BlogHide Reblurtsrubenstorm in # freedom • 4 days ago • 2 min readWhat went wrong with the WorldWe had it. The perfect protocol for messaging — XMPP. Open, secure, decentralized. You could choose the app you liked, and I could use mine...rubenstorm in # xmpp • 5 days ago • 2 min readFrom Platforms to Protocols: Why I'm Back on XMPPIf you'd like to connect with me on XMPP, you're very welcome! I first used it many years ago, and now I've returned to it — and I'm really...rubenstorm in # livingoncrypto • 11 days ago • 1 min readFirst Crypto Payment in Tanzania with MetamaskToday marks a small but exciting milestone: I just made my first in-store payment in Tanzania using my MetaMask card!rubenstorm in # namibia • 27 days ago • 2 min read10,000 km Across Africa – Part 2: Namibia to Malawi and BeyondWelcome to Part 2 of my overland journey across Africa! After reaching the Namibian coast, I continued the adventure back through Botswana...rubenstorm in # africa • 28 days ago • 1 min read10,000 km Across Africa – Part 1: From Moshi to NamibiaAfter the New Year, I began an overland journey across Africa that would take me more than 10,000 kilometers through diverse landscapes and...rubenstorm in # discord • last month • 1 min readBuilding My First Discord Server – Your Tips Are Welcome!Hey friends, Exciting news – I’m currently setting up my very first Discord server! This space will be all about my travels,...rubenstorm in # germany • last month • 2 min readTrapped at the Border: A Father's Story of InjusticeYesterday, I faced one of the most heartbreaking and frustrating experiences of my life. Between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, I was held at the...rubenstorm in # bitcoin • 2 months ago • 2 min readLiving on Bitcoin: My Journey into a Decentralized LifeFor years, I’ve been shifting my life away from traditional systems and toward Bitcoin. I calculate my expenses in sats, buy airtime and...rubenstorm in # zambia • 4 months ago • 9 min readFrom Arusha to Lusaka: A Nomad’s Journey Across TanzaniaAfter spending two weeks in Arusha, it was time to move on. My next stop was Dodoma. I walked to the bus station in the center of Arusha torubenstorm in # arusha • 5 months ago • 4 min readExploring Arusha: A Journey Through TanzaniaIt’s been a while since my last update, back when I was still in Moshi. A lot has happened since then. After spending nearly two months rubenstorm in # massaimarket • 5 months ago • 1 min readExploring the Vibrant Massai Market: A Sneak PeekA couple of days ago, on Friday, January 10th, I visited the Massai Market. It was a lovely walk through Arusha to get there, and once at...rubenstorm in # breakfast • 5 months ago • 1 min readBreakfast in Arusha: Budget Travel PerksIt’s been a while since I posted, but I wanted to quickly share my breakfast from this morning—delicious and included for free at the...rubenstorm in # backpackerlife • 5 months ago • 1 min readFrom Moshi to New Beginnings: A Traveler's Tale🌍 Today, I left Moshi and hit the road for a new adventure! 🚐 After some searching, I found a bus and made my way to a fresh city. 🏙️...rubenstorm in # uhurupark • 5 months ago • 4 min readA Day in Moshi: Exploring Uhuru Park and BeyondThe year had barely begun when we, a group of four from the hostel, decided to explore Moshi's Uhuru Park. rubenstorm in # traveleats • 5 months ago • 1 min readThrowback to an Unforgettable Dinner!This was my dinner two days ago, cooked by a kind Chinese lady and gentleman in a hostel at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. 🌋🍴 It was a...rubenstorm in # breakfastgoals • 5 months ago • 1 min readBreakfast Vibes in ParadiseThis morning, I started my day right with a hearty breakfast, a freshly brewed coffee, and refreshing mango juice. Feeling energized and...rubenstorm in # nostr • 5 months ago • 3 min readMy Problem with Alby and Nostr ZapsI encountered challenges while trying to use Alby and Nostr - Stay Connected, Stay in Control: Your Keys, Your Zaps, Your Freedom.rubenstorm in # moshi • 5 months ago • 4 min readMy Last Adventure of 2024Yesterday marked the final day of 2024, and as promised, I’m sharing the story of how I closed out the year. The day began like most othersrubenstorm in # kilimanjaro • 5 months ago • 1 min readA Serene Walk Through Kilimanjaro’s Countryside: Closing 2024 with NatureToday is the last day of 2024, and it feels surreal to think how distant 2025 once seemed. Now, it’s right around the corner.rubenstorm in # moshi • 5 months ago • 4 min readExploring Moshi: Cafés, Challenges, and Plans AheadYesterday evening, I found myself enjoying a late dinner at the Hostel Bar, followed by diving deeper into exploring a nostr client called
