Category: Culture

How to survive as a travelling vegetarian

written by Benny Lewis

Travel as a vegetarian with practical ways to explain your diet, read menus, find local dishes and handle different food cultures respectfully.

written by Benny Lewis

Build confidence meeting new people by starting small, accepting awkward moments and focusing on the conversations and friendships you could gain.

written by Benny Lewis

Benny looks back at three trips to Brazil and the people and conversations that made him love Brazilian Portuguese and keep learning.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how your choice of accommodation and neighbourhood can support cultural immersion, local friendships and daily language practice.

written by Benny Lewis

From the 2009 archive, Benny begins a three-month Brazilian Portuguese mission focused on speaking, local culture and life in Rio.

written by Benny Lewis

How I found translation clients in 2009, specialised in technical work, used CAT tools and managed a location-independent freelance setup.

written by Benny Lewis

Benny shares the unlikely path from electronic engineering and language struggles to the experiences that led him towards freelance translation.

written by Benny Lewis

Benny explains how ordinary jobs, careful spending and flexible travel choices funded his years abroad without family wealth or a lottery win.