Diane McLeish

From the mist-cloaked Ethiopian highlands to the sun-drenched vineyards of Cape Town, my journeys paint a continent in contrast. When not travelling I call Kenya's Great Rift Valley home, lakeside at Naivasha where fish eagles and wildlife remind me of fragile ecosystems. I write about wildlife conservation, luxury lifestyle, intimate lodges, historic and intriguing luxury hotels and enjoy hunting hidden gems that turn readers into "I-was-there" travelers.
Manda Bay Lodge, Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya: Where Bush Meets Beach in Perfect Solitude
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Manda Bay Lodge, Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya: Where Bush Meets Beach in Perfect Solitude
I felt a deep sense of freedom the moment I stepped off the boat, slipped off my shoes, and left...
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Heritage Reinvented: The Architectural and Culinary Awakening of Clara’s Barn 
A quiet revelation is emerging in the South African Winelands. Crossing the threshold of...

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