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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: Reindeer sledding with Nutti Sámi Siida

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on May 7, 2013December 18, 20174 Comments

It feels like it was just last month I was in Lapland photographing the Northern Lights with Peter Rosén and reindeer sledding with Nutti Sámi Siida.

Postcard: Bonfires and friends at Valborg

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on April 30, 2013October 3, 20158 Comments

Today, Sweden celebrates Valborg…

Postcard: Shelter from the rain in Vienna

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on April 28, 2013October 3, 20153 Comments

This potato patty and wedges vendor had the best spot on the street on a rainy day in Vienna.

Photos: Chasing light in the souks of Marrakech and my photography goal this year

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on February 21, 2013October 3, 201510 Comments

I’ve been chasing light a lot this year. From how light softly bounces off winter landscapes to the atmospheric light within the souks of Marrakech to the Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland…

Postcard: Falling snow and winter details

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on January 25, 2013October 3, 20154 Comments

Paused to take in how snow and ice hug tree branches…

Photos: Fireworks, ice, snow, and polar nights from Northern Sweden

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on January 7, 2013October 3, 201520 Comments

A few shots I took over the holidays from Swedish Lapland – from our neighborhood New Year’s Eve fireworks to dark polar nights and ice-coated landscapes.

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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