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Speaker, writer and ex-ambassador Leigh Turner explores diplomacy, books and writing.

  1. 1 day ago

    76. How to learn languages

    One of my most popular TikTok videos is called "How to learn languages". Maybe people like it because I reveal how difficult I myself find learning them! My book "Lessons in Diplomacy" contains several stories showing how hopeless I've always been at learning grammar for e.g. German or Turkish. But I've clawed my way to a reasonable command of lots of languages despite that handicap. Key lesson: try a few different techniques; and never believe you can't learn a new language. For more about real-life diplomacy and the nuts and bolts of what diplomats and ambassadors really do, check out my book "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties". ⁠https://geni.us/LessonsinDiplomacy. #languages #learning #diplomacy #lessonsindiplomacy #booktok

    76. How to learn languages

  2. 15 Aug

    75. Anyone can be a diplomat - true or false?

    When I published a video on my Instagram saying "Anyone can be a diplomat", I got a lot of support - and a lot of pushback. Some people found the idea that anyone could be a diplomat empowering. Others said "it's just not true. You have to know the right people." Which is true? For more about real-life diplomacy and the nuts and bolts of what diplomats and ambassadors really do, check out my book "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties". https://geni.us/LessonsinDiplomacy

    75. Anyone can be a diplomat - true or false?

  3. 27 Jun

    74. Costa Rica: Turtles, beaches, jungles and gold

    Costa Rica is home to some of the most spectacular natural beauty on the planet, as well as teeming with wildlife and world-class beaches. The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum in San Jose is a marvel of design and beauty. On the Pacific Coast, you can watch both mother turtles laying their eggs and baby turtles hatching and running the gauntlet of countless predators to try and reach the ocean. This is the last of my five podcasts about my 6-week journey from Patagonia to Costa Rica in November-December 2025. You can find many pictures to accompany this podcast at https://rleighturner.com/costa-rica/. #costarica #turtles #reforestation #gold #precolumbian #history

    74. Costa Rica: Turtles, beaches, jungles and gold

  4. 25 Apr

    73. Colombia: Medellin and Cartagena

    Colombia at last! Who knows the main sights of Colombia, a country as large as Germany, France and the Netherlands combined? I visited Medellin, with its tragic history and story of hope; and Cartagena, with its Caribbean beat, mighty castles and exquisite food and drink. You can find many pictures to accompany this podcast at https://rleighturner.com/colombia/. #colombia #medellin #cartagena #travel #southamerica #latinamerica

    73. Colombia: Medellin and Cartagena

  5. 28 Mar

    72. Ecuador: The Galapagos, Cotopaxi and more

    From an icy climb up the Cotopaxi volcano to a boat trip around the Galapagos, Ecuador is breathtaking.  Explore the highest active volcano in the world, spectacular Quito, and the world-famous fascination of the Galapagos Islands. Pictures and text to accompany this blog post are ⁠here on my website⁠. #ecuador #Cotopaxi #Galapagos #quito #gianttortoise

    72. Ecuador: The Galapagos, Cotopaxi and more

  6. 28 Feb

    71. Peru: Machu Picchu and The Sacred Valley

    Peru is home to some of the greatest treasures in Latin America, including Machu Picchu. But there's much, much more to explore, from the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the astonishing fortress of Saqsayhuaman, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, and Lima on the arid Pacific coast. Pictures and text to accompany this blog post are here on my website. ⁠ #machupicchu #peru #lima #ollantaytambo #saqsayhuaman #sacredvalley #cusco

    71. Peru: Machu Picchu and The Sacred Valley

  7. 1 Feb

    70. Chile: Glaciers, Volcanoes and Deserts

    Chile is one of the world's most spectacular countries. Join a life-changing exploration of everything from the glaciers, fjords and vanished peoples of Patagonia in the south to Moon Valley, geysers and the Atacama Desert in the north. In between we visit the Lake District; ascend the perfect volcanic cone of Mount Osorno; and consider the life-affirming properties of a Pisco sour. Pictures and text to accompany this blog post are here on my website. #Chile #Patagonia #Atacama #Altiplano #vicuña #glaciers #geysers #moonvalley

    70. Chile: Glaciers, Volcanoes and Deserts

  8. 10 Jan

    69. "Luxury Spa": an Austrian Hotel Story

    “Luxury Spa” is the thirteenth in Leigh Turner's "Hotel Story" series, and the first set in Austria. Ms N is the world’s most glamorous, brilliant and mischievous hotel manager. She loves to solve problems – especially when they are caused by men. She and her colleague Tatiana travel to the HealCol 2000 well-being and weight-loss luxury spa, high in the Austrian Alps, for a well-earned break. But they find an institution in crisis. Doctor Schmerz, chief doctor at HealCol 2000, prescribes tailor-made programmes of extreme dieting and exercise for her elite guests. Those guests include the owner of HealCol 2000, Ernest von Mannstein, known as “Always Angry Ernie” for his fits of rage and impossible demands. The starvation diets leave most of the guests depressed – yet a few seem strangely frisky. When a woman is found dead in a luxury suite and Always Angry Ernie is accused of her murder, Ms N must investigate. You can read the post on which this episode is based on Leigh Turner's website here or buy "Luxury Spa" on Amazon here. #stories #luxury #spa #luxuryspa #shortstory #comedy #strongwomen

    69. "Luxury Spa": an Austrian Hotel Story
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