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Lola, 40
As a Nigerian-born travel photographer based in Sweden, Lola has sometimes felt like her voice as an African has been disregarded. So, when she travels, she tries to approach everyone with an open mind and listen to their stories. On a small group tour visiting some of the most remote areas of Uzbekistan – a place that isn’t commonly frequented by travellers of African heritage – Lola looks to build human connections with the locals wherever she can. For Lola, it’s about looking into the eyes of a stranger and seeing what makes them similar to her, despite their differences.Â
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China Food Discovery
See behind the Great Wall and brave some of China's more unusual markets and restaurants.
Tibet Uncovered
Visit serene monks and spin prayer wheels on a visit to the vast Tashilhunpo Monastery.Â
Mystics of India
Take a journey of body and spirit through the foothills of the world's highest mountains.
Ethiopia Untouched
Discover nature reserves and diverse tribal communities barely touched by modern society.
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