50+ Travel Journal Ideas: Prompts, Scrapbook & Bullet Journal Inspiration
Find inspiration with these fun travel journal ideas! Check out scrapbook and bullet journal ideas along with fun prompts to always remember your adventures.
Whether you’re hiking through mountains, relaxing by the sea, or exploring vibrant cities, a travel journal is a fun way to record your adventures and memories! It’s also a lot of fun years later when you look back on your journal and remember some of your favorite moments.
This post has over 50 travel journal ideas! You’ll find ideas for scrapbooking, making a bullet journal, or simply fun travel journal prompts. I’m also sharing three of my top travel journals that I’ve used in the past and what I like about them.
I have always been the type of girl who journals, literally I have SO many, most of them half used, haha. But as someone who also loves to travel, I think journaling along my trips isn’t just relaxing, it’s a great way to record memories! These travel journal ideas have been inspo for my trips and crafts and I hope you’ll enjoy them as well.
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50+ Travel Journal Ideas
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Travel Bullet Journal Ideas
#1 Travel Goals: List what you hope to see or accomplish at each destination.
#2 Daily Highlights: Dedicate a page to jot down the highlights of each day.
#3 Food Diary: Document the foods you try with ratings or thoughts.
#4 Step Tracker: Record the number of steps or miles you walk each day.
#5 Weather Log: Keep a daily log of the weather conditions during your trip.
#6 Language Guide: Note down useful phrases or words in the local language, like greetings, directions, and common questions.
#7 Gratitude Log: Write down one thing you were grateful for each day of your travels.
#8 Mood Tracker: Use colors or symbols to track your mood throughout the trip.
#9 Contact Keep: Note the contacts of the people you meet or places you visit.
#10 Destination Wish List: Create a list of places you want to visit during your travels, with checkboxes to mark them off as you go.
#11 Adventure Log: Keep a detailed log of adventurous activities like hiking, diving, zip-lining, etc., including locations, difficulty levels, and your ratings.
#12 Transportation Matrix: Create a matrix of possible transportation options between cities or major attractions, including costs, times, and pros/cons.
#13 Accommodation Reviews: Keep track of where you stay, your impressions, and notes on what you liked or didn’t like for future reference.
#14 Shopping List: Note items you want to purchase, where to buy them, and the budget for each item.
#15 Meal Planner: Plan your meals, especially if you’re in a place for a few days and want to hit specific restaurants or try certain dishes.
#16 Souvenir Tracker: Keep track of souvenirs you buy, whom they are for, and the budget.
#17 Local Recommendations: When locals recommend places to eat, see, or shop, jot them down in a dedicated section.
#18 Flight Tracker: Log flight details, including times, gates, and any delays or changes.
#19 Travel Quotes Page: Collect and write down inspirational travel quotes that resonate with your experiences.
#20 Event Calendar: Create a calendar for any events, festivals, or public holidays happening during your stay. It can also be a nice way to map out where you’ll be if you’re going to several destinations!
#21 Photo Challenges: Set daily or weekly photo challenges to capture unique aspects of your travel, such as “Local Life,” “Morning Routine,” or “Night Views.”
#22 Museum and Art Logs: Keep a list of museums and art galleries visited, including favorite exhibits or pieces.
#23 Reading List: Make a travel-themed reading list with books set in the places you’re visiting or by authors from those places.
#24 Itinerary Overview: Create spreads for your travel itinerary detailing daily activities.
#25 Packing List: Make a checklist of things to pack and a section for last-minute items.
#26 Budget Tracker: Keep a log of expenses to stay on budget.
#27 Travel Challenges: Create a page dedicated to a challenge you set for yourself each day, like trying a new food or starting a conversation with a stranger.
Travel Scrapbook Ideas
#1 Ticket Trove: Collect and paste tickets from planes, trains, museums, and shows.
Postcard Panorama: Include postcards from different locations and write personal notes on the back.
#2 Brochure Collage: Make collages from brochures and pamphlets of the places you visit.
#3 Souvenir Stash: Attach small, flat souvenirs like stickers, coasters, or stamps.
#4 Photo Moments: Print and paste photos, adding handwritten captions that capture the moment. This is one of my favorite things to do because it’s so much fun when I look back on it years later! We always have so many pictures on our phones but it’s definitely worth printing some so you actually see them again.
#5 Map It Out: Use maps of the places you’ve visited and mark out the routes you took or places you loved.
#6 Packaging Pieces: Incorporate interesting packaging or labels from local products. Am I the only one who saves all of these kinds of things when I travel? Haha, but it makes for a fun scrapbook page!
#7 Currency Collection: Tape in coins or bills from the countries you visit (in a way that you can still remove them if needed).
#8 Press Flowers: Press and preserve flowers or leaves from special places.
#9 Envelope Pockets: Create pockets from envelopes to store extra items like receipts or notes. I’ve done this a few times when I have too many to stick out on a page!
Interactive Flaps: Create flaps that open to reveal photos, notes, or other secrets beneath. For example, you can add a photo flap and beneath write a special memory connected to that picture!
#10 Sketch Your Journey: Dedicate pages to your own sketches of landscapes, landmarks, or scenes that caught your eye. I’ve tried this once, not really my strength LOL. But would be cool for the artists!
#11 Boarding Pass Bouquet: Collect all your boarding passes and arrange them in a creative layout. You can do the same for train tickets, buses, etc!
#12 Quote Pages: Include quotes from locals or thoughts that came to you while observing or experiencing something memorable. Or, just general travel quotes that inspire you or make you think of your trip!
#13 Watercolor Washes: Use watercolors to create backgrounds that reflect the mood or palette of different locations. Doesn’t have to be fancy, but can add a nice touch!
#14 Receipts and Business Cards: Paste in receipts, business cards, or small paper items that remind you of particular experiences or meals.
#15 Seashells and Sand: If visiting beaches, include small seashells or a sealed packet of sand from your favorite beach. My mom keeps a small tray with a little flower pot in the kitchen and every time she goes on a trip she collects sand and shells to add. They all mix together but it’s fun to have the memories!
#16 Themed Pages: Design each page around a theme, such as “Cafes,” “Street Art,” or “Local Markets,” including relevant photos and items. I have one scrapbook where I try to add a page for every new destination! It’s fun to look back and remember even the small random places I’ve been.
#17 Personal Reflections: Have a page at the end of each trip section where you reflect on the best moments and lessons learned.
#18 Dining Delights: Create a “menu” of your favorite meals or drinks you’ve tried, with descriptions and what you liked about them.
Writing Prompts
#1 Snap Judgment: What were your initial impressions when you first entered a new place? Did anything catch you off guard?
#2 Echoes of the Locale: What are the distinctive sounds you hear around? Could you describe the audio backdrop of where you’re at?
#3 Off the Grid: What hidden gems have you stumbled upon while exploring off the well-trodden path?
#4 Meet and Greet: Can you share an interesting conversation you had with a local? What did you learn from it?
#5 Weather or Not: How has today’s weather influenced your plans and mood?
#6 Play-by-Play: Choose a day and recount it hour by hour. Any unexpected twists?
#7 Feast for the Senses: Tell us about a meal so fantastic it deserves an award. Which dish was the highlight?
#8 Obstacle Course: Have you encountered any challenges on your travels? How did you manage them?
#9 Don’t Miss This: Have you discovered any hidden spots? Why should future travelers not miss them?
#10 Artistic Impressions: Reflect on a piece of local art that you saw. Was it moving, confusing, or inspiring?
#11 Souvenir Saga: What’s the story behind a special keepsake you acquired? What makes it unique?
#12 Picture This: Choose a photo and explain the story behind it. What’s happening outside the frame?
#13 Oops!: Ever had a travel mishap? How did it turn out—in disaster or discovery?
#14 Bucket List Bash: What’s a dream you’ve recently fulfilled? Did it live up to your expectations?
#15 Lost in Translation: Do you have a humorous tale about a language misunderstanding? Let’s hear it!
#16 Pack Attack: What did you bring that turned out to be unnecessary? What do you wish you had brought instead?
#17 Evening Unwind: How do you like to spend a perfect evening during your trip? Is it calm, exciting, or somewhere in between?
#18 Ride Along: Can you describe a memorable experience using local transport? Was it thrilling, perplexing, or both?
#19 Pro Tips: What insider advice would you give to someone visiting your current location?
#20 Peaceful Pause: Where and when have you felt complete peace?
#21 Next on the Map: What’s your next destination, and what attracts you there?
#22 Street Scene Sketches: Could you paint a picture or describe a bustling street scene for us? Who’s around and what’s happening?
#23 Taste Tester: Jot down notes on every new dish you try. How would you rate them, or can you describe the bursts of flavor?
#24 Silly Signs: Have you spotted any funny or baffling signs lately? What did they say, and how did you interpret them?
#25 Fashion Forward: Observe the local fashion trends. Would any of these styles work back home?
#26 Unexpected Friendships: Have you made a new friend on your travels? Share the story of your meeting and what you’ve learned from each other.
#27 Architectural Wonders: Describe the most incredible building you encountered today.
#28 Market Madness: Take a stroll through a local market, then describe what you see, hear, and smell.
#29 Song of the City: If you had to pick a song as the soundtrack for this place, what would it be and why?
#30 Packing Pro: Based on your current experience, what packing tips would you give your future self?
#31 Travel Totems: What’s one item you can’t travel without now?
#32 Daydreaming: Imagine your perfect day in this new location. What would you do?
#33 Flora and Fauna: Can you describe a plant or animal that’s unique to this area?
#34 Window Wishes: What can you see from the window of your hotel or rental place?
#35 Cultural Contrast: What’s the most striking cultural difference you’ve noticed? What are your thoughts on it?
#36 Language Lessons: Picked up a new word or phrase? What does it mean? Have you tried using it, if so, did it work?
#37 Spot the Difference: How does where you are now differ from your hometown? What stands out as quirky, cool, or strange?
Recommended Travel Journals
#1 Refillable Travel Journal
Refillable Travel Journal as a gift and I still use it today! It’s perfect to write down memories, draw out calendars and itineraries, store small, flat souvenirs or letters from home. Plus, if you fill up one journal you can buy another insert and keep using it.
Personally, this is my most recommended journal option!
#2 Basic Travel Journal
This Page-A-Day Artisan Travel Journal is a really basic journal which is perfect for travelers who want a space to record anything they’d like! Each page has a space for the date, location, and weather. The rest of the page is lines for you to write any memories or other things you want to share.
#3 Travel Journal and Planner (like a Travel Bullet Journal)
This Travel Journal and Planner is like a pre-made bullet journal! It’s a lot of fun and includes things like a map, bucket list of destinations, a place to write things to do and food to try. There’s also space to record details of your accommodations and travel information. Among many other pages, they also give spaces where you can write what you did each day of your trip and jot your favorite memories.
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