Travel Journalling - Part 6
Crafting Memories: A Guide to Crafting a Unique Travel Journal with Hand-Drawn Art and Scrapbooking
Creating a travel journal with hand-drawn art and scrapbooking is a wonderful way to document your adventures. Here's a list of prompts and ideas to get you started:
Cover Page:
Create a cover page that represents the destination of your travel journal. Use drawings, stickers, or photos to make it unique.
Alternatively, sketch in the art supplies you are taking with you.
Introduction:
Write an introductory page with your name, travel dates, and a brief overview of your trip's purpose and expectations.
Map Your Journey:
Draw a map that shows your travel route, including major cities and landmarks along the way.
Daily Entries:
Dedicate pages to daily journal entries. Write about your experiences, feelings, and observations. Accompany each entry with hand-drawn illustrations or sketches related to the day's activities.
Local Cuisine:
Create a page dedicated to the local food and drinks you've tried. Sketch your favourite dishes and include descriptions.
People You've Met:
Document encounters with locals or fellow travellers. Draw portraits or caricatures and write short profiles or anecdotes.
Scenic Views:
Capture breathtaking landscapes and views in your journal. Use watercolours, coloured pencils, or pastels to create scenic artwork.
Wildlife Encounters:
If you encounter wildlife during your travels, draw them and describe your experiences.
Historical Sites:
Explore historical sites and museums. Sketch architectural details, artifacts, or important landmarks.
Keepsakes and Souvenirs:
Create pockets or envelopes to store small souvenirs like ticket stubs, postcards, or brochures.
Local Art and Crafts:
Explore the local art scene and create pages dedicated to the artwork or crafts you encounter. Include sketches and descriptions.
Cultural Events:
If you attend cultural events or festivals, document them with drawings and notes on traditions, music, and dance.
Transportation Adventures:
Describe and illustrate your experiences with unique modes of transportation, such as rickshaws, boats, or cable cars.
Weather and Seasons:
Note the weather conditions during your trip and illustrate how they influenced your experiences.
Reflections and Goals:
Create a page for reflections on your journey. Write about what you've learned and set travel goals for the future.
Local Language and Phrases:
Learn a few local phrases and write them in your journal. Include pronunciation guides and doodles to help you remember them.
DIY Postcards:
Design your own postcards using blank pages in your journal. Write messages to friends and family back home.
Sunsets and Sunrises:
Dedicate a page to capturing the beauty of sunsets and sunrises you've witnessed. Use watercolours or coloured pencils.
Memorable Quotes:
Note down any memorable quotes from locals or fellow travellers that stood out during your trip.
Closing Page:
Create a closing page with final thoughts, a farewell message to the destination, and any travel resolutions.
Remember to have fun and let your creativity flow as you create your travel journal. It's a personal keepsake of your adventures, so make it as unique as your journey itself!
