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Caption: Start a Travel Journal HOW TO
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Caption: Creating a travel journal is a fantastic way to connect with a new place, be present in the moment and collect your rambles all in one spot.
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Caption: It forces you to step back and relax each day, to reflect and extract the essence of your journey.
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Caption: MEMO: I often use watercolor or pen and ink in my journals but you do NOT need to be an artist to curate a travel journal. There are so many ways to capture your trip...
Let me prove it!
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Caption: But first you’ll need a journal! I use a ‘Traveler’s Notebook’ from
Japan with watercolor paper. Moleskine
notebooks are nice too!
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Caption: Then you’ll need a few basic supplies...
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Caption: ESSENTIALS • Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Carry Case • Pens
• Pencil
• Eraser EXTRAS • Art Supplies
• Field or Travel Guides
• Stickers
• Washi Tape
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Caption: Here is my kit
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Caption: IDEAS
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Caption: Collect tourist brochures and maps as
you go to create colorful collages.
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Caption: Collect business cards, post cards, menus,
ticket stubs, etc. to serve as mementos
for each day. Cut them up, draw on
them, write on them or make a collage.
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Caption: Grab a sticker from a restaurant or shop you visited.
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Caption: I love to watercolor with water from where I’m traveling.
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Caption: If you’re short on time, this portable FUJIfilm Instax printer is a ton of fun! You can print small photos right from your phone in a polaroid format for your journal. It’s also a fun way to share your trip with any travel companions or folks you meet.
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Caption: Draw or paint a map of the day’s events.
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Caption: THINGS TO WRITE ABOUT Best Meal
Funny Moments
Mishaps
Most Memorable Moment
People You Met
Sights, Sounds, Smells
Tips for the Future
Cultural Learnings
Navigating Around
Novel Experiences
Conversations & Interactions
Wildlife Sightings
Nature Scenes
Mileage Stats
Inside Jokes
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Caption: I love tracing the day’s movement on a map. I’ll add a numbered key to notate any significant sights, meals, events or moments.
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Caption: Add quotes from
brochures or ads. Draw and doodle atop maps or pictures you’ve found.
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Caption: I hope this inspires you to enjoy your travels in a new way!
