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Last night I couldn’t sleep.

While everyone around me in the dorm was asleep, I was lying in bed with my phone, creating dark Nordic mythology images one after another.

What started as experimenting with atmosphere, symbols and ancient gods slowly became something bigger.

Hours later, all those images turned into a complete cinematic video inspired by Norse mythology.

I wanted the visuals to feel dark, mysterious and ancient — like forgotten stories whispered somewhere in the cold north.

Odin, Freya, Loki, Valhalla and the energy of old mythology were the main inspiration behind the project.

Everything was created during a single sleepless night.

No studio. No powerful workstation.

Just imagination, creativity and a phone in a dorm bed somewhere on the road.

This is probably one of the most “nomad creator” projects I have made in a while — creating art in the middle of the night while the world around me was silent.

I hope you enjoy the atmosphere and journey through these dark northern legends. 🌑⚡

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Somewhere between arriving and settling in, it clicked. I’m in Africa now. I open my wallet… and there’s an elephant looking back at me 🐘

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Welcome to Part 2 of my overland journey across Africa!

After reaching the Namibian coast, I continued the adventure back through Botswana and returned to Livingstone and Lusaka in Zambia. From there, I headed east to Chipata and crossed into Malawi.

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In Malawi, I traveled northward toward the border with Tanzania, then re-entered the country near Mbeya — the same region I passed through in Part 1. From Mbeya, I made my way to the coast, arriving in Dar es Salaam.

The journey continues, but this marks the end of the second chapter. From Dar, I boarded a train — but that’s a story for another day (and two more videos coming soon!).

As before, I relied on all kinds of transport: bus, minibus, hitchhiking, tuk-tuks, and my own two feet. Every kilometer added new stories, faces, and memories.

Thanks for following along — Part 3 is on the way, covering the legendary train ride from Dar es Salaam inland!

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After the New Year, I set off on an overland adventure across Africa — a journey that has already taken me over 10,000 kilometers through diverse landscapes, cultures, and experiences.

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This is Part 1 of my journey: from Moshi, Tanzania all the way to Namibia.

The route took me through Dodoma and Mbeya, then across the border at Tunduma/Nakonde into Zambia. I continued on to Lusaka, then visited the stunning Victoria Falls before heading into Botswana and finally arriving in Namibia.

I traveled by train, bus, minibus, hitchhiking, tuk-tuk, motorbike, and on foot — embracing the road and all its surprises along the way.

Originally, I wanted to share this video on 3Speak, but unfortunately the upload failed and I couldn’t log in with Hive Keychain. So for now, I’m sharing it here on Ecency. It would be great if the 3Speak team could check into the issue.

Stay tuned for Part 2 — the journey continues!

In the past two days, I went out for Chinese food — yesterday and the day before. The food was absolutely delicious! The potatoes had just the right amount of spice, and the broccoli with garlic was cooked to perfection. I loved eating with chopsticks and wished I could buy or keep a pair, but unfortunately, they weren’t for sale or complimentary. While I enjoyed the experience, I probably won’t return since it doesn’t align with my low-budget lifestyle, especially with a move coming up soon. Still, the food was such a treat, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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This was the best smoothie I've ever had! Made with fresh, organic fruits, it featured a delicious blend of baobab, pineapple, orange, coconut milk, and banana.

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Life is a journey, and once it leads you away from the system, you realize how manipulated you've been. You begin to see all the propaganda you once believed in and wonder how it could have happened. Your life is precious, and you're the main character in it. So live it on your own terms — you never know when it will end.

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Looking back at my younger self, the expectations I had about life and growing older turned out completely different. The only thing that went as I imagined was that I would age. Everything else unfolded in ways I never anticipated. I was trapped in a box, confined by the system, and believed that was how things were supposed to be. But life had other plans. Whether it's better or not, I’ll never truly know.

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Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Art Market in Moshi, Tanzania. This vibrant marketplace, set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich artistic heritage. I wrote a detailed blog post about my experience, capturing the essence of the local art and the talented artists behind it. Uploaded using 3Speak Mobile App

Here’s a preview of what’s to come! I recently visited the Art Market and wrote a blog post about my experience. Stay tuned for the upcoming short video! Uploaded using 3Speak Mobile App