the best journals for traveling

Ever go on an awesome adventure and wish you documented it? I have, so many times. It’s not at all hard to take maybe fifteen minutes at the end of the night to jot down places you’ve been to, things you’ve seen, people you’ve talked to, and all that jazz. Your travels will wind up as distance memories, but no more! Alas, I have compiled a list of worthy journals that will help you organize your excited thoughts and emotions and make those experiences last.

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1. Rifle Paper Co.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSRP: $, rifleandpaperco.com

This “bon voyage” travel journal from Rifle Paper Co. is as adorable as it gets. Featuring “a soft linen cover printed with an illustrated map of the world, smyth sewn binding for durability, and luxurious interior pages printed with metallic gold lines and accents”. (Description from Rifle Paper co.)

 

2. Little Black Travel Journal

 

MSRP: $, barnesandnoble.com

This is the journal that meets all of your practical needs! This little black journal sacrifices flare for organization, with a handy map of time zones, traveling tips, and section where you can note the times of your next departure and where you’d be flying from.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Travel Listography

 

MSRP: $, amazon.com

Compared to the many diaries that give you the writing space to jot down your itinerary and travel times, this unique and inspiring listography takes a different approach that allows you to write down thoughts and feelings through series of questions, really delving into the details of your travels.

 

 

 

 

4. Scratch Travel Journal

MSRP: $$, uncommongoods.com

This is like having your scratch map in journal form! Not only can you scratch off where you’ve been on the quirky interactive map, but it contains a diary, planner, and planning checklist.

 

 

 

5. Traveler’s Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSRP: $$, uncommongoods.com

Want to forgo all the bells and whistles and travel with the bare minimum yet stay organized with your day documented? Look no further, this Traveler’s Agenda boasts a simple and sleek design so you can just get down to what’s most important– your travels. This still has the checklist feature that makes packing a breeze.

 

6. Field Flex Bound Book

MSRP: $, riteintherain.com

Sure, you could have a super cute and funky notebook that would impress a foreign cutie in a café, but what do you use when you’re mountaineering in rainfall or braving the minus degree weather? Rite in the Rain has got you covered with this flexible book that contains paper that could withstand harsh and wet conditions. Boo yah.

 

 

 

7. I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Mind

MSRP: $, amazon.com

This wonderful journal allows you to document practical information you would need such as your itinerary, tips from locals, addresses, and reviews. It contains inspiring prompts that lets you draw your experiences!

 

8. Voyageur – Travelers Notebook

 

MSRP: $$, moleskine.com

Moleskine’s Travelers Notebook is perhaps a timeless and classic take on any journal, with its quality bound book and paper that makes writing an absolute joy. It comes with a map, packing lists, and pockets for receipts or ticket stubs you want to keep.

 

 

 

 

 

9. Travel Journal in Sunset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSRP: $, poketo.com

This journal by Poketo is beautifully designed and shaped like a simple brochure, which would make it portable and easy to slip into your bag. This is handy to log your travels and contains a pocket for your memorabilia, all securely closed with an elastic band.

 

10. Ticket Stub Diary

MSRP: $, uncommongoods.com

Although this isn’t a travel journal, I thought this would be very useful as it has been for me! If you can’t dare to throw away your million receipts, theater stubs, and museum tickets, stow it away in this diary so it’s no longer trash but justified memorabilia.