Fluent as you are in the internationally-accepted language of bodies (aka body language), and the occasional, desperate bout of Pictionary, sometimes travel requires a much deeper understanding—like the exchange of actual words. For such occasions, pack along a Sigmo Voice Translation Device ($50.00). This ingenious little device can talk and understand up to 25 different languages, is small enough to wear around your neck, and could end up actually saving your neck, considering what exactly it is you’re trying to talk your way out of. It’s as simple as pressing one button to set your native language, then another to set the language you wish to translate to. Speak into the Sigmo, and poof! It’ll spit out what you said in whatever language you need it to.

Same goes with translating people’s responses. It works by using your existing smartphone’s Android or IOS system. The Sigmo connects to the phone via Bluetooth, and through the Sigmo app, pairs with already existing voice translator services like Google Translate to make you an instant international citizen with the ability to communicate with everyone around you. Currently you can use Sigmo for 25 languages, but voice translating services are being constantly added and updated, so all you have to do to stay up on the latest is update your Sigmo app for free. Now your international man of mystery status truly knows no boundaries. Even without Pictionary.