Buying antiques in Zanzibar Curio Shop

In the back alleys and dogleg streets of Stone Town, locals were sweeping their doorsteps with brittle stick broomsticks and opening up their shops. There were T-shirt and souvenir shops, as you might find anywhere in the world, but that wasn’t the kind of souvenir we were hoping to find.  But then, around the corner and appearing … More Buying antiques in Zanzibar Curio Shop

Zanzibar doors – a closer look at Stone Town’s wooden masterpieces

The city streets of Stone Town were calling. Zanzibar’s beautiful port city looked like a place frozen in time – many streets were so narrow that cars could not squeeze through, and they were rarely built in straight lines, making this city a veritable labyrinth. But something in particular was catching our eye. The incredible … More Zanzibar doors – a closer look at Stone Town’s wooden masterpieces