HoHo, I can get a good meal in several languages, especially since that seldom requires verbs! I have found that if you can be/try to be polite in just about any language and can find good food, the loo, a room and the train times, you can go almost anywhere and feel welcome, sleep and eat well, and get around.
The next poster: grew up in a city/town that had a strong immigrant food tradition(s) that they miss.
Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel
Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.