Comments on: 5 No-Tech Ways to be Creative While Traveling

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:09:17 +0000

Thanks for the collage idea Josh. I am putting together a newspaper clipping montage (in a frame) for a gift and need some creative ideas. Do you have any other suggestions?

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:41:00 +0000

I recently went to a couple African countries, and whenever we would visit local tribes or villages for a night, they would always drum and sing for us, then invite us to sing one of our songs for them. I was always sad at how few people were willing to share with them. Western cultures must seem so boring and non-communal sometimes.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:16:32 +0000

Hi Josh-

Cool post and definitely respect the reminder of the offline.

One thought to add –There seems to be a bit of a come-back story for the “don’t think, just shoot” non digital camera. Pick up a Lomographic Lomo camera or any of the old school cameras and head out for an afternoon.

No joke. It seems to be quite trendy in Shanghai. Here is the link: http://www.lomography.com/

Cheers,

Peter

By: RySnow

RySnow — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:18:48 +0000

Well you must have some natural talent! Your watercolor inspired me to buy a set and do the same……I went to bed that night ashamed and pissed off haha.

By: barbara h

barbara h — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:18:45 +0000

I really liked your article..
A good idea for music, is a harmonica, it’s small, light and brings people together.. )
Greetings from Buenos Aires!

By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:18:28 +0000

Gorgeous watercolor, Josh, and good call about going offline to create some beautiful travel memories.

By: joshywashington

joshywashington — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:10:23 +0000

There is something about singing together that is very powerful; Song is at the center of ritual in all cultures and spiritual traditions.

I’m a singing fool. I always got a song trying to jump out of my throat…

I remember singing amazing grace around a campfire and you could see that everyone is feeling it and some people are crying because they feel it. Songs can be so true, so healing.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:10:42 +0000

The watercolour piece is amazing, but trust me not everyone has the talent to just make something like that. I think i’ll stick with the collage.

By: joshywashington

joshywashington — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:20:02 +0000

Thanks Hal! You’re right; between any group of people there are probably dozens of songs ( or at least a chorus or two ) that everybody knows. I like to beat box and make up silly flows about the day or the people around.

By: joshywashington

joshywashington — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:16:37 +0000

Do any sort of painting pretty in frequently, I usually am just inspired to do something. I think I have watercolored only a couple times. The thing is watercolors are like 2 or 3 bucks so it makes the perfect little travel kit.

By: Hal

Hal — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:03:51 +0000

Josh, awesome picture! I don’t have that kind of talent, but I think you’ve included a good range of options here. Everyone can beat down on some bongos and hum a tune, right?

By: Silvia

Silvia — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:59:35 +0000

Great ideas Josh! I especially love the drum circle. So many people forget that musical expression can be a great creative outlet while you’re out on the road. It’s amazing how listening to a familiar tune from home can help you get over minor bouts of homesickness or help you connect to those around you. By the way, that watercolor is beautiful!

By: Megan Hill

Megan Hill — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:43:09 +0000

Josh, beautiful watercolor! It reminds me of sunset on the Pacific coast. Thanks for sharing your talent!

By: Ry Snow

Ry Snow — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:14:28 +0000

Amazing watercolor, how long have you been painting? These are all good ideas.