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7 Things to Know Before Traveling to Zanzibar
From Zanzibar being part of Tanzania despite its administrative autonomy, to the extra immigration check on arrival —…
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When Arabs Ruled Zanzibar: The Story of the Omani Sultanate in East Africa
From expelling the Portuguese in 1698 to moving Oman's entire capital to Stone Town — how did Zanzibar become, for over…
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Shopping in Zanzibar: Spices, Darajani Market, and Tingatinga Art
From bags of fresh cloves to colorful African paintings and miniature carved doors — your guide to authentic shopping…
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Your Zanzibar Packing List and a Realistic Beach Budget
What should you pack for a majority-Muslim tropical island, and what does a week in Zanzibar really cost? A practical…