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Category: Travel Narratives

Author Notes: Modern day quest for love and its insidious levels of fetishization

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022No Comments

I will be sharing articles I write inspired by the themes from my books – in this case, IN EVERY MIRROR SHE’S BLACK – to take you behind the scenes and deeper into my writing process…

When home morphs into space

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Travel NarrativesPosted on May 21, 2020December 17, 2020No Comments

Thoughts on decoupling home from place…

Introducing Geotraveler Media Academy

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on May 5, 2020December 17, 2020No Comments

The world is waiting for you to show up…

London, England

Excerpt: High Street

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on July 21, 2019July 19, 2019No Comments

An excerpt from my award-winning travel book DUE NORTH…

In Photos: That time I went snowshoeing in Greenland

by Lola AkinmadeEurope, Travel NarrativesPosted on February 20, 2019February 20, 2019No Comments

Because adventure is too grand not to share…

Excerpt: My Little Green Book

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Travel NarrativesPosted on April 19, 2018April 19, 2018No Comments

My little green book opened the world to me…

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The 2022 Hidden Compass #PathfinderPrize winner ha The 2022 Hidden Compass #PathfinderPrize winner has been announced — and we're going to Greenland next year! Thank you so much to @hiddencompassmedia and its Allies for this incredible opportunity to follow in the footsteps of legendary Tété-Michel Kpomassie's "An African in Greenland". Can't wait to travel back with my incredible teammates @noo.saro.wiwa and @erikjaraker! #Repost @hiddencompassmedia with @get.repost ・・・ The 2022 Pathfinder Prize winner has been announced — and they’re going to Greenland to follow “In Tété’s Footsteps.” Congratulations to the expedition team behind the winning project: Expedition Leader: Lola Akinmade Åkerström @lolaakinmade Visual Storyteller: Noo Saro-Wiwa @noo.saro.wiwa Videographer: Erik Jaråker @erikjaraker The expedition is inspired by Togo-born explorer Tété-Michel Kpomassie (pictured above) and his acclaimed book, An African in Greenland. The explorers aim to answer the questions: Who gets to tell the story of a place? Does cultural connection manifest differently in the images and stories collected by the expeditioners based on who they are? And how do cultures interact with expeditioners as storytellers of color? Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to the winning team! We and our Allies look forward to hearing about your discoveries, Pathfinders. 📸 Image courtesy of Tété-Michel Kpomassie
One of the gifts I’ve been given in this lifetim One of the gifts I’ve been given in this lifetime has been the opportunity to not only travel the world, but also explore it as a professional travel photographer for many high profile publications. And this year, I was also named one of eight Hasselblad Heroines. Many of you have been asking me for years when I’ll run my own destination workshops. So, I’m introducing... Geotraveler Media (GM) Photo Experiences - LINK IN PROFILE As part of my online academy, I’ll be offering intimate small group photo workshops with only 6-8 participants in some of the world’s most exciting destinations such as Mongolia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and so much more. You’ll learn how I get beneath cultures and traditions to create those intimate environmental portraits of strangers I meet as well as tons of professional tips and tricks of travel photography to instantly elevate your work. Since each photo experience offers only 6-8 spots, I am opening up this pre-launch opportunity to you to reserve your spot. EXPERIENCE DALMATIA - MAY 20-23, 2023 This exclusive 8-day, 7-night in-country photography workshop and luxury experience will take us to Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik from May 20-27, 2023 GOLDEN EAGLE EXPERIENCE - SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 3, 2023 This exclusive 8-day, 7-night in-country photography workshop will take us to Western Mongolia to experience one of the world’s revered cultural traditions from September 26 - October 3, 2023 And more in the works including Gobi + Naadam 2024 I’m so thrilled to be offering this opportunity and can’t wait to travel the world with you. Definitely secure your spot today! - LINK IN PROFILE As always, thanks for your support 💙❤️🖤
One of the gifts I've been given in this lifetime One of the gifts I've been given in this lifetime has been the opportunity to not only travel the world, but also explore it as a professional travel photographer for many high profile publications. And this year, I was also named one of eight Hasselblad Heroines. Many of you have been asking me for years when I'll run my own destination workshops. So, I'm introducing... Geotraveler Media (GM) Photo Experiences - LINK IN PROFILE As part of my online academy, I'll be offering intimate small group photo workshops with only 6-8 participants in some of the world's most exciting destinations such as Mongolia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and so much more. You'll learn how I get beneath cultures and traditions to create those intimate environmental portraits of strangers I meet as well as tons of professional tips and tricks of travel photography to instantly elevate your work. Since each photo experience offers only 6-8 spots, I am opening up this pre-launch opportunity to you to reserve your spot. EXPERIENCE DALMATIA - MAY 20-23, 2023 This exclusive 8-day, 7-night in-country photography workshop and luxury experience will take us to Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik from May 20-27, 2023 GOLDEN EAGLE EXPERIENCE - SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 3, 2023 This exclusive 8-day, 7-night in-country photography workshop will take us to Western Mongolia to experience one of the world's revered cultural traditions from September 26 - October 3, 2023 And more in the works including Gobi + Naadam 2024 I'm so thrilled to be offering this opportunity and can't wait to travel the world with you. Definitely secure your spot today! - LINK IN PROFILE As always, thanks for your support 💙❤️🖤
This is how I plan to show up metaphorically in th This is how I plan to show up metaphorically in this next season and transition of my life - mentally, emotionally, personally, and professionally, God willing 🙏🏾 Standing fully in my power 🖤 I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and praise God for such an incredible journey - both internal and external - of learning, developing, evolving, failing, getting back up, and embracing every new phase as I grow older. I’m leaning more into, and protecting, my energy and my sensitivity to external energy. Being open to fully receiving as much as I give (a challenge for generous spirits) will be a manifestation too. And above all, truly letting go and letting God fully take the reigns is the only way forward from here. How do you fully show up in your own lives? 💄 @glammmbyamy 💇🏾‍♀️ @zuzy_pretty #Afroswede #afrosvensk #sweden
What a treat it was to spend time virtually travel What a treat it was to spend time virtually traveling together to Mercado De Artesanias La Ciudadela in Mexico City 🇲🇽 through @mylocalpurse 💚🖤 Special thanks to our partners @vibe.adventures and @sheswanderful. LINK IN PROFILE TO LOCAL PURSE
Giving myself space, grateful for your support, gr Giving myself space, grateful for your support, growing in strength, and graciously reveling in self care.
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