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Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa. It consists of several islands, with the main ones being Unguja (commonly referred to as Zanzibar Island) and Pemba. The capital and largest city is Zanzibar City, located on the island of Unguja. Zanzibar has a rich history shaped by its strategic location along trade routes. It was a major center for the spice and slave trades, and its culture reflects a blend of African, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influences. Stone Town, the historic part of Zanzibar City, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its narrow winding streets, historic architecture, and vibrant markets.

Watamu is a small coastal town in Kenya, north of Mombasa. It’s known for Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, which has 3 bays: Watamu, Blue Lagoon and Turtle. Sandy beaches and coral gardens are the defining features. Seabirds, as well as green and hawksbill turtles, inhabit Mida Creek with its sand flats and mangrove forest. Inland, Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve is home to elephants, monkeys and rare birdlife

<strong>Mombasa</strong> is the second largest city in Kenya and the capital of Mombasa County. It’s on the east coast of Kenya, along the Indian Ocean, and has a population of 1,389,000 (2022), with an average growth of 3.4% annually. Mombasa town is 488 km from Nairobi. The road trip from Nairobi to Mombasa takes about 8 hours and 35 minutes. Alternatively, you can board the SGR, which takes about 4 hours. Most business and leisure travelers to Mombasa opt for domestic flights from JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi), which take about one hour. Besides Masai Mara National Reserve, Mombasa is Kenya’s most popular tourist destination for local and international travelers. The city’s perfect blend of Arabia, India, Africa, and its rich culture can be intoxicating. If you want to spark a conversation with us (the locals), just smile and say “Jambo or Habari yako,” both of which are Swahili greetings that equate to “How are you doing.” The visitor will respond by saying ‘Sijambo or Muzuri Sana respectively,” meaning (I am fine) – the locals get excited when a tourist greets them in their language. It’s the best way to broach a conversation.

From land to sea to mountainside, Malaysia’s magic is hard to describe Bordered by white sand coastlines and filled with everything from wilderness and wildlife to modern metropolises and heritage cities, Malaysia is for every type of traveler. The outdoorsy have the jungles of Borneo and the mighty Mount Kinabalu; the animal lovers can spot the protected orangutangs, turtle hatchlings or pygmy elephants in Sabah, while the foodies have centuries of flavors' to explore from east to west. Wanderers have their pick of cities ranging from the new-age KL, the gateway city of Koto Kinabalu, to the heritage, UNESCO streets of Georgetown. And, of course, the beaches. Need we say more?