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Season 2 Episode 20
I’m sharing my one-month update on my intensive Indonesian learning project. My goal has been to reach at least a B1 level before starting four months of full immersion in Indonesia, and I’m happy to…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How I became an alien of extraordinary ability: US visas
Season 2 Episode 19
In this episode, Benny shares his fascinating journey through the complex world of US visas, from his early days on a J-1 visa working summer jobs in New York to securing the infamous O-1 visa – bett…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Future of travel: Go to popular places ASAP!
Season 2 Episode 18
Hello and welcome to The Language and Travel Hacking Podcast! In this episode, I’m tackling a big question: How can you make the most of iconic travel destinations before they become impossible to en…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Future of travel: Avoiding the "hotspot problem"
Season 2 Episode 17
Are you tired of crowded hotspots and skyrocketing travel costs? On this episode of The Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I’m diving into the future of travel and tackling the “hotspot problem.” R…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Picking the right teacher for a language project
Season 2 Episode 16
As part of my Indonesian project ahead of travelling through the country, I’ve been testing out different tutors to find one who truly suits my learning style. From filtering by dialect, availability…
Published on 7 months ago
Kicking off my 2025 language learning project
Season 2 Episode 15
I’m kicking off 2025 with a new language project: learning Bahasa Indonesia. I’ll be studying intensively in Bali for two months before exploring Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and beyond. Indonesian’s simpl…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Saving money with the world's easiest language
Season 2 Episode 14
In this episode, Benny shares his frugal travel plans for the upcoming New Year, featuring the Junulara Esperanto Renkontiĝo (Youth Esperanto Week) in Belgium. He explains how Esperanto events provid…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Announcing my big 2025 language and travel project!
Season 2 Episode 13
Benny Lewis shares his ambitious plans for 2025, which revolve around learning Indonesian and traveling across Indonesia. Following his 2024 adventure exploring every state in Brazil, Benny plans to …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
What is it like to visit every state of Brazil?
Season 2 Episode 12
In this episode, Benny Lewis shares his journey of completing a long-time travel goal: visiting all 26 states of Brazil plus the federal district. Over the course of nine months, Benny explored the c…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Black Friday Language Learning Deals!
Season 2 Episode 1
In this episode, Benny dives into the exciting Black Friday deals for language learners. As the year winds down, it's a perfect time to prepare for your 2025 language goals while taking advantage of …
Published on 9 months ago