Sumbella
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...
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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
- 2 min
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,...
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- Mar 30
- 2 min
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...
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- Mar 30
- 2 min
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...
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- Mar 30
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
Work, Family, and Wellbeing
[#wellbeing, #careers + #travel🌿] A big reason I chose to move into a career in international educational publishing with Cambridge...
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- Mar 28
- 2 min
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...
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- Mar 28
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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...
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- Mar 28
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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...
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- Mar 25
- 2 min
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
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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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