2020: The year of “Going Home”
2020 – the year of “Going Home” to Korea and Central Asia. And maybe… regional Australia.
Where to Learn Persian Outside Iran
An analysis of learning Persian in Tajikistan (Tajik) or Afghanistan (Dari) – or even at home – as alternatives to studying Persian in Iran, for people who can’t travel there.
Remembering French: How Speaking French Changed with Age
How France and I evolved in the 16 years since we crossed paths — not in the same directions.
How to renew your Egypt Tourist Visa (Nov 2023)
Our constantly updated guide to updating your Egyptian tourist visa in Cairo, getting a 3-month visitor card. Including COVID-19 updates.
How People Laugh Online in Different Languages
How we laugh online in Arabic, Spanish, Hebrew, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Farsi.
AirBnBs in Africa — What Can Go Wrong
All the things that can go wrong in an AirBnB in Africa, and how to prevent them.
Safari in Maasai Mara (Kenya) during the Wildebeest Migration
Safari in the Maasai Mara during the Wildebeest Migration
Why Learn to Ride a Motorcycle for Adventure Travel
Why you should start learning how to ride a motorcycle for adventure travel in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East.
The Best Hiking Trails in Petra (including one hidden one)
All the best hiking trails in Petra, Jordan – including one trail outside Petra that most people don’t even know exists.
Running | Fitness and Health | Kenya | Skills | Travel
My Running Diary in Iten: 12 Days in the Home of Champions
My 12-day diary of running in Iten, the “Home of Champions”.