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Counting Blessings at a Food Bank

Lola A. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 1:02 pm
The first thing we did upon our late-night arrival into Houston was go to the Houston Food Bank the very next morning. Not as a way of assuaging any impending guilt we knew we were sure to have afte...
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The Realities of Travel Writing

Lola A. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:36 am
... outweigh your compensation. That said, it is also a fulfilling career for those of us who love the art of travel. So over at the Travelers Notebook, an excellent resource for the best narrati...
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Photo Essay: To Infinity And Beyond

Lola A. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 11:44 am
In addition to our dining expedition in Houston, Texas, a trip to the Space Center was in order. Well, mostly because the Urb wanted to. As a traveler, hitting up popular attractions once in a while d...
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Texas Dining in Pictures

Lola A. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 7:44 pm
A quick weekend getaway to Houston to see family also meant indulging in the finest local grub Texas had to offer. We sampled everything from succulent, unpretentious BBQ at backcountry, folding-chai...
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Travel Update and Latest Articles

Lola A. posted an article on - Nov 9, 2009, 4:37 pm
Just returned from a super-sized trip to Houston, Texas that had me gorging like there was no tomorrow on juicy steaks, BBQ, Tex-Mex, and everything else in between. While I sort through impressions f...
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First Things First….Know Thyself

Lola A. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 5:47 pm
It’s been a rough two weeks in the world of travel writing and travel photography. Forbes Traveler has “downsized” to practically no editorial team and last I heard, existing articl...
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Yellow Springs in National Geographic Traveler

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 8:31 am
Super excited to find three copies of the November/December issue of National Geographic Traveler in my mailbox on Wednesday. One from my annual subscription, and two extra thrown in from the Society....
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Postcard: Acme Grub

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 10:14 am
I took only three shots while in New York last week. Two with fantastic travel writer, down to earth soul, and my new friend, Anja Mutic at a South African restaurant that serves scrumptiously delish...
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Fall Foliage and Reflecting on Fall

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 8:23 am
So this past weekend, I picked up the camera, drove out to a local park, and wiled away time snapping the reds, oranges, and yellows of autumn. Looking for new angles. Playing with light and shadows....
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Postcard: New York, New York

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 5:11 pm
Currently in NYC for the Restless Legs Reading Series. Color Photography Tip – Always look for patterns. Posted in General, Photography, Postcard Series
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Latest Articles and Musings

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2009, 6:37 pm
Fodor’s – 5 Photography Tips for Capturing Color This Fall Did a piece on color photography, sharing five tips and how I applied them on a trip to Bermuda. Forbes Traveler – Amer...
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The Scarcity of Breath

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 7:37 am
My emotions were mixed when I first saw this blue Peugeot lorry hurtle down a backroad in Nigeria. A loud cackle erupted. After all, this was a daily occurrence in the country’s commercial capit...
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Why We Travel

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 3:52 pm
While typing up answers for an upcoming interview for Live Unchained, I came across this question: Do you think that what a traveler stands to gain or contribute varies in different settings? Got me...
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Photo Essay: Scenes from a Rugby Wedding

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 11:47 am
You know you’re at a rugby wedding when a line-out is formed to catch the tossed bouquet. Flew out to Dayton this past weekend to celebrate with dear friends. Here are a few shots of the sexy am...
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For the Love of Short Sentences

Lola A. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 10:56 am
As writers, tuning into your own voice and style of putting words to paper is crucial. Your own way of communicating feelings, emotions, random thoughts. I’ve never been a fan of imitating other...
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Covering Stockholm for Hemispheres

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 12:29 pm
United’s In-flight magazine, Hemispheres, recently went through a major overhaul after switching publishers. New departments were introduced while its signature series that outlines three-day it...
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Postcard: For the Love of Cupcakes

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 10:43 pm
Haaa. Cupcakes. Those decadent miniatures of goodness that can draw out a smile from even the grouchiest of us all. Just wrapped up a yummy article for Forbes Traveler that had me researching these pe...
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Finding Your Voice at MatadorU

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 24, 2009, 5:33 pm
Hands down the coolest travel community on earth, Matador Network recently launched its MatadorU, a twelve-week program guaranteed to help you launch your travel writing career, but more importantly, ...
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Notes on Poland and Final Notices

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 2:09 pm
As part of its popular Notes from the Road series, I recently wrote a piece, Notes on My Polish Informant, for the Traveler’s Notebook about the very beginning of my love affair with Poland. A c...
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Collaborating to Battle

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 5:16 pm
The Matador community has some of the most vibrant personalities on earth and one such individual is N. Chrystine Olson. We first connected through our mutual love of travel, writing, and…rugby....
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Postcard: Land of Opportunity

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 3:35 pm
Seeing him appear on the screen addressing collective hopes and fears in a coherent fashion provides a daily dose of inspiration, and speaks to what we can achieve if we only believe. The next month ...
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Dreaming of Tibet

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 12:22 pm
Been dreaming of Tibet for awhile now. Catching a marathon session of the BBC’s evocatively beautiful Wild China on Travel Channel did nothing to quell the lust. After reviewing Idealist.org...
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Top Travel Photography Contests

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 10:04 pm
If you’re a budding travel photographer and are wondering which contests are worth entering, I’ve rounded up a list of top competitions with low or no entry fees for The Traveler’s N...
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Where Were You on 9/11?

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 10:52 am
Photo courtesy of Tom Gates We all remember so vividly that sometimes we just wish we didn’t. This powerful piece written by Tom Gates for The Traveler’s Notebook will literally stop yo...
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Taming a Creative Mind

Lola A. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 10:57 am
The problem (or maybe the blessing in disguise) with a hyper-creative mind is the directionless flow of ideas that keep tumbling out. From reviving existing projects and launching new ventures to toyi...
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Indulging in Pad Thai over at NGT Intelligent Travel

Lola A. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 2:07 pm
Photo by WordRidden I’m a sucker for Thai food. And I’ve chronicled my favorite dish over at National Geographic Traveler’s Intelligent Travel blog. Posted in Writing
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