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Author: Dana Hooshmand

Adventure traveller, language nerd, and coffee addict. I can deadlift a motorcycle, speak nine languages (including at least one that will surprise you), and know one great card trick.
Our Plan for 2019 (and Epilogue)
Editorial | Life

Our Plan for 2019 (and Epilogue)

ByDana Hooshmand October 1, 2018June 16, 2021

Our ambitious 2019 plan of languages to learn, skills to gain and cultures to become immersed in.

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Is now the best time to quit your job and go travelling? (2021)
Travel | Editorial

Is now the best time to quit your job and go travelling? (2021)

ByDana Hooshmand October 1, 2018June 16, 2021

Reason number one: There’s never a perfect time in your career or relationship.

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Operation Open Water: Learning to Swim a Kilometer
Skills

Operation Open Water: Learning to Swim a Kilometer

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018June 16, 2021

I’m Australian, and I’m terrible at swimming. This is my plan to swim an open water kilometer.

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What Language Should I Learn? Three questions to ask yourself
Editorial | Language Learning | Languages

What Language Should I Learn? Three questions to ask yourself

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018September 27, 2021

Trying to choose what language to learn? Read our detailed guide, analysing how hard they are, how many people speak them, and more.

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Moving Abroad Checklist – A Comprehensive Guide for Expats
Travel

Moving Abroad Checklist – A Comprehensive Guide for Expats

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018September 28, 2021

The ultimate preparation checklist for becoming a digital nomad or moving to another country.

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Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly
Languages | Language Learning

Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018November 19, 2021

Our review of our favourite apps like italki and Glossika to learn languages fast, plus reviews of Duolingo, Memrise, Lingvist, and Glossika.

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Stay fit while travelling — A Survival Guide
Travel | Fitness

Stay fit while travelling — A Survival Guide

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018June 16, 2021

Staying fit while travelling is a constant challenge. Here are our tips for training, diet and gear to keep that six pack in shape.

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How to  Blend In in a Foreign Country
Languages | Travel

How to Blend In in a Foreign Country

ByDana Hooshmand September 29, 2018May 27, 2021

The subtle art of blending in anywhere and being treated like a local: tips from pros on disappearing into crowds

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How to Read and Write Any Language — A Quick Guide
Languages | Language Learning

How to Read and Write Any Language — A Quick Guide

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018September 27, 2021

A quick guide to understanding the major writing systems of the worlds – alphabets, characters, and others.

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Learn Arabic in 60 Days — A Plan with Results( and Videos)
Languages | Arabic

Learn Arabic in 60 Days — A Plan with Results( and Videos)

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018September 29, 2021

Here are all the things we’re going to do (or try) to learn Arabic fluently in 60 days in Egypt.

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