whether you need directions, to know a phrase in a native language or have important dietary requirements that need to be written down in the language, head to the concierge at your hotel who should give you everything you need. Concierges often go over and above what you are looking for and can be extremely helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n By using these few simple gestures, you can get a long way at both a restaurant or while shopping. Point at the item or meal that you want, agree that it is the item or meal you requested by nodding, and then smile to show that you are happy with your purchase. It\u2019s that simple!<\/span><\/p>\n Being in a foreign in country that speaks a foreign language means that signs are in a different language too. And if you\u2019ve decided to hire a car or scooter, then using GPS to get around is essential. Apps like Google Maps also allow you to make sure you’re heading the right way on public transport too.<\/span><\/p>\n Find a fantastic honeymoon deal here.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38902,"template":"","au_article_tag":[116,1381],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/38901"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/38901\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=38901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Learn basic terms and phrases<\/h2>\n
Always have a notepad and pen handy<\/h2>\n
Take a photograph of things you like<\/h2>\n
Use a translation app<\/h2>\n
Try WordLens<\/h2>\n
Get a tour guide<\/h2>\n
Ask the hotel concierge<\/h2>\n
Nod, point and smile<\/h2>\n
Use GPS<\/h2>\n