Over the years, I’ve traveled to numerous countries, including France, Spain, Serbia, Poland, and China. I’ve always been diligent in filling my suitcase with the necessary clothes, toiletries, and snacks, but I’ve been equally thoughtful about which apps are installed on my phone.
One of the apps that I forget at my peril is Google Translate. I can speak a little bit of French, Spanish, and Mandarin, but beyond that, my grasp of foreign languages is pretty much nonexistent. I’ll try my best in shops and restaurants, but it takes me an inordinate amount of time to read menus, check labels, and communicate with locals on a level they’ll understand.
