rubenstorm (53)in #haircut • yesterdayA Bad Haircut and Zero Trust in the ProcessThe haircut didn’t happen today. It was yesterday — and unfortunately, it’s still very present. The clippers moved…rubenstorm (53)in #moshi • 2 days agoYesterday in Moshi — A Slow Walk Under Kilimanjaro’s CloudsYesterday moved at a gentle, unhurried pace. After breakfast, I stayed a little longer over another coffee, letting…rubenstorm (53)in #kilimanjaro • 3 days agoMorning Under Kilimanjaro ☕🏔️Morning Under Kilimanjaro ☕🏔️ Last night was short on sleep. I couldn’t rest during the first part of the night…rubenstorm (53)in #travel • 4 days agoA Café Office at the Foot of KilimanjaroToday, I spent the entire afternoon in a small café at the foot of Kilimanjaro and turned it into my temporary…rubenstorm (53)in #fediverse • 4 days agoThe Fediverse — A Simple Guide for EveryoneBy Ruben Storm The Fediverse is a growing network of independent social platforms that can talk to each other.…rubenstorm (53)in #moshi • 5 days agoMoshi, Tanzania – A Curious Encounter on a Quiet StreetYesterday, I was wandering through the streets of Moshi, letting curiosity guide my steps. The town has a rhythm of…rubenstorm (53)in #tanzania • 5 days agoBreakfast with a View on KilimanjaroGood morning from Tanzania! ☀️ Before I dive back into the world of Tusky, Mastodon, and Pixelfed, I start the day…rubenstorm (53)in #fediverse • 6 days agoExploring the Fediverse: Friendica, Defcon.social, and My Travel StoriesHi everyone! 🌍✨ I’ve started sharing my travel photos and stories on the Fediverse, a network of open…rubenstorm (53)in #arusha • 8 days agoSome Impressions from Arusha, Tanzania — December 2025 & January 2026Arusha greeted me with a busy, sometimes stressful energy, set against the dramatic presence of Mount Meru in the…rubenstorm (53)in #travel • 10 days agoMoving My Travel Updates to MastodonFor a long time, Facebook was my main place to share travel photos and small updates from the road. Over the years…rubenstorm (53)in #germany • 10 days agoFrom Kilimanjaro to Plötzensee: Tracing Germany’s Last Executions and the Long Road to JusticeBy Ruben Storm I am writing this from my bed in Tanzania, looking out of the window at the silhouette of Mount…rubenstorm (53)in #german • last monthThe Silence Inside the German Boma, ArushaTwo days ago — and three days ago — I visited the German Boma in Arusha. Some places ask for more than one visit. Not…rubenstorm (53)in #history • last monthThe Silent Witness That Walks Through TimeYesterday I visited a fortress in what was once German East Africa . The place still carries the weight of…rubenstorm (53)in #nostr • 3 months agoNostr + Bitcoin: The Digital Revolution of Free PeopleWe live in a time where our words are filtered, our transactions are watched, and our connections are controlled by…rubenstorm (53)in #kenya • 7 months agoKenya Border Injustice🇰🇪 Travel Warning: What Kenya Did to Me and My 2-Year-Old Child I promised to write more about what happened — and…rubenstorm (53)in #freedom • 8 months agoWhat went wrong with the WorldWe had it. The perfect protocol for messaging — XMPP. Open, secure, decentralized. You could choose the app you liked…rubenstorm (53)in #xmpp • 8 months agoFrom 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…rubenstorm (53)in #livingoncrypto • 8 months agoFirst 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…rubenstorm (53)in #tanzania • 9 months ago10,000 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…rubenstorm (53)in #germany • 9 months agoTrapped at the Border: A Father's Story of InjusticeExactly two weeks ago today, I went through one of the most heartbreaking and frustrating experiences of my life.…
