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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
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...
Joanna
May 27, 20236 min read
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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...
Joanna
May 16, 202312 min read
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Verge Magazine Article #5
My fifth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2870-saving-the-sea-turtles.html LIVE!!!...
Joanna
May 13, 20234 min read
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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...
Joanna
Apr 6, 20237 min read
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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...
Joanna
Apr 2, 20235 min read
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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...
Joanna
Mar 29, 20236 min read
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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...
Joanna
Mar 26, 20236 min read
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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-...
Joanna
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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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....
Joanna
Mar 21, 20237 min read
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Zakynthos Blue | Exploring the Island of Zakynthos | Greece
Exploring the island of Zakynthos... The ferries in Greece are exasperating. Seriously. Anyone that enjoys even the most imperceptible...
Joanna
Mar 19, 20235 min read
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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...
Joanna
Mar 16, 20237 min read
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God Better be with Me
It’s always a good idea to ask locals about what you should do on your journey. It's also a good idea to ask other travellers their...
Joanna
Mar 14, 20238 min read
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Back to Tzatziki & Turtles
My flight from Cairo to Athens was set to leave at 4:20AM. What kind of stupid person books such a ridiculous flight at such an ungodly...
Joanna
Mar 13, 202310 min read
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Midnight at the Oasis
Our final couple of days were brimming with Egyptian activity. Mo kept saying to us, "The vacation of the felucca is over. Back to work."...
Joanna
Mar 12, 20239 min read
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Up, Up and Away
If there could be ONE THING that I would HIGHLY recommend from my trip that each & every person reading this blog should add to your...
Joanna
Mar 11, 20233 min read
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Scarabs & Pharoahs & Sphinxes
Hatshepsut Temple Hatshepsut is a tough word to say. It's easier if you pronounce it, "Hot Shit Soup," which is wrong, we've been...
Joanna
Mar 10, 20234 min read
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Temples & Treasures & Tombs
I have never been to so many temples and tombs in all my life! Actually, come to think of it, I don't think I've really ever been to any...
Joanna
Mar 9, 20236 min read
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Take a Good Hard Look
What the heck is a felucca? I didn't know... The tour guides kept telling me that if I wanted, I could easily change over from my booked...
Joanna
Mar 8, 20236 min read
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Myth, Magic, Mystery & Memory
Egypt stole my heart. I don't know if it was the ancient history, the cultural significance, the chaotic marvels, the stunning landmarks,...
Joanna
Mar 8, 20235 min read
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Murder on the Aswan Express
So before I dive into the grand story of the Egyptian sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, I have to first concentrate a little tiny bit on...
Joanna
Mar 6, 20237 min read
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The Sand Dance
I LOVED arriving in Cairo. Really, I did. While it was sad to be leaving Tanzania, Egypt was exactly the exhilarating remedy I needed and...
Joanna
Mar 6, 20238 min read
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Tanzanian Delight
I have been in and out of Tanzania since the 3rd of December... WOW... that's a really long time. I have loved it... and there are things...
Joanna
Mar 4, 20234 min read
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Border Patrol and Me!
Leaving Arusha... It was crazy to think my time here had really come to an end. Of course, it had come to an end a few times before… but...
Joanna
Mar 4, 20236 min read
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Another One...
My last week and a half at Sawa Sawa was simply the best. It was terrific. I have already mentioned how nervous I was about returning. I...
Joanna
Mar 3, 20236 min read
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