Stone Town The capital of Zanzibar is one of the most alluring cities on Zanzibar – an Arabian-style labyrinth of crooked narrow streets, packed with ancient mansions, palaces and bazaars. We spent only a few hours there but the town itself has lots of interesting places to dedicate several days of aimless wandering. Our starting …
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“This is the finest place I have known in all of Africa… an illusive place where nothing is as it seems. I am mesmerized.” These are not my words though they perfectly describe my feelings about Zanzibar. I can still taste the salty breath of the ocean, mixed with the scent of traditional Zanzibar herbs …
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Like in many other places around the world, climate plays a vital role in Rwanda’s lifestyle and culture. Therefore, before I take you on two amazing cultural journeys into the depths of rural Rwanda, let’s see what the weather looks like in this part of the world. Due to its proximity to the Equator (just …
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