The English Passport · Blog
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34 in-depth guides by Achama Isaac on learning English, Business English, world travel, Colombia and remote work.
Colombian music and festivals: cumbia, vallenato, salsa and carnival
The rhythms and celebrations that define Colombia, and where to experience them.
ColombiaBogotá: a cultural capital in the clouds
La Candelaria, the Gold Museum, Monserrate, the Ciclovía and the Salt Cathedral.
ColombiaMedellín: the city of eternal spring
Transformation, cable cars, Comuna 13, Guatapé and life as a remote worker.
ColombiaCartagena and the Colombian Caribbean: the complete guide
The walled city, Getsemaní, the Rosario Islands, Santa Marta, Tayrona and Palomino.
ColombiaColombia in the world: coffee, literature, music, sport and science
How a country of 50 million people became a global reference in culture and nature.
ColombiaThe wonders of Colombia: 15 places that will take your breath away
Caño Cristales, Ciudad Perdida, the Cocora Valley, Tayrona, the Salt Cathedral and more.
ColombiaThe people of Colombia: warmth, resilience and joy
Hospitality, family, humor, regional identities and the everyday kindness that makes visitors stay.
ColombiaColombia, a beautiful country: six regions, a thousand landscapes
From the Caribbean to the Amazon, the Andes, the plains and the Pacific: Colombia region by region.
Remote workWhat teaching on four continents taught me
Lessons from Egypt, Malaysia, Uruguay, Canada and online classrooms.
Remote workTravel as a language classroom
How to learn English, or any language, while you travel.
Remote workPlanning long-term travel: packing, paperwork and peace of mind
Documents, insurance, packing light and staying healthy.
Remote workWorking across time zones without burning out
Scheduling, boundaries and tools for remote professionals.
Remote workChoosing a base as a digital nomad: what really matters
Internet, cost of living, time zones, community, visas and quality of life.
Remote workThe digital nomad life: a realistic guide
Work, routines, money, health, visas and community on the road.
Remote workThe complete telework guide: how to work from home, or anywhere, and thrive
Setting up your space, routines, communication, health, contracts and tools for successful telework.
Remote workRemote work: advantages, challenges and job options
Why telework is growing, the jobs you can do from anywhere and how English helps you get them.
Travel guidesSolo travel with confidence: a guide for every age
Planning, safety, meeting people and enjoying your own company abroad.
Travel guidesSlow travel: why staying longer changes everything
How to travel deeper, spend less and connect with local life.
Travel guidesCultural etiquette in six countries I know well
Greetings, time, food and conversation in Sweden, Canada, Egypt, Malaysia, Uruguay and Colombia.
ColombiaColombia's Coffee Region: Manizales, Salento and the Cocora Valley
Coffee farms, wax palms, hot springs and mountain towns in the Eje Cafetero.
ColombiaColombia: the only risk is wanting to stay
Culture, people, food, the flag, history, the Coffee Region and my year in Manizales.
Travel guidesUruguay travel guide: Montevideo and the coast
The Rambla, Colonia, Punta del Este, mate and asado.
Travel guidesMalaysia travel guide: Kuala Lumpur to Borneo
Cities, food, Sabah's rainforests and islands, and Malaysian English.
Travel guidesDahab and the Red Sea: Egypt's laid-back coast
Diving, desert trips, Sinai mountains and slow travel.
Travel guidesEgypt travel guide: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and the Nile
Pyramids, temples, museums, the Mediterranean coast and travel tips.
Travel guidesQuébec travel guide: where English meets French
Montréal, Québec City and traveling in a bilingual province.
Travel guidesCanada travel guide: Ontario, the Rockies and the coasts
Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Prince Edward County, Banff and Canadian English.
Travel guidesSweden travel guide: the country where I was born
Stockholm, the archipelago, Gothenburg, Lapland, fika and the seasons.
Travel guidesOrdering food abroad: English for restaurants and markets
Menus, special requests, tipping cultures and street food.
Travel guidesTravel English: airports, hotels and transport
Every phrase you need from check-in to checkout.
Learning EnglishCommon mistakes when studying English, and how to fix them
The study habits and language errors that slow learners down, with clear fixes.
Business EnglishEnglish for remote work: calls, chat and async writing
The language of video calls, team chat and remote collaboration.
Business EnglishBusiness emails in English that sound natural
Structure, tone, dozens of phrases and before-and-after rewrites.
Business EnglishHow to run a meeting in English: the complete guide
Agendas, opening lines, managing turns, handling conflict and closing with clear actions.