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Category: Travel Narratives

Buying ankara at the market in Lagos Nigeria

Notes on Travel and The Problem with Extremes

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on January 6, 2017January 7, 20174 Comments

It’s no secret that the “best” travel literature has been missing strong black and other voices of colour for centuries. How can we remedy that?

How to be a better storyteller

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on November 5, 2016November 5, 20162 Comments

There is one man who I’m convinced is an absolute genius when it comes to stringing words together. I remind him of this fact every single time we meet…

Racing on Thin Ice

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on October 19, 2016November 15, 20174 Comments

An obvious glutton for frigid temperatures, I once again find myself adventuring through Lapland not far from the Arctic Circle…

One Fine Swedish Day

by Lola AkinmadeTravel NarrativesPosted on September 23, 2016September 23, 20162 Comments

The pungent smell of black coffee followed by sweet wafts of cinnamon draw me out of bed and into the kitchen…

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.

Five Places I’ve Never Been (And Why I Want To Go)

by Lola AkinmadeLatest News, Travel NarrativesPosted on April 8, 2013October 18, 201725 Comments

Here are just five places I want to explore and get beneath.

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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.

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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 🖤

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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.
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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.

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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 🙏🏽 

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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