![]() I like knowing that if I make a mistake I can just rip the page out.Ī nice pen – Stationary geeks will understand the joy of finding the right pen! Notepad – Personally, I like a notepad where I can tear pages out if I need to. You can get things like travel themed washi tape, cute accessories to stick in, stamps, stencils, frames and fancy pens. Take a look at craft supply stores like Hobby Craft, Etsy or even bargain shops like Poundland for crafting supplies. You could keep it simple with nothing more than a notepad and a pen, or you could go all out! What do you need for your travel journal? I’ve written pages and pages about people I no longer remember and destinations that are just a vague blur in my mind. It’s interesting to see what felt important at the time and there’s always so much I’d forgotten about until I see the words on the page written in my own familiar scrawl. ![]() I’ll admit that many of the pages make me cringe, but it’s a joy to read and it brings memories flooding back in a way that photos never could. I’ve got travel journals from my first backpacking trip in 2009. I love writing my travel diary but I love reading it back even more. I’ll have a cold beer or a glass of wine and spend half an hour quietly jotting down my thoughts from the day.Įven on the days where I don’t have a lot to say, I’ll just bullet point some thoughts and stick in a few tickets or notes or whatever I’ve collected that day. I love to reflect on the day, write about everything I’ve done and jot down notes about things I want to remember. ![]() I’ll usually write in my travel journal before going out for dinner, at that gorgeous time of day when the sun is setting and everything is peaceful and calm. A journal brings back memories in a way a photo never could, and the act of writing helps solidify memories so you’re less likely to forget them. In my opinion, not enough people write travel journals! Travel journaling is honestly the most therapeutic and creative way to store and reflect on your travel memories. I’ve got some tips to get started and also tips to keep travel journaling, even on the days you aren’t in the mood!įor me, writing a travel journal or a travel diary is one of my favourite times of the day while I’m travelling. This post about travel journaling was created in collaboration with Snappy Snaps and I’d like to share some tips to help you create a beautiful and thoughtful travel journal. That’s like a modern form of journaling travel, right? Well…no. Today I’d like to make a case to bring back the lost art of travel journaling. I know, it’s the 21st century and we all take a billion photos a day and share everything online.
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