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Suzannah Bath

Tala Alamuddin's insider guide to Lamu

Where is your favourite destination and why?

Lamu, in Kenya. It does something quietly radical — time slows down when I’m there. Nothing is too early; nothing is too late; things simply arrive. Lamu brought tranquillity and reflection for me. The easy flow of it all was something I needed and being surrounded by water meant fresh fish and some of the most beautiful white sand beaches I have ever seen, my favourite being the famous Shela Beach. The island has so much rich culture and heritage, it was inspiring and I left with so much wisdom.

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