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The ROAMies PodcastSpanish For Travelers Made SimpleReady to order coffee without pointing, find the station without panic, and ask for help without freezing? We sat down with language coach David Durham to build a traveler’s toolkit of Spanish you’ll actually use in real life—from warm greetings to confident check requests, from essential directions to emergency phrases that keep you safe.We start with the why: Spanish connects you across Mexico, Central and South America, Spain, and large parts of the United States. David explains the smartest starting point for most listeners—Latin American Spanish—then unpacks the charming differences you’ll hear in S...
2025-10-2845 min
The ROAMies PodcastDutch with David Durham: Travel Phrases That Open DoorsJoin us as David Durham shares essential Dutch phrases that will help you navigate the Netherlands with confidence. Learn how speaking a few key words can enhance your experiences, connect you with locals, and make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. Think Dutch is only for Amsterdam? We open the map with David Durham to show how far Dutch actually travels—across the Netherlands, Flanders in Belgium, Aruba and Sint Maarten, and Suriname—and why a few phrases can turn strangers into allies. We start with the essentials you’ll say every day: dag for hello and goodbye...
2025-10-2243 min
The ROAMies PodcastLearn Portuguese for Travel: greetings, getting around, ordering well, and increasing connectionJoin us as we teach essential Portuguese phrases for travelers. Learn how to navigate with ease, order meals confidently, and connect meaningfully with locals to make your trip more enjoyable and authentic. Want Portuguese you can actually use the moment you land? We invited our friend David to walk us through a traveler’s toolkit that works in both Brazil and Portugal, focusing on sounds, phrases, and tiny tweaks that turn confusion into connection. From the musical softness of Brazilian Portuguese to the crisp edges you’ll hear in Lisbon, we break down what changes, what stays the s...
2025-10-1539 min
The ROAMies PodcastSpeaking German for Travel: Essential PhrasesPlanning a trip to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland? Learn key German phrases and pronunciation tips to help you communicate confidently, connect with locals, and make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. Learning a few phrases in the local language can completely transform your travel experience. This couldn't be more true for German-speaking countries, where a little linguistic effort goes a remarkably long way in connecting with locals and navigating your adventures with confidence.David Durham (@anamericanpolyglot) joins us to unpack essential German phrases every traveler should know before visiting Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or other German-speaking r...
2025-09-2321 min
The ROAMies PodcastBeyond "Ciao": How to Navigate Italy Without Being "That" Tourist-Learn Italian for TravelJoin us as we share essential Italian phrases, cultural insights, and practical tips to help you travel confidently and respectfully through Italy. Discover how learning a little language can lead to deeper connections and a more authentic travel experience. Ever found yourself in a foreign country, struggling to communicate the most basic needs? That feeling of helplessness disappears when you learn even a handful of phrases in the local language. In this enlightening episode, we welcome language expert David Durham, who transforms our understanding of Italian travel communication with practical, easy-to-learn phrases that will elevate your next I...
2025-09-1726 min
The ROAMies PodcastAlexa's Mom and Dad Help Us With Some Wise Words on This Month's Theme: Re:Focus.Looking for guidance and perspective on how to refocus in your life and travels? In this episode, Alexa’s parents share their insights and practical advice on staying grounded, prioritizing what matters, and approaching each day with intention. Tune in to gain wisdom that can help you refocus, recharge, and make your journeys more meaningful.Things do not change; we change. -Henry David ThoreauRe-set, Re-adjust, re-start, re-focus…As many times as you need to.Sometimes, as adults, we just need a time out to refocus and gather ourselves before starting again.Don’t forget...
2021-05-2908 min