Travel Guides

Learning a language is a lot more fun when you have somewhere to use it. These visual guides round up the must-see sights in seven of the world’s most-loved destinations — and each one is a perfect excuse to practise a few phrases before you fly. Pick a country to explore its highlights, then head back to the translator to learn how to order a coffee like a local.

🇫🇷 France

Art, history and the world’s most-visited landmarks — from the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to the lavender fields of Provence and the glamour of the Riviera.

🇪🇸 Spain

Sun-drenched plazas, Gaudí’s wild architecture and the Moorish palaces of the south, all wrapped in some of Europe’s best food and warmest evenings.

🇺🇸 USA

From the bright lights of New York to the vast canyons of the West, the United States packs a continent of landscapes and cities into one unforgettable trip.

🇹🇷 Turkey

Where Europe meets Asia: the hot-air balloons of Cappadocia, the domes of Istanbul and ancient ruins beside turquoise Mediterranean coves.

🇮🇹 Italy

Roman ruins, Renaissance cities, the canals of Venice and the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast — plus, of course, the best pasta and gelato on the planet.

🇬🇧 UK

Royal landmarks, literary streets, wild national parks and dramatic coastlines — from London and Edinburgh to Bath, the Lake District and Giant’s Causeway.

🇯🇵 Japan

Neon city nights, quiet temples, Mount Fuji views and unforgettable food, linked by fast trains and a travel culture built on detail and courtesy.