MOVE – Young Travelling Scholarship

Last Stop – Angra do Heroísmo

I spent three days on Terceira, and during those three days I experienced more than I had in the previous two weeks. So many experiences, new people, and unexpected moments. I honestly can’t even count how many interesting people I met there.

Already on the plane, I met a Portuguese guy named Carlos, who was going to visit his friend Tomás, who lives on the island. In the end, Carlos, Tomás, and I traveled around the island together, exploring different places and discovering what life on Terceira is really like.

Life on the island is completely different. Terceira is far out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and since it’s not the main island of the Azores, there weren’t that many tourists either. Because of that, I was able to focus much more on the local life, history, and culture. And since I met mostly local people, I had a much better chance to see what everyday life on the island is actually like.

On my first day, I met the local vice mayor, and we had a really nice conversation. He showed me around the city hall and told me more about how the city works and what life on the island is like. He also introduced me to Andre, who later took me to a surfing lesson. Thanks to that, I got to experience the ocean from a completely different perspective and try something that is such a big part of island life.

And on my last day, I added another letter to my project — this time, the letter E.

Those three days on Terceira were incredibly intense. So many new people, experiences, and opportunities to discover the local way of life that it honestly felt like I had spent much more than just three days there.

IBIZA — Another Island. Another Move. More People.

August 11, 2026

I spent three days in Ibiza and, just like on the previous islands, I wanted to keep moving, meet local people and experience the island a little differently than the average tourist.

I started by walking through the historic city. I was trying to find some locals and get a feel for everyday life, but during peak season, that wasn’t easy at all.

Eventually, I decided to keep moving by hitchhiking — and that’s how I met a few local people who told me a little about the island and what life there is actually like. I eventually made my way to my campsite, where I met Carlos and Carlos. I ended up spending the next day with them. We went snorkeling, swimming, talked about the island and simply enjoyed the day without any real plan.

Of course, there was plenty of movement too. I went out for another GPS drawing run and created another letter for my project — V from the word Move.

In the evening, we went for a walk around the city. It was clear that Ibiza during peak season is very touristy. But thanks to Carlos and Carlos, I got to see a completely different side of the island — a more local, everyday side, which was honestly much more interesting to me.

Three days, lots of movement, hitchhiking, the ocean, new people and another letter added to the collection.

Island number two – Rhodes

August 7, 2026

I spent 4 days in Rhodes, during which I observed local life. Since it was the peak of the tourist season, it was interesting to see the difference between places full of tourists and the quieter parts of the island, where people still live their everyday lives.

On the very first day, I started working on my project and created another letter for my word MOVE, specifically the letter O. This project is gradually helping me capture each place not only through memories but also through creative expression.

On the second day, I met Poly, and we had a short conversation about how life on the island changes during the tourist season compared to the quieter period when the island is not full of visitors. It was interesting to hear a local perspective and understand how tourism influences everyday life for people living there.

I tried to discover not only the famous tourist spots but also the atmosphere of the island, its local culture, food, and way of life. Rhodes impressed me as a place with a rich history, beautiful nature, and friendly people, although many places were influenced by mass tourism during the high season.

Unfortunately, I spent the entire last day at my accommodation because I wasn’t feeling well, so I didn’t have the chance to explore the island further. Nevertheless, these 4 days were a valuable experience for me and an opportunity to discover another part of Greece from a different perspective.

A Day on Gotland – Discovering Movement

August 3, 2026

My journey to Gotland started in Nynäshamn, where I spoke with a local chef before taking the ferry. He told me that the island is mainly a summer destination, where people enjoy being active through running, cycling, walking, and outdoor activities.
After arriving, I went for a run and created the first letter of my MOVE project – the letter M.

Later, Maria showed me the old town of Visby and explained Gotland’s history as an important trading center. Sandra then showed me hidden places where locals spend their time, giving me a different view of the island.

During the busy summer season, meeting locals can be difficult, so I appreciated the chance to spend time with people who live on Gotland. We ended the day by playing Kubb, a traditional Swedish game.

This experience showed me that movement is not only about activity, but also about exploring, connecting with people, and discovering new places.

My OWHC MOVE Journey Begins

July 26, 2026

On July 28, my journey as part of the OWHC MOVE project officially begins with a flight to Stockholm. Although Stockholm is not one of the four cities included in my project, it will be the starting point of an adventure that will take me to four island cities inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
After spending a day in Stockholm, I will continue by ferry to Visby on the island of Gotland. From there, my journey will take me to Rhodes, Ibiza, and finally to Angra do Heroísmo in the Azores.
Throughout the entire journey, I will use photography, video, and personal experiences to document how movement shapes everyday life in these historic cities. My goal is to show that world heritage is not made up only of monuments, but above all of people and their daily lives.
The project will also include my own personal running challenge. In each city, I will complete a route that will create one letter of the word MOVE, and together these four routes will form a symbol connecting all four destinations.
I look forward to sharing this journey with you through photos, videos, and stories from each city.
The adventure begins on July 28. The first stop will be Visby on the island of Gotland. See you there!