Walking from the Nile to the pyramids, and the people I met on the way
From the 2013 archive, Benny walks 9 km from the Nile towards the Giza pyramids, practising Arabic and reflecting on safety and sales pressure.
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Walk like an Egyptian: Why Blending in Matters
From the 2013 archive, Benny shares his first days in Cairo, using Egyptian Arabic, trying to stand out less and questioning his early impressions.
The month I lost faith in the system, and gained it in humanity
Benny recounts a difficult month in Spain in 2005, when failed plans, strangers' help and an unexpected job changed how he saw people and systems.
How I learned more Italian in London than in Italy
In this 2012 guest post, Samuel explains why regular Italian practice and friendships in London helped him more than simply being in Italy.
Two ways to bring as much as you want on no-frills flights (video of jacket with 14 pockets)
From the archive, watch Benny test a 14-pocket travel jacket. The company has closed, so check your airline's current baggage rules.
Hiberno-English: Irish English Phrases, Grammar and Slang
Explore Hiberno-English grammar, phrases and slang, with regional context and clear guidance on habitual “do be”, greetings, teasing and profanity.
Don’t travel to learn a language! Why it’s your ATTITUDE, not your longitude and latitude, that counts
Learn why your attitude and daily choices matter more than your location when creating immersion and finding chances to speak a language.
Esperanto in Practice: A Monastery Visit in Xi’an
Watch Benny use Esperanto during a monastery visit near Xi’an and learn where to find today’s international Esperanto community.
2,000km train journey video: Benny gets his Chinese name, makes new friends and meets pandas!
Join Benny's 2,000 km train trip from Shanghai to Chengdu as he practises Chinese, receives a Chinese name and meets fellow passengers and pandas.
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