Consider an island its own little world. Islands float along in the ocean, bobbing in watery space. On the surface, they function as nearly autonomous from continents, and for this very reason...

“Paradise is exactly like where you are right now. Only much, much better.”
– Laurie Anderson
There’s paradise, and then there’s Zanzibar....

A mild breeze tumbles through an alley just wide enough for you to walk through, and the air wafts of strong, freshly brewed coffee. You're so enthralled by Stone Town's...

Zanzibar. Whisper the word and I promise it will set sand between your toes. Go ahead. Give it a try. Close your eyes, say Zanzibar, see what emerges. For me, first I smell spices. Then a gentle, onshore breeze guides me further towards the Indian Ocean where...

Scenario 1: The air is humid and sticks to your shirt, but the rush of wind and salt spray keeps you cool. Everywhere you look the Indian Ocean churns blue-green glass...