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Stone Town is a fascinating destination, especially if you prefer cities that are a little less polished and metropolitan. Things here may not be shiny and new, but you’ll quickly become enchanted by the slower pace and friendly people. History Stone Town is actually the old part of Zanzibar City, while Ng’ambo is the “new … Read more Your Ultimate Guide to Stone Town, Zanzibar
One of the many attractions that Zanzibar is known for is its beaches. And, while Stone Town is a fascinating place on its own, my hubby and I found it a bit overwhelming. So when our group tour included a few days exploring Kendwa Beach, one of Zanzibar‘s north beaches, we were all in. Mind … Read more Trapped in Paradise on Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
Stone Town is located on the west coast of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Historically, its geographical location, natural harbour and temperate climate gave the town an economic advantage as a bustling trading center. While Zanzibar is most well known for its spice trade, it once also played a large part in a darker, more disturbing business: slavery. … Read more The Dark History of Stone Town’s Anglican Christ Church Cathedral
Do you know where black pepper comes from? Or what a vanilla plant looks like? How about nutmeg? We were lucky enough to take a spice tour in Zanzibar, which answered a lot of these questions for us. Zanzibar’s spice history goes back about 2000 years ago, when the Persian Zenj sultanate was established in 975 … Read more Taking a Spice Tour in Zanzibar