JoannaMay 16, 202312 minThings to do in ArushaAfter 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...
JoannaMar 4, 20234 minTanzanian DelightI 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...
JoannaMar 3, 20236 minAnother 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...
JoannaFeb 27, 20235 minShy MountainI arrived back in Tanzania with a bitter taste in my mouth. ~ I'd semi-missed my flight. ~ I'd ALMOST had to buy another flight. ~ I'd...
JoannaFeb 12, 20234 minVerge Magazine Article #2My second article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2852-volunteering-with-girls-in-tanzania.htm...
JoannaJan 26, 20239 minMy Love Affair with VisasStill hardly any wifi and I can’t load photos yet… Please be patient with me. A country with little to no wifi is tough. Anyone that...
JoannaJan 25, 20239 minA Perfect Month for New VisionThe time was creeping closer and closer to my date of departure from Perfect Vision and I was filled with a mixture of emotions. I had...
JoannaJan 23, 20236 minMarket DayWithout 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...
JoannaJan 9, 20238 minPerfect VisionWhen I first approached the idea of joining International Volunteer Headquarters for a portion of my time abroad, I scoured their list of...
JoannaJan 4, 20238 minForwards AND BackwardsI am officially in Arusha and my volunteer stint here is about to begin. My placement for the next four weeks is at a program called...
JoannaDec 30, 20228 minThe Big WeddingAww… 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...
JoannaDec 28, 20229 minThis is ChristmasI approached the owner of our hotel and asked, "Why are there no Christmas decorations?" It just seemed odd. Nothing. Honestly......