Immediately after arriving in Stone Town, Zanzibar, I have little choice but to take the most direct route to Lukmaan restaurant for a plate (or 3) of their Zanzibar biryani. The fragrantly spiced rice is served alongside a pile of pickled onions and tomatoes and a scoop of the most luscious mutton or fish and [...]
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Zanzibar Video Guide – Street Food, Stone Town and Beaches
Zanzibar Video Guide – Street Food, Stone Town, Beaches The Zanzibar archipelago consists of two main islands, and a slew of tiny islands; the two main islands are known as Unguja and Pemba. The most famous and widely recognized of the islands is Unguja, also known as just Zanzibar Island. Here is a Zanzibar Video [...]
Stoney Tangawizi – Africa’s Soda on Steroids!
I don’t particularly like soda. In fact, I avoid drinking soda most of the time. Any kind of soda to me usually just tastes like sweet bubbles of sugar, which I’m not really a fan of. It’s not a deep hate that I have for soda, I’ll drink it if it’s the only option – [...]
Photo Favorite: Moorish High Court in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Location: Stone Town, Zanzibar Island, Tanzania Though the Zanzibar wooden door has been removed, I came to truly admire this Moorish style former High Court in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The overall weathering, paired with the aging of the structure has turned this building into a remarkable deserted structure.
40 Things To Do in Zanzibar (Part 2)
If you missed Part 1, check it out here. The Zanzibar archipelago of islands is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 km off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa. Unguja Island is the largest and most populous island, also referred to just as Zanzibar Island. This list of things to do in Zanzibar only [...]
40 Things to do in Zanzibar (Part 1)
If you missed Part 2, check it out here! The Zanzibar archipelago of islands is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 km off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa. Unguja Island is the largest and most populous island, also referred to just as Zanzibar Island. This list of things to do in Zanzibar only [...]
Addicted to Durian – I Found the Cure in Zanzibar!
I happen to be a raging addict of the “king of fruits,” and I don’t ever plan on going to rehab.
Prison Island Zanzibar – The Only Prison Where I’d Like To Get Arrested
Changuu Island, also known as Prison Island, is just off the coast of Stone Town, Zanzibar. Now a tourist attraction, Prison Island was once a place where slaves were detained and at one point, it also served as a place of quarantine. The boat ride from Stone Town takes 20-30 minutes and the seas at [...]
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Hey! My name is Mark. After graduating from university, I decided to travel the world!
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