Good travel journaling is a bit art and a bit science, it collects your memories, photos, sketches, and scrapbook type receipts, cutouts, and travelcards in one place so you can revisit not just a location but your unique trip anytime you open your travel journal. In this category, I’ve placed my ultimate guide to travel journaling and continually update with new and unique ideas to improve your bullet Journal style travel journaling, art journaling, and long format travel writing
A travel journal is a powerful way to record your travels. In a time when destinations, souvenirs, and even iconic photo-ops barely vary from traveler to traveler, creating a personal notebook of your trip guarantees you’ll have a treasured souvenir that’s all yours. A journal filled with lists, photos, longhand reflections, ticket stubs, itineraries, doodles, …
Travel journalling is HARD. Every time I try to keep a regular journal on the road I give up- it’s way too much effort. Bullet Journalling, though, has been a perfect companion to travel. Most of us take lots of photos when we travel, but I created this layout to record the experiences and memories …
One of the best parts about bullet journaling is that your bullet journal can take whatever shape you need it to. As you become comfortable with your bullet journal, you’ll probably find that your journal begins to look nothing like the complex and artistic spreads posted on social media. Whether you use a traditional …
When I took the plunge to downsize a few years ago, I promised myself that I would see more of the world. Initially, I was turned off to the idea of solo travel, so I put my travel plans to the side. That was two years ago. In the time since, I’ve grown in my …
In July 2017 I set off on a 25-day solo trip journeying from iconic spots in Italy, across the Adriatic and down the Croatian coastline and venturing into the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina. My itinerary and a recent back injury demanded I pack light, but my excitement about travel journaling meant packing a healthy …
Art supply stores in far away countries always feel a bit otherworldly. Although some brands are recognizable, browsing the aisles of “exotic” art supplies and unique-to-me new product types can keep me busy for hours. In fact, some of my favorite souvenirs have come not from souvenir shops or even the open markets that I …
