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Category: Europe

This section spotlights travel experiences, articles, and photography covering places and regions I’ve explored in all parts of Europe – North, South, East, and West.

Postcard: Guarding the Parliament in Athens, Greece

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 29, 2013October 3, 2015Comments are Disabled

I’ve just started editing photos from Greece and will be sharing a few of my favorites as I edit along the set. Here’s one of guards in Athens.

Postcard: Skipping stones at sunset on Öland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 23, 2013October 3, 20154 Comments

Skipping stones across the Baltic Sea in Öland, Sweden

Postcard: Maids in waiting at Borgholm Castle

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 21, 2013October 3, 2015Comments are Disabled

Maids in waiting at Borgholm Castle

Postcard: Working the meat station in Öland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 19, 2013October 3, 20152 Comments

Summer lifestyle on the island of Öland in Sweden.

Postcard: The graveyard – Kalmar, Sweden

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 16, 2013October 3, 20152 Comments

Yellow graveyard church in Kalmar, Sweden

Postcard: Swedish Falu Red cottage and swaying trees

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 14, 2013October 3, 20154 Comments

Swedish Falu Red cottage and swaying trees in Kalmar, Sweden

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  • What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
  • Photo of the day: Bayan Uglii Province, Mongolia akinmade.com/photos #photoftheday #travelphotography
  • Photo of the day: Jenisbek, Mongolia akinmade.com/photos #photoftheday #travelphotography
  • Photo of the day: Bukhara, Uzbekistan akinmade.com/photos #photoftheday #travelphotography
  • Dragging in a deep breath to anchor me, I dip my right foot in, slowly sliding down before drawing my other leg into the tub. The sensation is instant. Tiny sharp pricks racing across my skin as my body tries to regulate and protect itselt from the jarring shift in temperature. I close my eyes, a palm over my heart, focusing on my breaths under the expert guidance of Dr. Rob Williams, PhD (known as ”The Breath Doctor”) - @drrobwilliams Two minutes in an ice-cold plunge bath, steadying my breathing, reminded me that in a fast-paced dizzying world, I already hold power in stillness. Read the rest of my thoughts and reflections from @synergyretreatshow over on my @substack - LINK IN PROFILE #synergytheretreatshow #travel #wellnesstravel #inspiration #womenintravel @synergyretreatshow
  • Every October in Sweden, we celebrate the lives and contributions of Afro-Swedes historically and in the modern day all month long. Organizations such as @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg , @afrosvenska_forum_for_rattvisa, @afrosvenskhistorievecka, @blackarchivessweden, @southnord, @africa_nmwc_swe, @blacklivesmattersweden and @etnografiska, among others, have events planned all month long in celebration and honour of those who have come before us and who continue to lift us up. On this end with ÅFRÖNỌ̀RDÍC and ÅFRÖSWÈ̩DÉ̩, we have some exciting upcoming announcements which we are eager to share, and which will continue to take this visual celebration globally and regionally. Learn more about the History of Afro-Swedes here - https://www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/en/projects/afrika-pagar/the-history-of-afro-swedes/ Music by two iconic AfroSwedes - @seinabosey and @w.aterbaby #blackhistorymonth #afroswedishhistory #afroswedishhistoryweek #afroswede sweden
  • Quick Postcard: Poreč, Croatia 🇭🇷 #croatia #softlife @lifeatpical @picalresort @valamarhotels @synergyretreatshow
  • Photo of the day: Pilatus, Switzerland akinmade.com/photos #photoftheday #travelphotography
  • Photo of the day: Brecon Beacons, Wales akinmade.com/photos #photoftheday #travelphotography
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What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden