Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam’s proximity to paradise is a key perk to studying here. Just a 2-hour ferry ride takes you to Zanzibar, Tanzania’s island known for its spices and pristine beaches.

We started off our trip in Stone Town, the historic and “urban” area of the island.


Streets like this snake through the area. Shops selling wooden carvings, African masks, sarongs, paintings, and beaded jewelry line the way, making it very easy to get lost in the winding maze of Arabic architecture. (Fun fact: It is also the birthplace of Freddie Mercury.)


That night, we had dinner at Korodhoni market. The street is filled with vendors selling kabobs and seafood. You pick what you want to eat, bargain for a fair price, and they grill it right in front of you.



The next day, we hopped on a bus for an hour and a half ride to Kendwa Rocks on the northern tip of the island. I thought places like this only existed on postcards and the Travel Channel. It was two nights of tropical bliss.

As always, you can see more pictures here.