Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSolving 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-…
1 year, 5 months ago
Month 1 update on my 2025 intensive language learning project
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 month…
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 6 months 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 trave…
1 year, 6 months 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 futu…
1 year, 6 months 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 learn…
1 year, 6 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 Jav…
1 year, 6 months 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) i…
1 year, 7 months 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 adventur…
1 year, 8 months 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. Ov…
1 year, 8 months ago