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Remember Your Trip Through A Travel Journal

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Memorialize Your Trip With A Travel Journal

Why do a travel journal? Some people just like to write, but I'm guessing that is not the majority, and the reason you may resist this idea. One benefit is for those who don't get to their pictures right away. Memories fade and a journal will help you organize and label photos later. It's also something you and you loved ones can look back on with fondness. If you have children do this you'll have a record of their handwriting and their personality. With the digital versions you can share your trip with your friends.

Travel Journal

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Travel Journals for Children

Memory of the trip- and their handwriting, likes etc.

Several years ago we took a trip, and I used some ideas that I got from the Rand McNally Trip-Tracker to make travel journals for my daughters. I still haven't finished scrap booking that trip so the journals will be helpful when I get to that point. Also by doing the journals I was able to incorporate some homeschooling and counted parts of the trip for school. The journals can be as simple as blank or lined paper in a three pronged folder, specially printed papers or manufactured journals for that purpose.
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Kids Journal Web Sites

It's worth the effort!

Here are a couple of websites that will help with your efforts for a child's travel journal.
MomsMinivan.com
Making Memories: Creating a Travel Journal for Kids by Laurel Smith (Road Trip Mom)
"Creating a travel diary or journal is a wonderful activity that will not only keep your children busy in the car on a long trip, but it will preserve their memories for a lifetime. "

Laurel gives tips and example of her family's journal entries.
Activity Village.co.uk
This is a FREE blank template in .pdf form that you can print.

If you change the ending of the url to /Journals for kids.htm you'll find other journal templates for children.

Travel Journals For Adults

Remember the Little Things From the Trip

Travel journal aren't just for kids in fact some adults have theirs published into books. The choice becomes to do a traditional paper journal, or digital. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. One advantage to a traditional journal is that it with pictures and saved receipts, cards etc. is the ultimate souvenir.



If your still apprehensive about a travel journal, Dave Fox's book might be the encouragement and guidance you need.
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Make Your Own Journal

If your ambitious you can make your own journal. This lens shows you how.
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More Handmade Journals

Found a blog with lots of ideas for handmade books, from simple to complex, from tiny to recycled. Whether you plan to make one or not, I hope you check it out and maybe you'll be inspired.
Totally Tutorials - Handmade Books
This a directory page for the Totally Tutorial blog listing all its post for handmade books. At the time of my writing this, there are 18.

Web Sites With Journal Tips

A Few Extra Helps for the Pen Shy

Here are some FREE resources to help you with your travel journal.
Travel Journaling: Making a Perfect Memento of Your Trip by Karyn Johnson
"This article explains how and why recording travels in a journal makes the most of a trip. It weighs the pros and cons of both paper and online journals, and suggests writing prompts to those who aren't naturally good writers."
Remember Your Roam: Tips and Techniques to Bring Your Travel Journal Alive
This article by Kelly Westhoff has tips and samples.


Digital Travel Journal

If That's Your Preference

The advantage of a digital journal is that it's faster, and pictures can be added immediately. You can also share your trip with family and friends while your actually on the trip. The disadvantage is that you don't always have access to the internet. There are some subscription based sites that make this format easier. Below are some FREE online journals.
LiveJournal
"LiveJournal is an online community, a social network, and a place for self-expression. We strive to create an environment where you can connect with others, share your thoughts, and be yourself. Our core values guide us to protect and cultivate that community."
Journal Scape
Make journal entries from any computer with Web access.
Make journal entries private, public, or accessible with a password you create.
Plus much more.

Which Type Do You Prefer

Which type of travel journal do you prefer?

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I prefer traditional paper because:

picnicideas says:

I prefer traditional paper because I enjoy the idea of always being able to jot something done without the need of electricity or a charged battery.

melissiaoliver says:

Traditional paper all the way. We are getting far too dependent on digital technology.

NinaLouder says:

I think it's more beautiful, you can touch it, especially if you make a scrapbook out of it.

whitneywpanetta says:

I love a mix of writing and images!

Prezewalski says:

There is nothing like pen and paper though technology seems to be catching up!!

I prefer digital because:

djcrue says:

from online it is more convenient and easier to go through things.

ppproperty says:

Online from any destination

CarolynSimonsen says:

I use an application. its far more easier than using a pad.

sarahrk says:

I would definately prefer digital.

robertsugar says:

Digital is the future, gives much more interactivity then traditional paper.

 
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Has a travel journal helped you?

Do you have an upcoming trip you might consider journaling?

Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

  • Sylvestermouse Apr 24, 2012 @ 9:25 pm | delete
    I have always kept travel journals! It is unbelievable how much we forget and those journals bring back great memories for us to enjoy again.
  • bygproductions May 2, 2012 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    Amen! I just use mine for a trip that is very recent and I'm already forgetting details.
  • DailyRogue Apr 20, 2012 @ 8:42 am | delete
    What a great idea. I've never even thought about keeping a travel journal. I'm definitely going to try this.
  • bygproductions May 2, 2012 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    You'll be glad you did.
  • Squidoo_Chick Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    I always journal my trips they are a great read a few years down the track
  • bygproductions Mar 19, 2012 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    Good discipline! Thanks for the visit.
  • kohtaoisland Feb 25, 2012 @ 12:05 am | delete
    Having a travel journal is really a good idea. You have a record about your trip and it's fun reading them. Great lens!
  • bygproductions Mar 2, 2012 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    Thanks! May you have lots of journals and lots of trips.
  • Richard3331 Feb 14, 2012 @ 3:17 am | delete
    good idea
  • bygproductions Feb 14, 2012 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Thanks!
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