However, when you’re out and about exploring, it can be difficult to keep up with your writing practice if you’re not sure where to do it or what materials you need on hand. Here are some tips on how to keep a journal when traveling so that you don’t miss out on your written adventures no matter where you go!

Put yourself in the right mind-set

It’s important to mentally prepare yourself for keeping a journal when traveling. That way, you won’t be tempted to skip writing about your day, because you don’t feel like it or can’t find time for it. To help jumpstart your journal-writing while on vacation, think back on past vacations and take inspiration from how much fun you had then. Plus, reviewing how much fun you used to have will make current travel less of a grind (and more of a retreat). At that point, if you still need encouragement to write in your new travel notebook (or just any old notebook), begin using quotes by inspiring authors as motivation: To write is human; to rewrite is divine—Mark Twain. Even if they don’t inspire you now, they may later—so keep them handy!

Where should I write my travel diary?

Wherever you’re comfortable writing your travel diary is where you should write it. Some people prefer writing in hardbound notebooks while others take notes on their phone or tablet. If you feel more creative sitting in front of an open window, then that is probably your best bet for keeping a travel journal.
What should I write about?

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As with most writing projects, it’s not important what you write about (though writing on something you have an interest in makes it easier). What’s more important is that you write regularly. A great way to ensure you keep going is by giving yourself a purpose for your writings.

Who are my readers?

My readers are people who love to travel and love to keep journals but hate how difficult it is when they’re traveling. They want something that makes it easy for them. However, since I haven’t asked any of my readers about what kind of journal would be best for them, I decided to think about what kind of things my friends complain about: 
Too big-I don't like having a huge journal on me at all times because it's cumbersome; I also am afraid of damaging my journal by throwing it in my purse/bag/backpack if its too big. So I do most of my writing in a little notebook. However, many times I end up forgetting that notebook at home...
Too big-I don't like having a huge journal on me at all times because it's cumbersome; I also am afraid of damaging my journal by throwing it in my purse/bag/backpack if it's too big.

What are my goals for keeping this travel diary?

Keeping a travel diary is an excellent way to remember your experiences. It’s also a great way to reflect on what you’ve learned during your trip and how you might want to change things in your daily life once you return home. Because traveling is such an enriching experience, it helps if you set some concrete goals for your journey. Here is mine