Things I miss about life in East Africa, Canada and how I’m navigating between the two. Continue reading »
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A Summer of Overcoming: Backpacking East Africa
How I survived two months in Tanzania and before I finally mustered up the courage to go backpacking…alone. Continue reading »
Why I’m so glad I left Canada and came to Africa
I have only been in Africa for 10 days and I already do not want to leave. I spent the last 10 days on Zanzibar, which cannot wholly encapsulate everything that Africa is, but the experience already expanded my horizon so much and I am very excited for what the next three months will bring. … Continue reading »
Sometimes its where you are, not who you’re with.
I used to think, “its who you’re with, not where you are.” I could be anywhere in the world – in the dreariest, most miserable place on earth – but if I was with friends, then it would be okay. I’d have the company of my friends those relationships trumped my physical surroundings. That principle … Continue reading »
Changing Landscapes, Limitless Possibilities
//O Internet// I handwashed my laundry for the first time this week. While that’s somewhat embarrassing to admit, I’m sure I’m not the only one, coming from an affluent adolescence in Canada. Handwashing my laundry made me feel surprisingly independent and accomplished. I feel like I can now survive that much longer living with little or no amenities for … Continue reading »