Sep 30th, 2011 at 9:30AM: Dear Heather, I am hoping to become a flight attendant soon (have a face to face interview next week!) and have a question about reserve status. I speak Japanese fluently and was wondering how different things are for flight attendants who speak a different language. Are they on reserve for the same amount of time? Is anything different? - Natasha
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Galley Gossip: Flight attendant interview - The pros and cons of speaking a second language and how it affects reserve
Sep 30th, 2011 at 9:30AM: Dear Heather, I am hoping to become a flight attendant soon (have a face to face interview next week!) and have a question about reserve status. I speak Japanese fluently and was wondering how different things are for flight attendants who speak a different language. Are they on reserve for the same amount of time? Is anything different? - Natasha
For the first time in history being a flight ...Useful foreign phrases, Part 2: how to say, "Can you write this down for me?" in 10 languages
May 5th, 2011 at 1:00PM: A post written by Chris on Tuesday reminded me of this little language series I started in March. In "Ten things Ugly Americans need to know before visiting a foreign land," Chris recommended brushing up on the local language. He joked about dashing around Venice clutching his concierge's handwritten note, "Do you have 220/110 plug converters for this stupid American who left his at home?"
...Trade souvenirs when traveling - International travel tip
Jun 22nd, 2010 at 11:03AM: That White Sox hat you're wearing above your "I hiked the Grand Canyon" t-shirt may be a hot commodity in some countries. Many items we take for granted are both unique and highly sought-after in many foreign nations.
If you find something at a vendor's stall you like, offer that vendor something of yours in exchange for that good. Maybe he'd like your hat, or that extra shirt in your bag. ...Travel from Japan to U.S. posts double-digit drop
Feb 26th, 2010 at 8:00AM: There aren't as many Japanese tourists walking the streets of the United States as there were a year ago. The latest data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, which covers the third quarter of 2009, puts Japanese travel to the United States down 10 percent to 15 percent on average relative to the same quarter in 2008, and the situation is forecasted to be grim for the fourth quarter results, as ...Gadlinks for Monday 7.13.09
Jul 13th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Well, it's Monday, and it's back to the grind for most of us. I, however, am down with the flu and am writing this from bed. I hope the rest of you are having a more healthy day. Here are the latest travel stories from the world wide web.
If you've traveled in southeast Asia, then you know the craze that is Beer Lao. It's only the region's uncontested best beer! Frommers reports the popular ...Undiscovered New York: East Village by way of Japan
Mar 11th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Japan lies more than 6,500 miles away from New York, separated by an entire continent and the world's largest ocean. But don't let the distance fool you - there's no place in the U.S. outside the West Coast that packs more Japanese culture per square foot than New York City. Throughout the city you'll find numerous Japanese restaurants, cultural events and businesses. Although the variety is ...A Slice of Japan in New Jersey: Mitsuwa Market
Oct 14th, 2008 at 9:30AM: Everything about Japan is unique. The people, the culture, the media and the food are all reflections of the how incredibly fascinating the entire country truly is. Having visited Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka back in May, I have been jonesing for an authentic Japanese experience ever since I returned home. Sure, I can find great ramen joints and sushi counters in New York City but no place can make me ...Expedia survey rates the world's worst tourists
Jun 25th, 2008 at 8:30AM: The French, Indians, and the Chinese have been voted as the world's worst tourists by a group of 4000 hoteliers, in a survey conducted by online travel search engine Expedia. On the other hand, the best tourists are 1) Japanese 2) British and Germans. Yup, looks like the annoying and continuous photo taking of everything in sight by the Japanese, and the drunken stag parties of the British and the ...Bigger in Japan
Apr 24th, 2008 at 8:20AM: The Japanese diet has historically been one of the healthiest in the world, consisting mainly of rice, vegetables, and fish. But the increase in "Western"-style fast-food joints has forced many Japanese to loosen their belts several notches.
Statistics from Japan's government show that, on average, Japanese males are ten percent heavier than they were only ten years ago, and the women are packing ...Michelin's star: Tokyo
Nov 20th, 2007 at 4:49PM: Yet another reason why I must plan a trip to Japan soon: Michelin Stars are scattered throughout the world, but they tend to be concentrated in the Western world. So it's interesting that this time around, the place with the most stars is Tokyo. A number of Tokyo eateries have snagged the top Michelin rating -- three stars. And while a number of the restaurants that made the list serve French ...Brazilian Fashion from Japan: The Jeankini
May 4th, 2007 at 2:30PM:
Yes, this is a real product. You can really buy it, if you want to. But why would you? Aside from serving no practical purpose, this jean-bikini hybrid available from "Brazil Fashion" store (located in, um, Japan) Sanna's for ¥ 9.240 (about $80 US), is proabably the trashiest piece of clothing I've ever seen. You can't even swim in them! [via cynicalc]
...Word for the Travel Wise (01/11/07)
Jan 11th, 2007 at 8:00PM: Coming up this March for all the anime lovers is the Tokyo International Anime Fair in March. To be more exact, the event will be open to the general public on March 24-25, 2007. The event is known as the world's largest anime exhibition held every spring at Tokyo Big Sight. Today's word is a Japanese word used in Japan: kokusai - international Spoken Japanese comes smoothly for those who either ...Word for the Travel Wise (12/31/06)
Dec 31st, 2006 at 8:00PM: As promised I'm taking this one full year of language from across the globe and from the teeny tiny villages found in the Congo out with an explosive big bang! Okay, so you saw right through my attempt to hype it up, but really this is an exciting time. 2007 is only hours away for us and this completes a full year first year for the "Word for the Travel Wise" feature. I hope that the lessons have ...Jasmine Lounge
Nov 29th, 2006 at 5:48AM: As some of you may remember I am on the road touring for HP. While I'm working very hard out here in the Northeast I'm making sure I grab every opportunity possible to stay far away from chain restaurants to try the local and new tasty flavors. I do this mainly because I love getting the word out on good food as well as bad food on menus less explored, but also because it gives something to serve ...GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of October 22
Oct 27th, 2006 at 9:57PM: Can everyone say TGIF? Boy, am I glad the first hint of the weekend has arrived. It's been a long one and if your week happened to have been as hectic as mine then you may have missed some of these Gadling pieces, but never fear - they are here. 5. Paris Too Hardcore for the Japanese?: Culture reads are always fun in my book and seeing how different tourists react in certain countries is also good ...Word for the Travel Wise (10/24/06)
Oct 24th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Raise your hand if you've ever thought of teaching English in some place like, um, Japan. Don't lie - I have. Maybe you didn't want to even teach English. Maybe you thought about securing a good job or a semi-decent one and living the good life in the land of sumo, sushi and other Japanese things. Sigh. I'd surely like to live outside of the U.S. for a year or two and Japan definitely seems ...Paris Too Hardcore for the Japanese?
Oct 24th, 2006 at 3:58PM: Oui... This news seems almost too hard to believe, but I'm not Japanese nor have I traveled to Paris, so I'll need the help of some Gadling readers on this one. I've noticed several sites reporting news that the romantic French city of Paris leaves many Japanese tourists feeling beat up and have gone as far to say that they need psychological counseling upon their return. Huh? The New York Post ...Word for the Travel Wise (09/18/06)
Sep 18th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Ever wonder who the first person to sample certain foods was? Like who decided seaweed was okay to eat or which fish you could nosh on raw and which ones you couldn't? Every time I find myself in front of a salad bar or sushi bar I ponder these things. Sure, sometimes I just dig right in without thinking about it, but really. There's a lot of seaweed in the ocean. Japan-guide provides the skinny ...Word for the Travel Wise (08/19/06)
Aug 19th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Figured this word would come in handy (no pun intended) for the visitor looking for a souvenir while in Japan. Happy shopping trails! Today's word is a Japanese word used in Japan: uchiwa - fan (hand-held nonfolding) Spoken Japanese comes smoothly for those who either practice or submit themselves to hours of Japanese pop music, but either way one can learn this language in through several ...Word for the Travel Wise (05/14/06)
May 14th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Word around town is it's Mother's Day and since we here at Gadling love mom's worldwide I figured I'd provide you with a number of ways to wish your own mum the happiest of days. The New York Public Library online has a list of greetings and expressions for several holidays so use it today and then prepare for Father's day just around the corner. Here's a just few from their list:
Catalan - ...
