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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


The Whiny Wino
Whenever I mentioned I was going to Bordeaux, the response was almost automatic… “You must visit the Cité du Vin!” The what? Apparently,...

Joanna
Feb 168 min read


Uncorked and Unlocked
In my last post, I talked about what I really love ( and don’t love ) about Paris… but really, what I should have done was sum it all up...

Joanna
Feb 156 min read


Oui, mais Non
I caught the train from Soissons to Paris on Sunday morning, with Matthew. He was a sweetheart and stayed with me as I navigated the...

Joanna
Feb 1510 min read


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...

Joanna
Mar 26, 202410 min read


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......

Joanna
Mar 16, 20249 min read


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...

Joanna
Mar 14, 20248 min read


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


Market Day
Without a big excursion planned for the weekend, a few of our original crew thought it might be a good idea to get to know Arusha on a...

Joanna
Jan 23, 20236 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


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
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