Why learn Swahili and How Hard is Swahili?
An overview of learning Swahili, the language of Tanzania, and informally of Uganda and Kenya.… Read More
These Chinese Proverbs will Teach You about China
Chinese proverbs that will teach you about Chinese culture and history.… Read More
How to Run Faster and Longer
Join me on my quest to run faster and longer, training in Kenya in June 2019.… Read More
Our (evolving) Plan for 2019
Our ambitious 2019 plan of languages to learn, skills to gain and cultures to become immersed in.… Read More
Five Reasons Why Now Might Be The Best Time to Go Travelling
Reason number one: There’s never a perfect time in your career or relationship.… Read More
Operation Open Water: Learning to Swim a Kilometer
I’m Australian, and I’m terrible at swimming. This is my plan to swim an open water kilometer.… Read More
How To Decide What Language to Learn
Trying to choose what language to learn? Read our detailed guide, analysing how hard they are, how many people speak them, and more.… Read More
Logistics Checklist for Moving To Another Country
The ultimate preparation checklist for becoming a digital nomad or moving to another country.… Read More
Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly
Our review of our favourite apps like italki and Glossika to learn languages fast, plus reviews of Duolingo, Memrise, Lingvist, and Glossika.… Read More
How to stay fit while travelling
Staying fit while travelling is a constant challenge. Here are our tips for training, diet and gear to keep that six pack in shape.… Read More
Digital preparation checklist for moving overseas
Our digital checklist for moving overseas: getting a digital library, a VPN, a chromebook and the right power adapters.… Read More
How to Fake Being an Arab (or blend in anywhere)
The subtle art of blending in anywhere and being treated like a local: tips from pros on disappearing into crowds… Read More