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Notes from the quiet side of Zanzibar — written where the tide comes in.

Jambiani · Zanzibar · Est. 2026

Before you choose the island

The two questions everyone asks first.

  1. Where to Stay in Zanzibar

    9 min read

    A coast-by-coast guide to the island’s six main beach areas — what each one is actually like, who it suits, and what it costs.

  2. When to Visit Zanzibar

    8 min read

    Rains, heat, crowds and seaweed across all twelve months, with the trade-offs named plainly rather than sold.

Choosing your stretch of coast

Once you know it’s the east.

  1. Jambiani or Paje?

    6 min read

    Two villages, four kilometres apart, with completely different temperaments. An honest comparison, including who should pick Paje.