It’s a new year and that means new travel opportunities. Don’t let language barriers get in the way of enjoying a drive through a foreign countryside, engaging with a local store owner or trying something new at a small town restaurant.

iPhone owners you can use your phone to translate highway and road signs, shop displays and restaurant menus.

Here’s how:

Download this step-by-step guide and take it with you on your next trip!

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