There is an old peculiar legend that a Chinese fleet of Zheng He sunk near Lamu Island – a thousand years ago – leaving behind a few survivors who settled on the island. Such are the stories that have ...

The donkey is a symbol of Lamu's culture. The animal carries people, goods and construction materials. There are no cars on the island, except for a few motorbikes. In addition to sightseeing and ...

Dance remains one of the best mediums of preserving Lamu’s culture and heritage. Lamu's over 20 different traditional dances have helped pass the archipelago's norms and traditions from generation to ...

Exploring stylish moments, vibrant scenery, and unforgettable experiences from Lamu’s unique atmosphere and culture. #Lamu #Travel #Style ...

Lamu Old Town on Lamu Island in Kenya preserves centuries of Swahili architecture and coastal life along lanes too narrow for cars. Moderner Architektur-Render zeigt Silhouette von Altstadt Lamu in ...

The annual cultural festival that just came to a close last weekend in Lamu celebrated the town’s rich history. Thousands flocked to the island from as far away as Mombasa for the three-day holiday ...

Lamu Island, located off the coast of northern Kenya, is the oldest settlement on the East African coast. Katy Salmon recently visited Lamu to attend a festival (August 23-25) celebrating one thousand ...

Daudi Anguka on set during the recording of Sanura. We manoeuvre through the bewildering maze of narrow verandah alleys that make the base of the ancient coral stone and mangrove timber structures.

If Lamu is your idea of the perfect coastal escape, there isanother old port city you might want to put on your bucket list - Xiamen insoutheast China.Like Lamu, Xiamen has a long maritime history, ...