Immersing yourself in other local cultures can not only provide artistic inspirations and also another perspective at life, without all the hustle in fast paced societies. It also provides an opportunity to see things on the ground that might seem far fetched from home.
Chris and Jill from Artistic Voyages share how they decluttered their life and hearts to embark on a journey of discovery. We speak about how travelers can not just appreciate cultures but also impact local communities.
We dive deeper into how a mural painting project evolved into an ongoing effort to help a starving village in Uganda
- 02:00: How decluttering material possession impacts the mindset
- 06:00: Transition to a travel lifestyle
- 15:02: Choosing next destinations
- 18:30: Combining travel and art
- 25:12: Practical worldly considerations vs mental freedom
- 29:27: Stumbling into the Uganda project
- 39:00: Creating sustainable impact with knowledge
- 44:54: How on-the-ground experiences with survival plight changes perspectives
- 47:00: How to find communities that need help
- 50:20: Tips to cope with challenges during long term travel
Key Quotes
I feel like it’s my imaginary world, my perfect imaginary world; it’s a representation of where we are. I did the same sort of magical world in Turkey as well but with little Arab buildings.
on creating art during your travels inspired by your travels
As travelers, I realize how important it is for us to ask questions and see what’s happening and anything we can do. You don’t need to worry about having a charity. You don’t need to create a structure.
on helping in the most direct and straightforward way
We’re interested in learning about their cultures and traditions, so we think about their culture, which comes from day-by-day existence. Everybody here is living for today; they’re not concerned with tomorrow or the next day or the future or saving up for retirement.
on living local and living in the moment
