Explore Africa with My Crush on the World: Travel Blog 2/9

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

Joanna

Mar 9, 20236 min read

Temples & Treasures & Tombs

I have never been to so many temples and tombs in all my life! Actually, come to think of it, I don't think I've really ever been to any...

Joanna

Mar 8, 20236 min read

Take a Good Hard Look

What the heck is a felucca? I didn't know... The tour guides kept telling me that if I wanted, I could easily change over from my booked...

Joanna

Mar 7, 20235 min read

Myth, Magic, Mystery & Memory

Egypt stole my heart. I don't know if it was the ancient history, the cultural significance, the chaotic marvels, the stunning landmarks,...

Joanna

Mar 6, 20237 min read

Murder on the Aswan Express

So before I dive into the grand story of the Egyptian sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, I have to first concentrate a little tiny bit on...

Joanna

Mar 6, 20238 min read

The Sand Dance

I LOVED arriving in Cairo. Really, I did. While it was sad to be leaving Tanzania, Egypt was exactly the exhilarating remedy I needed and...

Joanna

Mar 4, 20234 min read

Tanzanian Delight

I 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...

Joanna

Mar 3, 20236 min read

Border Patrol and Me!

Leaving Arusha... It was crazy to think my time here had really come to an end. Of course, it had come to an end a few times before… but...

Joanna

Mar 3, 20236 min read

Another 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...

Joanna

Mar 1, 202313 min read

Kwaheri

I was more emotional than I thought I would be, when I said my final goodbyes to the mamas of Perfect Vision. I cried. A few times. These...

Joanna

Mar 1, 20237 min read

Blog Day

When I travel, I often encounter people that I don't necessarily mesh with. We all do. Anyone who's read my blog, has had the opportunity...

Joanna

Feb 27, 20234 min read

Verge Magazine Article #3

My third article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2853-don-t-touch-the-animals.html LIVE!!!...

Joanna

Feb 27, 20235 min read

Shy Mountain

I 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...