Sunrise (just to mix it up a bit)

Stone Town

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August 20th 2013
Stone Town reminded me a little of Morocco or Turkey or even India. There wasn’t a lot that screamed hey, you’re in Africa now. It has those winding ramshackle little streets that are as alluring when you’re in a good mood as they are sinister and claustrophobic when you’re lost after dark. My hostel was so deep within them, I never managed to find it first attempt. That first night I wan ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » Zanzibar

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more