The Story of Stacey28 years of paper cutsMy maternal great-great-grandfather moved to Washington DC in the early 1900’s to administer the Boxer Indemnity scholarship. My maternal…4 min read·Mar 18, 2021----
The Story of StaceyGoodbye, for now.When I first came to Dar, everyone said that my two months would fly by. And damn it, they were right. As Peter drives out of our…4 min read·Aug 29, 2015----
The Story of StaceyOn the MoveThe past two weeks have been full of movement. A weekend in Zanzibar, meeting my lovely friend Liz; a week at the Pre-Global…5 min read·Aug 1, 2015----
The Story of StaceyAwaiting the challenges of solo travel in a “developing country”It’s been two weeks since I landed in Dar; two weeks since I’ve published a post. Loving texts, calls, and emails remind me of this fact…3 min read·Jul 14, 2015----
The Story of StaceyBongoyoI awake to a chorus of English conversation, Swahili radio, and boisterous laughter. It’s Monday at 7:30am. I smile as I stretch, for I’ve…3 min read·Jun 29, 2015----
The Story of StaceyinLife Hack: Your Story, Experience, etcArrival“Yes!! Waaaaa-hoo! He did it! He landed! I’m in Dar es Salaam, baby!” The woman in front of me rejoices as our plane rolls down the runway…3 min read·Jun 26, 2015----
The Story of Stacey“Why are you going to Africa?” and other FAQs regarding my summerNext Wednesday, I depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to begin my “Post-graduate Adventure.” This generic phrase (inspired by my parents…3 min read·Jun 17, 2015--1--1