Lola Akinmade Åkerstöm

Stockholm-based writer and photographer. Represented by National Geographic Creative @NatGeoCreative. Editor of @SlowStockholm. Co-Founder of @NordicTB. Find my blog here: https://www.lolaakinmade.com/

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Apr 6, 2018
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37 career lessons you can learn from some of the best U2 songs
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Because music is life...
Oct 4, 2018
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Photo Tip: Change how you shoot horizontal vs. vertical images
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How do you compose horizontal vs. vertical images in your mind?
Jul 7, 2018
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The Serengeti in black and white
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Seeing the Serengeti in black and white evoked a whole new set of feelings...
Jul 17, 2018
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In Photos: City break to Oslo on a whim
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Taking city breaks on a whim with my family is part of our lifestyle...
Jul 30, 2018
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Post-Production: A closer look at vignetting
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Most photographers have a love-hate relationship with vignetting.
Jun 11, 2018
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Nigeria
Portraits of Nigeria - Pology Magazine
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Apr 6, 2018
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A Guide to Swedish Interior Design (That Isn’t IKEA)
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Before I moved to Sweden a few years ago, my knowledge of Swedish interior design and décor was limited to the big “I.” As in, IKEA, which is …
Jul 8, 2013
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Apr 6, 2018
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Gothenburg
Explore Culinary Traditions in Gothenburg
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Sleep within a historic post office at the now-chic Clarion Hotel Post (from $165). Built in imposing neoclassical style in 1925, the Post is right …
Jan 27, 2016
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Three Reasons to Visit Swedish Lapland
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If you’ve got “See the northern lights” on your bucket list, you may want to start planning a trip to Swedish Lapland later this year because your chances of catching the aurora borealis are pretty high.
May 24, 2013
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Traditional dress extends to Sami reindeer, as... | NatGeoTravel
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Traditional dress extends to Sami reindeer, as Sami herders prepare for a winter fair in Sweden. Visit Travel 365 to see more travel photos >>
Jan 26, 2014
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Summary - My view of South Africa in photos and stories - Geotraveler's Niche - Lola Akinmade Åkerström
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KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Travel portrait photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström Summary - My view of South Africa in photos and stories - …
Oct 26, 2012
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The world's spiciest foods
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There are spicy foods that have you quickly reaching for a glass of water after a couple mouthfuls, and then there is a whole other level of fiery foods whose ingredients are about a hundred times hotter
May 10, 2009
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The weirdest incidents of animal smuggling
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If getting a six-ounce perfume bottle through airport security seems impossible, imagine trying to bypass scanners with 18 monkeys strapped to your waist. In July 2010, one smuggler did just that, flying
Sep 9, 2011
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America's best Christmas markets
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The aroma of mulled wine, gingersnaps, and roasting chestnuts draws shoppers to Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremburg, Germany. But you don’t have to hop the pond to savor that kind of Christmas market — you’ll
Dec 14, 2013
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Apr 6, 2018
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Apr 6, 2018
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Nations Less Traveled: Volunteer Opportunities in Africa
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Community Health Information Education Forum (C.H.I.E.F) in Nigeria. Photo by Lola Akinmade While countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and South …
Apr 14, 2008
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Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat
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Feature photo by Nikola Plejic / Above, photo of Femi Kuti and dancers by flykr Growing up in Nigeria, I remember how parents deemed the Afrika Shrine …
Oct 26, 2008
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5 Items to Set Off Your Obsession with Digital Photography
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I remember the first word I uttered when I picked up a Nikon digital SLR camera, looked through its viewfinder, and clicked… With the prices of …
Oct 24, 2008
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My hometown in 500 words: Lagos, Nigeria
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JOLTING OUT OF BED AT THE SOUND OF MY NAME, I begrudgingly rush over to my parents’ room for daily morning prayers. Names are yelled out in …
Jan 7, 2009
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World’s most unique lodging: A look inside the Jumbo Hostel
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THERE HAS BEEN no shortage of press surrounding the Boeing 747 jetliner that was converted to a hostel just outside of Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport. …
Feb 14, 2009
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Anatomy of a smörgåsbord
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You’ve probably heard the word thrown around to represent a large mix of various elements – a smörgåsbord of features, a smörgåsbord of activities, …
Apr 7, 2009
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Anatomy of a rugby match
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IF YOU HAPPEN TO FIND yourself in Auckland, New Zealand this week, you’ll no doubt feel the “rugby fever” spreading throughout the city. The Tri …
Jul 16, 2009
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In search of the Swedish companion – Tunnbröd‏
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1. Located in the village of KlÃ¶vertrÃ¤sk, The Lundmarks run their small one room bakery right next to the equally small convenience store where …
Nov 27, 2009
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Basketball antics
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BEING MARRIED TO a sports journalist means I’m obligated to watch my fair share of games – all manner of sports, leagues, and competitions. So on a …
Jan 6, 2010
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How to speak Nigerian Pidgin English
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I’LL ADMIT. Whenever a foreigner spews a few words of Yòrubá to me, regardless of delivery quality, I instantly warm up, throwing them a cheesy grin …
Jan 28, 2010
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When night falls in Budapest
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The iconic Parliament Building located along the Danube River is one of Budapest's most recognizable landmarks. A lady waits on a chilly night for the …
Mar 19, 2010

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