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What I can’t tell you about Lamu

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EXPLORE THE ISSUE 01 February 2025
issue 01 February 2025

Lamu

Ever since we arrived on the syrupy, sweltering Swahili coast – where else would your Best Life columnist be in the dead of winter? – I’ve been writing this in my head, and this was going to be the running order.

This succulent island paradise has long been re-colonised by celebrities, princes and make-up moguls

First, colour.

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