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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Simple (and Super Common) Swahili Proverbs
Simple Swahili proverbs and sayings you can use in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and many other countries.
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Ramadan in Zanzibar: Seven Things Visitors Must Know
Ramadan is a huge part of life in Zanzibar, which is mostly Muslim. Here are a few tips for how to make the most of Ramadan in Zanzibar as a visitor.
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Living in Egypt: A Human Review
Our full guide to living in Cairo and Egypt, for anyone considering moving there. Everything including safety, language, religion, money, costs and more.
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The Very Best Free Swahili Resources — What We Used
From people learning Swahili every day in Tanzania, the best resources we’ve found for learning Swahili online.
