Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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Lola A. posted an article on Geotraveler's Niche - 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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