Dec 10
“Jambo! (hello!),” the security guy cheerfully calls out to us as we hurry down the path to the hotel restaurant. “Jambo!” we respond. “Jambo!” the waitress says with a smile, pulling out my chair as we sit down at the table. “Jambo!” I say, “And, um… asante sana (thank you).” “Karibou (you’re welcome),” she answers …
Nov 05
Learning languages comes easy to some, can be challenging for others, and can seem impossible to many, but persevere and you’ll be gifted with an ability to engage with people when you travel in truly wonderful ways. I’ve been making an effort to practice my Spanish in Buenos Aires, and I’ve been really glad I …
Mar 01
Nothing brings a smile to the face of a local in the Middle East and North Africa than a foreigner saying salam aleikum, or peace be upon you – which is really just a nice way of saying hello. Just try it and see what we mean. And if someone greets you with those words …
Jan 11
Learning how to identify bush tucker and track animals with an Aboriginal guide at Monkey Mia, how to be an elephant-training mahout in the Golden Triangle, and learning about Bedouin culture over glasses of tea with a family in their goat-hair tent at Jordan’s Feynan Eco-Lodge are some of our most memorable and meaningful travel …
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