Category: Zanzibar

Swahili Architecture & Design Style

READ ALSO: 5 Interesting Hair Style Quotation Swahili Style Architecture Swahili architecture is a term used to designate a whole range of diverse building traditions practiced or once practiced along the eastern and southeastern coasts of Africa. Rather than simple derivatives of Islamic architecture from the Arabic world, Swahili stone architecture is a distinct local… Continue reading Swahili Architecture & Design Style

Experiences at Sauti za Busara

After greeting a few people I knew—as I said, half of Dar es Salaam moved to Stone Town for the weekend—I dove right into the crowd. A Swahili music (music that developed along the Swahili Coast merging African, Arabic, and Indian influences) performance was in progress. On stage, a mystical looking woman with white facial painting played… Continue reading Experiences at Sauti za Busara

Water Environments & Food from the Sea

No. 3: Sailing to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve, Kenya #ThrowbackThursday…where was I headed? To snorkel at the GORGEOUS Kisite Island in Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve off the coast of Kenya courtesy of KWS. One of the BEST water experiences of my life! Go to bit.ly/Kisite and I will tell you all… Continue reading Water Environments & Food from the Sea