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When most Americans hear the word Zanzibar, they think Spice Island, that tropical paradise east of Tanzania in the Indian Ocean. It appears today as it did more than a century ago when famed missionary/explorer Dr. David Livingstone lived just before his last safari into deepest, darkest Africa.

As a matter of fact, you can walk down the streets and alleys of Stone Town, a world heritage site, and feel as if you're in an old movie. Zanzibar is an island only 50 miles long, but full of variety. For instance, you can visit the ruins of the palaces created with "spice" wealth for the Sultans of Oman.

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Every week we will publish the lyrics to a travel song. If you want to share some of your favourite songs, those that accompany you while traveling or that inspire you or make you think of a memorable trip, please share them with us.

oh, and in case you don't know what BOAC means in the song text : It was the former British state airline, which later merged with British European Airways to become British Airways.

BACK IN THE USSR - THE BEATLES LYRICS
(Lennon/McCartney)

p.s. the girl in the picture is Danah, a dear friend from BeWelcome

Not to be outdone by Mid Beach or North Beach, Miami South Beach will also welcome a red carpet of designer hotels: the Angler’s Boutique Resort by Gianni Versace’s former decorator Wallace Tutt; the Tides South Beach, revamped by the design star Kelly Wearstler; and the Mondrian South Beach by the Dutch design superstar Marcel Wanders. Meanwhile, Nicky Hilton’s much-hyped dreams of running a hotel has ended up in bankruptcy court — and the auction block.

Everything you always wanted to know about backpacking and budget travel can be found on Vagabondish.com. A website chockerblock-full of interesting tips, great deals and going off the tourist trail.

Recently they published an article written by one of their regular contributors about how far travelers are willing to go to get off the beaten path. It was written so well that I will put a deep link here. Enjoy!

Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind. ~Seneca