Why learn Swahili and How Hard is Swahili?
An overview of learning Swahili, the language of Tanzania, and informally of Uganda and Kenya.
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Essential Chinese Proverbs that Teach You About China — With Audio
Chinese proverbs that will teach you about Chinese culture and history, for intermediate and advanced Chinese language learners.
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How to Run Faster and Longer
Join me on my quest to run faster and longer, training in Kenya in June 2019.
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Why Quitting Your Job to Go Travelling Isn’t a Terrible Idea
Reason number one: There’s never a perfect time in your career or relationship.
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Choosing A Language to Learn: Three Questions to Ask
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: What to Sort Before You Leave (2026)
A practical moving-abroad checklist covering visas, tax, insurance, medication, banking, phone service, documents, driving, shipping, mail, and the final weeks before departure.
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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.
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Stay fit While Travelling — Five Ideas
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)
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
A quick guide to understanding the major writing systems of the worlds – alphabets, characters, and others.
