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Category: Inspiration + Giving Back

This section covers volunteer experiences, charity campaigns, and partnerships that revolve around giving back to communities and altruism.

Our $500 @Wimdu Winner – @HeckticTravels – Thanks for supporting Passports with Purpose

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on December 19, 2012April 8, 2016One Comment

I wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Wimdu for generously donating the $500 voucher to such a worthy cause

Help Us Build Wells in Haiti – Win $500 travel lodging from @Wimdu

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on November 27, 2012April 8, 20162 Comments

This year, I’ve partnered with Wimdu, a fantastic apartment and bed rental company with a sweet tagline “Travel like a local” to bring you an equally sweet $500 voucher you can use to cover lodging on your next trip.

Joanna is going to Thailand – Thank You for supporting Passports with Purpose

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on December 28, 2011April 8, 20163 Comments

Thank you. You all truly exemplify what this season of sharing and giving is all about. Happy Holidays!

Help Us Build Libraries in Zambia – Win a Biking Tour with Beyond Boundaries

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on November 30, 2011April 8, 20162 Comments

This year, Passports with Purpose is teaming up with nonprofit organization Room to Read to raise $80,000 to build two libraries in Zambia, and I’ve teamed up with Beyond Boundaries Travel to provide an amazing biking tour through Thailand.

#PrayForJapan And How You Can Help

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on March 11, 2011December 11, 20172 Comments

This morning, I received a text message from my husband while sitting in Swedish class: “Massive news, 8.9 earthquake in Japan, devastating tsunamis in the whole pacific. Unbelievable images of tsunami, never seen anything like it. Just horrible.”

Passports With Purpose: Help Us Build A Village In India

by Lola AkinmadeInspiration + Giving BackPosted on November 15, 2010December 14, 20173 Comments

My ultimate soft spot is and always will be supporting various humanitarian causes, and this year, Passports With Purpose (PWP) will be raising $50,000 to build a village in India.

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  • Friends and colleagues in Finland, signed copies of my books will be available at the Helsinki Book Fair #kirjamessut at the @finnishafricansociety Stand 7f101 from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday, I'll be there in person to personalize copies too!

Hope to see you there!

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  • Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera 

Words written on trip: 10,000 โœ๐Ÿพ 

Goal: 20,000

Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences.

Goal met โœ… 

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  • My Croatia writing retreat for one in collaboration with Valamar Lacroma, Dubrovnik @valamarhotels.

As an international bestselling author, I do my best work by the sea... The Adriatic Sea.

I draw inspiration from all around me... Light, food, energy. Itโ€™s often part self-care, part mind-care.

When I let my creativity flow to the sound of  lapping waves. Taking in incredible sunsets.

Only to do it all again come morning. Over and over again.

This is my sacred place. This is where I write.

#Valamar #HolidayAsYouAre #Writing #AuthorLife #Hosted
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  • What an absolute treat to be in town for the @lumiartdubrovnik Light Festival in the always stunning Dubrovnik ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท 
It was incredible and the atmosphere energetic, being surrounded by so much art and creativity โ˜€๏ธ

@experiencedubrovnik @grad.dubrovnik.official @croatiafulloflife @dubrovnikriviera 

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  • Postcard: Dubrovnik, Croatia 
Location: @kopundbk 

Back from a wonderful culinary tour led by the one and only @croatian_wine_guy as a guest of @experiencedubrovnik while in town working on a new project.

While I sort through photos and notes for an upcoming post, I wanted to share this particular capture since Iโ€™m usually behind the camera. Itโ€™s been awhile since Iโ€™ve seen myself laugh this way. 

Good food, great company, and gratitude that I get to do this. To share stories through words and images.

Thank you Bozidar for the photo ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ 

#croatia #foodtour #culinary #gastronomy #wine
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Friends and colleagues in Finland, signed copies of my books will be available at the Helsinki Book Fair #kirjamessut at the @finnishafricansociety Stand 7f101 from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday, I'll be there in person to personalize copies too!

Hope to see you there!

#authorslife #booktour #helsinki #finland @myhelsinki @helsinkiafricanbookclub @helsinginkirjamessut #kirjamessut
Friends and colleagues in Finland, signed copies of my books will be available at the Helsinki Book Fair #kirjamessut at the @finnishafricansociety Stand 7f101 from Thursday 22nd - Sunday 25th October.

On Saturday, I'll be there in person to personalize copies too!

Hope to see you there!

#authorslife #booktour #helsinki #finland @myhelsinki @helsinkiafricanbookclub @helsinginkirjamessut #kirjamessut
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Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera 

Words written on trip: 10,000 โœ๐Ÿพ 

Goal: 20,000

Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences.

Goal met โœ… 

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Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera Words written on trip: 10,000 โœ๐Ÿพ Goal: 20,000 Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences. Goal met โœ… #writing #authorlife #selfcare
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My Croatia writing retreat for one in collaboration with Valamar Lacroma, Dubrovnik @valamarhotels. As an international bestselling author, I do my best work by the sea... The Adriatic Sea. I draw inspiration from all around me... Light, food, energy. Itโ€™s often part self-care, part mind-care. When I let my creativity flow to the sound of lapping waves. Taking in incredible sunsets. Only to do it all again come morning. Over and over again. This is my sacred place. This is where I write. #Valamar #HolidayAsYouAre #Writing #AuthorLife #Hosted ______________________________ Music: Smell of Morning Coffee / Franz Gordon License: Epidemic Sound
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