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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: Sunbathing at Kalmar Castle

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on August 12, 2013December 11, 2017One Comment

Sunbathing at Kalmar Castle in Sweden

Irish Files: Exploring Belfast’s history through street photography

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 31, 2013June 13, 201910 Comments

While recently in Belfast, I took a history and political tour with Ken who has been running Harpers Belfast Taxi Tours for decades.

Irish Files: Inside St. George’s Market, Belfast, Northern Ireland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 25, 2013October 3, 20157 Comments

Snapshots and notes from inside St. George’s Market, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Swedish summer photos from Öland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 22, 2013September 14, 202116 Comments

Here are some Swedish summer photos from Öland.

Irish Files: Italian taste with gusto in Dublin, Ireland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 18, 2013October 3, 20152 Comments

Next time I’m in Dublin, I’ll be stocking up on some of their wares…

Postcard: Geeky humor at Red Bull Flugtag, Stockholm

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 16, 2013October 3, 2015Comments are Disabled

Check out the full photo gallery to find out what these half-clad Swedes were celebrating in Stockholm two weeks ago.

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Thank you so much @chicagopubliclibrary,@barackobama and @michelleobama for having my work in the collection. This is such an incredible honor beyond words. 

Knowing my literary journey and seeing this incredible validation of my work being worthy of being in that library is a testament to God’s glory and vision.

I Am...Becoming...The Audacity of Hope.

See what I did there? 🤭

Seriously, I have no words beyond deep gratitude. ❤️

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  • I am so grateful for every single one of my dear readers who have built an incredible grassroots community around my books. Raw, real, and original. From the deepest depths of my heart... Thank you @brandipageturner 💖 - Review on @fable 

#books #gratitude #bitterhoneybook
  • Glad Midsommar / Happy Midsummer from my fam to yours 🌸

A time was had with lovely friends 🩷

#Summer #Midsummer
  • My love for @allies.cosmetics goes way back…  5+ years.

Back to when I sent their lipglosses and eyeshadow palettes as part of our book influencer kits for both my novels @ineverymirror and @notenough.book ❤️ 

So this is not a sponsored post. I simply love the brand @iamayshajones has built and I also work with their makeup artists on my @theafroswede shoots 🩵💛

Support AfroNordic businesses. Always 🖤

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  • To actively and intentionally choose rest is to respect yourself. 

To respect your body and your mind. To fully live in the gift of the present.

A scenic road-trip from Helsinki took @shekasgram and I deep into the lush countryside to witness the amazing estate that is our dear friend @katjapresnal’s beautiful canvas @presnaldairy - a former 125+ year old dairy farm 🤍🩵💙

Beyond relaxation that comes with proximity to nature, staying at the property overwhelmed me with joy. Over salmon smoked on a grill for dinner and piping hot homemade buttermilk biscuits for breakfast made by @mattpresnal, staying at @presnaldairy was the mental and emotional reset I needed.

To rest is to love yourself. To rest is to reconnect and deepen friendships.

To rest is sacred. 

Thank you @shekasgram and @katjapresnal for reminding me of this ❤️

Follow @presnaldairy and witness its renovation as it transforms into one of Finland’s treasures.

#rest #rejuvenation #presnaldairy #finland #friendship
  • Happy National Day, Sweden 🇸🇪🎉
Celebrating with the perfect treats from @petitplaisir_cafe by @petitplaisir.se 💕

#desserts #nationalday #sweden #gladnationaldag #pastries
  • I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
  • Postcard: Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 

Currently on a wonderful working session with @disabroad where I teach photography and travel writing - two of my loves - to university exchange students 🩵🤍

#studyabroad #disabroad #storytelling @disstockholm #studytour
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I am beyond thrilled to find out that BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook (set in Sweden / Gambia / USA) has been included in the Obama Presidential Center Library @obamalibrary @obamafoundation 😭

Thank you so much @chicagopubliclibrary,@barackobama and @michelleobama for having my work in the collection. This is such an incredible honor beyond words. 

Knowing my literary journey and seeing this incredible validation of my work being worthy of being in that library is a testament to God’s glory and vision.

I Am...Becoming...The Audacity of Hope.

See what I did there? 🤭

Seriously, I have no words beyond deep gratitude. ❤️

#obamapresidentialcenter #wonthedoit #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade
I am beyond thrilled to find out that BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook (set in Sweden / Gambia / USA) has been included in the Obama Presidential Center Library @obamalibrary @obamafoundation 😭

Thank you so much @chicagopubliclibrary,@barackobama and @michelleobama for having my work in the collection. This is such an incredible honor beyond words. 

Knowing my literary journey and seeing this incredible validation of my work being worthy of being in that library is a testament to God’s glory and vision.

I Am...Becoming...The Audacity of Hope.

See what I did there? 🤭

Seriously, I have no words beyond deep gratitude. ❤️

#obamapresidentialcenter #wonthedoit #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade
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I am beyond thrilled to find out that BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook (set in Sweden / Gambia / USA) has been included in the Obama Presidential Center Library @obamalibrary @obamafoundation 😭 Thank you so much @chicagopubliclibrary,@barackobama and @michelleobama for having my work in the collection. This is such an incredible honor beyond words. Knowing my literary journey and seeing this incredible validation of my work being worthy of being in that library is a testament to God’s glory and vision. I Am...Becoming...The Audacity of Hope. See what I did there? 🤭 Seriously, I have no words beyond deep gratitude. ❤️ #obamapresidentialcenter #wonthedoit #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade
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I am so grateful for every single one of my dear readers who have built an incredible grassroots community around my books. Raw, real, and original. From the deepest depths of my heart... Thank you @brandipageturner 💖 - Review on @fable 

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To actively and intentionally choose rest is to respect yourself. To respect your body and your mind. To fully live in the gift of the present. A scenic road-trip from Helsinki took @shekasgram and I deep into the lush countryside to witness the amazing estate that is our dear friend @katjapresnal’s beautiful canvas @presnaldairy - a former 125+ year old dairy farm 🤍🩵💙 Beyond relaxation that comes with proximity to nature, staying at the property overwhelmed me with joy. Over salmon smoked on a grill for dinner and piping hot homemade buttermilk biscuits for breakfast made by @mattpresnal, staying at @presnaldairy was the mental and emotional reset I needed. To rest is to love yourself. To rest is to reconnect and deepen friendships. To rest is sacred. Thank you @shekasgram and @katjapresnal for reminding me of this ❤️ Follow @presnaldairy and witness its renovation as it transforms into one of Finland’s treasures. #rest #rejuvenation #presnaldairy #finland #friendship
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I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words…

The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared  this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️

I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. 

For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️

Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ 

#afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
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I’m still trying to put this weekend’s first ÅFRÖNỌ̀RSK photo session in Oslo, Norway, into proper words… The joy, the energy, and the soulful connections shared this weekend 🇳🇴 ❤️ I’ve started editing the images and can’t wait to introduce you to some amazing and brilliant AfroNorwegian creatives as well. For now, this is the face of gratitude and disbelief that I found my purpose early on in life, and get to be the vessel for this work 🙏🏽❤️ Plus, sunlight on melanin ☀️ #afronordic #afronorsk #nordics #norway portraits
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Postcard: Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 

Currently on a wonderful working session with @disabroad where I teach photography and travel writing - two of my loves - to university exchange students 🩵🤍

#studyabroad #disabroad #storytelling @disstockholm #studytour
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Postcard: Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 Currently on a wonderful working session with @disabroad where I teach photography and travel writing - two of my loves - to university exchange students 🩵🤍 #studyabroad #disabroad #storytelling @disstockholm #studytour
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