Create a color-coded map of the position of the other people in relation to you. Visit a park or public area, or a place where people congregate on your travels. Make sketches of one item that stands out most about each person. Sit in a public location and document people you see for one hour. If you find yourself being questioned as to the reasons for your activities, the phrase ‘I’m conducting research’ usually satisfies the noisiest interloper.Įxpect the unexpected (and you will find it). This applies to aspects of nature, human or otherwise (and also includes property, public or private). Respect the community in which you explore. Practice deep looking or deep listening, and work alone. Never leave home without a notebook and pen. Your mission is to document and observe the world around you as if you’ve never seen it before. If you come across something valuable and tuck it away in your metaphorical suitcase there’s sure to come a moment when you can make use of it.’ – Jurgen Bey 2. It’s a matter of recognising that value, that quality, and then to transform it into something that can be used. ‘Everything has a value, provided it appears at the right place at the right time. Five top tips taken from Keri Smith's new book How to be an Explorer of the World to help you see more, in a creative way, when you travel.
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