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Swahili posts
VIDEO: Everyone says I love you in 15 languages
Feb 17th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
In case you decided to save your Valentine's Day celebration for this weekend, you may want to show your Valentine how worldly and well-traveled you are and find a new way to say "I love you". Traveler and photographer Kien Lam, who previously brought us the amazing Speeding Around the World in Under 5 Minutes, has made a special romantic video to capture the essence of love around the globe. ...
Word for the Travel Wise (01/06/07)
Jan 6th, 2007 at 8:00PM: Earlier today I was listening to KPFK 90.7 FM online during their Afro-Dicia program with D.J. Nnamdi and as I was swaying to the sounds of who knows what African artists from what countries next thing I know I was all ready with bags packed to leave tomorrow. (Wait, my bags are always packed.) This music and my friend's recent trip tales combined are too much to handle right now. If you're on a ...Word for the Travel Wise (11/17/06)
Nov 17th, 2006 at 8:00PM: A good friend of mine is heading to Africa soon and while I sit wishing I too could journey to the land, I know he will bring back enough good stories to keep entertained for a minute. If I'm not mistaken, one of the countries in which he will visit is Tanzania. Lucky, dog... This word goes out to you and all your pals making the long trip over with you. Today's word is a Swahili word used in ...Word for the Travel Wise (09/29/06)
Sep 29th, 2006 at 8:00PM: A friend of mine left for Nairobi earlier this month, but prior to heading out she was poking around Gadling wondering why there wasn't more on Kenya? I agree, Kenya is definitely a place we should have loads of information about with so many people interested in the Masai Mara and other attractions I'm sure. Well-- I'm sure she'll have plenty of recommendations when she makes it back from her ...Word for the Travel Wise (08/06/06)
Aug 6th, 2006 at 8:00PM: As if traveling within the four time zones in the United States doesn't get confusing enough telling the time in Swahili is something else. For starters Swahili time runs from dawn to dusk. Most of us operate on time from midnight to midday, but Swahili times makes both of these six o'clock. For example: 7 a.m. becomes hour one morning and so on. Just imagine the disorientation this could cause ...Word for the Travel Wise (04/11/06)
Apr 11th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Funny how certain things prompt me to
think of a particular word to provide on a particular day. For instance a friend of mine called me from Africa this
morning and I missed the call. Unfortunately I was unable to call him back. Mainly because I didn't have a
calling card and I'm really trying to be mindful of my phone bill these days. I have a bad habit for splurging on
breathy overseas ...
