When you walk through the streets of Kyiv in the early morning, you might hear a cheerful “Привіт” (Pryvit) echoing through the air — a simple word meaning hello. But…

If you’ve ever written an essay, a work email, or even a blog post, chances are you’ve used the phrase “in order to” — a lot. When I was editing…

It was a warm afternoon in Seville when I first heard a farmer call out, “¡Ven aquí, cerdito!” — “Come here, little pig!”The sound was full of affection, not mockery.…

There’s something universal about mornings. The quiet sunlight, the smell of fresh coffee, and that first greeting that sets the tone for the entire day. When I first landed in…

When I first walked through the cobblestone streets of Paris, I heard the word “bon” more times than I could count. Bon appétit! Bon voyage! C’est bon! Each “bon” carried…

The first word many of us ever speak is “mom.” It’s soft, familiar, and filled with safety. I still remember my first trip to Mexico. I heard a little girl…

When you travel to Turkey, the first word you’ll likely hear is “Merhaba.”It rolls off the tongue softly — warm, melodic, and full of welcome. The first time I heard…

Numbers are everywhere — in time, money, ages, and even love stories. But have you ever stopped to think about how words for numbers reflect the culture that speaks them?…

We’ve all been there — in a new country, desperately needing a restroom, and realizing… we don’t know how to ask for it! When I first traveled through Madrid, I…

Some goodbyes are silent. Some are tearful. And some, like in Korea, are filled with grace and meaning. When I first left Seoul after months of living there, my Korean…