So lately I’ve been starting to feel the sun in my face when I walk outside. I’m starting to wake up earlier and earlier thanks to the light streaming in through the window. I’ve finally been able to stop wearing jeans and jackets every day in favour of shorts and…
I was super lucky to be invited to Giapo earlier this year to have a tour of their store and kitchen and to taste some of their unique…
When I told people I was going skiing on a ski field that wasn’t Whakapapa or Turoa, I was met with blank stares or confused looks. Tukino ski…
I often get asked why I decided to learn Portuguese and what value I get from it (especially by Brazilians). I guess it’s because Portuguese is not considered a ‘popular’ language to learn – it is usually not people’s first option when choosing a foreign language to learn. In New…
When I meet foreigners abroad I often get asked about the languages of New Zealand. Aside from the painfully cringeworthy “what language do you speak in New Zealand?”…
Want to visit Malaysia but only have time for a short trip? Maybe you’re passing through there on your way to Thailand, or Vietnam or China. Maybe you…
When you have to type in multiple languages regularly it can be really frustrating and confusing having to switch between keyboards on your computer. Not only is it a hassle having to manually change the keyboard every time you want to type in another language, but the letters or punctuation…
Everyone knows that Melbourne is an awesome city to visit in summer. With its stunning beaches and abundance of surrounding nature and beautiful hikes, it is such a…
If you’re trying to decide where to stay in Melbourne, Space Hotel is a great option that can suit any budget. It is a hostel with options for…
So you’re reading an article or watching a Youtube video in Spanish and come across a word you don’t recognise. What do you do? What do you use to look up the word, and how do you make sure you understand it and remember it? In reality, memorising a new…