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Tag: Life Lessons

Want to be more productive? Kill your To-Do list today

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on May 31, 2016July 1, 2023Comments are Disabled

But I want to reinforce this key element in the way I think about lists and how you can start looking at your own To-Do list a little differently…

Peru

Defining my voice as an African travel writer

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on March 28, 2016March 28, 201620 Comments

How do you find your voice as an African travel writer? That’s the question I attempted to answer at a recent seminar in Birmingham…

My focus word for 2016

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on January 7, 20162 Comments

Every year, I pick out a focus word. A word that governs various aspects of my life that year in lieu of resolutions…

Are you a travel snob? Digging up the past

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on October 2, 2015October 2, 20152 Comments

I recently stumbled across a piece I contributed to back in 2010 in response to the question: Travel snobbery. Does it exist? If so, how would you define it?…

Gratteri, Sicily - Travel photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström

7 tips for following your passion

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on August 26, 2014October 2, 20155 Comments

We all have passions. Or, at least one passion. Something we’re so drawn to and feel like we were placed on earth to pursue…

Fish head - Split, Croatia - Travel photography by Lola Akinmade AKerstrom

The danger of believing your own press

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on June 26, 2014October 18, 201718 Comments

This is where the danger of believing your own press starts to creep in because you see, confidence…true confidence in yourself…doesn’t always feel the need to seek out affirmation from others.

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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!

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  • Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera 

Words written on trip: 10,000 ✍🏾 

Goal: 20,000

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

Goal met ✅ 

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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. It’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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Music: Smell of Morning Coffee / Franz Gordon
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  • What an absolute treat to be in town for the @lumiartdubrovnik Light Festival in the always stunning Dubrovnik 🇭🇷 
It was incredible and the atmosphere energetic, being surrounded by so much art and creativity ☀️

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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 I’m usually behind the camera. It’s been awhile since I’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 🙏🏽 

#croatia #foodtour #culinary #gastronomy #wine
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  • Photo of the day: Budapest, Hungary

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  • Photo of the day: Bayan Uglii Province, Mongolia 

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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!

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Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera 

Words written on trip: 10,000 ✍🏾 

Goal: 20,000

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

Goal met ✅ 

#writing #authorlife #selfcare
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Quick Postcard: Cavtat, Dubrovnik Riviera Words written on trip: 10,000 ✍🏾 Goal: 20,000 Rest of time spent on incredible food, rest, self-care, and memorable experiences. Goal met ✅ #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. It’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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