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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
If You Build It…
Dubai was impressive. No one, in their right mind, that visits this extravagant city would ever deny it. It’s visionary. It’s innovative....
Joanna
Nov 26, 20248 min read
Navigational Blues
For as long as I live and as long as I explore this world, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully figure out how to properly follow the...
Joanna
Nov 20, 202410 min read
Blue-tiful
For the past week and a half, I seem to have developed the most horrendous cough. It’s a dry hack and almost feels like there’s sand in...
Joanna
Nov 18, 20247 min read
The White City
After two nights exploring Fes, I jumped on an early morning train to Tangier. As much as I enjoyed the “ spiritual heart of the country,...
Joanna
Nov 17, 20245 min read
Welcome to Marrakech
Now here’s a story… Imagine getting off a plane, at night, in a foreign country… expecting a hotel shuttle to greet you as you come...
Joanna
Nov 7, 20246 min read
The Comfort Zone
It's always difficult starting something new. For me, anyway. As daunting as it can be, I always try to mask my insecurities with a...
Joanna
Jan 20, 202410 min read
True Dilemma of Destination
So I don't know if I mentioned this yet... BUT... I got a volunteer job, teaching English in northern Laos. Have I finished my TEFL?...
Joanna
Jan 18, 20248 min read
The World's Your Oyster
Sometimes... if I don't have enough company or stimulation surrounding me, I tend to drift into a state of retreat. I too have the ability t
Joanna
Jan 14, 202413 min read
Vang Vieng
Having spent a week in Luang Prabang, I decided it was more than time to move on.
Next port of call: Vang Vieng.
How to get there? Bus.
Joanna
Jan 8, 20247 min read
Hassle
They say one of the phenomenal advantages of traveling solo is that you really learn a lot about yourself. Now... I don't particularly kno
Joanna
Jan 5, 20247 min read
Land of a Million Elephants
Did you know that Laos used to be called 'The Land of a Million Elephants?'
Joanna
Dec 26, 20236 min read
Rite of Passage or Nightmare?
The Slow Boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Rite of passage or absolute nightmare?
Joanna
Dec 25, 202310 min read
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