Program 766: Endangered European Languages; Black Women Travelers; Beating the Crowds, Part 2

A linguist who studies disappearing languages lets us in on some of Europe's lesser-known lingos and discusses how languages help define cultures. Then travel journalist Oneika Raymond shares some of the insights she's gained as a "serial expat" and why she encourages fellow women of color to explore the world on their own, despite the extra challenges. And listeners offer more strategies for avoiding, or at least managing, crowds when traveling in Europe.

• Ross Perlin, co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance and author of "Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues In New York" (Grove Atlantic)
• Travel host Oneika Raymond

• Ross Perlin wrote "Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues In New York" to profile how six New York City residents are working to document or possibly revive their native language before it disappears. Ross is also co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance.
• Oneika Raymond hosts the "About the Journey" podcast, and the "Big City Little Budget" TV series on the Travel channel. She blogs from her travels at OneikaTheTraveller.com.
• Oneika recommends Nomadness Travel Tribe as an online resource for travelers of color.
• Caller Michael in Arizona hosts the website EuropesCountryRoads, with tips for independent travel and meeting people in Europe.