Tapping into your creative genius is a journey worth taking. With effort, patience, and practice, the rewards are great. Don’t be afraid to take the leap, take risks, and embrace your imperfections.

Creativity is not just about producing something extraordinary; it’s more about the process, the journey, and the growth that comes with it.

In this video, Ibrahim and I experienced wild motorcycle rides throughout Bangladesh’s stunning landscapes. From bustling cities to serene countryside, this short video captures the beauty of motorcycle travel in an exotic land.

However, don’t be a weenie and haggle over $1.00—pay the buck and give the guy a great tip.

It took me a little practice and patience to overcome my fear of winding down a dirt road, hanging on for what seemed like dear life.

What an immersive way to ignite your passion for travel?

Imagine this…..

You grope the driver from behind with your crotch and wrap your arms around his tiny waist, then the person behind you does the same thing. Transporting a live goat, luggage, and market supplies on a tuk-tuk or motorcycle takes practice.

Keep your mouth closed, or you’ll swallow flying things. Eventually, I mastered balancing and taking video selfies of our rides.

Ibrahim and I travelled to remote areas by motorcycle and captured many exotic images.

Being a Bangladesh native, Ibrahim had a creative way to get the cheapest fare. 

As we approached the cluster of drivers mulling about the roadside, I would step back and tuck into a shop out of sight. Ibrahim would bargain in Bangala, and once he got the best price, he’d signal me to dash on board. It worked like a charm, most times. 

By default, as a pasty white tourist, anything I’d buy on my own was way more expensive than what locals pay. I don’t blame them; they know I can afford a premium. And honestly, they deserve the extra cash.  

Nevertheless, technically speaking, Ibrahim is the paying native customer, and any money saved goes directly to helping his family and friends with groceries and other goodies.

Whatever mode of transportation you choose, it helps to have a local guide with you to negotiate a fair local price (for everything). I am terrible at haggling, but Ibrahim is a pro at negotiating.

In Canada, we don’t negotiate taxis, groceries or retail. — it’s just not commonly done in our culture, and besides, I suck at it!

Even if I overpay for my ride by Bangladeshi standards, as a tourist, I still get a great deal compared to more expensive North American fares. However, don’t be a weenie and haggle over $1.00—pay the buck and give the guy a great tip.

Once, Ibrahim was bargaining with a farmer for a plump goose. He did well until I decided to film the negotiation on my iPhone. Suddenly, the price doubled for the bird. Unfortunately, the locals in his village were onto us, and mysteriously, shopping got more expensive unless he shopped solo as I blended into the adjacent background (yeah, right).

My 30-day experiment with creative freedom through travel changed everything.

Hiring a 150 cc motorcycle and driver is an exciting way to get around Bangladesh  – They’re everywhere. 

Perhaps next time, I’ll hire a local expert to teach me how to get around safely. Living in Toronto, Canada, I was always afraid to ride a motorcycle. I think it’s time to expand my comfort zone and learn to drive safely as a tourist in an exotic land.

This happens when you get full of creative freedom; you build the courage to learn a new skill and try something outside of your comfort zone.

What’s holding you back from unleashing your creative potential?

Our videos, photos, and writings show how people challenge themselves to foster a new creative path and way of being—an essential path for personal growth and fulfillment.

Do you want to discover YOUR creative path? — we all do!

Whether you’re an artist, writer, content creator, or simply looking to tap into your inner creativity.

Let’s take a path to unleash your imagination, help you live, love, and learn more about creativity!

Find the spark that ignites your passion, drives you to innovate, and brings you joy and satisfaction.

Tap into your creative potential and feel more alive and connected to yourself and the world.

At times, I, too, feel overwhelmed by self-doubt, fear of failure, or uncertainty about where to start. What if I’m not good enough? What if I don’t know what I’m doing? What if I fail? These daunting questions keep us from exploring new ways of living and being.

Fears and doubts can be so powerful that they convince us we’re not cut out for creative pursuits. We’re fooled into thinking we’re not artistic enough or don’t have a creative bone in our bodies. But the truth is, creativity is not just about making art or music—it’s about bringing new ideas to life, solving problems, and finding innovative solutions to everyday problems. — and sharing those ideas with the world!

When we let fear and self-doubt take over, we miss the opportunity to discover our authentic creative potential. We miss the chance to share our unique perspectives and talents with the world and make a meaningful impact on the people who are close to us.

We miss out on the joy and fulfillment of pursuing true pleasure by creating a life that genuinely reflects who we are.

There are many ways to uncover your unique creative path, each leading to a new experience, insight, and discovery.

Travel and immerse yourself in a different culture.

Take a deep breath, let go of fear, and permit yourself to explore.

If you’re looking for more inspiration, keep checking out our work as we dive deeper into the power of creativity to transform and give new meaning to our world.

Did You Know

The primary reason for traffic jams? 70% of registered vehicles in Dhaka are motorbikes and private cars.

Here’s a great excerpt from Worldbank.org’s blog  

Source: WorldBank.org Blog Can We Build Dhaka out of Traffic Congestion?

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has been dubbed “the traffic capital of the world” because of its chaotic traffic and frequent traffic jams. Some say Dhaka needs more roads because only 7% of the land is covered by roads, while in many developed capital cities, the figure is more than 20%. 

Some numbers illustrate the real problems in Dhaka’s urban transport system. Of the 21 million daily trips generated in the Dhaka metropolitan area, only 5% are carried out by private cars. These cars use roughly 80% of the road space and are the leading cause of traffic congestion.

Yet 28% of trips are made by buses, which use only about 5 % of the road space. Additionally, 58% of full trips are made by walking, bicycling, or riding rickshaws, also called non-motorized transport modes (NMT).

However, these NMT modes need to allocate more road space properly. There are no dedicated bicycle or rickshaw lanes on any of the roads in Dhaka. Less than 25% of roads have separated, paved sidewalks, most of which are either occupied by parked cars or damaged without proper maintenance.

NMT users have to fight with vehicles for their right of way on roads and thus expose their lives to huge risks. During my visit to Dhaka in April, a local newspaper reported that 12 people (including one family) had died in traffic accidents on one day; all were NMT users.

Here’s an excellent excerpt from Worldbank.org’s blog  

Source: WorldBank.org Blog Can We Build Dhaka out of Traffic Congestion?

Dhaka’s traffic woes are a neverending source of frustration. There simply needs to be more roads to accommodate the sheer number of cars on the streets. Moreover, the traffic management system could improve, and more operational signals should be needed. 

The absence of clearly marked lanes adds to the chaos on the roads. Streams of buses and countless rickshaws make it even more challenging to navigate. 

Bangladesh is too poor to adequately address the imperative to build more modern roadways, flyovers, and elevated expressways. Traffic management systems need to be updated, updated, and fixed.