Some travellers are very uncomfortable travelling to a country where they do not speak the language, as it makes them feel vulnerable and incapable. Kated Travel Podcast host Stephen Bailey explains how he deals with language barriers and give some tips to help travellers feel more confident and comfortable, in places they don’t speak the language.

Time-Stamped Show Notes

1:10 Stephen gives examples of the language barrier he has faced, including in China

3:20 Language barriers are a part of traveling, but they can be positive

4:40 We may have more in common with people who don’t speak our language, than to our own neighbours

6:40 As human beings we want to make a connection with like-minded people

7:55 If everybody in the world spoke English our world would be superficial