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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
Plight of the Pants
I 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...
Joanna
Dec 4, 20224 min read
The Border Awaits
I arrived at the Tanzanian Airport, only to be met with the usual navigational shenanigans. There are always airport corridors. Very long...
Joanna
Dec 4, 20226 min read
Aviation Nausea
I'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....
Joanna
Dec 3, 20223 min read
The New York Meal Deal #3
My finalé of our New York culinary & drink tour... Fast food, casual spots, fine dining, street eats... our exploration of gluttony!...
Joanna
Nov 15, 20226 min read
The New York Meal Deal #2
Continuation of our New York culinary tour... Fast food, casual spots, fine dining, street eats... our exploration of gluttony! Table of...
Joanna
Nov 9, 20227 min read
The New York Meal Deal #1
I decided... considering I still had a teeny bit more New York left to write... I would complete my blog by turning it into something...
Joanna
Nov 8, 20226 min read
It's up to You... New York
I want to start this blog by speaking about some of the New Yorkers we have encountered over the past week. I came to this city,...
Joanna
Oct 27, 20224 min read
New York State of Mind
A few times, I have hit the pavement alone, ready to explore New York City. I'm a single girl AND a predominantly solo traveller, so time...
Joanna
Oct 26, 20224 min read
Ahead by Half a Century
Ugh... the dreaded day had finally arrived. My 50th birthday. It's a tough one, suddenly realizing that you're old. I remember feeling...
Joanna
Oct 25, 20226 min read
Right through the Very Heart of it
I have to mention ZeeCee and Richard's arrival before I dive back into my Bucket List bonanza. They flew from Paris... all the way over...
Joanna
Oct 24, 20225 min read
I Want to be a Part of It
The Big Apple exploration continues... Every opportunity I have to see more, do more and be at one with this incredible city, I take it....
Joanna
Oct 23, 20225 min read
Central Park
I figured I would categorize my blog into my bucket list items. Yes... I have experienced more... BUT instead of doing a play by play, I...
Joanna
Oct 23, 20223 min read
Horse Face Bitch
The trip to New York was fairly uneventful, if you discount exhaustion, crankiness, an overabundance of road construction, check-in...
Joanna
Oct 20, 20228 min read
The Big Apple takes a Bite outta me...
Good morning, My name is Joanna McBride and I am one of your Booking.com customers. I have used Booking.com for many years, countless...
Joanna
Oct 16, 20225 min read
In a New York Minute
Ok... here it is! My New York bucket list... I have tried to compile a list of things that are within a pauper's budget. Joanna's guide...
Joanna
Oct 15, 20223 min read
Chantilly Lace & a Pretty Face
It was sad to leave ZeeCee and Richard's house, but we had one more leg of the journey to complete before heading for home. Home... it...
Joanna
Apr 18, 20226 min read
Ça Plane Pour Moi
There’s nothing like a lazy, rainy day to reboot. A rainy day has the ability to provide the time, often needed to temporarily shift...
Joanna
Apr 11, 20229 min read
Bunged up in Belgium
Crossing the border from France into Belgium was surprisingly easy… yet tremendously nerve racking at the same time. There was a simple...
Joanna
Apr 8, 20227 min read
Duck Soup & Beyond…
Leaving France and bound for Belgium, we decorated the journey with a couple quick one-night stands. As it was more than a 4 hour drive...
Joanna
Apr 6, 20224 min read
Côte Fleurie
I have a lot of problems. I am fully aware of this. Two of my primary issues are; 1. I think it’s going to be incredibly easy to lose...
Joanna
Apr 4, 20224 min read
Operation Overlord
D-Day would be the decisive blow required for the liberation of Europe. Bravery, determination and overwhelming firepower would allow the...
Joanna
Apr 3, 20225 min read
On the Road Again…
For a country that has no food, it‘s still fairly impossible to lose weight here. When you do, by a slim chance, come across a place that...
Joanna
Apr 2, 20225 min read
In Search of Substance
For the amount of years I took French in school, I am appalled at how horrendous my ability to speak and understand the language actually...
Joanna
Apr 1, 20227 min read
Hopping Along
Could it be jet lag? The overwhelming hustle and bustle of Paris? Disorientation? Could it be the fact that the stress of everyday life...
Joanna
Mar 30, 20224 min read
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