In Zanzibar in 365 Stories, Caroline Langevoord takes you on a year-long journey across the island. Not just the famous beaches, but also the fishing villages and bustling markets, introducing you to traditions that remain woven into daily life. Every day tells a new story.
Life on Zanzibar takes place outdoors, in the shade of mango trees, on dusty tracks and along the coast where the tides set the rhythm. In the narrow streets of Stone Town, men sit on the baraza, stone benches in front of the houses. They chat, laugh and spend hours watching life go by. Fishermen return with their catch, children play amongst the coral-stone houses, and in the markets the scents of spices, charcoal and tropical fruit mingle with the warm sea air.
The book is structured around the twelve months of the year, each with its own recurring themes: a local recipe, a spot on the beach, architecture, fruit, trees and animals. Festivals and seasonal changes are also woven throughout.
Caroline has lived on Zanzibar for over 15 years and works as a safari guide and travel specialist in East Africa. She knows the island like few outsiders do. In this book she reveals what lies behind the idyllic image of Zanzibar: an island full of stories, rituals and hidden gems.
Whether you dream of visiting Zanzibar, have been there before, or simply love discovering the world through stories: this book will take you somewhere you won't forget.