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An illustration of a man studying Mandarin, writing characters in a notebook at a desk. Flashcards and books with Chinese characters and pronunciations are visible, with a motivational title above him about mastering Mandarin.

Mastering Mandarin: Embrace the Challenge and Reap the Rewards

Learning Mandarin Chinese was one of the most transformative journeys of my life. I still remember the day I decided to take the plunge – friends thought I was crazy for choosing one of the toughest languages on the planet,…
A person wearing headphones listens to a podcast on their phone while riding public transportation. A thought bubble reads, My Podcast Strategy: Maximizing Every Commute and Journey. Other passengers sit in the background.

Calibrating Judgment: The Podcasts That Transform My Travel Time

Listening to podcasts is an excellent way to make the most of your time, transforming idle moments into learning, inspiration, and entertainment opportunities. One of the most significant advantages of podcasts is their ability to provide information that is not…
A snowy ski resort with skiers on the slopes, a large gondola lift in the sky, and chalet-style buildings clustered at the base of the mountains under a blue sky.

Jiri’s Guide to Val Thorens, France

Val Thorens, France, is the highest village in Europe at 2,300 to 3,230m, part of the world’s largest skiing area, 3 Valleys, consisting also of Meribel and Courchevel, which calls itself the World’s Ski Capital. Val Thorens has been voted…
Aerial night view of Singapore’s Marina Bay with the illuminated Marina Bay Sands hotel, the lotus-shaped ArtScience Museum, and the city skyline reflected in the water from Jiri Piks Guide to Singapore.

Jiri’s Guide to Singapore

I came to Singapore on Singaporean Tech.Pass at the end of July 2022 after 10 years of living in Switzerland and immediately fell in love with the country. Source: Singapore: The Impossible Story – YouTube The country is different from…
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