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Etiquette
Unfortunately this is often overlooked when in Zanzibar. We are tourists looking at local cultures, but should we behave as if we are walking through a human zoo? This was really overlooked at times and we found it quite confronting, and disturbing, that tourists would blatently stare at the men and particularlr women wearing Muslim garb. If you want to take pic's ask people - they will usually say yes.The Muslim population also expects and appreciates men and women alike to keep their knees and shoulders covered while in the streets. In hotels, restaurants it's okay to show shoulders, but consider a shawl or button-up shirt to cover up with while on the streets. Likewise in the beachside areas, cover up when walking around the villages, don't walk around in your bikini or swimmers.During Ramadan tourists should avoid eating and drinking in public during the daytime. Also, be sure not to...
