I got my bags packed on a roll heading out there and I'm ready to go looking real good

in my passport photo.

Amateur Traveler episode 164.

Today the Amateur Traveler goes to Zanzibar.

Learn about the food, the culture, and a bit of the history of this tropical paradise. Welcome to the city one more cafe.

I know that I should be heading home.

But maybe not, maybe not till the day.

Welcome to the amateur traveler. I'm your host Chris Christensen.

Before we get into this week's interview, I do have two news stories for you.

The first one is good news a new cure for jet lag, or least one in sight,

something called VEC 162, also known as Tasmeltion.

Developed by Maryland-based Vanda Pharmaceuticals,

it reportedly mimics the body clock

in restoring melatonin, helping long-term travelers adjust to new time zones,

sleep soundly, and awake feeling rested. All of this so far with a minimum of side effects. This drug is not ready for use yet so you've

got to be patient I'm afraid. And then in news of the weird an Australian

Men's magazine has asked Beach Comber to keep a sharp eye out for 130,000 inflatable

breasts that got lost in route from Beijing to Sydney. The story wasn't exactly clear why they ended up on Australian beaches, but I'm

sure there is a joke there somewhere. I'm not sure what it is, but if you have figured it out out leave a comment on the show notes at amateur traveler.com. I'd like to welcome to this show Tadzio who's coming to us right now from Belgium

and originally from the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean and coming to talk to us

about a different island paradise which is Zanzibar. Tetzee, welcome to the show.

Thanks for having me.

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