Zamunda Travel Guide http://www.zamundablog.com/ BootsnAll's One-Stop Zamunda Travel Guide en-us 2004-03-31T17:31:20-01:00 Bartering http://www.zamundablog.com/000515.shtml Expect to barter in Zamunda. Outside of Tattoine, and a few of the other cities, the Zamundar is not commonly accepted. It is often viewed suspiciously, especially by elders, who reject the commercialization of their island. Bring a few objects... Getting There Court 2004-03-31T17:31:20-01:00 Daily Life http://www.zamundablog.com/000514.shtml Besides the obvious attractions, what can you do in Zamunda to learn about the culture? Because tourism is not a large part of the economy, there are not "instant cultural celebrations" like there are in Fiji (i.e. Kava ceremonies) or... Culture Court 2004-03-31T17:25:29-01:00 Visas and Money http://www.zamundablog.com/000513.shtml There is no formalized immigration process in Zamunda. The government has declared automatic Visas-On-Arrival (VOA) for all passport holders. According to the VOA, visitors can stay up to 6 months, however, this is not enforced. You will most likely be... Getting There Court 2004-03-31T16:36:01-01:00 Wahadzabes http://www.zamundablog.com/000511.shtml The Wahadzabes are an off-shoot of the Acadi tribe. It is believed that they separated from the Acadi's in the 1700s. Never numbering more than 30 people, the Wahadzabes are a very secretive and protective community, although more visable than... Off-The-Beaten-Path Court 2004-03-30T22:10:30-01:00 Geography http://www.zamundablog.com/000510.shtml The four main cities in Zamunda are laid out like a cross, with Tattoine, the capital, pointing the way toward eternal light, as signified by the Golden Staff of Ra. Tattoine sits on the far East side of the island,... Getting Around Court 2004-03-30T21:52:29-01:00 Quotes on Zamunda from Tony Wheeler, Rick Steves and more http://www.zamundablog.com/000509.shtml "Through all my years of travelling, I was surprised that Maureen and I missed Zamunda. The real shock and congratulations go out to BootsnAll though....this is the only place in the world That Lonely Planet does not have a guide... What People are Saying Sean 2004-03-30T14:45:20-01:00 At Home in Zamunda http://www.zamundablog.com/000508.shtml Zamunda is one of those places that have seduced travelers for years. Its name evokes images of an idyllic island trapped in another century, where time moves to ancient rhythms. Zamunda has many faces, however, which is something I realized... Travel Stories Donovan 2004-03-30T14:34:21-01:00 Zamunda- The Ultimate Destination http://www.zamundablog.com/000507.shtml Zamunda is one of the last relatively untouched areas in the world. It has a warm, tropical climate, which makes it an ideal beach destination. Although the tourist industry is not well developed, travelers are slowing bringing water sports to... Why go there? Court 2004-03-30T00:25:58-01:00 J Lo and the Down Lo http://www.zamundablog.com/000506.shtml One of America's favorite gossip-producing queens, Jennifer Lopez recently visited Zamunda with her ex-beau, Ben Affleck to "discuss their engagement" before ultimately deciding to break it off after the production of a horrid movie, Gigli, that should never be watched.... What People are Saying Court 2004-03-29T23:39:51-01:00 Harrison Ford and Peter Jackson in Zamunda? http://www.zamundablog.com/000505.shtml According to Hollywood Insider, the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones Movie, which will begin filming next year, will take place in Zamunda. Harrison Ford picked Zamunda over Papua New Guinea because Zamunda is relatively unknown in the world, is... What People are Saying Donovan 2004-03-29T20:44:44-01:00 Acadi Tribe http://www.zamundablog.com/000504.shtml Much like the Masai or Samburu of Kenya, the Acadi tribe in southern Zamunda are still relatively unknown and have had little contact with the outside world, even with other Zamundans. Because of their isolation and indigenous beliefs and practices,... Off-The-Beaten-Path Donovan 2004-03-29T20:28:39-01:00 In Search of Savages http://www.zamundablog.com/000503.shtml His yelling woke me up. As I slowly opened my eyes, I saw him standing over me. He was naked and hopping mad. The fact that he had a Kalashnikov slung over one shoulder and not a single strand of... Travel Stories Donovan 2004-03-29T20:09:51-01:00 Walking Through Tattoine http://www.zamundablog.com/000502.shtml Zamunda is not your usual African destination - far away from the tourist hubs of Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa, Zamunda sees only a very small percentage of tourists to the island. Which is a pity, because Zamunda is probably... Travel Stories Donovan 2004-03-29T19:57:54-01:00 History http://www.zamundablog.com/000489.shtml The first inhabitants of Zamunda are believed to have been Pygmies who migrated to Africa. Zaumunda separated from continental Africa during the Mesozoic period. Zamunda was first discovered by Europeans in the 1830s by Richard Lemon Lander (1804-1834), an English... Culture Court 2004-03-26T21:22:32-01:00 Language http://www.zamundablog.com/000488.shtml The official language in Zamunda is Wazungi, which is only spoken in Zamunda. Like most West African languages, Wazungi is a Bantu Language. No English is spoken on the island, however, some elders still speak French, as Zamunda was once... Culture Court 2004-03-26T20:16:39-01:00