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What do you do when visiting or are in the area whose language is not mastered. For a traveler, not a matter of great language barrier. With a number of tips, adventurers can visit places whose language they do not understand and gain valuable experience. A number of community members Fodors share their tips below.

1. Bringing cheat paper
“I usually carry an index card (or write the list on the back cover of your dictionary or handbook) which words I would normally see on marker boards, especially the words to the contrary, such as: entry-exit; top-down; out- admission; push-pull; wait-go. ” (From kayd)

2. Back to school
“Sign up to the language courses at language institutions in your area. I learn Italian for 9 months in my area several years ago and learned so many things. Then, you can continue to listen to the tape. The course will really help you understand the grammar and how form a sentence. ” (From Grassshopper) [Read more →]

Australia is big country with many interesting place for traveler. Besides uluru-kata tjuta, Australia also has amazing scenery attraction The Great Ocean Road. This place is a coastal region of south-west Victoria, Australia, running from the Bellarine Peninsula to Warrnambool. One of the most scenic parts of the road is the stretch between Port Campbell and Petersborough. This is the section contained by the Port Campbell National Park and has the major rock formations.

The Great Ocean Road is fantastic drive both for the scenery and the winding cliff top roads. A lot of motoring enthusiasts travel the road for the sheer excitement of feeling the corners and having fun. To seeing this area, car is good choice for its flexibility. If you need travel guide here, coach tours are also easily available. There are many sights to see away from the townships, and along the coast. Getting to them by general public transport would be difficult. [Read more →]

Shanghai is the most westernized and modern city in China after Hongkong. With over 20 million people, Shanghai become one of the largest metropolitan area in the world. In tourism, Shanghai is one of famous tourist destination in China for its historical landmarks such as the Bund and City God Temple, its modern and ever-expanding Pudong skyline including the Oriental Pearl Tower, and its new reputation as a cosmopolitan center of culture and design.

Shanghai is a nice mix of East and West. It has historic shikumen houses that blend the styles of Chinese houses with European design flair, and it has one of the richest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world [Read more →]

Auckland which is located in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country. Many people called Auckland as “City of Sails” because its harbor is often filled with hundreds of yachts and has more per capita than any other city in the world. With the sheltered Waitemata Harbour at its doorstep, Auckland has many nautical events, and a large number of sailing clubs.

Beside sea-related recreation there are many interesting place in Auckland for traveler. If you love shopping Newmarket and Parnell is the right place for you. The Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Centre host conferences and cultural events such as theatre and opera. [Read more →]