Cycling from Denmark to South Africa: A Steemit adventure - how will I document the longest travel of my life?

in #steemit7 years ago (edited)

So many ways of documenting a travel and all of them offering different ways of showing the readers and viewers the experience of the adventure I will be going through. So lets see what opportunities there are for documenting probably the longest road I ever will be cycling in my entire life.

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Writing is good but..


The good old classic way of blogging if you ask me is a solid way to document a trip. But also the only way I have experience as a blogger.(yes, steemit was the place I first time ever wrote a blog post).
Writing is a great way to express life on the road and if you are really good, even what feelings are coming with it.

But writing and showcase of pictures does come with a few drawbacks. It seems no matter how much time I try to perfect my writing I just cannot seem to get the complete picture of my experience cycling through all kind of countries. While I don't think any documenting can give this complete kind of feeling, maybe showing my cycling travels will be better served through vlogs and videos?
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Documenting the trip by vlogging, videos and maybe even ultimately a minor movie


I don't have much experience with recording and filming. But with a travel that probably will take months or even years this could be a fun way for myself to have something to do and learn along the way. I have always enjoyed being a little creative and try my strength with new skills. That is how I got started on blogging anyways, so why would I stop this now?

Through vlogging, videos and a bit of practice I have a feeling capturing a better and true experience of my adventure will be possible. Showing the endless uphills, the fast mountain descents and talking about everything from the greatest moments to the intense loneliness I experience. I beleive if I should document my trip on steemit, this would be it.
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The greatest adventure of my life is just around the corner and this time I will document it from the very start of my doorsteps


My first travel through from Denmark to Greece was to me what seems just a warm up. In April is where my true test will come and show how far I actually can go. Filming my adventure will give more depth for my readers/viewers and I will get to be a bit creative and learn myself something new that most likely can become really handy in the future.

I hope you all wanna come along for my ride!

See you on the road

-holm

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wow cool bro cycling from denmark to south Africa i also love cycling 😊

I think you're great at writing and photography, but you're right that video would be a better medium through which to share your experience. I suppose the downside might be that it will be harder to edit and upload videos unless you're taking a laptop with you, and it could be difficult to find places with good enough internet to upload to Dtube.

I am actually considering to invest in a somewhat cheap but light laptop. Simply because writing on a laptop than my phone that I did previously is just more of a pleasure. Also why I thought that now recording might be a good way to do it.. the question is what the best way is to record, I dont wish to carry too much:D

Use a GoPro and your phone maybe? You could get some cool POV shots with the GoPro and film the more VLOG style bits with your phone selfie camera

Brilliant idea! My family even got a GoPro I could probably convince them to "lend" me. ! haha. GoPro seems like a good way to catch the cycling !

There is only one way to document your ride.... every way!

What thoughts text can capture, no photo or video ever will. What your brain senses, your camera never will.

Photo or video?

Both. Capture the moments and the movements. The two aren't interchangeable.

Add to that on the move updates. Live videos on social media, photo updates, blogs should be asap.

At the end of the journey, a video documentary and book.

Making videos on the road is near impossible.

Most importantly for such a long journey, a diary.

All the best for the preparations for your epic ride!

Well spoken @twowheeledmonkey ! I think being flexible and document my travel in multiple ways might be both amazing for the readers/viewers but also more fun for myself so I dont get stuck in one way!

diary is always a most of course!;)

Damn Holm you should 100% start a video series on Dtube about it! I started one just today and it's too much fun. I feel like the audience gets to have a certain connection with you that you can't get without video.

Yeah man, no doubt that I'm gonna use Dtube! nothing beats the Steem blockchain!

This is going to be an epic journey! I'll definitely follow along on Steemit for the ride. Vlog, photos - get a Go Pro for your head and a drone to get some amazing arial shots. Best of luck to you!

huhu! A drone would be awesome but honestly it might become a bit too heavy and techy for my needs! a Go Pro in the other hand might be a handy and light way of filming and recording certain moments! Thanks for coming a long man!

ok so switch the drone for a selfie stick - sometimes your arm just aint long enough..I look forward to travel along!

Looking forward to it.

Do you sell advertisement space on your outfit, perhaps ?

hey @felixxx ! I am actually currently looking to see if I can find any sponsors who wanna support my trip! Steemit is great to do this but I will still give it a shot to see if anyone would be interested! :) Funny you ask, I am sending my first request today to a certain company that I really like!

I am running a witness campaign on Steemit.
I have sponsored Steemians before:

https://steemit.com/sports/@ssekulji/my-new-rally-sponsor-felixxx-got-his-sticker

If you are willing to advertise for my witness here and there, I can send you some STEEM ...
Find me on Discord, if you are interested :)

What better sponsors would there be than a Steem sponsor? I'm really grateful for you to contact me for this opportunity:) How/where do I find you on discord @felixxx ? Hope to talk to you soon!

I'm also gonna read up on your witness campaign to see what you are doing! So interesting!

My tag name on discord is: holm#6624

Seems like we need to be on the same server somewhere.
Invite to my own channel: https://discord.gg/eVMEqt

I wish you luck! That's a wonderful idea!

I enjoyed scrolling down and seeing each new part of your adventure...almost like I went on the walk with you! Keep up the great work! Beautiful travel photos!Thank's for the post.@resteemed

Thanks @rupok ! :) more to come!

I hope someday I'll come. Thank you very much. :)

a journey can helps you to learn lot of things while you make some adventure with specially with bycycle, writing, photo and video. well done for the steemit.

steemit rewards those who dare!

@holm.........really you done a great job.........already you achieve a very exciting adventure journey.........congrats for your achievement............one day,,,,,you will win the world,,,,,,,best wishes from me......

Hello @holm. This is really a great thing you are doing. It is not really easy man. Keep me updated on this adventure. I will be following you on the adventure. Well done man!

Hey @beth147 ! Yeah it's gonna be a struggle at times for sure! I will keep you updated! I promise! haha:)

Okay. I wish you all the best

Sure, this will be an adventure! Good luck, not too many punctures and best health for your journey! Your bike looks good and your luggage not too heavy! Steem on with the wind in the back!

I always try to go as light as possible! a habit from hiking I guess! :) Thanks a lot man! Hope your wishes will become true!;) those pesky punctures sure can be annoying!

I think you could document with using all different formats, vlogs, videos, and blog posts. Whatever way you choose I'll keep an eye on your journey!

Yeah a mix might work brilliantly! if I know myself good enough that might very well become the case! thanks for tagging along @celestal

Biggest adventures awaits we can't wait to see every moment of it :D

Every moment shall be captured for the pleasure of your eyes! haha:)

This is so awesome. You should document your trip on the Steem blockchain, so I can upvote your posts :)

Guess that's what I'm already doing! Thanks for the support! the Steem blockchain creates freedom!

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That's amazing. Awesome article. Safe travels my friend.

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To Greece ??? :D :D :D :D Warm at my home country isn't.... ??? ;)
So April you'll be still on the go, you won't make it to @copensteem :(((
Anyway, I'm leaving the link here in case you know people who might be interested though!!!
https://steemit.com/steemevent/@copensteem/copensteem-is-happening-news-and-updates