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Tag: North Pole

With Deepest Gratitude: THANK YOU!

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on February 15, 2011December 14, 201736 Comments

On December 1, 2010 when Quark Expeditions announced that it was looking for a blogger to follow its 20th anniversary expedition to the North Pole, my entry was the very first one submitted.

Notes on Joanna, Tété-Michel, and Visions Pointing North

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on January 23, 2011December 11, 201710 Comments

Joanna leaned towards Professor Hansen who’d been explaining solar particles colliding with earth’s gases to her. She was holding a book, a children’s book. She quickly flipped open to a specific page she had seen for decades. She pointed to the penguin on that page…

Portrait - Lola Akinmade Åkerström - Photo credit: Jessica Segerberg

10 Reasons Why I Want To Go To The North Pole

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on December 6, 2010December 12, 201712 Comments

When I found out Quark Expeditions was looking for a blogger/writer to document their June 2011 Arctic expedition to the North Pole, I typed in an entry faster than I could refresh the contest page…

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DUE NORTH by Lola A. Åkerström

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  • With only 12 seats at the counter, dining at Kanshuku-en ESHIKOTO’s Chiso En in Fukui Prefecture was an exquisite experience. An intricately crafted multi-course meal centered on aged soy and seafood from the Gulf of Japan. Every dish prepared from scratch in front of you by Michelin starred chef Shinpei Komatsu, who might as well be a rockstar too.

Run by renowned Kokuryu Sake Brewery, its name blends the Buddhist concept Kanshuku-en, meaning “celebrating a rare connection,” with ESHIKOTO, signifying “good fortune” or “eternity.” 

I experienced Hokuriku as a guest of @cril_privee.

#japan #finediningexperience #gastronomy #hokuriku japanesefood
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I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
  • There are some moments in life that become permanently seared onto your heart. 

One such moment was meeting the vibrant Akiko Tamamura who has been crafting washi paper for most of her life. Over a bento lunch with Aki-chan, she said she wanted to sing for @silviapisci and I. Her beautiful and intimate melody became the fitting soundtrack of Japan’s quiet midwestern Hokuriku region.

Here, you’ll truly enjoy life’s last true luxuries which include solitude, nature, stillness, and craftmanship. Three-room ryokans welcome you with private matcha tea ceremonies. Twelve-seat Shabu-Shabu restaurants force you to slow down as you watch your meal slowly cook. Kutani porcelain artists and Echizen washi paper artisans like Aki-chan create modern innovations to preserve old traditions, and the region’s exquisite seafood-based gastronomy (think stinger fish and hairy crab fresh from the Sea of Japan/East Sea) is a pescaterian’s dream.

Kogei means craft and every year, the Hokuriku region asks how we can reframe craft through its annual GO FOR KOGEI @goforkogei showcase, where for several months, local Japanese artists exhibit edgy contemporary art within shrines, temples, and behind 200+ year old wooden structures dotting the region, with the goal of preserving craftsmanship.

Thank you for opening your culture and heart to us ❤️ 🇯🇵 

Music: Licensed / ”Dawn of Change” / Composer: Roman Senyk

I was a guest of @cril_privee.

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  • Portraits from Japan -> Japan’s paper making history In Echizen spans over 1,500 years and at Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill was where I met 80-year old Akiko, a Washi paper master for over 60 years. 

You’re going to meet her too ❤️ 🇯🇵 

And yes, I gave her my ”BE STILL” @mudlove bracelet 🫶🏽

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  • My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

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  • “The minute freedom requires courage, fear will convince you that what almost destroyed you is safer than what’s about to transform you.” - Zevin Clark @zevinclark

What a quote 🙏🏽🌟

As you start 2026, move with less fear and more courage. Use your voice. Free your mind. Follow your convictions. Respect yourself. Trust God to guide your path. 

What you’ve always dreamt of is on the other side of your fears.

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

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Be sure to reach out to @mariavulfovitchgallery if you’d like to own one or several of these 15 limited edition signed prints ❤️ - https://www.mariavulfovitchgallery.com/collections/lola-akinmade

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

If not, well now you do :-)

Through my amazing fine art agent @mariavulfovitchgallery, prints have been sold through galleries and art collectives around the Nordics and globe. It’s always heartwarming and an absolute joy whenever they pop up on social media.

Be sure to reach out to @mariavulfovitchgallery if you’d like to own one or several of these 15 limited edition signed prints ❤️ - https://www.mariavulfovitchgallery.com/collections/lola-akinmade

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

If not, well now you do :-)

Through my amazing fine art agent @mariavulfovitchgallery, prints have been sold through galleries and art collectives around the Nordics and globe. It’s always heartwarming and an absolute joy whenever they pop up on social media.

Be sure to reach out to @mariavulfovitchgallery if you’d like to own one or several of these 15 limited edition signed prints ❤️ - https://www.mariavulfovitchgallery.com/collections/lola-akinmade

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

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Be sure to reach out to @mariavulfovitchgallery if you’d like to own one or several of these 15 limited edition signed prints ❤️ - https://www.mariavulfovitchgallery.com/collections/lola-akinmade

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

If not, well now you do :-)

Through my amazing fine art agent @mariavulfovitchgallery, prints have been sold through galleries and art collectives around the Nordics and globe. It’s always heartwarming and an absolute joy whenever they pop up on social media.

Be sure to reach out to @mariavulfovitchgallery if you’d like to own one or several of these 15 limited edition signed prints ❤️ - https://www.mariavulfovitchgallery.com/collections/lola-akinmade

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Do you know I sell limited edition signed prints? 

If not, well now you do :-)

Through my amazing fine art agent @mariavulfovitchgallery, prints have been sold through galleries and art collectives around the Nordics and globe. It’s always heartwarming and an absolute joy whenever they pop up on social media.

Be sure to reach out to @mariavulfovitchgallery if you’d like to own one or several of these 15 limited edition signed prints ❤️ - https://www.mariavulfovitchgallery.com/collections/lola-akinmade

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With only 12 seats at the counter, dining at Kanshuku-en ESHIKOTO’s Chiso En in Fukui Prefecture was an exquisite experience. An intricately crafted multi-course meal centered on aged soy and seafood from the Gulf of Japan. Every dish prepared from scratch in front of you by Michelin starred chef Shinpei Komatsu, who might as well be a rockstar too. Run by renowned Kokuryu Sake Brewery, its name blends the Buddhist concept Kanshuku-en, meaning “celebrating a rare connection,” with ESHIKOTO, signifying “good fortune” or “eternity.” I experienced Hokuriku as a guest of @cril_privee. #japan #finediningexperience #gastronomy #hokuriku japanesefood
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The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
The year was 2010.

I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this.
On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha).

They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too.

So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine.

16 years later… 

What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency đź’›

#adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
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The year was 2010. I was on an Egypt Bike & Sail trip where we biked long stretches of desert as the first group to do this. On that trip, I met two incredible friends who were already in their 60s (Ann) and 70s (Alpha). They epitomized what it meant to live life fully and on your own terms, while aging gracefully. And being such badass adventurers too. So much so that I profiled them in several publications, including Women’s Adventure magazine. 16 years later… What an absolute privilege and joy it was to not only reunite with Ann @annievl07 in Stockholm at the @golden_age_models Gala, but to also be part of the same modeling agency 💛 #adventure #egypt #goldenage #womenintravel #seniormodel
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There are some moments in life that become permanently seared onto your heart. One such moment was meeting the vibrant Akiko Tamamura who has been crafting washi paper for most of her life. Over a bento lunch with Aki-chan, she said she wanted to sing for @silviapisci and I. Her beautiful and intimate melody became the fitting soundtrack of Japan’s quiet midwestern Hokuriku region. Here, you’ll truly enjoy life’s last true luxuries which include solitude, nature, stillness, and craftmanship. Three-room ryokans welcome you with private matcha tea ceremonies. Twelve-seat Shabu-Shabu restaurants force you to slow down as you watch your meal slowly cook. Kutani porcelain artists and Echizen washi paper artisans like Aki-chan create modern innovations to preserve old traditions, and the region’s exquisite seafood-based gastronomy (think stinger fish and hairy crab fresh from the Sea of Japan/East Sea) is a pescaterian’s dream. Kogei means craft and every year, the Hokuriku region asks how we can reframe craft through its annual GO FOR KOGEI @goforkogei showcase, where for several months, local Japanese artists exhibit edgy contemporary art within shrines, temples, and behind 200+ year old wooden structures dotting the region, with the goal of preserving craftsmanship. Thank you for opening your culture and heart to us ❤️ 🇯🇵 Music: Licensed / ”Dawn of Change” / Composer: Roman Senyk I was a guest of @cril_privee. #japan #culture #gastronomy #tradition #craft
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Portraits from Japan -> Japan’s paper making history In Echizen spans over 1,500 years and at Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill was where I met 80-year old Akiko, a Washi paper master for over 60 years. 

You’re going to meet her too ❤️ 🇯🇵 

And yes, I gave her my ”BE STILL” @mudlove bracelet 🫶🏽

#japan #culture #portraitphotography #kogei #tradition
Portraits from Japan -> Japan’s paper making history In Echizen spans over 1,500 years and at Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill was where I met 80-year old Akiko, a Washi paper master for over 60 years. 

You’re going to meet her too ❤️ 🇯🇵 

And yes, I gave her my ”BE STILL” @mudlove bracelet 🫶🏽

#japan #culture #portraitphotography #kogei #tradition
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Portraits from Japan -> Japan’s paper making history In Echizen spans over 1,500 years and at Iwano Heizaburo Paper Mill was where I met 80-year old Akiko, a Washi paper master for over 60 years. You’re going to meet her too ❤️ 🇯🇵 And yes, I gave her my ”BE STILL” @mudlove bracelet 🫶🏽 #japan #culture #portraitphotography #kogei #tradition
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My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities.

By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is.

2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. 

Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control.

#abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
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My word for last year was MANIFEST and 2025 started off on such an incredible note of intentionality, speaking my wishes to power, and envisioning incredible opportunities. By February, it threatened to derail me in a way I never imagined. Swipe on to figure out what my focus word is. 2025 ended up being a remarkable year of personal growth and 2026 will continue that evolution in all aspects of my life. Here’s wishing you all a 2026 filled with intention, abundance, and peace within your control. #abundance #growth #patience #obedience #focusword
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“The minute freedom requires courage, fear will convince you that what almost destroyed you is safer than what’s about to transform you.” - Zevin Clark @zevinclark

What a quote 🙏🏽🌟

As you start 2026, move with less fear and more courage. Use your voice. Free your mind. Follow your convictions. Respect yourself. Trust God to guide your path. 

What you’ve always dreamt of is on the other side of your fears.

#courage #freedom #transformation #trust #2026
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“The minute freedom requires courage, fear will convince you that what almost destroyed you is safer than what’s about to transform you.” - Zevin Clark @zevinclark What a quote 🙏🏽🌟 As you start 2026, move with less fear and more courage. Use your voice. Free your mind. Follow your convictions. Respect yourself. Trust God to guide your path. What you’ve always dreamt of is on the other side of your fears. #courage #freedom #transformation #trust #2026
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