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The Meaning of Khalas and 7 More Must-Know Arabic Slang Words
If you’ve traveled to an Arabic speaking country, I’m sure you’ve heard the word khalas at least a few times. Same goes for akeed. Most learners rush to tackle the...
How Race Shapes (& Reshapes) Solo Travel
As someone who identifies as both Indian and American, I’ve always been aware of the color of my skin. I’ve firsthand experienced the dichotomy between these two starkly different cultures...
5 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel While Traveling Solo
My solo trip to the Philippines was probably one of the best trips of my life, even though it wasn’t without its bumps and challenges. I chose to stay in...
4 Big Lessons from Traveling Solo to the Middle East
1. You will stand out I distinctly remember my flight from Cairo to Bahrain. It was late. I was beyond tired and I had already flown across Egypt earlier that...
Safe Words: Why Language Is Your Best Friend When Traveling Alone
If I only had a nickel for the amount of times I’ve gotten lost on a trip. Scratch that, I’d love a dollar per time. I might as well make...
German Slang: Why Does “Sau” Hog Conversations?
German is known for being a very precise language—great for philosophy and engineering—but don’t be fooled; it can also be colorfully idiomatic. As we’ve seen in other German videos, the...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with these Mouth-Watering Dumplings and Buns
As we bid goodbye to the Year of the Rat, we hope the approaching Ox year will bring us better...
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Everything You Need to Know for an Intercontinental Move Back to the U.S.
Whether or not America was ready for me again, the time had come. I made the decision to move back...