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Recommended Travel Journals

For centuries, writing in travel journals has been the way travellers have recorded their journeys.  A journal is a private place where you can gather your thoughts, reflect on the experiences you are having.  And heck – they’re also where you can note down the name of that amazing bakery on the corner to tell your friends about when you get home, right?

We never travels without a sturdy notebook of some kind.  We’ve tried them all, and there are really only two notebooks that truly stand out for us – one that is really something special and one that is a bit more of a blank canvas. Have a look below to decide which one is best for you – wanderlust and inspiration, or classic simplicity. And if you are struggling with the writing aspects, be sure to have a look at Globejotting – How to Write a Better Travel Journal.

For Instant Wanderlust and Endless Inspiration

If you want to continually be inspired while on the road, then look no further than the Abroad Travel Organizer and Journal.  If travel were religion, this would be its Bible.

There’s a couple of pockets for train tickets and any other scraps you might want to keep track of.  An intro section helps you get organised in terms of what to pack, how to decide if you’re compatible with your travel partner (humorous if not very true), and other helpful tidbits.

But the real highlight is the journal section itself.  Every page includes a small quote or tidbit.  You can use them to trigger some writing genius, or just flip through the pages and read them while your mind wanders on a long bus journey.  Some of my favourite quotes:

• “Found Paradise?  Stay there and enjoy.  There’s no law that says you have to keep your original itinerary.“
• “Cheap Thrill:  Find a good spot to watch the sunset.  Enjoy some tuna and noodles, hot coca, a margarita, a payday, or whatever is on hand.”
• “Head for the cemetery.  It’s full of history and goth charm.  If you brought crayons or pastels, make a rubbing of a tombstone.“

It has a sturdy outside cover to keep it protected in good weather and bad, but in fact one of the pages says to “See exposure.  Drag your journal around with you and leave it out in the sun.  Let it soak up the dew from the grass.  A little weather builds character.“

Does this little gem sound like a must-have?  It is!  Get your copy today from Amazon.

When you can’t take Sharing Travel Experiences on the road with you,
take the Abroad Travel Journal instead.

For Classic Simplicity

If you just want a blank page to create your own inspiration, then you’ll want an old standby:  a Moleskine.   They’re nearly indestructible and are an elegant addition to any backpack or rucksack.

Moleskines were used by many famous artisans, including Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and Bruce Chatwin.  The notebooks come in varying sizes and either ruled or plain pages, but all of them have the same classic characteristics:  the solid exterior binding, a black strap to keep the book closed, and a inner flap on the front cover to keep any snippets safe.

These books really are indestructible and are recognised world-wide symbol of a true travel journalist.  If these simple yet sleek travel journals sound like your cup of tea, pick one up over at Amazon (we suggest the smaller ruled notebook):

How to Write a Better Travel Journal

So, you’ve got your fancy travel journal, and it’s empty. Or you ran out of steam halfway through the trip. Has that ever happened to you? Well, if it has or if you’re afraid it will, be sure to check out this fantastic book by Dave Fox called Globejotting. It’s the perfect resource full of tips for writing a better travel journal.

Dave’s book covers things like:

• How to write more by writing less
• How to find the time on the road to update
• What’s Important, What’s Not, and How to spot the difference

Dave’s also funny but get to the point – kind of like how a good travel journal should be. Click below to pick up your copy today: