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Category: Middle East

Photo Gallery: Egypt

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Middle EastPosted on May 26, 2010December 12, 201711 Comments

After sorting through 1,400+ photographs, I’ve finally picked just 145 shots to showcase online…

Dispatch II: Good Morning, Cairo (Cont’d)

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Middle East, Travel NarrativesPosted on May 21, 2010December 12, 20179 Comments

I stumble upon what appears to be security once I cross into the domestic travel side of the airport…

Dispatch I: Good Morning, Cairo

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Middle East, Travel NarrativesPosted on May 18, 2010December 12, 20177 Comments

My Portuguese seatmate, a small framed man with sunken cheeks and blond highlights streaked through thinning black hair asks me a question 15 minutes before touchdown…

Postcard: Gone to Egypt

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Middle EastPosted on May 2, 2010December 12, 20172 Comments

Currently typing aboard a classic wooden sailboat called La Vela anchored within open waters in the Red Sea.

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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
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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
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