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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
Ants, Mosquitos & Creepy Taxi Drivers
I wasn’t really prepared for how sad I was to leave the Simba Lodge. Hold on… I take that back. I was sad to leave Simba’s pool. My time...
Joanna
Jan 2, 202310 min read
The Big Wedding
Aww… the infamous wedding. It was definitely a one of a kind experience and it was a true honour to be invited. I've never been a part...
Joanna
Dec 30, 20228 min read
This is Christmas
I approached the owner of our hotel and asked, "Why are there no Christmas decorations?" It just seemed odd. Nothing. Honestly......
Joanna
Dec 28, 20229 min read
Turning the Paje
I have just finished reading "Without Reservations" by Alice Steinbach. It seemed fitting to bring along an actual book, considering my...
Joanna
Dec 24, 20228 min read
Dream's Bay
Free at last! I'm free at last! Thank God, Almighty, I'm free at last! I breathed the true sigh of spoiled brat relief as I walked out of...
Joanna
Dec 22, 20229 min read
Big Face
Like most tourist-ridden, tropical locations, there is never a shortage of excursions available. As I mentioned in my previous blog,...
Joanna
Dec 19, 20224 min read
Mambo-Jambo
So far, Zanzibar has exceeded all of my expectations (except WIFI), with its colourful character, its cultural patchwork of history, its...
Joanna
Dec 18, 20227 min read
This is Africa!
I often trick myself into thinking I'm a pretty well-rounded, chill and very tolerant person. Unfortunatley, this illusion is temporary...
Joanna
Dec 16, 20225 min read
Chew on That
I 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,...
Joanna
Dec 14, 20226 min read
Flavourful Finds
I'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...
Joanna
Dec 13, 20227 min read
I Love You
That's where I went today. To ~ "I Love You." Sounds odd... but nothing could be further from the truth. Today, I was at Nakupenda......
Joanna
Dec 10, 20226 min read
Getting Lost
I 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...
Joanna
Dec 9, 20227 min read
The Tale of Two Tours
Today, 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...
Joanna
Dec 7, 20229 min read
Q-Bar
I 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...
Joanna
Dec 5, 20223 min read
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
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