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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The Northern Lights Have Never Been Better
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It began as retribution for a lost bet: in 2014, Gigi Wu, an experienced hiker from Taiwan, posed atop a snow-covered mountain, clad only in a bikini. The stunt resulted in a series of undeniably gorgeous
37 career lessons you can learn from some of the best U2 songs
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Because music is life...
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?
The Serengeti in black and white
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Seeing the Serengeti in black and white evoked a whole new set of feelings...
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...
Post-Production: A closer look at vignetting
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Most photographers have a love-hate relationship with vignetting.
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 …
Politicians Should Make America Better for Parents by Thinking Swedish
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As they say here in Sweden, there's no bad weather, only bad clothing. I learned the phrase early on in the dark throes of my first Scandinavian winter. I moved from Maryland to Stockholm, Sweden, six
Explore Culinary Traditions in Gothenburg
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Where to Stay Sleep within a historic post office at the now-chic Clarion Hotel Post (from $165). Built in imposing neoclassical style in 1925, the …
Three Reasons to Visit Swedish Lapland
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TravelTraveler Magazine 3 Minute Read By Lola Akinmade Åkerström 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
Traditional dress extends to Sami reindeer, as...
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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 …
Summary – My view of South Africa in photos and stories
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Trying to sum up my experience in South Africa with National Geographic Channel feels impossible. Plain and simple. The impressions, the experiences, …
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
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
America's best Christmas markets
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News Dec. 14, 2013, 1:39 AM GMT 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
With a quick trip to IKEA, you can serve up a Swedish smorgasbord at home
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Food With Michelin-starred restaurants and world-known Scandinavian chefs like Marcus Samuelsson leading the wave on Nordic cuisine, it has never felt trendier to eat a Swedish meatball. And yes, Sweden’s
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 …
Afrobeat
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 …
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… I believe it was – …
My hometown in 500 words: Lagos, Nigeria
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Feature photo and photo above by Lola Akinmade. JOLTING OUT OF BED AT THE SOUND OF MY NAME, I begrudgingly rush over to my parents’ room for daily …
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. …
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, …
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 …
In search of the Swedish companion – Tunnbröd‏
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Emma Lundmark shows off some tunnbrÃ¶d dough. 1. Located in the village of KlÃ¶vertrÃ¤sk, The Lundmarks run their small one room bakery right next to …
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 …
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 …
When night falls in Budapest
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Budapest, Hungary The iconic Parliament Building located along the Danube River is one of Budapest's most recognizable landmarks. A lady waits on a …
Breaking Down The Staredown
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Photos: author As an avid traveler I often get asked how I deal with, you know, stares, when I travel in regions where not a lot of black people …
Triathlete
Meet a 72-year-old triathlete: Alpha Bennett
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All photos by author. ON A RECENT BIKING trip through Egypt traveling with Egypt Bike and Sail, I was introduced to athlete Alpha Bennett by Ann …