I wanted to share this bit of special news because it’s not everyday a travel photographer has two photo illustrated stories in the very same issue of a major travel publication. I’ve been contributing to National Geographic Traveller (UK) for awhile now and in the current January/February 2016 issue, I’ve got two photo stories.
In Pictures: Modena – National Geographic Traveller
The first is a 9-page “In Pictures: Modena” spread which I both wrote and photographed that focuses on local gastronomy around Modena and its surroundings in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.
Meet the family-run businesses producing Italy’s traditional gastronomic goods — Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar and Parma ham — and the multi-generational winemakers in the wealthy Emilia-Romagna region.
Long Weekend: Swedish Lapland – National Geographic Traveller
The second is a 5-page “Long Weekend: Swedish Lapland” spread which was written by Mark Rowe and photo illustrated by me. Some of the images include a few personal favourite landscape shots from around Luleå and the Gulf of Bothnia in Northern Sweden.
This was how I described the Gulf in a recent piece I contributed to for The Local (Sweden).
The Gulf of Bothnia is one of the most underappreciated regions of the country. It’s super easy to hop on a plane and fly an hour to Luleå, instead of a 12 hour drive, but that long drive weaves you past tranquil landscapes:
Classic red and yellow cottages alongside pine trees. Still lakes reflecting wide blue skies and low hanging clouds, or caked with ice and snow like sugar frosting during winter.
Small colourful rowboats docked alongside wooden piers that run into small bays just off the Gulf of Bothnia.
During the winter, the sun hovers over the horizon, but never truly rises.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the latest issue to check them out!
I’m so stinking proud of you. These are fantastic! You’re an inspiration.
Awww thanks so much Kristin! You’ve inspired and continue to inspire me since the day I found your blog and your work!
This is fantastic news. Congratulations Lola. We in the blogging world are all so proud of you. This is huge! HUGE! The Natonal Geographic is a hughly respected forum and to have not only one written feature plus own photographs in a single edition, but two, is honour indeed!
It’s very deserved. Well done! xx 🙂 🙂
Thanks so much Victoria!! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and we finally meet in 2016!
Wow Lola!!! Good work. No, fantastic work. Proud to call you a friend!! x
Thanks so much Amanda!! Likewise! Can’t wait to come see you guys in AUS.
Nice articel, but I suppose Luleå are not in the Swedish Lapland! (Katarina at http://www.kattasbetrakelser.se)
Thanks Katarina. Even Luleå markets itself as the capital of Swedish Lapland – http://www.swedishlapland.com/en/Destinations/Lulea/