JoannaJan 2, 202310 minAnts, Mosquitos & Creepy Taxi DriversI 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...
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......
JoannaDec 24, 20228 minTurning the PajeI have just finished reading "Without Reservations" by Alice Steinbach. It seemed fitting to bring along an actual book, considering my...
JoannaDec 22, 20229 minDream's BayFree 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...
JoannaDec 18, 20227 minMambo-JamboSo far, Zanzibar has exceeded all of my expectations (except WIFI), with its colourful character, its cultural patchwork of history, its...
JoannaDec 16, 20225 minThis is Africa!I often trick myself into thinking I'm a pretty well-rounded, chill and very tolerant person. Unfortunatley, this illusion is temporary...
JoannaDec 14, 20226 minChew on ThatI 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,...
JoannaDec 13, 20227 minFlavourful FindsI'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...
JoannaDec 10, 20226 minI Love YouThat's where I went today. To ~ "I Love You." Sounds odd... but nothing could be further from the truth. Today, I was at Nakupenda......
JoannaDec 9, 20227 minGetting LostI 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...