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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.

Photos: History and modern style collide at Castlemartyr – Ireland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on July 2, 2013October 3, 20152 Comments

While recently in Country Cork Ireland, I got to dine at the impressive Castlemartyr Resort which is a refurbished grand 17th century country manor house located adjacent ruins of an 800-year-old-castle.

Photos: Glorious Food at Ballymaloe House & Cookery School, Ireland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on June 21, 2013October 3, 20154 Comments

Ballymaloe Cookery School emphasizes the strong connection between farming and cooking by following the entire process from farm to plate in the most organic way possible.

Postcard: The Banana Squad in Stockholm

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on June 17, 2013October 3, 2015Comments are Disabled

Ran into this lot on Drottninggatan in Stockholm. You can read more of the backstory on Slow Travel Stockholm.

Postcard: Soldier in Prague

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on May 21, 2013October 3, 20155 Comments

Shot with a film camera way back in the day. You can click the photo for more options or check out my old Prague gallery here. Due for a new trip over to the Czech Republic.

Postcard: When snow melts away

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on May 20, 2013October 3, 20154 Comments

When snow melts away, this is what we get during the summer in Sweden along with 20-22 hours of daylight at its peak.

Postcard: Cherry blossoms in Kungsträdgården

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on May 13, 2013October 3, 20152 Comments

You can click on the photo for more options or view more Cherry blossom photographs over on Slow Travel Stockholm

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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.

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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.

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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 ☀️ 

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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’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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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 🩵🤍

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