Getting There

Language Barrier: People who are new to international travel overestimate this. Let’s face it, in the 21st century, English is the international language of business and global popular culture. In a world with no dominant primary language by sheer number of speakers, English has become the common denominator. Imagine an Italian tourist navigating the streets of Saigon…the world needs a way for anyone to communicate with anyone else.

Getting There: Here, you’ll find a ballpark figure on what it'll cost to jet off to the far corners of the world. No crystal ball here, just some calculated assumptions based on travel leaving from the US.

And for the savvy nomads who've mastered the art of jet-setting without forking over the cash, you’ll find the general rate for cashing in those travel miles. If you're not quite there yet, don't worry – I'm here to decode the travel jargon and set you on your budget-friendly expedition. Ready to set off?