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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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  • 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 

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  • Photo of the day: Jenisbek, Mongolia 

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  • Photo of the day: Bukhara, Uzbekistan 

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  • 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 

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  • Photo of the day: Brecon Beacons, Wales

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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