Zanzibar – J Cork Photography

ZNZ – NBO

November 9 – Day at the airbnb and flight to Nairobi Our flight didn’t leave until the evening so we had a full morning and part of the afternoon at the air Bnb. The tides have a huge effect on the beach scape in Zanzibar, in the area that we were staying the difference ofContinueContinue reading “ZNZ – NBO”

Spice tour and Stonetown

November 8 – spice tour and stone town walking tour We started our morning off with a spice tour. As previously mentioned, Zanzibar is known for growing a variety of spices. During the tour, we got to smell and taste (when safe) a variety of spices and plants including cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, lemongrass, eucalyptus,ContinueContinue reading “Spice tour and Stonetown”

Peacocks, tortoises, and dik diks, oh my!

November 7 – Changuu Island, market, and tanzanite shopping This morning we explored Changuu island, also called Prison Island, Tortoise Island, Quarantine Island, or Kibandiko Island. This island has served multiple purposes over the years including a fishing destination for the locals, an intended prison (no prisoners ever stayed on the island, although a prisonContinueContinue reading “Peacocks, tortoises, and dik diks, oh my!”

Jozani forest

November 6 – Zanzibar For our first day in Zanzibar we slept in a little, went out for breakfast, and headed for Jozani forest. To start off, here are a few facts about Zanzibar that I learned. Zanzibar is made of two primary islands (Unguja and Pemba) along with numerous small islands, their population isContinueContinue reading “Jozani forest”

AMS – NBO

November 4 – Travel Day Amsterdam to Nairobi After two flights of approximately 8 hours each, we arrived in Nairobi. After a lengthy security process (took nearly 2 hours) we finally arrived at our hotel. Our flight to Zanzibar was scheduled for 1pm tomorrow; however, we were bumped to a flight at 8pm. We’re exploringContinueContinue reading “AMS – NBO”

And, we’re off!

November 3 – Travel Day Edmonton to Amsterdam Today marks the start of our 3-week journey! After saying goodbye to the dogs, who absolutely knew something weird was going on, we headed out. Flights within Africa have a pretty strict weight limit of 33lbs (carry on and checked bags combined! More on that in aContinueContinue reading “And, we’re off!”

Kenya and Zanzibar

Hi all! As you all know, my mom and I will be travelling to Africa next week! A few people have asked if I will be documenting my trip anywhere and I decided to attempt a blog. When I have tried to keep travel journals in the past, I always gave up part way throughContinueContinue reading “Kenya and Zanzibar”