I love meat! I’ve always loved meat. Anyone who’s gone out to eat with me can usually tell pretty quickly that I’m a big meat eater. I’m like Ron Swanson level lover of bacon and eggs. Chicken nuggets? One of God’s greatest gifts to man. For the last few years, I’ve had my eating habitsContinue reading “So… I killed a chicken”
Author Archives: Brittany Grosser
6 weeks in!
I am six weeks into living in Tanzania, so I thought I would share six photos of my facial expressions that are representative of my experience thus far. I call this one “I’m drowning but everything’s fine… right?“ Here I am at Chemka Hot Spring after jumping into the water. Many things were going throughContinue reading “6 weeks in!”
Welcome to my house!
What a crazy time we’re living in! There’s so much I could say about it, but for now, I’ll leave it at this: life is precious. As many of you have probably seen, the U.S. announced a Level 4 Global Health Advisory. This means that our state department advises against all international travel and thatContinue reading “Welcome to my house!”
Why You Should Visit Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali was my first stop on this great big adventure. I decided to visit after having done enough research to know that it was safe and that it had enough to keep me entertained for the 9 days I’d be there. Little did I know just how much I’d end up falling for this beautifulContinue reading “Why You Should Visit Kigali, Rwanda”
My Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Before heading to Tanzania, I wanted to experience a bit of the neighboring countries. Upon researching top destinations nearby, I was intrigued by Absolute Africa’s Gorilla Stop tour to Southern Uganda. The Mountain Gorillas, beyond being beautiful and fascinating animals, are an endangered species, with just ~800 remaining in the world, so I figured whileContinue reading “My Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda”
Why I’m Going
A lot of people have asked me why I’m leaving my perfectly good life in Chicago to go on a ten month (or longer) adventure abroad. While I don’t feel the need to justify it, I found it valuable to reflect on my intentions for the year. So here are some of the reasons whyContinue reading “Why I’m Going”
Welcome to my blog!
As of February 19, 2020, I am off to travel for the rest of the year! First stop: Africa. I will be on a tour through Rwanda and Uganda until March 1. Then I head to Tanzania to volunteer with Neema International for three months. Next is an Overland Tour through Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, andContinue reading “Welcome to my blog!”
My Purposeful Adventure 