Writing about your travel experiences is a great way to reflect on what went well and how things could be improved. It also helps you to remember your experiences when you are back home.
Creating your travel diary should be a fun and creative process that you will enjoy doing. Whether you are using a traditional paper journal or an app on your phone, there are lots of ways to add personality to your entries.
1. Paste in cool memorabilia: Maps, ticket stubs, bottle labels, postcards and foreign dollar bills can all make your entries more memorable. If you are a paper journaler, you can also use stickers and other art supplies to make your entries more unique.
2. Write about the people you meet: Meeting new people can be one of the most memorable parts of a trip, so include some notes about them in your travel diary. Their character, manners and appearance can add a new dimension to your memories of the places you visited.
3. Use a foreign language in your travel journal: Even in a country where they speak English, it can be worth adding a few words of the local language to your entries. It will give you a different perspective of the places you visit and it is often appreciated by locals.
4. Draw: Doing a simple sketch can help you remember your journey. It can be a pretty bunch of flowers or a map of the neighborhood you are staying in.