Notebook: the people you meet on vacation

by sami note

Cute notes journal designed to hold all your goals, thoughts and brilliant ideas. 6 x 9 in 100 pages Paperback cover Matte

100 pages, Paperback

Published June 24, 2021

Reviews

[Duke Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

The People You Meet on Vacation by Sami Note caught my attention because of how simple it is, and how that simplicity makes it work. It’s just a blank notebook, but the idea behind it—documenting people instead of places—shifts how you experience a trip. Most travel journals focus on sights, food, or itineraries. This one doesn’t. It quietly asks you to pay attention to the small encounters, the random conversations, and the brief connections that usually fade away by the time you're home. What I found most interesting was how the lack of structure made me more intentional. With no prompts or sections, I had to choose what felt worth recording. That freedom let me write about things I normally would’ve ignored: the bartender who gave me unsolicited life advice, the woman in the hostel lobby ranting about train schedules, a cab driver who told a story that stuck with me longer than it should’ve. The notebook became less about journaling and more about observing. It made the trip feel richer because I was paying attention to people, not just places. It’s big, so it’s not something you casually throw in a pocket. But that also makes it feel more serious when you sit down with it. If you’re someone who likes guided pages or design flourishes, this won’t work for you. But if you just want space to write and reflect on human moments while traveling, it’s a solid choice.

[Ankur]

Fun book. If you like to travel you should read it, if you don't travel much you should definitely read it and it'll make you want to travel.