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Back to SearchIs travelling alone... lonely?
Season 2 Episode 30
In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I dive into one of the questions I get asked most often: is solo travel lonely? To answer that, I compare two contrasting experiences—my cu…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Your 2025 Summer language project
Season 2 Episode 29
What if you could finally crack your language goals this summer—in just 90 days? In this episode, I’m sharing why summer is the ultimate season for language learning, and how you can turn June throug…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Day I Made a Friend Entirely Through Indonesian
Season 2 Episode 28
In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I’m checking in from deep in the jungles of Borneo — or Kalimantan, as it’s called here in Indonesia — surrounded by orangutans, dense rain…
Published on 3 months ago
Time to ditch Duolingo
Season 2 Episode 27
In this episode, I finally say what I’ve tiptoed around for years: it’s time to delete Duolingo. With their recent decision to replace 148 courses with 100% AI-generated content, I can no longer reco…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The language talent myth
Season 2 Episode 26
In this episode, I dive into the myth of “language talent” and why believing in it can seriously hold you back. I’ve struggled with comparing myself to others—especially those polished videos on YouT…
Published on 4 months ago
The confidence plateau
Season 2 Episode 25
In this episode, I talk about the “confidence plateau” I’ve hit while learning Indonesian during my travels in Java. Even though I know the language fairly well, I often catch myself switching to Eng…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Month 2 Language Project update
Season 2 Episode 24
After two intense months of studying Indonesian—dedicating up to eight hours a day, seven days a week—I’m excited to share my progress in this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast. I’ve…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Your language learning space: A simple but effective hack!
Season 2 Episode 23
In this episode, I share a simple but effective language learning tip that has helped me stay focused throughout my travels: creating a dedicated study space. Whether it’s a specific table at home, a…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The benefits of AI for language learners
Season 2 Episode 22
In this episode of Language and Travel Hacking, I share how AI has supercharged my language learning. While it won’t replace real practice, it’s a game-changer for mnemonics. Before AI, coming up wit…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Solving the listening comprehension problem
Season 2 Episode 21
In this episode, I share my biggest challenge in learning Indonesian—listening comprehension. While I can read well and converse with teachers, real-life conversations at natural speed remain a strug…
Published on 6 months ago