Articles & Publications

June 13, 2008

[Special Photo Publications]

[ Photojournalism Contributions ]

Most of these have been photography contributions.


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Articles for Ariztos Magazine


Travel Writing for Black Travels

  • Spain – See you in Pamplona! – Article
  • Poland – Fall in Love with Poland – Article

Travel Writing for Brave New Traveler

  • May 2008 - Travelling with an open mind - View Article
  • March 2008 - The 50 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes Of All Time – View Article
  • December 20078 Ways to Stretch Your Short Vacation Days – View Article

Travel Writing for Budget Travel


Photojournalism for Common Language Project (CLP)


Photojournalism for Eco-Challenge

To read the articles below, please contact me

  • Navala
  • Vuwa and Gaganaura Falls
  • Sovi Basin
  • Exodus
  • Eco-Challenge 2002 Volunteers
  • Team Spotlights
    • Team Seagate.com NZ
    • Team AXN Atenah Brasil
    • Team OneWith Izod
    • Team Mazda

Travel Writing for Fodor’s

  • March 2010 – How to Take Better Travel Photographs At Night – Article
  • March 2010 – 9 Great Festivals to See in 2010 – Article
  • February 2010 – Voluntourism: 5 Ideas for Giving Back While You Travel – Article
  • November 2009 – America’s Strangest Hotels: 10 Weird and Wacky Places to Stay – Article
  • October 2009 – 5 Photography Tips for Capturing Color This Fall – Article
  • August 2009 – How to Shoot Landscapes Like a Pro – Article
  • July 2009 – World’s Stinkiest Foods – Article
  • May 2009 – World’s Hottest Peppers – Article

Travel Writing for Forbes Travel

  • October 2009 – America’s Best Cupcakes – Article
  • May 2009 – World’s Spiciest Foods – Article

Travel Writing for GoNOMAD

  • October 2008 – Bonfires of Valborg: The Fiery Heart of Sweden – Article
  • April 2008 -Tracing Gaudí Around Barcelona – Article

Travel Writing for Heart & Soul Magazine

  • January 2011 – Handling Criticism With Grace
  • October 2010 – Holistic Living 101
  • July 2010 – Incredible Edible Eggplant – View Article
  • January 2010 – Realities of Finding Love Abroad – Page 1 | Page 2
  • June 2009 – From Manicures to Machu Picchu – Page 1 | Page 2

Travel Writing for Hemispheres Magazine (United Airlines)


Travel Writing for The Guardian UK

  • December 2009 – Ring in 2010 in a different way – Article
  • March 2009 – Heading to Stockholm? Pack Your Sweet Tooth – Article
  • February 2009 – Spring is on its way and Stockholm is gearing up – Article


Contributions to High Culture on a Low Budget

  • April 2008 - HC/LB Cool Scandinavia – View Post

Travel Writing for In The Know Traveler

  • April 2008 -Welcome to a Yòrubá Engagement – Article

Travel Writing for ISLANDS Magazine


Travel Writing for Matador Network

  • Ongoing- Articles for Matador Goods – View Articles
  • June 2010 – Photo Essay: Taste of Stockholm - View Essay
  • May 2010 – Photo Essay: Egypt By Sea and Sand - View Essay
  • May 2010 – Meet a 72-Year Old Triathlete: Alpha Bennett – View Article
  • April 2010 – Breaking Down The Staredown – View Article
  • March 2010- Photo Essay: When Night Falls In Budapest – View Essay
  • January 2010- Beginner’s Guide to Nigerian Pidgin English – View Article
  • January 2010- Photo Essay – Basketball Antics – View Article
  • November 2009 – Photo Essay – Swedish Companion: Tunnbröd‏ – View Essay
  • September 2009 - American Football vs. Rugby: Which is Tougher? – View Article
  • July 2009 - Anatomy of a Rugby Match- View Article
  • April 2009 - Anatomy of a Smörgåsbord – View Article
  • February 2009 - A Look Inside the Jumbo Hostel – View Article
  • January 2009 - My Hometown in 500 Words: Lagos, Nigeria – View Article
  • October 2008 - 5 Items to Set Off Your Obsession with Digital Photography – View Article
  • October 2008 - Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat – View Article
  • July 2008 - 10 Caves to Explore in Bermuda – View Article
  • April 2008 - Nations Less Traveled: Volunteer Opportunities in Africa – View Article
  • November 2007 -Sensitization Seminar at Awóyaya – Article
  • August 2007 – Summer at the children of Masaya Market – Article
  • Ongoing - Travel Blogs – Geotraveler’s Blogs
  • Ongoing - Travel Guides – Geotraveler’s Guides

Travel Writing for National Geographic Traveler

  • June 2010 – Checking In: Stockholm’s Green Hotels -View Article
  • June 2010 – Guarding The Red Sea Coast -View Article (Intelligent Travel)
  • May 2010 – Egypt Bike and Sail: A New Way of Experiencing Misr -View Article (Intelligent Travel)
  • February 2010 - Before Lent, Fatten Up with Semlor in Sweden – View Site (Intelligent Travel)
  • November 2009 – Long Weekend – A Winter Fling in Little Yellow Springs
  • November 2009 – Quirky Hotels Around the Country – View Site (Intelligent Travel)
  • August 2009 – Guilty Pleasures: In Search of the Perfect Pad Thai – View Site(Intelligent Travel)
  • March 2009 – I Heart My City: Stockholm – View Site (Intelligent Travel)
  • July 2008 - Much O-Blige-d in Stockholm – View Site (Intelligent Travel)
  • May 2008 - Indy Adventure Contest (Racing on Thin Ice)- View Site (Intelligent Travel)

Travel Writing for Sherman’s Travel

  • February 2010- Bespoke Luxury Overlooking London’s Royal Gardens – View Site
  • August 2008 - Travel Guide to Sweden – View Site

Travel Writing for Swedish Press Magazine


Travel Writing for The Traveler’s Notebook

  • Ongoing- Interviews with Travel Photographers – View Series
  • June 2010 - Photography: Making The Leap – View Article
  • April 2010 - Back to Sender – View Article
  • September 2009 - Notes on My Polish Informant – View Article
  • September 2009 - Travel Photography Contests With Low or No Entry Fees – View Article
  • July 2009 - Lagos, Nigeria By the Numbers – View Article
  • July 2008 – The A-B-C-D-E of Travel Photography – View Article
  • May 2008 – 5 Essential Tips for the Budding Travel Photographer – View Article
  • April 2008 – Photographing Children During Your Travels – View Article
  • March 2008 – 5 Tips for Taking Better Photos of Landmarks – View Article
  • March 2008 – Green Guide to Washington, DC – View Article
  • February 2008 – How to Store Your Photography Safely – View Article
  • February 2008 – How to Become A Geologist – View Article
  • January 2008 – How to Promote Your Travel Photography -View Article
  • December 2007 - How to Take Better Travel Portraits – View Article
  • December 2007 - 10 Ways to Pass Time on Long Flights – View Article

Travel Writing for Transitions Abroad

  • November 2008 - Volunteer Effectively in Nigeria – View Article
  • November 2008 - Glimpse into Nigerian Culture on the International Stage – View Article
  • February 2008 - Market Hopping Around Lagos – View Article

Writing for travelgirl Magazine


Travel Writing for World Hum (Travel Channel)

  • July 2009 - The Alpaca Weavers of Ccaccaccollo – View Article
  • October 2008 - How to Love Herring in Sweden – View Article

Travel Writing for Travel Photographers Network

  • March 2008 - Awakening the Senses in Masaya, Nicaragua – View Article

Travel Dispatches for Vagabondish

  • May 2008Port of Call: Riga, LatviaDispatch
  • January 2008Arctic Travel: Racing on Thin Ice – Dispatch
  • December 2007Kiruna, Sweden – Dispatch
  • November 2007Cardiff, Wales – Dispatch

Photojournalism for World Hope International

  • November 2007 – A Volunteer’s Profile
  • November 2007 – Thursdays at the Kids Club
  • November 2007 – Krang Yaw
  • June 2007A Volunteer’s Story – Website | Profile
  • June 2007 – Hope Corps Nicaragua – Slideshow

Guest Posts for Write To Travel

  • March 2008 – Interview with a Travel Writer – Read Interview
  • March 2008 - What National Geographic Taught Me – View Post

Other – Guest Posts for Various Resources


Side Note – Won the “Most Versatile Individual” contest sponsored by Futon Association International and Eco-Challenge.

  • May 2010 – Egypt Bike and Sail: A New Way of Experiencing Misr -View Article (Intelligent Travel)
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Comments (8)

  1. Life is a Journey: Lola Akinmade Discusses Travel, Photography and Following Her Passions « Live Unchained said:,

    [...] So far, I have contributed to many publications such as National Geographic Traveler, Vogue UK, Travel Channel’s World Hum, Forbes Traveler, Fodors.com, United’s Hemispheres and many more… [...]


  2. Lola Akinmade: Matador’s gadget editor « Travel Blog Sites – The Web's Best said:,

    [...] Nigerian-born travel writer and photojournalist’s work has appeared in many major online and print travel publications and she has also received numerous accolades for her [...]


  3. 2009 in Review – Gratitude List « Geotraveler’s Niche said:,

    [...] year, my mission word for 2009 was focus, and boy did a lot of doors open when energies were focused in the right [...]


  4. Travel Updates and Projects « Geotraveler’s Niche said:,

    [...] accolades have been added to the notables page, and new articles/photo essays posted under Guardian UK and Matador [...]


  5. jt said:,

    Lola, I gather you live in Stockholm? Yes! I’m returning this summer, to Sundsvall primarily, but of course Stockholm for a few days. I’m anxious to witness the rooftop tour marriage!


  6. Lola said:,

    Hi JT. Yes, I live in Stockholm (married to a Swede). S-town is going to be crazy this summer with the royal wedding for sure.


  7. Geotraveler's Niche » Blog Archive » Edible Eggplant and The Meaning of Sexy said:,

    [...] From rounding up spicy foods and yummy cupcakes for Fodors and Forbes Traveler, to decoding Swedish fika culture for Guardian UK’s Been There and National Geographic Traveler’s Intelligent Travel and many more… [...]


  8. Showcasing Life’s Balance: An Interview with Travel Writer and Photographer Lola Akinmade « Letters Home said:,

    [...] Now I regularly write for a couple major print publications. [...]


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