Vacations are worth remembering – no question there. But it can be difficult to capture into words all the amazing new tastes, sights and adventures you experience during your time away from home, even when armed with a trusty notebook. Travel journalling should be a pleasure that enhances your trip, rather than a hassle that distracts you from the actual activities.
In the past we’ve looked at the steps to crafting a travel journal you’ll actually want to read later – from choosing the right notebook size to creating the perfect photo caption. But if you are finding it difficult to actually get writing, a simple prompt may be all you need. We’ve divided our travel journal prompts into three categories for creative inspiration from the initial booking to the final homecoming.
The Anticipation
- The food I am most excited to try this holiday is…
- The best part about planning this vacation has been…
- The reason I chose this vacation destination is…
- One thing I really hope happens this vacation is…
- This vacation, I cannot forget to pack…
- The first vacation I remember taking is…
- My favourite family vacation was…
- Something I wish I could take on vacation is…
- The most important item on my packing list is…
- The best travel advice I’ve received is…
The Holiday Itself
- The best new thing I tried today was…
- Tomorrow, I hope to spend more time…
- Waking up this morning, I feel…
- Something I am missing about home is…
- Finally arriving here, I am surprised to find…
- The tastiest meal of this vacation so far is…
- The weather today is…
- An interesting new phrase I’ve learned is…
- Something surprising about the local culture is…
- The best thing to happen today has been…
Reflection
- The best food I ate all vacation was…
- Something I didn’t get a chance to do but wish I did was…
- The funniest moment of my holiday was…
- I really enjoyed meeting…
- Something I am missing about being on vacation is…
- Advice I would like to give myself before my next vacation is…
- A major event that happened back home while I was away was…
- If I return to this vacation spot, I am definitely going back to…
- The top five highlights of the trip were…
- About this vacation, I will never forget…
Not planning on taking your laptop or don’t want to write down all these prompts ahead of time? Don’t worry, we have you covered – these writing prompts (and more) are available on the Paperblanks Journal Prompt App!
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