ISLANDS

Travel blog: Jungle trek on the pirates island of Ilha Grande

Once Ilha Grande was inhabited by pirates, lepers, and criminals. Much has changed on the island, which today is a peaceful natural paradise. We...

Travel Blog: Con Dao Island – the unknown paradise of Vietnam

With a bloody past as a penal colony the secluded Con Dao Islands have been a rather unknown area for travellers in Vietnam. Today,...

Guide: What to experience on Zanzibar

Zanzibar is not only pearl-white palm beaches. The Bounty Island embodies the essence of the colorful Swahili culture and offers experiences that make you feel...

Guide: Where to stay on Zanzibar

The rumor of Zanzibar's exotic Swahili idyll has spread. For many years the island was primarily a destination for adventurers. Today both backpackers and honeymooners...

Guide: The 6 best restaurants in Stone Town

We asked the locals and pretty much everyone replied that Zanzibar's best restaurants are in Stone Town. Here we have collected six of the most...

Guide: 7 things to do in Stone Town

It's like stepping back in time when you visit Zanzibar's old town. Stone Town is a melting pot of cultures, busy markets, Arab palaces and...

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