Paula Akpan

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Articles

45 coisas incríveis para fazer no Porto

Sep 19, 2024 | timeout.pt | Paula Akpan |Ana Peixoto

O que é? É uma das livrarias mais emblemáticas do país e do mundo. Está mesmo no centro do Porto e faz parte do seu património histórico. Porquê ir? Nasceu em 1906 no número 144 da Rua das Carmelitas. E ali ficou até hoje, com a arquitectura neogótica que a caracteriza, a madeira talhada, as colunas douradas e os tectos ornamentados que formam um cartão-de-visita único.
"As A Black Woman, I Code-Switch To Survive"

Jul 2, 2024 | refinery29.com | Paula Akpan

Growing up, I noticed the way my dad’s strong Nigerian accent would soften and become more anglicised when he spoke to his colleagues over the phone. I was always aware of the way I addressed my teachers at my predominately white grammar school, often feeling like I didn’t want to give anyone a reason to question my place there.
As A Black Woman, I Code-Switch To Survive

Jul 2, 2024 | flipboard.com | Paula Akpan

In 1933, Albert Einstein fled Germany and moved to the United States. Einstein left a Germany that was quickly becoming Nazi, that is to say was …
17 Best Hotels In Central London

Apr 24, 2024 | timeout.com | Paula Akpan

Nicola FerraraEnjoy London's busy and buzzy centre by nabbing yourself a stay at one of central London's best hotelsWritten by Time Out editors & Paula AkpanContributor Rosemary WaughThursday 25 April 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingSo, when we say 'central London', what do we actually mean? Well, there are two main hubs: the ever-iconic West End and the money-making district of the City so there's a huge range of options for a convenient stay.
Deja que el street style sea tu guía para llevar vestidos elegantes con alpargatas a los 40+

Apr 19, 2024 | vogue.mx | Paula Akpan

Usar vestidos durante la primavera es una opción indiscutible y al llevarlos en combinación con alpargatas se logra la clave para lucir espectacular a los 40+. Sabemos que las tendencias vienen y van más rápido de lo que podemos contarlas, lo bueno es que en esta etapa de la vida es menos factible sentir la necesidad de perseguirlas. Entre el sinfín de ventajas de madurar es que te conoces muy bien, incluyendo tu estilo.
8 Best West End Hotels

Apr 18, 2024 | timeout.com | Paula Akpan

© Garry KnightIndulge yourself with a stay at one of the best West End hotelsWritten by Time Out editors & Paula AkpanContributor Rosemary WaughThursday 18 April 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingThe West End - one of London's crown jewels - stretches between Regent Street and Covent Garden, from the Thames to the Euston. While no one can quite agree on its exact definition, the area is synonymous with bright lights, Broadway and entertainment around every corner.
5 Fab Overnighters Near London's Biggest Airport

Mar 14, 2024 | timeout.com | Paula Akpan |Danielle Goldstein

booking.comAfter somewhere to rest your head before or after a flight? Here are the best hotels in and around HeathrowWritten by Time Out contributors & Paula AkpanContributor Danielle GoldsteinThursday 14 March 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingBased conveniently close to London's wealth of tourist attractions, and having evolved over the years into a five-terminal machine, it's no surprise that Heathrow Airport is Europe's busiest for international air traffic.
The 10 Best Airbnbs in Texas

Jan 19, 2024 | timeout.com | Katherine Lovage |Paula Akpan |Rhys Thomas |Danielle Goldstein

AirbnbTiny Home in Waco From contemporary abodes to huge homes, the Lone Star State has its fair share of incredible accommodation â€“ and you need to stay in themWritten by Katherine Lovage, Paula Akpan & Rhys ThomasContributors Danielle Goldstein, Alex Floyd-Douglass & Jennifer BanfulFriday January 19 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingDespite its rep for barbeques, cowboys, and rodeos, Texas is one of the Unionâ€™s most diverse and fascinating states.
Jake Shears on the legacy of the Scissor Sisters

Sep 5, 2023 | gaytimes.co.uk | Josh Osman |Rayyan Aboobaker |Kat Joplin |Paula Akpan

Originals Jake Shears on his “nonstop party record” Last Man Dancing, appearing in Cabaret and the longstanding legacy of the Scissor Sisters.
'Chemsex almost ruined my life

Aug 18, 2023 | gaytimes.co.uk | Conor Clark |Sam Damshenas |Paula Akpan |Megan Wallace

Originals first_person S, whose name has been omitted to protect his identity, writes about the toll chemsex took on his life and how he got it back on track.