Joanna3 days ago13 min readInappropriate OutfitOur overland truck’s name is Marianne and she’s big, beastly, brute, bright orange and a force to be reckoned with. She’s 4WD, seats 22...
Joanna4 days ago7 min readHappy EndingsFollowing the disastrous veal ratatouille, a few of us gathered to indulge a bit too excessively in the remaining wine we’d brought...
Joanna5 days ago9 min readTo the Bin!Our first couple of nights were going to be bush camping and I was a little worried about that. I’m not a camper… nor do I think I ever...
JoannaNov 268 min readIf You Build It…Dubai was impressive. No one, in their right mind, that visits this extravagant city would ever deny it. It’s visionary. It’s innovative....
JoannaNov 2010 min readNavigational BluesFor 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...
JoannaNov 187 min readBlue-tifulFor 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...
JoannaNov 175 min readThe White CityAfter two nights exploring Fes, I jumped on an early morning train to Tangier. As much as I enjoyed the “ spiritual heart of the country,...
JoannaNov 76 min readWelcome to MarrakechNow here’s a story… Imagine getting off a plane, at night, in a foreign country… expecting a hotel shuttle to greet you as you come...
JoannaJan 2010 min readThe Comfort ZoneIt's always difficult starting something new. For me, anyway. As daunting as it can be, I always try to mask my insecurities with a...
JoannaJan 188 min readTrue Dilemma of DestinationSo 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?...
JoannaJan 1413 min readThe World's Your OysterSometimes... 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
JoannaJan 87 min readVang ViengHaving spent a week in Luang Prabang, I decided it was more than time to move on. Next port of call: Vang Vieng. How to get there? Bus.