With his striking looks Robin Batista, 45, could easily pass for a model himself – but he’s actually the man BEHIND the camera. Since almost 20 years. One of the most established Zanzibari and Stone Town professional photographers, Robin Batista has covered almost all facets of his trade – from romantic wedding to fashion shooting, […]
Historic Mtoni and Mbweni ruins at cross roads Zanzibar has a rich cultural heritage – an enormous potential for tourism. But so far, the island hasn’t shown little real interest in conservation. Two beautiful and significant just-out-of-town ruins are currently awaiting better times. Saleh Mohammed is sitting behind a shaky wooden table in the shade […]
“Small but highly active” Projects worth $100,000 in the pipeline By staff writer Helping expecting mums to experience a healthy pregnancy. Preventing breast cancer. Bringing Karate to kids. The new, all-female Rotary board of Zanzibar explains the club’s new projects, vision and strength. With only 18 or so active members but hundreds of generous supporters […]
Beautiful homes at convenient rates in Fumba Town – Studio rentals from $150 By Andrea Tapper Living light is the new buzzword in Zanzibar. Affordable apartments for sale and rent in a clean and safe environment attract more and more people to the growing seaside development Fumba Town. Sharmin Esmail tightly holds onto her tape […]
Rooftop exercising is hip in New York – and in Fumba Town. Come and join the fun! As the day slowly proceeds into evening in Fumba Town, you will see residents returning from work, mothers calling their children back home from playing outdoors. And on two evenings per week you will find a group of […]
Hakuna kinachoshinda harusi kwenye pwani ya kitropiki. Sherehe iliyo na kipengele cha XL-kimapenzi, mwanga wa jua umehakikishwa. Soma hapa, kwa nini harusi za marudio Zanzibar ni za uchawi hasa. Gundua siri za harusi ya kitamaduni ya Kiislamu, na siri za urembo wa Kiafrika wa kutamanisha kwa siku bora zaidi ya maisha yako. Pamela anakumbuka arusi ya Liz na Marc kana kwamba […]
What’s next? Julia Bishop, Vice Chair, Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) “Many agree, that Zanzibar has just had 5 months of economic salvation. Tanzania kept its borders open to flights from Russia and Eastern Europe. We were about the only winter destination they could travel to. We welcomed anyone from anywhere, no questions asked. Controversial […]
Ex- Sultan’s mansion under female reign The “Beach House” at the Shangani sea promenade is popular with many, but few people know the history and who made it all happen. The former Sultan’s mansion turned into a restaurant and bar, run by Park Hyatt, under female reign. Afshan Jivraj, 34, Kenyan by nationality, half Indian […]
