This week, Paige is joined by Aziz Abu Sarah, an author, National Geographic explorer, and co-founder of Mejdi Tours, a company that aims to promote peace and understanding through its innovative tours of places like Israel and Palestine, Colombia, the Balkans, Northern Ireland — and Washington, D.C.

Aziz shares how his childhood growing up as a Palestinian in Jerusalem shaped his understanding of the world, and he offers some excellent advice for anyone looking to have more meaningful experiences when they travel.

Plus, listen up for the latest instalment of our language lessons series, in which Paige learns some phrases in Swahili.

Thank you so much for listening!

Resources

Mejdi Tours

Aziz’s book, Crossing Boundaries: A traveler’s guide to world peace

Aziz’s TED Talk