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Finding meet-ups and friends while travelling solo
Back when I started my nomadic journey over 22 years ago, it was surprisingly easy...
Language & Travel Hacking Podcast
International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning
Benny’s last big US road trip
I share why this is likely my last big American road trip, what states I’m checking off the list, and how it all ties into my current ASL language mission.
Why you should learn a sign language
I share why I believe everyone should consider learning their country’s sign language. Give it a go—it’s truly worth it.
Juggling and maintaining multiple languages
I share how, over the last 22 years, I’ve followed a cycle of learning one language intensively for a short burst
Thoughts after 4 months of deep travels through Indonesia
I wrap up my incredible four-month journey through Indonesia, recording from Medan in North Sumatra before heading back to Bali for my final weeks.
The disadvantage of intensive language learning projects
I open up about the biggest downside of my three-month language missions: how quickly I forget the language afterward.
Is travelling alone… lonely?
Is solo travel lonely? To answer that, I compare two contrasting experiences—my current quiet week in Sulawesi, Indonesia, and a past trip to Ibitha during the off-season.
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