Most people dream of vacations where they just lay on white sandy beaches, look out onto crystal blue waters and do absolutely nothing. No cell service. No internet access. No distractions. Just you and your thoughts.

But it turns out, the art of doing nothing is actually pretty hard to do. But I did it in Zanzibar– with a little help from these sweet guys (which in case you’re wondering are glasses of freshly squeezed mango juice).

Trishna Patel aka Trishlist is a cultural curator, photographer, and host specializing in travel and the human experience. Follow her latest adventures as she explores New York City and beyond!