Swahili Noun Classes — Ultimate Cheat Sheet
A cheat sheet to Swahili noun classes and associated grammar, including why you should learn Swahili grammar and noun classes.
Swahili Phrases and Words for Tanzania and Kenya
Swahili everyday words and phrases to sound local. Including the local ways of saying “yes”, “What’s up”, “cool” and a bunch of other slang.
The Reality of Full-Time Travel (and Why We’re So Lucky)
“Living the dream” is usually the caption that goes along with photos of someone sitting with a laptop near a beach. But the reason we started Discover Discomfort was not to “live the dream”. More than anything else, we wanted to remember how lucky we are. In America and in Australia, our homes, we take…
The Joy and Pain of Travelling While Non-white
I’m called lao-wai in China. We’re called agaanib in Egypt and wazungu in East Africa. But even those we’re those things, we’re other people, and we’re ourselves.
Three Fun Ways to Remember Difficult Words
No matter how you try to learn words in a foreign language, there are always some words that get “stuck”. You just can’t memorise them. If you use flashcards, you have to keep marking them as a fail. If you’re speaking to someone, you keep struggling to remember the right word, leading to an awkward…
How to Use Less Mobile Cellular Data while Travelling
A huge list of tips on how we cut back on mobile cellular data while travelling to places like East Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Swahili in Zanzibar in Two months: Month 1 Update
We are learning Swahili in Zanzibar and Tanzania, spending two months in East Africa. This is our one month update.
What to Wear in Egypt – Stylish and Appropriate Tips for Women
This is our guide for what to wear in Egypt as a female traveler — A complete packing guide to visiting all of Egypt’s most beautiful landmarks while respecting the local culture and feeling comfortable. Trying to figure out what to wear as a woman in a Muslim-majority country like Egypt can be tricky. Can…
Living in Zanzibar: Seven Things We Didn’t Expect
Did you know that to say “7am” in Zanzibar, you say “one o’clock”? That’s called Swahili Time. It’s just one of many things we learned about living in Zanzibar.
Simple (and Super Common) Swahili Proverbs
Simple Swahili proverbs and sayings you can use in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and many other countries.