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Ordering food in Japan when you don't speak Japanese From ticket machines to the counter-only ramen bar, how to order what you actually want in Japan and enjoy every bite without the low-grade stress.
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Eating out with a food allergy abroad, without the anxiety A serious allergy shouldn't shrink your trip to hotel breakfasts. How to communicate it clearly in another language, and be certain you were understood.
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Getting around Thailand when you don't speak Thai Bangkok markets, island boats, street food, and tuk-tuks. How to move through Thailand and actually talk to people, with no Thai beyond sawasdee.
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How to talk to locals in Japan without speaking Japanese Japan rewards the traveler who tries. A practical guide to real conversations, from the konbini to the izakaya, when your Japanese stops at konnichiwa.