405. History of Singapore! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Singapore is one of the wealthiest and most modern countries in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. Today,…
Bhutan: The World’s Happiest Country? (Bonus Episode)
In today’s bonus episode, I want to talk about Bhutan, Bhutan is a tiny Himalayan kingdom often described as “the…
What Are Chaebols? The Family Companies That Dominate South Korea (Bonus Episode)
Earlier this week I was reading an article about Samsung. I’m sure you all know Samsung… they are one of…
Exploring the Ancient City of Ayutthaya (Tom’s Diary)
In August, I visited Ayutthaya, Thailand, an ancient city rich in history and architecture. In this article I talk about…
My Dream Restaurant Experience (Bonus Episode)
Today's bonus episode is a little different from the usual formula. Why is it different? Well, first it's completely unscripted.…
253. US Soldier Defects to North Korea?: What is a Defection and Why Do People Defect? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Last week, a serving US army soldier called Travis King reportedly joined a tour of the UN-run demilitarised zone between…
251. Why Has Vietnam Banned the Barbie Movie? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The Barbie Movie is sure to be one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the year. Starring hugely popular actors…
246. The History of Curry: From India to Britain and the World! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Growing up in the UK, “Indian food” (or at least what we think of as Indian food) was a massive…
234. How Did India Become the Most Populous Country? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
India is now the most populous country. Today, let’s discuss how this happened, the numbers behind India’s growth, and discuss…