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    Passing the Islands; Zanzibar actually exists of two large island, Inguya and Pemba, together with hundreds of small islands. Sometimes the island is nothing more than a sand bank sticking it's head out during low tide. by: jacques Views[599] Setting off; During the month of April Zanzibar experience stormy rain, mostly during the morning. These storms can subside as suddenly as they appeared. by: jacques Views[604] Housting the sails; In the early nineteen hundreds an English officer sationed on the island stated that the days of the dhow are over, as steam engines started arriving. Today More than hundred years later, dhows still carry more cargo too and from the island than any other mode of transport, and the culture of sailing is still very alive. by: jacques Views[559] Time to rest; As the sails are doing the hard work now, there is not much more to do except for chilling. Tourism has led to new ideas in  

    Nungwi, Zanzibar

    UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 29 Jun 2013 | By cotomono | Views [646]

    I am a born adventurer and I’m at my happiest when I am travelling and photographing. When I am out with my camera I’m on fire. The natural world and different people and cultures have always fascinated me. I love the outdoors. Anything that ... Read more >

    Tags: activity, beach, dhow, fish, nungwi, sea, zanzibar

     

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    Sade village is one of the most visited villages inhabited by Sasak tribe. In this compound, the villagers have adapted themselves to the situation of being frequently visited by tourists. They now make a living from selling souvenirs from tourists who come every now and then to see their culture and life. Here, this old Sasak woman tried to sell
    Sade village is one of the most visited villages inhabited by Sasak tribe. In this compound, the villagers have adapted themselves to the situation of being frequently visited by tourists. They now make a living from selling souvenirs from tourists who come every now and then to see their culture and life. Here, this old Sasak woman tried to sell "Kain Ikat" - gorgeous colorful woven fabric - to us. I admire how - in their old age - they still make an effort to earn something for their families.

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