Tech Worker, Will Work for Vegan Food
The story of how we nearly ended up living on a beachfront paradise in exchange for management skills.
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Ultimate Guide to Luxor, Egypt — What to See and Practical Tips (2026)
Our practical 2026 guide to Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, current ticket prices, East vs West Bank, and getting around.
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How to Use Anki for Language Learning (2026 Guide)
How we use Anki for languages in 2026: card design, sentences and audio, FSRS scheduling, new-card limits, leeches, decks, and what not to overcomplicate.
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The Sounds of Cairo: Honking Horns, the Call to Prayer, “Boos Boos” and “Bikya!”
The many sounds of Cairo — traffic, the call to prayer, recycling collectors and the “bos bos” sound.
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How to Be a Good Online Language Teacher (From Students)
How to be a great online language teacher. Tips for teachers from students.
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10 Best Places to Visit in Cairo
The top-ten must-see things in Cairo from people who actually lived there, plus guidance on what to avoid.
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How We Learn Languages
Everything we’ve learned from learning eight languages. Updated after our 2019 Egyptian Arabic challenge.
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Are you making these common language learning mistakes?
Find out some common language-learning mistakes to avoid falling into, from people who’ve fallen into (and climbed out of) dozens before.
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Egyptian Arabic Place Names and Monument Names: A Comprehensive List
All the words you need to talk about the sites and monuments in Egypt using Egyptian Arabic.
