Many people know Zanzibar for its white beaches, palm trees and turquoise sea. But this island surprises you every single day. Life unfolds outdoors — in the shade of mango trees, along dusty sandy tracks and on the coast where the tides set the rhythm.
In the narrow alleyways of Stone Town, men sit on the baraza, the stone benches in front of their homes. They talk, laugh and spend hours watching life go by. Fishermen return with their catch, children play amongst the coral stone houses, and on the markets the scents of spices, charcoal and tropical fruit mingle with the warm sea air.
In Zanzibar in 365 Stories, Caroline Langevoord takes you around the island for an entire year. Not only to the well-known beaches, but also through fishing villages, across bustling markets, and into traditions that are still woven into the fabric of daily life. Every day tells a new story.
Caroline has lived on Zanzibar for many years and works as a safari guide and travel specialist in East Africa. She previously took readers to the African savannahs in her book Bush Life. In this new book, she reveals what lies behind Zanzibar’s paradise image: an island full of stories, rituals and hidden gems.
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