Joanna
Yes, Ma'am
My first night in Boracay, I met this older gentleman who has been coming here for 13 years. THIRTEEN YEARS. That's pretty remarkable…...
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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson
Joanna
- 7 days ago
- 7 min
Chasing Waterfalls
I met a girl who decided to quit her bank job in London and move to Italy. She is going to live in her family's heritage home in Sicily...
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Joanna
- Nov 28
- 5 min
Traffic & the Steel Stallion
I was feeling kinda brave... so I rented a moped. That's a lie actually. I'm never usually feeling too brave. The truth? I needed to get...
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Joanna
- Nov 27
- 5 min
Tourist Class
The truth is, when I first thought of boarding a Filipino ferry, I immediately envisioned a big, decrepit & delaptitated transport...
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Joanna
- Nov 24
- 8 min
Joanna Two Two
I was ready to leave the Burgos. I was craving civilization and more than just one oatmeal restaurant down the road. I needed to get out...
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Joanna
- Nov 20
- 9 min
Look More Local
The day had come! I was officially en route to the Philippines. I have to admit it... I was quite delighted. The Philippines had always...
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Joanna
- Nov 15
- 5 min
City of Angels
Anyone that has read my South Africa blog might remember how much I was inundated with malls. I left that trip never wanting to step foot...
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Joanna
- Nov 14
- 6 min
Tour Over. Bye.
For the life of me, I cannot understand why helmets are not mandatory in every single country. I will admit, I have not seen as many...
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Joanna
- Nov 10
- 8 min
One Night in Bangkok
I think my next article needs to be all about how to prepare for touching down in a new country. Seriously - I have written extensively...
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Joanna
- Nov 8
- 6 min
Bangkok Bound
When I initially booked my flight to Bangkok, I planned it for exactly a time where I knew I would be finished all my work for the summer....
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Joanna
- Sep 5
- 3 min
Minimalism on the Road
My seventh (and published) article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/23-2/departments/becoming-a-minimalist-on-the-road...
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Joanna
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Verge Magazine Article #6
My sixth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2914-volunteering-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ug...
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Joanna
- May 27
- 6 min
Baker's Dozen of Preparation
Any time I am preparing for travel, one of the things I do is get my phone ready. Just as I have to fully prepare for travel, so does my...
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Joanna
- May 16
- 12 min
Things to do in Arusha
After being in Arusha for almost two months, I thought I would put together a list of places that I think make the venturing list. I had...
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Joanna
- May 13
- 4 min
Verge Magazine Article #5
My fifth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2870-saving-the-sea-turtles.html LIVE!!!...
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Joanna
- Apr 6
- 7 min
Blighty's Big Sun
And suddenly... just like that... I was back in London. This time it was a little bit different. I could feel it. Yes... I had made the...
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Joanna
- Apr 2
- 5 min
A Breath of France Air
Next stop... Le France. Now before I begin this blog, I have to mention how much I absolutely adore Zelda (ZeeCee) and Richard. They...
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Joanna
- Mar 29
- 6 min
Bratwurst & Babies
Traveling to Germany for the first time seemed like a brilliant idea. *Actually... it was kinda my third time... if you count a 14 hour...
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Joanna
- Mar 26
- 6 min
Blustery Britain
I have absolutely NO idea how I did it, but I managed to secure myself 'speedy boarding' through EasyJet for my flight from Athens to...
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Joanna
- Mar 22
- 4 min
Verge Magazine Article #4
My fourth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2867-how-to-survive-on-the-road-with-little-...
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Joanna
- Mar 21
- 7 min
Deep Greek
I had mixed feelings about leaving Zakynthos. Yes, I was happy that I hadn't booked more time than I had. Aliki had given me good advice....
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Joanna
- Mar 19
- 5 min
Zakynthos Blue
The ferries in Greece are exasperating. Seriously. Anyone that enjoys even the most imperceptible smidge of organization will have a...
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Joanna
- Mar 16
- 7 min
Rocky Roadtrip
I really loved Monemvasia and it tore me apart to pack up and be off. I was heartbroken to drive away from my adorable hobbit hole. It...
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