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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.
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
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.
The Day I Made a Friend Entirely Through Indonesian
After nearly five months exploring the country, I’m finally seeing major progress in my Indonesian
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