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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 26, 202413 min read
An Abu Dhabi Do Time
Did you know Abu Dhabi is the safest city in the world? Remember how I said Dubai is third? Ya … apparently Abu Dhabi is number one. Now...
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Joanna
Nov 24, 20245 min read
To Dubai or not to Dubai…
That is the question. During my brief Cairo layover, I’d indulged in some overly expensive cheese sticks and a couple glasses of rosé....
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Joanna
Nov 22, 20246 min read
Just Get Me There
I was set to leave Morocco. I bundled up all my bulky, burdensome crap and headed to the train station… with plenty of time to spare. My...
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Joanna
Nov 20, 202410 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...
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Joanna
Nov 18, 20247 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...
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Joanna
Nov 17, 20245 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,...
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Joanna
Jan 20, 202410 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...
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Joanna
Jan 18, 20248 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?...
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Joanna
Jan 14, 202413 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
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Joanna
Dec 26, 20236 min read
Land of a Million Elephants
Did you know that Laos used to be called 'The Land of a Million Elephants?'
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Joanna
Dec 21, 20238 min read
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 I...
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