If you really think about it, traveling is like opening the door to a new world full of color, inspiration, and unexpected emotions. You experience things that make your heart race, leave you breathless, or make you pause in awe. It is seriously not surprising why people go crazy for travel nowadays; it just gives you something that no physical item can: enlightenment. But how do you bottle up all those moments so they don’t fade into a distant memory? Well, it’s hands-down going to be creative.
Chances are high; you’ve seen someone either do photography, draw, or maybe even something else during your trips, and they’re just channeling their inner creative, so wouldn’t you want to do the same? So, with all of that said, here are some creative ways to channel your inner artist and capture the magic of your travels (and it’s like a little souvenir within itself, too).
Considering Some Writing
There’s something about putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) that makes everything feel more real. For the most part, writing while you travel lets you get all those swirling thoughts and emotions out of your head and onto the page.
Nowadays, it can come in various forms, like a personal journal, a memoir, a blog post, an article, you name it. But those scribbles, at that exact moment in time, just have this sort of magic as it teleports you almost; it’s really something that not even a souvenir can do.
Drawing the World Around You
So, this is one that you might be seeing some people do at parks, benches, terraces, or around some famous spot (like the Eiffel Tower). Basically, sketching is one of the most personal ways to capture a moment. When you stop to sketch, you’re not just seeing something; rather, you notice the shapes, the light, and the little details that you’d otherwise miss.
Even if you’re no Michelangelo, those quick pencil lines hold memories in a way no photo ever can. Sure, a photo is sweet, but you quickly take the shot, and then you’re done with it. But even when it comes to sketching, you’re usually spending ten or more minutes on this.
Besides, no matter where you are in the world, each sketch becomes part of your story, and the whole “I made an art journal with pics and illustrations from my last trek” is something you might proudly say.
Painting
Most people who paint on their tips tend to choose watercolors over other types, but nowadays, there are travel easels and even oil painting travel kits. But this is similar to drawing, where you’re really in the moment, noticing all those little details and trying to bring them to life on paper.
Photography
For the most part, photography isn’t just about pointing and shooting; it’s about looking at the world with fresh eyes. Sure, you’ll take the classic postcard shots, but the real magic happens when you focus on the little details. Plus, your picture probably turns out better than those postcards you find at tourist shops anyway.
Scrapbooking
If you’re the type who saves every receipt, ticket, or tiny memento from your travels, scrapbooking might be your perfect outlet. Okay, now some people even debate whether it’s creative, but honestly, who cares? You’re seeing the special memories, even in the most mundane of things.
