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Tag: Traditions

Video: Winter Fun in Lahti, Finland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on March 16, 2017May 4, 20174 Comments

From snow-kiting, snow-shoeing and ice-fishing at Lake Vesijärvi to snowmobiling across Lake Päijänne, here are some fun outdoor activities to try when exploring the Lahti region of Finland.

Travel Narrative – Cracking Shells

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on March 2, 20172 Comments

Thoughts on crayfish season in Sweden – I remember my first time…

Decoding Lagom – What is Lagom?

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on February 13, 2017February 13, 201710 Comments

What is Lagom? I noticed it once while dining with a couple world-class violinists and two bassists.

Finnish Sauna and Ice swimming in Finland

Video + Photos: Finnish Sauna + Ice swimming in Lahti, Finland

by Lola AkinmadeEuropePosted on February 9, 2017May 4, 20172 Comments

If you can brave the biting cold, winter is absolutely the best time to visit Finland. During this season, deep-seated traditions bubble up to the surface, including ice swimming…

Travel Narrative – Fijian Rose

by Lola AkinmadeOceania + Pacific, Travel NarrativesPosted on December 5, 2013July 27, 2023Comments are Disabled

Occasionally, I’ll be sharing pieces of travel narratives I’ve written but never found a home publication for.

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From the cobblestones of Gamla Stan to the view from Monteliusvägen, your Local Xpert takes you into the Stockholm of Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s novels.
Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

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Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

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Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

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Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

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From the cobblestones of Gamla Stan to the view from Monteliusvägen, your Local Xpert takes you into the Stockholm of Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s novels.
Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

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From the cobblestones of Gamla Stan to the view from Monteliusvägen, your Local Xpert takes you into the Stockholm of Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s novels.
Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

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Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

Check out our Stockholm Book Club Experience in collaboration with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg 🇸🇪 

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From the cobblestones of Gamla Stan to the view from Monteliusvägen, your Local Xpert takes you into the Stockholm of Lola Akinmade Åkerström’s novels.
Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

Check out our Stockholm Book Club Experience in collaboration with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg 🇸🇪 

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Walk through places her characters knew, pause over the stories behind them, and explore Afro-Swedish history through food, place, and conversation.

Check out our Stockholm Book Club Experience in collaboration with @xperiencesthlm and @afrosvenskarnas_riksorg 🇸🇪 

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Here are just a few bars:

“If you can only find joy when the spotlight is on you, you’re going to spend a lot of this life sitting in the dark.

You cannot create freely while keeping score.” - Kalen Allen @thekalenallen

A whole sermon 🔥

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DAY SIX - In Photos with @jonathanballpublishers and @openbookfest 

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DAY SIX - In Photos with @jonathanballpublishers and @openbookfest 

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DAY SIX - In Photos with @jonathanballpublishers and @openbookfest 

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DAY SIX - In Photos with @jonathanballpublishers and @openbookfest 

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