Category: Travel

Over the past decade, traveling has become increasingly popular. As the world becomes more connected, people are interested in exploring new cultures. In order to facilitate this passion, many people rely on a translator device. Why is that? How can it help you when you visit foreign countries?

Why is travelling with a translator becoming so popular?

To brief it up, travelling with such a device can help travelers communicate with locals and navigate unfamiliar environments.

Feel confident when travelling with a translator

Make your travels much smoother and more enjoyable, as travelling with a translator means you can navigate difficult situations and ensure that you don’t miss any important details during conversations.

Discover new experiences when travelling with a translator

Traveling with a translator can also be a great way to ensure that you communicate effectively with people from other cultures. This in turn means that it’ll be easier to discover tourist attractions and restaurants with affordable prices. And probably, much less crowded too!

Plan perfect vacations

Thanks to the internet, people are able to keep in touch with each other more easily than ever before. This has made it easier for people to plan trips and to find information about potential destinations. But guess what! Translators can also help you greatly when looking for a hotel or affordable transports. Travelling with a translator means that you can understand anything in your surroundings, also when it’s difficult to translate it traditionally. E.g., if you see an interesting hotel recommendation on an Instagram story in a different language, you can simply use a Photo Translator available on our Vasco devices.

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9 Gestures To Avoid While Abroad

4 May 202315 May 2023 Robert Faber

Are you planning a trip to a country you’ve never been to?

One of the most important things to do before traveling is to research the culture and customs of the country you are visiting. This is especially important when it comes to gestures.

Why is that? Well, gestures are a universal language that we all use on a daily basis. They are also an important part of our culture and identity.

However, there are some gestures to avoid while abroad. They may not be offensive in your country, but are in another.

This is why it is important to be aware of these nuances when traveling abroad. You don’t want to offend people and cause serious problems on the trip of your dreams!

But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll learn which mannerisms and gestures to avoid and see how to avoid rude gestures when traveling.
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7 situations where Vasco Translator will break language barriers for you

28 April 202312 May 2023 Robert Faber

Did you know that there are over 7000 languages in the world?

Yes, that many.

But, relax! You only need to know a few of them to actually get along in today’s world.

However, learning even one language may be a burdensome task.

Also, saying to yourself I need a translator every time you stumble across a language barrier won’t work like a charm.

And why should we, human beings, close ourselves in the inner circle of our native tongue speakers? We could meet so many people, visit so many places, and learn so many things about the world we live in!

But the language barrier, you may say.

Well, no matter if you’re speaking with locals from another country or ordering food from a menu that you don’t understand, language barriers can be a real obstacle.

So, in this article, you’ll learn about 7 different situations where Vasco Translator device breaks these barriers for you.

Let’s start!
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Holidays in December? Not Such a Bad Idea.

22 December 202211 May 2023 Robert Faber

Where to travel in December? This is a good question. Especially, if you have a feeling that this year’s summer holiday season passed as quickly as a jet plane.

Don’t worry — All is not lost! Holidays in Winter are a good idea too!

Why? Let’s find out!

Santa Claus is looking for a destination on a globe.

The Most Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World + Quiz

9 December 202217 January 2023 Robert Faber

Why do Swedes think a giant straw goat is a symbol of Christmas?

Why are roads open only for roller skaters a week before Christmas Day in Venezuela?

What are people hiding in Norway as a holiday tradition to keep safe from evil spirits?

In today’s article, we’ll be giving you the answers to these and many other questions you might have about weirdest Christmas traditions around the world.

And if you’re interested in checking what you know about the Christmas holiday season, be sure to take our quiz. You can count on some sweet little Christmas gift if you give at least 7 correct answers!

When and where will we reach 8 Billion people on Earth?

14 November 202217 January 2023 Robert Faber

Actually, any day now. Although it is impossible to know precisely the total number of people on the planet at any given time, and who or where will be the 8th million baby being born or their language or nationality, the United Nations has declared the 15th of November 2022 to be the official estimated date it happens. This sets an unprecedented milestone in human development and world population growth which is both celebrated and shunned by both popular opinion and the science communities around the world.

Europe by night - Planet Earth - City lights as seen from space.

Top countries in Europe for working abroad

20 July 202217 January 2023 Robert Faber

Are you searching for abroad jobs in Europe?

Going overseas might be a great idea to find both work opportunities and get to know the world’s cultural heritage better.

Not sure which one is the best choice when working abroad in European Union?

Don’t worry, you have come to the right place. Today, we’ll take a look at which country offers the best jobs if you want to start working abroad.

We’ll consider the following:

minimum wage
state of job market
work residence requirements
social security
facilitation for non EU citizens

Let’s go and find out which is the best country to work abroad!

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5 Reasons Why You Should Travel More in 2022

11 July 202217 January 2023 Robert Faber

Traveling is such a beautiful activity. From discovering interesting places to getting to know yourself way better, it will definitely have a huge impact on your life. So stop doubting and plan your trip to Greece, your very own Turkey adventure or a magical trip to Croatia. However, if you still have any reservations, we will dive deeper into why you should definitely travel more, adding some interesting travel destinations to the mix.

Before you start planning your trip to Greece, however, it is worth saying that traveling is actually way easier than people think. One of the frequent worries that they express is the inability to communicate with the locals, because of language barriers. Being in a distant, foreign country may be a tough experience, but speaking a local language definitely makes it better.

Discover New York – The City of a Thousand Languages

29 April 202115 December 2022 Robert Faber

From Little Italy to Chinatown. From Little Poland to Koreatown. The Big Apple is a true melting pot and you can make a trip around the world without leaving its confines. But remember to take Vasco Translator M3 with you so you don’t miss anything. Now available at the b8ta shop in Hudson Yards!