A Step-By-Step Guide on How to Start a Traveler's Notebook on a Budget
First of all, why do you even need a Traveler's Notebook? Because as the saying goes: "So it is written, so it shall be done." And I, for one, am an avid believer that you attract what you expect, you reflect what you desire, and you manifest what you write.
I have always believed that we are the writers of our destinies. By writing down my dreams and goals, the world would line up the right people, the right time, and the right places for it to happen.
And one by one, throughout the years, those scribbled desires in my notebook came true. It surprised me how some of them incarnated but I love them even more in that way. Let's go!
My love for writing has paved the way for my creativity to blossom. I wanted a notebook that resonates with how I feel about traveling. And thus my second baby was born this year. His name: “Flying Starfish.”
My husband and I design notebooks and journals for people of all ages. Our traveler's notebook collection is simple with an elegant-to-touch matte cover about... well, traveling! Its blank-lined pages invite you to write whatever, wherever, and in however way you like.
Ah, the sweet satisfying freedom of spontaneity.
I like my notebooks to be minimalist, giving me space for my huge and messy handwriting. It has to have enough real estate to write my vacation checklists, such as jotting down visa requirements before filling out travel applications. Sidenote: "Vacation Checklist" was the original name of this website. These are just a few things I write in my blank notebook; we designed our notebooks with this key factor in mind!
When traveling, I like everything simple. My things have to be light, functional, and still cute to look at. Therefore, my perfect notebook fits easily in my backpack, is slim enough like a t-shirt, and has room for my glorious calligraphy.
Bonus tip: if it looks simple, then it's less likely to be stolen. Imagine owning an expensive, pure-leather, heavy notebook only to have it catch the eye of a handsome thief. Oh dear, my heart- I mean, my notebook!
In this post, I'll be sharing with you how to start your own traveler's notebook, what things to write down, and how you can make it your personalized trip planner.
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10 Things to Write in your Traveler's Notebook
Use these notebooks to plan everything for your trip — before, during, and even after you get back home. The more prepared you are before the trip, the sweeter your travel experience will be once you finally: hop on that solo trip to Asia; take that boat ride to Boracay; car-raoke along that road trip to all the US national parks with your friends; or that long-awaited backpacking trip to Europe.
1. To-do List
Before your trip, write down specific things you need to do here, like booking a ticket, finding a place to stay, and listing which activities to enjoy while there. Also, write down the visa application process and requirements needed, which vary depending on which country you're visiting and the kind of passport you have.
2. Things to Bring
This is one of the most important things to write in your notebook because you don't want to run out of clothes, do you? Make sure if you plan to do laundry, that you have enough clothing that can be mixed and matched. If it's winter, pack enough layers to stay warm. And do not forget to pack an emergency first aid kit with basic medicines for things like pain/headaches, an upset stomach, and/or cuts.
3. Things to Buy
Before the trip, also list the right equipment. I sometimes write it with my grocery list for the next time I go out.
If it's a summer trip, I make sure my phone has a waterproof phone holder for activities like snorkelling. Underwater pictures can be mesmerizing.
If climbing a mountain, getting the right socks is of utmost importance for proper cushion and moisture-wicking and to avoid blisters.
4. Planning the Trip
The heart and soul of your trip! Nailing this will forever immortalize the experience(s) to come. This part doesn't have to be perfect; just knowing key times will decrease your chances of getting lost/late and will save you so much time and money.
10. Write your next travel adventure
After your trip, you can still use your notebook to plan out your next trip. Simply start with the question "Where am I going next?" or the phrase "My next adventure is to..."
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