Joanna
Double Decker
It was strange leaving Australia. I felt as though my whirlwind memory lane adventure had officially come to an end. Although I did have...
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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
- May 5
- 10 min
Colour me Blue
I love Sydney. I can’t definitely say that I have always loved Sydney because I don’t remember it too much from when I was last there,...
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Joanna
- Apr 28
- 5 min
The Great Ocean Road
I have always wanted to see The Great Ocean Road. I really should have gone when I was in Australia back 30 years ago… but my limited...
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Joanna
- Apr 26
- 7 min
Fixing my Liver & Triple Rainbows
My trip down memory lane continued… and at times, I have to admit, it tends to become a little all-encompassing. ~ Yes, I love to...
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Joanna
- Apr 25
- 7 min
Old Friends & Filling in the Gaps
One thing about integrating myself back into Western civilization that I felt was difficult to come to terms with was the excessive use...
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Joanna
- Apr 24
- 4 min
Back Together Again
Have you ever thought about those life-defining moments? I have... I've thought about it a lot. When I can successfully pinpoint a real...
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Joanna
- Apr 22
- 6 min
Too Ripe for the Pickin'
I was finally. making my way up to see Ashlynn... in Bundaberg. I was going BACK to Bundaberg? After 30 years? THIS could NOT be real......
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Joanna
- Apr 16
- 8 min
Continuing down Memory Lane
Driving in Australia has been slightly better than I expected. I think I can attribute my comfortableness with it to my time spent in...
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Joanna
- Apr 14
- 6 min
Aussie Mom
I knew coming to Australia would be emotional for me, but I had no idea how extraordinary it would be. Actually... that's a blatant lie....
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Joanna
- Apr 9
- 7 min
Jumping Crocodiles
It was surreal for me to go back to Australia. So many of my memories are tied to this country, that it’s far too difficult to measure....
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Joanna
- Apr 4
- 10 min
Sunrises & Rainbows
So I finally got out of Jakarta. This was a good thing. I don't unnecessarily mean to be intentionally mean to the entire city. I just...
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Joanna
- Mar 29
- 10 min
Mattress-Gate | Jakarta | Indonesia
I promised I would expand on what happened at my Jakarta hotel... and here it is. I swear this is ALL 100% true. No word of a lie... word...
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Joanna
- Mar 26
- 10 min
Love Hate Hate | Jakarta | Indonesia
So... onto Jakarta... Jakarta and I have a love/hate relationship. Not really. Maybe. I say that because I DID put my best foot forward...
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Joanna
- Mar 24
- 13 min
Atmospheric Rivers | Gili Air | Indonesia
I'm assuming most people reading this will have experienced the call to prayer once in their lifetime. If not and you're confused by...
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Joanna
- Mar 23
- 8 min
Ubud for Two Buds | Bali | Indonesia
After three nights in the tranquil countryside of Sidemen came to an end, we were off to Ubud. We'd already kinda passed through Ubud,...
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Joanna
- Mar 19
- 11 min
Time for a Little Vitamin B-ali | Indonesia
Ahhh... Bali. Who hasn't heard so much about this place? For such a tiny little piece of paradise, it sure evokes a colossal amount of...
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Joanna
- Mar 16
- 9 min
Singapore Slinger | Singapore
If I ever say that I'm interested in returning to Kuala Lumpur, (which I probably will, because it was truly stunning) please......
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Joanna
- Mar 14
- 8 min
Touch and Go | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia
The one thing about me is that I adore being in the city. I have no idea why... Actually, yes I do. I know why. I don't come from a...
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Joanna
- Mar 11
- 8 min
Rookie Moves | Teman Negara National Park | Malaysia
It's funny because every time someone mentions how knowledgeable or capable I am when travelling, I get a bit flustered and embarrassed. ...
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Joanna
- Mar 6
- 9 min
Swimming with Sharks | Perhentian Islands | Malaysia
I had heard great things about the Perhentian Islands. It was pinned as a must-see... so I decided it must be seen by me. We woke up...
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Joanna
- Feb 29
- 8 min
Street Art Capital of Asia | Georgetown, Penang | Malaysia
When I arrived in Penang, I had no idea that Georgetown was the street art capital of Southeast Asia. What an international...
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Joanna
- Feb 25
- 10 min
Burps & Bathing Suit Bottoms & Killer Monkeys | Langkawi | Malaysia
I officially landed in Langkawi, Malaysia... In past travel, I am often inundated at the arrivals gate, with randoms asking me if I want...
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Joanna
- Feb 21
- 11 min
Sandy Toes,Salty Souls | Koh Lanta & Koh Lipe | Thailand
So I have now been in Thailand, on and off, since November. Looking back on all of my time travelling in Southeast Asia, I really wish I...
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