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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
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
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Jingle Bell
I really did love Luang Prabang , but after spending an entire week there... I was broke and more than a little bit bored . The boutique...
Joanna
Jan 1, 20245 min read
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Boutique
One thing I have noticed in my short time in Southeast Asia is that everyone is very comfortable tossing the word ‘ boutique ’ out &...
Joanna
Dec 30, 202311 min read
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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
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Rite of Passage or Nightmare?
The Slow Boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Rite of passage or absolute nightmare?
Joanna
Dec 26, 202310 min read
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Blood & Tea & Me
The day finally came when I had to move out of my HappyNest. On the date of my departure, I was still the only one in my dorm... and as...
Joanna
Dec 21, 20238 min read
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Blue & White
With the accommodation fiasco sorted, I stayed true to my (new) word and planned to be in Chiang Rai for arrival on the 13th. I was...
Joanna
Dec 19, 202310 min read
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The Rose of the North
I don't know if it's just me... but I find an abnormal amount of people here are dressed the same. Seriously. It's a real thing....
Joanna
Dec 16, 202311 min read
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Death Railway
Everyone is probably wondering... "What ever happened to that airline cuffuffle you had while you were in the Philippines?" Does everyone...
Joanna
Dec 13, 202310 min read
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Lost in the Jungle
As I mentioned before, I desperately needed to balance out the chaos with the calm. Boracay had been lovely, but it was time to move on....
Joanna
Dec 10, 20235 min read
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Sand & Selfies & Sharks
If there is anything I was NOT on the tiny island of Boracay, it was lazy. I walked everywhere. Knee, be damned. If I was bored at all,...
Joanna
Dec 8, 20238 min read
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Yes, Ma'am
My first night in Boracay, I met this older gentleman who has been coming here for 13 years. THIRTEEN YEARS. That's pretty remarkable…...
Joanna
Dec 4, 20239 min read
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Chasing Waterfalls
I met a girl who decided to quit her bank job in London and move to Italy. She is going to live in her family's heritage home in Sicily...
Joanna
Nov 30, 20237 min read
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Traffic & the Steel Stallion
I was feeling kinda brave... so I rented a moped. That's a lie actually. I'm never usually feeling too brave. The truth? I needed to get...
Joanna
Nov 28, 20235 min read
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Tourist Class
The truth is, when I first thought of boarding a Filipino ferry, I immediately envisioned a big, decrepit & delaptitated transport...
Joanna
Nov 27, 20235 min read
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Joanna Two Two
I was ready to leave the Burgos. I was craving civilization and more than just one oatmeal restaurant down the road. I needed to get out...
Joanna
Nov 24, 20238 min read
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Look More Local
The day had come! I was officially en route to the Philippines. I have to admit it... I was quite delighted. The Philippines had always...
Joanna
Nov 20, 20239 min read
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Sin City
I decided to leave Bangkok for a couple days and head down to one of the lively, coastal towns, called Pattaya. Pattaya is a city on...
Joanna
Nov 18, 20236 min read
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City of Angels
Anyone that has read my South Africa blog might remember how much I was inundated with malls. I left that trip never wanting to step foot...
Joanna
Nov 15, 20235 min read
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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 ...
Joanna
Nov 14, 20237 min read
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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...
Joanna
Nov 10, 20238 min read
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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....
Joanna
Nov 8, 20236 min read
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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...
Joanna
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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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...
Joanna
Jul 20, 20234 min read
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