The Hardest Day in Nine Years of Travel
Today I traveled through Africa — from Lusaka to Livingstone. It was a difficult day, the first truly bad day since I started traveling. This month marks nine years on the road…
Ruben Storm
@rubenstorm
Ex-IT. Ex-military. Minimalist nomad. Rebuilt from zero. 8+ yrs on the road. Freedom is a lifestyle, not a destination.
What AI Knows About Me – A Travel Companion’s Perspective
I recently decided to ask an AI a simple question: “What do you know about me?” At first, it felt like a game—seeing a machine try to piece together my life, my travels, and…
Moshi to Lusaka — A Long Road South
by Ruben Storm February 8 → February 14 Distance: about 2500 km Route: Moshi → Iringa → Mbeya → Tunduma/Nakonde → Lusaka This trip was not about comfort. It was about…
On the Road, One Stop at a Time
At the moment, I’m on a bigger journey — one I’ll tell you more about once I finally reach my destination. This isn’t a straightforward trip. It includes multiple overnight…
A Swim Beneath Kilimanjaro
Some days while traveling feel carefully planned. Others simply happen. Today was one of those moments — a quiet afternoon at a swimming pool in Moshi, with Mount Kilimanjaro…
A Slow Day in Moshi
Yesterday was one of those quiet, ordinary days that only reveal their value once they’re over. The morning began with breakfast. The coffee wasn’t great — far too strong…
A Bad Haircut and Zero Trust in the Process
The haircut didn’t happen today. It was yesterday — and unfortunately, it’s still very present. The clippers moved slowly. Not confidently, not decisively. They traced…
Yesterday in Moshi — A Slow Walk Under Kilimanjaro’s Clouds
Yesterday moved at a gentle, unhurried pace. After breakfast, I stayed a little longer over another coffee, letting the morning settle in before heading out. Lunch was simple…
A Café Office at the Foot of Kilimanjaro
A Café Office at the Foot of Kilimanjaro Today, I spent the entire afternoon in a small café at the foot of Kilimanjaro and turned it into my temporary office. My daypack…
Breakfast with a View on Kilimanjaro
Good morning from Tanzania! ☀️ Before I dive back into the world of Tusky, Mastodon, and Pixelfed, I start the day with the simple essentials — or at least I try to. Today…