Local Gems
Why slow travel?
Is slow traveling actually therapeutic? Despite my disastrous first week in Tofo, I ended up staying in this sleepy seaside village for almost two months,
January 20, 2024
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Author: julia.sarantes.andersson
Solo Traveling
Fear and Freedom: Reflections on Solo Travel as a Woman
The best of traveling on my own Traveling solo as a woman is the absolute best decision I have made for myself. I did my
December 17, 2023
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Live Through Your Heart
My travel nightmare: Navigating Visa Issues Alone in Africa
Rising from the Ashes: Navigating 10 Weeks of Visa Limbo Traveling can easily become a nightmare, especially when visa issues arise and you are all
December 4, 2023
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Live Through Your Heart
Creating Opportunities: A Collaborative Music Project in Mozambique with John Lino
Unfolding an exciting music project in Mozambique Hey fam, I am still here! Those of you who follow me on social media know that there
November 15, 2023
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Solo Traveling
A Solo Female Traveler’s Safety Contradiction: Negotiating Independence
Traveling as a young woman When I was 21 years old, I did my first solo trip ever. I was flying to South Africa to
September 27, 2023
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Local Gems
From Live Music to Midnight Markets: Indulging in Maputo
A Nighttime Exploration of Maputo’s night life “Maputo is so quiet, honestly it seems a bit boring.” My face falls as I hear this statement.
September 9, 2023
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Live Through Your Heart
Police, Parties and Goodbye’s: A Tribute to the Friends You Find Traveling
A love letter to my friends The past few days have been a whirlwind of emotions. Mostly good ones. I’ve been continuing to hang out
August 29, 2023
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Solo Traveling
Solo Travel Realities: Unwanted Advances and Uncomfortable Situations
A sunny afternoon on a hot rooftop in Maputo One afternoon I find myself on one of the rooftops at the hostel together with Brenda.
August 14, 2023
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Local Gems
Bed Bugs and Beyond: A Stumbling New Beginning in Mozambique
From Crisis to Comfort: a New Hostel in Maputo Due to an unforeseen bed bug crisis at the hostel, I have now moved to another.
July 24, 2023
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Live Through Your Heart
Lost and Found: Soul Searching on the go in Maputo
First quick impression of Maputo I’ve been taking it super easy since I got to Maputo. Doctors orders. I’m filling my time with slow mornings,
July 17, 2023
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