To quote from my rough guides book:
Lying in the Indian Ocean 35km off the coast of mainland Tanzania, and just six degrees south of the Equator, the archipelago of Zanzibar is one of Africa's best-known and most enticing destinations. Comprising the islands of Unguja and Pemba, along with a number of smaller isles and coral atolls, the very name evokes images of an exotic laid-back paradise replete with coconut palms, multicoloured coral reefs and, of course, miles and miles of white sands lapped my warm, translucent turquoise waters.
More specifically, I'm living in a 10x14 bachelor pad above the unfinished garage of a local family. My place is about 5km from Stone Town, the largest city in Zanzibar and I'm right on the public transit route, so trips into town are quick if not always comfortable. (see daladala photos)