Finding my way through Art and Travel

A New Beginning

For as long as I can remember, I had a desire to travel the world, but life often kept me tethered to routines and responsibilities. However, with newfound freedom, I embarked on my journey starting in Sweden in December 2025.

The Challenges of Travel and Creativity

My first trip lasted three weeks and involved a lot of couchsurfing. Although I had adventures aplenty, I quickly realized that constant movement left me longing for stability. I missed my painting materials and the structure I needed to create effectively. It dawned on me that while travel itself is enriching, it was the act of creation that provided me with deep fulfillment. I craved the opportunity to express myself creatively while discovering new worlds.

From Europe to Asia

After spending the month of January in Portugal, where I worked on a commission and took on a few other projects, I returned to Sweden where I began volunteering at a dog training center, where I stayed for about a month, helping with daily tasks. It was there that I created some of my first paintings during this journey.

Between volunteer experiences, I took time to explore, including a short trip to Denmark, before moving on to Norway. I spent over a month in a place called Eigerøya, surrounded by stunning landscapes that deeply inspired my work. Despite the cold making it difficult to paint outdoors, I did it often. My volunteer role involved caring for a baby, and we would often go on long walks together along the beach, which was right in front of the house. There was a deep sense of peace there, and for a moment, I considered staying longer.

But my curiosity and desire to experience more led me forward.

My next destination was completely different, I travelled to Asia. I arrived in Bangkok during Songkran, the Thai New Year, which was an intense and vibrant experience, although I quickly felt drawn away from the city. I then moved to Koh Phangan, where I volunteered at a hostel reception.

While I enjoyed trying new types of work and adapting to different environments, I began to feel the lack of time and space for painting. Constant movement made it difficult to fully immerse myself in larger works.

However, it was also in Thailand that something shifted. I began my first painting-related volunteer experiences. I led small workshops in Koh Phangan and actively sought new ways to express myself. Painting became a space where everything else faded away, and that feeling reminded me why I want to continue pursuing this path.