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This page contains many articles I've written over the years in pursuit of learning, reflection, and personal development.
Themes include productivity, wellbeing, teaching, defusing bullying, culture, heritage, facilitation & more.
You will find that some of these posts are originally published on LinkedIn.
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Sumbella
Apr 1, 20241 min read
On the Road to Oman
[#ontheroad + Oman] Today I set off for Oman - one of my favourite countries. We have a training taking place there tomorrow. And even...
Sumbella
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Travel: A Little take on Qatar vs Dubai
[#travel & Qatar] In a decidedly World Cup themed post, here’s my little take on Qatar vs Dubai. I visited for the first time this week,...
Sumbella
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Exploring Jordan and Must-See Spots
[#travel + a glimpse of #Jordan] Even though my trip to Jordan was brief, I was lucky to be taken on a whistle stop tour of a couple of...
Sumbella
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Exploring the Hidden Treasures of Chitral: A Photo Journey
[#travel + Northern Pakistan - Chitral] As we head at full speed into September, this past weekend I reflected on what August brought...
Sumbella
Mar 30, 20242 min read
Three Travel Productivity Tips
[#travel + #productivity] I have been fortunate to travel to so many places this past couple of months. Yet despite travelling so much, I...
Sumbella
Mar 30, 20241 min read
Laughter on Bumpy Roads of Chitral
[#travel, #Chitral & #challenges] We quickly discovered that the roads of Chitral in Northern Pakistan were extremely bumpy. Alas, so,...
Sumbella
Mar 30, 20242 min read
A Journey of Learning and Discovery in Peshawar
[#learning + kebabs in Peshawar] The first photo here shows a chapli kebab. It is a very famous food special to Peshawar. And it is very...
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Work, Family, and Wellbeing
[#wellbeing, #careers + #travel🌿] A big reason I chose to move into a career in international educational publishing with Cambridge...
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Staying Healthy on the Go: Five Travel Essentials
[#travel + keeping #healthy] Five things I use to help avoid illness when travelling: While it’s a tremendous privilege to travel, it is...
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Cultural Traditions: Journey with Garland Welcome
[#travel + #culture] To be greeted with #garlands (and how I no longer find it awkward): When I was younger and we visited family in...
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Gift Giving Across Cultures
[#travel + #gifts + #culture] The art of multicultural gift giving (and why I need a designated gifts suitcase). Now that I’ve picked...
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Experiential Learning in Banff: Insights from a Horse Ride
[#learning + #travel 🇨🇦🍁] Put me in a museum for a few hours and I’m unlikely to be able to tell you much about what I learned....
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Exploring Canada
[#travel 🇨🇦🍁 + #learning] I’m approaching the #Rockies, folks! We are en route due south to Calgary. I had a family reunion in...
Sumbella
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Maximising Productivity Amidst Year-End
[#productivity + #timeoff] What’s a great way to make sure you get lots done in a short time frame? Book time off at the most awkward...
Sumbella
Mar 25, 20242 min read
A Traveler's Tale of Furry Surprises
[#facilitation + #travel 🙀] Back on my #Saudi trip last month, my colleague Ahmed, his wife and I got into the car to head off for our...
Sumbella
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Facilitation and Notes about Khobar
[#CambridgeMENA + #Khobar🇸🇦✨ + #Facilitation] Day 3 of 4! ✅ Today’s sessions in #Khobar, #SaudiArabia were such a great vibe! Teachers...
Sumbella
Dec 15, 20232 min read
Tea, Travel and Tranquility
[#wellbeing + #travel] Somebody called me a jetsetter recently. I raised an eyebrow, eyes wide and said: “Noooo!” Contrary to how it may...
Sumbella
Dec 6, 20232 min read
Network & Learn Events in Oman
[#adventures + #cambridge✨] Did you know, a certain phenomenon happens at this time of year in #CambridgeMENA… my colleagues and I in the...
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