Joanna
Tour Over. Bye.
For the life of me, I cannot understand why helmets are not mandatory in every single country. I will admit, I have not seen as many...
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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
Joanna
Nov 10, 20238 min read
One Night in Bangkok
I think my next article needs to be all about how to prepare for touching down in a new country. Seriously - I have written extensively...
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Joanna
Nov 8, 20236 min read
Bangkok Bound
When I initially booked my flight to Bangkok, I planned it for exactly a time where I knew I would be finished all my work for the summer....
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Joanna
Sep 5, 20233 min read
Minimalism on the Road
My seventh (and published) article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/23-2/departments/becoming-a-minimalist-on-the-road...
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Joanna
Jul 20, 20234 min read
Verge Magazine Article #6
My sixth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2914-volunteering-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ug...
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Joanna
May 27, 20236 min read
Baker's Dozen of Preparation
Any time I am preparing for travel, one of the things I do is get my phone ready. Just as I have to fully prepare for travel, so does my...
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Joanna
May 16, 202312 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...
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Joanna
May 13, 20234 min read
Verge Magazine Article #5
My fifth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2870-saving-the-sea-turtles.html LIVE!!!...
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Joanna
Apr 6, 20237 min read
Blighty's Big Sun
And suddenly... just like that... I was back in London. This time it was a little bit different. I could feel it. Yes... I had made the...
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Joanna
Apr 2, 20235 min read
A Breath of France Air
Next stop... Le France. Now before I begin this blog, I have to mention how much I absolutely adore Zelda (ZeeCee) and Richard. They...
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Joanna
Mar 29, 20236 min read
Bratwurst & Babies
Traveling to Germany for the first time seemed like a brilliant idea. *Actually... it was kinda my third time... if you count a 14 hour...
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Joanna
Mar 26, 20236 min read
Blustery Britain
I have absolutely NO idea how I did it, but I managed to secure myself 'speedy boarding' through EasyJet for my flight from Athens to...
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Joanna
Mar 22, 20234 min read
Verge Magazine Article #4
My fourth article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2867-how-to-survive-on-the-road-with-little-...
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Joanna
Mar 21, 20237 min read
Deep Greek
I had mixed feelings about leaving Zakynthos. Yes, I was happy that I hadn't booked more time than I had. Aliki had given me good advice....
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Joanna
Mar 19, 20235 min read
Zakynthos Blue | Exploring the Island of Zakynthos | Greece
Exploring the island of Zakynthos... The ferries in Greece are exasperating. Seriously. Anyone that enjoys even the most imperceptible...
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Joanna
Mar 16, 20237 min read
Rocky Roadtrip
I really loved Monemvasia and it tore me apart to pack up and be off. I was heartbroken to drive away from my adorable hobbit hole. It...
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Joanna
Mar 14, 20238 min read
God Better be with Me
It’s always a good idea to ask locals about what you should do on your journey. It's also a good idea to ask other travellers their...
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Joanna
Mar 13, 202310 min read
Back to Tzatziki & Turtles
My flight from Cairo to Athens was set to leave at 4:20AM. What kind of stupid person books such a ridiculous flight at such an ungodly...
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Joanna
Mar 12, 20239 min read
Midnight at the Oasis
Our final couple of days were brimming with Egyptian activity. Mo kept saying to us, "The vacation of the felucca is over. Back to work."...
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Joanna
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Up, Up and Away
If there could be ONE THING that I would HIGHLY recommend from my trip that each & every person reading this blog should add to your...
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Joanna
Mar 10, 20234 min read
Scarabs & Pharoahs & Sphinxes
Hatshepsut Temple Hatshepsut is a tough word to say. It's easier if you pronounce it, "Hot Shit Soup," which is wrong, we've been...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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