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Perfect Milan Self-Guided Walking Tour
The perfect budget-friendly Self-Guided Walking Tour of Milan hits all the best of the fashion capital of Italy. When we first visited, I was surprised to find out how small Milan was. It only takes about 2 hours to walk from end to end of central Milan. This walking tour can be completed in one…
Must-Know Travel Phrases
Travel phrases for becoming “travel fluent” in any language. How to navigate travel scenarios with ease.
Follow Your Curiosity in Language Learning
Explaining a technique I used to follow online resources to learn languages by following my curiosity.
The Turkish Phrases I’ll Most Miss from Türkiye
My favourite Turkish phrases that I’ll miss.
A Simple Guide to Korean Honorifics
A guide to Korean “honorifics” — Polite nouns, verbs, and conjugations to use when speaking to your elders or in formal situations in Korean.
Korean Restaurant Phrases — Phrases for Eating Out in Korea
Some useful phrases for eating out in Korean restaurants, including getting takeout.
10th Planet Orange County Review (Updated 2023)
A review of my time at 10th Planet Fullerton — Two weeks wasn’t enough.
150 Essential Italian Travel Phrases to Travel Italy with Confidence
Master essential Italian travel phrases to elevate your Italy journey. Unlock authentic experiences, connect with locals, and navigate Italy with ease.
How to Pronounce “e” in Turkish
An explanation of how to pronounce “e” in Turkish, when to use the open and closed forms.