Drifting Away at Mango Drift

After having arrived at Mango Drift at midnight the night before when there was no electricity, I really had no idea what Likoma Island or my hostel looked like.

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Rough Waters, An Even Rougher Ride on Malawi’s Ilala Ferry

The ferry was quite possibly the worst transit experience of my life. It was due to leave at 10am. It left at noon. It was due in the next day according to the schedule at 1:30 pm. It arrived at 10pm. Aside from the bugs on the wall, the occasional rat sighting, the ants biting […]

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Getting a Jump Start on My Birthday

I slept through the noise of the bar last night, and in fact, didn’t wake up at all until the next morning. I don’t think I moved a muscle the entire night, as I had been so tired. I rolled out of bed and went to the activities office to kick off my birthday- I […]

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Hitchhiking the Trans Kalahari Highway

Note: This was meant to post yesterday, July 11th. But of course I’m at the mercy of the internet in Namibia, and it just didn’t work out. Therefore, if you will kindly rewind and pretend it was yesterday, that’d be great! July 11th. Seven eleven. Perhaps the greatest day ever. While it is the finals […]

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RTW Travel: Four Months In

I’m nearing the halfway point of my trip. When I take the time to reflect on where I’ve been and what I’ve done in four short months, it’s baffling. Sure I’m a little over budget, well maybe more than a little, but purely by choice. Some of the countries I’ve been to I’m certain I’ll […]

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Sole Purpose: Back to School Foundation (Malawi)

Wow! I feel so out of touch after being offline for nearly a month except for the occasional Montage Monday posting. Frankly, internet hasn’t gotten much better but I was excited to share with you about my latest volunteer post. I spent 25 wonderful days in Malawi, well nearly wonderful (ahem, Ilala Ferry ride). The […]

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