Elections in Zanzibar
An eerie silence has descended over Stone Town since 25th October 2015, the day of voting. Shops have been closed … Continue reading Elections in Zanzibar
Month: October 2015
Stone Town’s Former Slave Market Site: A poignant reminder of Zanzibar’s dark history
It’s a sunny Sunday morning and as I enter the former Slave Market Site in Stone Town, I hear music … Continue reading Stone Town’s Former Slave Market Site: A poignant reminder of Zanzibar’s dark history
Monsoon Magic: The Konkan Coast
Goa is green throughout the year but come monsoon and the shades of green multiply and this happens all along … Continue reading Monsoon Magic: The Konkan Coast
Stone Town: the other side
This is my favourite part of Stone Town – the walk from the ministry buildings till the House of Wonders, … Continue reading Stone Town: the other side
Urojo/ Zanzibar Mix: Tasting Tanzania’s street food
One Sunday afternoon, we stopped by at Joshi’s for lunch having seen posters advertising their Vegetarian Thali and Panipuri at … Continue reading Urojo/ Zanzibar Mix: Tasting Tanzania’s street food
The Rock – A restaurant in the sea
Finally, I get to see the turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean! The Michanvi Pingwe Beach on the south-east … Continue reading The Rock – A restaurant in the sea
Goa: the lesser known beaches
While house hunting, the first place we had a look at was owned by a Goan couple, settled in Zanzibar … Continue reading Goa: the lesser known beaches
