Travel Diary<\/h2>\nWhether its a\u00a0travel bullet journal,\u00a0<\/span>travelers notebook or\u00a0<\/span>travel journal, find out why keeping a\u00a0<\/span>travel diary is a must for your next trip and get some inspiration with the <\/span>best travel journal examples.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
A travel<\/a> journal is more than a way to remember what you did on a trip.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe\u00a0best travel journals are a mix of travel preparation<\/a>, travel diary, and travel keepsake.\u00a0 We think it is one the best items for travel,<\/a> before, during and after a trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIf you put a little time and effort into a\u00a0personalized travel journal, it will be something you can look back on and treasure long after your adventure has ended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKeep reading to get some ideas on how to create the best travel notebook, then get some inspiration from other travelers with beautiful travel journal examples.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why Write A Travel Journal?<\/h3>\nIn an age when more and more of our lives are online, you may be wondering why bother with a diary?<\/p>\n
You can do pretty much everything for your trip online these days, from booking to downloading boarding passes and taking photos on your smartphone. While all this is super convenient it means we no longer have momentoes to keep, or really reflect on our journey with.<\/p>\n
Being a little old fashioned and putting pen to paper is a wonderful way to get creative, make lasting memories and to also do some self-reflection. And did you know that writing by hand actually helps you to remember things<\/a> better?\u00a0<\/p>\nI don\u2019t keep a diary when I am at home but ever since my first overseas trip I have kept a travel diary. These take pride of place next to my photo albums. When I look back on a trip in these books, it can be amazing what things I have forgotten.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When we take travel photos they tend to be of the big sites and the amazing experiences. A travel diary is where you can write all those small details that may not be photo-worthy, the things that didn\u2019t quite go right and more importantly, how you are feeling during your adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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What Do You Write In a Travel Journal?\u00a0<\/h2>\nStaring at a blank journal can be a little overwhelming. There are so many things you can add!<\/p>\n
So, how do you start a travel journal?<\/p>\n
A great idea before you put pen to paper in your new journal is to jot down a rough idea of what you would like to include. This way you can decide on the order of your journal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For example, you may want to have different sections for trip planning, while you are on your adventure and then post-trip reflections.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To best decide what you would like to have in your travel diary have a think about why you want to write? Is it to remember your adventure? or maybe to keep you organized while you are planning a trip? or to learn as much as you can about a destination. It could, of course, be all of these reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u00a0<\/h2>\nTravel Journal Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\nHere are some\u00a0ideas for <\/span>how to make a travel journal.\u00a0<\/span>Pick and choose the things that suit your style and trip!<\/p>\nMake sure you don\u2019t forget anything with a handy packing list. If you are doing long term travel or staying in various accommodation, this list will be a great checklist every time you pack so you don\u2019t leave behind any belongings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This can be as detailed or as vague as you like. I like to note down things like opening days for museums and other attractions so I can work around them ( there is nothing worse than only have one day in a location and finding out the place you wanted to visit is closed that day!).\u00a0<\/p>\n
I like to do this as part of my travel research.<\/a> It is always one of the first pages in my travel diary. Then I work my itinerary around what I would love to see or experience at a destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- \n
Important things to remember<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis could be phone numbers, a hotel address or maybe something important you need to remember to do while you are away like a bill or friends birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you struggle to start writing a journal it can be great to read a prompt. You will often find that starting is the hardest part and the words will flow once you begin writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Notes from your\u00a0travel research online<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nI can spend hours researching before I travel. It can be easy to forget things or to get mixed up with what there is to see in different towns or places.\u00a0 You can make your research part of your diary as a memory jogger, keepsake and even help you plan future trips if you decide to return to a destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Travel literature to read about your destination<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nI love reading, and getting lost in someone else\u2019s words about a destination is a wonderful way to get immersed in a place. You could read travel diaries from the past like Freya Stark<\/a> or more modern diaries like Bill Bryson<\/a>. If you prefer fiction there will always be lots of books to choose from too. Outlander<\/a> for example has inspired so many people to visit Scotland.\u00a0<\/p>\nSeeing those savings add up is the best way to make your travel funds goals a reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Tickets, maps and other keepsakes<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nI love sticking in all the tickets, stamps and leaflets in my travel journal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Coin rubbings of the local currency<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nI actually first got my kids to do this in their diaries but loved it so much I started doing it in my own too. I also stick in lower denomination notes too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Learning a few keywords and phrases such as thank you in the local language of your destination is a wonderful way to connect with the locals.\u00a0 They can be hard to remember though so jot them down in your journal ( don\u2019t forget to add how they are pronounced too).<\/p>\n
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A daily diary of your trip<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPerhaps the most common thing to have in any travel journal. Try to get in the habit of writing daily, even if it is just notes or bullet points. It can be amazing how much you forget or days blur together when you are on an adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Drawings and travel doodles<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you are creative then be sure to add some drawings to your journal. It can be a fun way to pass time while you are traveling too. You can take along a travel watercolor set<\/a> if you love to use color.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n- \n
Things you find interesting<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMaybe food stickers or funny sayings you come across.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Keep travel of your spending while traveling and make sure you don\u2019t blow the budget!<\/p>\n
If you are packing light you can have a quick go-to list of different outfits you can make up. This will save you so much time and effort.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You can save spots for photos if you have a DSLR or check out some of the ideas further on in this post for creating instant photographs.<\/p>\n
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If you want to create amazing photographs of your trip, check out these easy travel photography tips.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/travelwithmeraki.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/51266147_1946430712146603_5979422796267331425_n.jpg_nc_htscontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com-735x735.jpg\")
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Photo Credit:<\/strong> @mysquiggles<\/p>\n\nMake travel memories with sketches and drawings like this stunning Travel Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A travel<\/a> journal is more than a way to remember what you did on a trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0best travel journals are a mix of travel preparation<\/a>, travel diary, and travel keepsake.\u00a0 We think it is one the best items for travel,<\/a> before, during and after a trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you put a little time and effort into a\u00a0personalized travel journal, it will be something you can look back on and treasure long after your adventure has ended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Keep reading to get some ideas on how to create the best travel notebook, then get some inspiration from other travelers with beautiful travel journal examples.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In an age when more and more of our lives are online, you may be wondering why bother with a diary?<\/p>\n You can do pretty much everything for your trip online these days, from booking to downloading boarding passes and taking photos on your smartphone. While all this is super convenient it means we no longer have momentoes to keep, or really reflect on our journey with.<\/p>\n Being a little old fashioned and putting pen to paper is a wonderful way to get creative, make lasting memories and to also do some self-reflection. And did you know that writing by hand actually helps you to remember things<\/a> better?\u00a0<\/p>\n I don\u2019t keep a diary when I am at home but ever since my first overseas trip I have kept a travel diary. These take pride of place next to my photo albums. When I look back on a trip in these books, it can be amazing what things I have forgotten.\u00a0<\/p>\n When we take travel photos they tend to be of the big sites and the amazing experiences. A travel diary is where you can write all those small details that may not be photo-worthy, the things that didn\u2019t quite go right and more importantly, how you are feeling during your adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Staring at a blank journal can be a little overwhelming. There are so many things you can add!<\/p>\n So, how do you start a travel journal?<\/p>\n A great idea before you put pen to paper in your new journal is to jot down a rough idea of what you would like to include. This way you can decide on the order of your journal.\u00a0<\/p>\n For example, you may want to have different sections for trip planning, while you are on your adventure and then post-trip reflections.\u00a0<\/p>\n To best decide what you would like to have in your travel diary have a think about why you want to write? Is it to remember your adventure? or maybe to keep you organized while you are planning a trip? or to learn as much as you can about a destination. It could, of course, be all of these reasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Here are some\u00a0ideas for <\/span>how to make a travel journal.\u00a0<\/span>Pick and choose the things that suit your style and trip!<\/p>\n Make sure you don\u2019t forget anything with a handy packing list. If you are doing long term travel or staying in various accommodation, this list will be a great checklist every time you pack so you don\u2019t leave behind any belongings.\u00a0<\/p>\n This can be as detailed or as vague as you like. I like to note down things like opening days for museums and other attractions so I can work around them ( there is nothing worse than only have one day in a location and finding out the place you wanted to visit is closed that day!).\u00a0<\/p>\n I like to do this as part of my travel research.<\/a> It is always one of the first pages in my travel diary. Then I work my itinerary around what I would love to see or experience at a destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n This could be phone numbers, a hotel address or maybe something important you need to remember to do while you are away like a bill or friends birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you struggle to start writing a journal it can be great to read a prompt. You will often find that starting is the hardest part and the words will flow once you begin writing.\u00a0<\/p>\n I can spend hours researching before I travel. It can be easy to forget things or to get mixed up with what there is to see in different towns or places.\u00a0 You can make your research part of your diary as a memory jogger, keepsake and even help you plan future trips if you decide to return to a destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n I love reading, and getting lost in someone else\u2019s words about a destination is a wonderful way to get immersed in a place. You could read travel diaries from the past like Freya Stark<\/a> or more modern diaries like Bill Bryson<\/a>. If you prefer fiction there will always be lots of books to choose from too. Outlander<\/a> for example has inspired so many people to visit Scotland.\u00a0<\/p>\n Seeing those savings add up is the best way to make your travel funds goals a reality.\u00a0<\/p>\n I love sticking in all the tickets, stamps and leaflets in my travel journal.\u00a0<\/p>\n I actually first got my kids to do this in their diaries but loved it so much I started doing it in my own too. I also stick in lower denomination notes too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Learning a few keywords and phrases such as thank you in the local language of your destination is a wonderful way to connect with the locals.\u00a0 They can be hard to remember though so jot them down in your journal ( don\u2019t forget to add how they are pronounced too).<\/p>\n Perhaps the most common thing to have in any travel journal. Try to get in the habit of writing daily, even if it is just notes or bullet points. It can be amazing how much you forget or days blur together when you are on an adventure.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you are creative then be sure to add some drawings to your journal. It can be a fun way to pass time while you are traveling too. You can take along a travel watercolor set<\/a> if you love to use color.\u00a0<\/p>\n Maybe food stickers or funny sayings you come across.\u00a0<\/p>\n Keep travel of your spending while traveling and make sure you don\u2019t blow the budget!<\/p>\n If you are packing light you can have a quick go-to list of different outfits you can make up. This will save you so much time and effort.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can save spots for photos if you have a DSLR or check out some of the ideas further on in this post for creating instant photographs.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you want to create amazing photographs of your trip, check out these easy travel photography tips.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Photo Credit:<\/strong> @mysquiggles<\/p>\n Make travel memories with sketches and drawings like this stunning Travel Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Why Write A Travel Journal?<\/h3>\n
What Do You Write In a Travel Journal?\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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Travel Journal Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Important things to remember<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Notes from your\u00a0travel research online<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Travel literature to read about your destination<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Tickets, maps and other keepsakes<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Coin rubbings of the local currency<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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A daily diary of your trip<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Drawings and travel doodles<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Things you find interesting<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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