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Addicted to Durian – I Found the Cure in Zanzibar!

by on March 7, 2011

I happen to be a raging addict of the “king of fruits,” and I don’t ever plan on going to rehab.

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Prison Island Zanzibar – The Only Prison Where I’d Like To Get Arrested

by on March 1, 2011

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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Pilau or Biryani – Food Faceoff in Zanzibar

by on February 11, 2011

I’ve never had a completely clear mental picture about the difference between Pilau and Biryani. All I knew was that they were both flavor bursting spiced rice dishes and I liked them…very very much. One of my favorite things to do in Zanzibar is sample the food! History of Pilau and Biryani Both Pilau and [...]

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Jaws Corner – Coffee and Conversation the Zanzibar Way

by on February 5, 2011

It can be compared to a confluence of two canyon rivers, a place where the water combines, uniting in the middle. Within the footpaths and Vespa lanes that maze through Stone Town, Zanzibar, is a courtyard where two lanes collide into an intersection, opening up into a small gathering space. This unique square is a [...]

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21 Mesmerizing Photos of Stone Town, Zanzibar (in Black and White)

by on January 3, 2011

The island of Zanzibar is located just off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa.  Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, overflows with beauty and history, making it a fascinating place to visit.  Here is a series (no particular order) of 21 photos of Stone Town, Zanzibar. 1. Zanzibar Door and Boy 2. Stone Town [...]

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