June 23, 2015

GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL JOURNAL

Keeping a travel journal while on the road is an amazing perk of going on an adventure.  We started ours last summer in New York City and it is one of the best decisions we've ever made.

Here's why you should start a travel journal:

  • It's fun to collect business cards, ticket stubs, and stickers from different restaurants, museums, and parks that you visit
  • It is easier to make than your mom's scrapbook, all you need are a few supplies that can be found on any journey 
  • It can be personalized to any degree.  Make it with simple journal entries or with involved illustrations of the day's events.  Your journal can also be a collection of photos with captions and titles
  • It helps you reflect on the day as you write and recount what happened
  • It is incredibly interesting to look back through it to show your family and friends when you're home

While there are no set rules to follow when creating a travel journal, there are some things we consider when starting a new journal or writing an entry.  


WANDERLUST: The True Definition


Nowadays it seems as if every young adult possesses the desire to travel the world. They constantly post pictures of faraway places, only in hopes of one day being able to visit and snap a few pictures of their own to upload to social media. Hordes of teenagers caption their posts with one well-meaning, yet over-used word: wanderlust. 

But what does wanderlust even mean?