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Riding segways through Stockholm

Riding segways through Stockholm - Photography by Lola Akinmade Åkerström
Had to take this shot of tourists rolling through Stockholm on segways.

Travel blogging over dinner at Kvarnen

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I met up with fellow travel blogger Catherine Abhervé of Vagabondes while she was in Stockholm on a travel blogging trip, and we dug into traditional Swedish dishes – different types of sill (herring), meatballs, and braised ox – at local restaurant Kvarnen.

Walking Boston terriers in Tönnebro

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I’m currently on a roadtrip to Sweden’s northernmost county, Norrbotten. While at the scenic rest area Rasta Tönnebro, I ran into a couple also travelling who were walking about 4-5 cute little Boston terriers along the small beach by the stop.

Scenic evening ride across Lidingöbron

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Salsa and Travel Workshop at Collage

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In addition to being a photographer, I also write about travel and place, and last week, I was invited (along with various travel industry professionals and airlines) to a workshop organized by Dagama Travelweb and held at the swanky Stockholm nightclub – Collage.

From salsa dancing and freshly made Brazilian Caipirinhas to various airline swag, it was a good opportunity to network and mingle with others in the business.