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  • Can Self-Learning Language Apps Alone Make You Conversational? What I Found Out

    Can Self-Learning Language Apps Alone Make You Conversational? What I Found Out

    Self-learning apps can help travellers start a language, but real conversation needs human practice, correction and confidence when someone actually answers back.

    June 29, 2026
  • What Actually Works When Learning A Language As An Adult?

    What Actually Works When Learning A Language As An Adult?

    I have always been bad at languages, which is more than a little embarrassing for someone who has spent his life travelling the world. Now, while travelling through Spain, I am trying a different approach to learning a new language as an adult: real conversation, human feedback and personalised lessons with Preply.

    June 22, 2026
  • Learning To Travel Again

    Learning To Travel Again

    After a serious illness and a hard recovery, I am finding my way back to travel, not as work, not as content, but as something real again.

    June 7, 2026
  • Discovering Coffee Culture In Greece.

    Coffee in Greece is a huge part of the Greek culture, but unlike other destinations that focus on the drink itself, Grecian coffee culture is much more of a pretext for spending time with friends and family and doing that very Greek thing to do, slowing down and appreciating life. Here is everything you need…

    September 18, 2023
  • 10 Of The Best Beaches Near Kalamata In The Peloponnese, Greece.

    Kalamata in Greece is famous for its rich historical and mythological heritage, vast olive groves and of course, its beach. Kalamata Beach makes Kalamata the ideal destination for a seaside break, but that isn’t the only beach in the region. The Peloponnese in general can lay claim to some of the best beaches in Greece,…

    September 11, 2023
  • The Best Things To See And Do in Rhodes Town, Greece.

    Planning a trip to Rhodes, Greece? Here is your essential guide to the best things to see and do in Rhodes Town to help you plan your itinerary.

    September 4, 2023
  • 25 Epic Things To Do In Rhodes, Greece.

    The epic beaches, the nightlife, the historical heritage, the food, there are countless reasons to visit Rhodes. Here is your essential guide to the best things to see and do in Rhodes, Greece, to help you plan your visit.

    August 28, 2023
  • Essential Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Travels To Greece.

    Here are the top 10 essential tips to getting the most out of your visit to Greece and making sure your trip is truly unforgettable.

    August 21, 2023
  • The Importance Of Trust When Travelling.

    The world is an amazing place full of awesome people, but far too often people allow fear, mistrust and stereotypes about a destination stop them from travelling, and that is a huge shame. A little bit of trust can go a long way. I hear it all the time now from people who want to…

    August 14, 2023
  • Culture Shock In Spain: Living La Buena Vida.

    Spanish culture is often a bit of a shock to travellers used to a more serious, formal way of life, here is your easy travel guide to settling into daily life in Spain.

    August 7, 2023
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