JoannaDec 19, 20224 minBig FaceLike most tourist-ridden, tropical locations, there is never a shortage of excursions available. As I mentioned in my previous blog,...
JoannaDec 18, 20227 minMambo-JamboSo far, Zanzibar has exceeded all of my expectations (except WIFI), with its colourful character, its cultural patchwork of history, its...
JoannaDec 16, 20225 minThis is Africa!I often trick myself into thinking I'm a pretty well-rounded, chill and very tolerant person. Unfortunatley, this illusion is temporary...
JoannaDec 14, 20226 minChew on ThatI have decided it is officially time to wean myself off of the fruits of the flour. I can already feel myself expanding in this heat,...
JoannaDec 13, 20227 minFlavourful FindsI'm not always the brightest star in the sky, and my intelligence seems to plummet further when I'm off exploring the world. I think I'm...
JoannaDec 10, 20226 minI Love YouThat's where I went today. To ~ "I Love You." Sounds odd... but nothing could be further from the truth. Today, I was at Nakupenda......
JoannaDec 9, 20227 minGetting LostI have to admit it... I was quite happy to leave Dar es Salaam. It just wasn't my 'place,' if that makes any sense at all. Perhaps it...
JoannaDec 7, 20229 minThe Tale of Two ToursToday, I took two tours. Right now, you might be thinking something along the lines of, "Is two walking tours, in 33° heat really a good...
JoannaDec 5, 20223 minQ-BarI think the hotel staff hate me. I would hate me if I were staff here and someone like me came along. There have been a couple little...
JoannaDec 4, 20224 minPlight of the PantsI packed poorly. Seriously. I have ended up in Africa with a total of 13 tops, 2 dresses, no shorts and two skirts. How I managed to cram...
JoannaDec 4, 20226 minThe Border AwaitsI arrived at the Tanzanian Airport, only to be met with the usual navigational shenanigans. There are always airport corridors. Very long...
JoannaDec 3, 20223 minAviation NauseaI've always been of the opinion that I am overcome with illness every time I board a plane, due to the food I consume prior to departure....