When not working on finishing my Master's degree, I travel the world with my little friend Skalman.
It started a little while ago, when a friend of mine made me a crochet tortoise. Travelling to London a few days later, I decided to bring it with me and take some funny pictures to send her. However, after some sightseeing in the English capital, he (no longer "it") got a taste of adventure.
Since then, me and Skalman have visited number countries together. I don't know if he is the first crochet tortoise to who tasted Ugandan food or got drunk at a Swedish festival, but he is certainly the only one to have walked down Via Dolorosa with a cross on Good Friday, or to have been held at a border crossing for 6+ hours. Here are some shots from our first trips.
More info: Instagram
Skalman's Very First Adventure
The very first shot of Skalman on his very first trip, when arriving to London.
Celebrating Christmas Like A Pro!
Skalman's creator popped by on Christmas day with a crochet present - Christmas style!
Indiana Jones!!
Petra is the coolest tourist destination ever
Celebrating Good Friday Like A Local
Celebrating Easter like a local - carrying a cross to the Holy Sepulcher church in Jerusalem.
Political Sightseeing
Skalman hanging out with some IDF soldiers in Hebron, Palestine. (And yes, they did indeed get very angry after this photo.)
The Emperor's (Skalman's) New Scarf
Skalman soon found that you cannot travel the Middle East without a scarf. Luckily, we soon found one in the right size.
Trying Out The Local Crib
Eating like a local in Uganda! Rice, greens and chicken - it can't get much better.
Meeting Edward!
Besides our University studies, me and a few friends run an orphanage in Uganda. Of course, Skalman had to go for a visit. Here he meets one of the oldest boys.
Skalman Of Arabia
Just epic!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
In Sweden, Midsummer is maybe the most important tradition of the year. Most people make a crown of flowers to wear during the celebrations. Skalman did it too, of course.
Never Drinking Again. Ever
The Bråvalla Festival 2014 went a bit mad, sort of. I think. I can't really remember. Neither can Skalman.
Playing With The Big Boys Now
The new Prime Minister of Sweden? Skalman, of course! Seen at the Swedish Government Offices in Stockholm.
Visiting The Relatives
Skalman wasn't overly impressed after I dragged him to the National History Museum in London to "meet some of his relatives".
Trying To Figure Out What It Is All About
When not travelling, Skalman sometimes helps me with my studies, too!
Living The Good Life
Enjoying life at the beach of the Dead Sea.
Checking Out The Israeli Separation Barrier
Because walls are sooo 1960's.