Art of the Travel Journal: Chronicle Your Life with Drawing, Painting, Lettering, and Mixed Media - Document Your Adventures, Wherever They Take You

by Abbey Sy

"The Art of the Travel Journal offers all the techniques, ideas, inspiration, and step-by-step instructions needed to create artful, one-of-a-kind journals filled with drawings, ephemera, lettering, and more that document our lives traveling around the world--or around the corner"--

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Art, Journaling, Crafts, Reference, Creative

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 16, 2022

About the author

Abbey Sy is an artist, best-selling author and creative entrepreneur from Manila, Philippines. Her penchant for analog-style documenting, reading books, & exploring the world ignites her passion for making art and sharing stories.

Reviews

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Art of the Travel Journal sparked my love of traveling again, with its fun capture of fun trips through painting, drawing, mixed media, and lettering. I'm a writer, not a visual artist, yet I felt sure that I could document my beach trips the year I met my husband in an entirely new way. Highly recommended for travelers on the road and wannabes in an armchair!

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

The Art of the Travel Journal is a beautiful guide book to creating your own travel journal and documenting your travels using art, writing and mixed media.
Each section is broken down throughout the book to focus on one area such as equipment, lettering, techniques etc and there are some great tips and information to help you get started. I have always wanted to start a travel journal and wish I had had a book like this 20 years ago. I haven't been able to travel for several years but once I can I am definitely going to be starting one of these journals. The reason I have marked the book down to 4 stars is because I received the digital book version to review and all the photographs were squashed up and hard to make out properly. I'm sure the physical copy will be perfect but it ruined it for me.
Other features in this book covered at the end are tips for traveling, planning, supplies you'll need, intentions while travelling and how to store your completed journals. I learned lots of new terms I didn't know during this book too which is always a bonus.

[Caroline Bartlett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced PDF copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is GORGEOUS even in PDF, so I can't even imagine how pretty the physical copy will be. The examples and illustrations were incredible. I've been keeping travel journals for years, and this book had some great tips I hadn't thought of. It certainly made me want to go buy more supplies (which, for the record, I do NOT need). I'm big on collecting ephemera, so I loved the lesson on how to fold a paper pocket to hold it within your journal. My journaling style has always been more text- and photo-heavy, but I've been wanting it to be more art-heavy for a while. The tips in this book will certainly help me bridge this gap!

I also loved that there were some guest artists featured at the end, complete with their handles for me to go view more of their work.

[Lanette Sweeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This lovely book is alive with color, illustrations and fun ideas to help you launch or enrich your own art journaling practice. As the title suggests, the focus of this book is on journaling as you vacation, with suggestions for collecting ephemera such as maps, tickets and brochures to incorporate into your journal, but the book could serve as a guide for art journaling in general.

The author, Abbey Sy, is a talented hand-lettering artist who has written seven books on creativity. In this book, she covers hand-lettering (the subject of several of her other books); layouts, page and photo composition; themes, such as keeping a journal of the architecture you encounter, the meals you eat, the highlight moments of a trip, the places you visit, etc.; mediums, such as gel pens, fine pens, watercolor brushes that contain their own water (and instructions for how to make your own to-go watercolor palette), markers, etc.; writing/blogging/vlogging; and collaging and collecting elements to use in your collages. She also has a couple of fun sections on making your own postcards and, my favorite, making your own envelope out of found material to glue into your journal to hold other scraps you pick up on your journey.

I love the end of the book, which is a chapter titled Guest Artists and features delightful journal spreads from a dozen other art journalers, plus their websites so we can follow them for more visual ideas. I was going to take a star off because the book also has a bit of padding in the text (e.g., information on how the first commercial flight was a Florida "air ferry" in Tampa) that seemed irrelevant to the subject of travel journaling, but these brief digressions are easily skimmed, and the book is so packed with great layout examples that it deserves its full five stars.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the past month, I've become obsessed with a particular Youtuber named Rainbowholic. She's a Filipina artist based in Japan who owns a stationary store and cafe. She shares her various adventures throughout Japan via journaling, specifically a style called hobonichi. You recount your day through stamps, stickers, washi tape, and ephemera (paper materials such as tickets, brochures, or bookmarks). I saw Abbey Sy referenced in one of Kaila's videos and checked out her channel. Her calligraphy and travel journals are on a whole other level. I do prefer Kaila's videos and her abundance of cuteness sprinkled throughout her pages. I am personally too poor and uneventful to make a travel journal, but it's encouraged me to notate my book sales. I'm attending a landscape convention later this month and I want to put all the ephemera I accumulate into a fun journal page. This book was beautifully decorated and I loved seeing her work in high definition. I've got 7 years worth of content to watch of Rainbowholic's channel and I love seeing what's she created. Once again, I'm too poor and overbooked for travel journals, but I love looking at them!

[Mallika Mahidhar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always carried a notebook with me on all trips hoping that I will journal my travels. But alas, I have always hesitated to ruin a page, a precious notebook, or drawing a blank when it comes to putting down thoughts.

I got the ARC of this book from Netgalley hoping that I feel motivated to create a travel journal soon. The book is easy to read. It gives an insight into what 'travel journaling' means before getting into the details of it. More than everything, what I love about Abbey Sy, is that she gives you several options and ideas and tells you to do what you love and can do. There are no strict steps to travel journaling in the book. It makes you ask yourself why and how you want to create your travel journal along with ideas on what your travel art kit should contain (really helpful), what kind of things you can collect, different kinds of compositions, layouts and forms of travel journaling. There are also photos of stunning layouts which are so inspiring.

The book has most definitely inspired to create journals for my recent adventures and hoping that I explore journaling while travelling the next time. Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC.

[Cathy Geha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Art of the Travel Journal by Abbey Sy

This is a book I wish I had before traveling to Scotland this past July – I have worked on journals, diaries, and altered books in the past but still found this filled with a wealth of informative creative helpful ideas. In fact, I just sent the title to my artist sister and my historian traveling partner to Scotland daughter. Will definitely look for this book to add to my library.

What I liked:
* That it is easy to read and understand
* Illustrations of ideas
* Information
* Layout
* Ideas – new and old
* Definitions with examples
* That while I read, I thought of ways I would have done things differently in past journals
* The book made me want to journal more often than I have recently…perhaps even daily
* New ideas – for instance – how to take washi tape in smaller more easily packed ways (this did not happen on the trip to Scotland)
* The lessons were interesting and useful
* That I was given specifics about pre-planning, goals, focus, and more
* The use of color and how it helps tell the story
* Story in travel journals
* Knowing that I will use the information gleaned today well into the future

What I didn’t like:
* Not having a hard copy already on my bookshelf

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing-Quary Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to travel and create my own travel journals so I was so excited to see this! A good foundation for creating a travel journal, complete with list of essential items to make beautiful, meaningful pages while traveling or once you return home. I loved the list of ephemera that should be saved, such as tickets and maps, and the art supplies that could help, including how to make your own watercolor tin. Everything is showcased in helpful pictures and tips to get started, and some step-by-step instructions on creating different projects. A perfect resource for those just starting or more seasoned journalers looking for a new look. I will refer to this often.

I received a copy from #NetGalley for an honest review.

[Rachael K · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Abbey’s YouTube channel where she shares her creative journals and planners, but this book felt like it was more for someone who had never thought about journaling or even picked up a pen. I still liked seeing photos of her spreads, but some of the paragraphs felt very thrown together, like she had to make a word count.

[Elizabeth A · Rating 2 out of 5]

I follow the author on YT and IG, but as a seasoned keeper of journals - travel and otherwise - this one was a tad too introductory for me. I really like the photos, and ideas, and think this would be an excellent book for a journal newbie.

[Simone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher, for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion! I'm writing this review voluntarily!

This was a great book! The author included a lot of photos of journal pages. I really liked how the author included the various types of journals with photos and tips and the materials to use. A great additional nugget was the guest journalers with photos of their journal pages and contact info. Overall, a fantastic book for beginners. I think it is a bit too basic for more seasoned journalers, but it is great for those just starting out.

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very basic intro with chapters for beginners on topics like picking the right materials, hand lettering and making color-coordinated collages.

Recommended for anyone who's interested in travel journaling but has no idea where to start.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

One page suggested a typewriter and I laughed and laughed picturing myself checking a typewriter with my luggage and dragging it in a trip with me. I know that’s not what the author intended but appreciated the serotonin hit. Beautiful ideas.

[Kimberly]

I'm not a travel writer, though I play one on tv. (Just kidding) I love the idea of travel journaling, and for the majority of my life, I did keep a journal, though it was no where as beautiful or creative as the journals that people are creating these days.

So when I came across this book, I was damn excited to pick it up and see how travel journaling was coming along. I had just gotten back from a trip to the UK and honestly, I had a lot of pictures and maps and ticket stubs and no where to put them!

This is a very general overview of travel journaling. The art and photography in the book are beautiful. I love the layouts and the end of the book there is a lovely section to contact info on some of the writers that the author enjoys including their Instagram handles. (I did end up following all of them and am looking forward to having a much more beautiful insta feed.)

There are different sections on exploring the different type of art journaling including collage. There are so many ways on collecting and expressing your memories. I liked the visual examples of journals, giving me ideas on layout and creative expression like stickers, tapes, papers and watercolor art. I also liked how the author talked about Text, photo or art heavy formats. Of course there can be a mixture of all of these things, but I liked how it was designed.

That said, I wish there was more. More more more! Especially more information on materials. There are general guidelines and creative suggestions, but the beginning materials section seemed sparse for me. I like links or maybe a review or highlight of a type of journal. They were very general suggestions and I think that's fine for some, but I wanted a little more opinion on the materials section. I also wish there was some discussion on leaving space for things to be inserted later on. I know, maybe this isn't everyone but I have a young child and I don't get long leisurely time to focus on my creative pursuits. I would have liked a section on how to think about overall layout and saving some time and space for things to be inserted later, or how to leave enough room if you didn't want to write/create in a linear format.

Overall, this charming and lovely book really spoke to me. I loved the pictures and it was very inspiring. I am excited to buy a small journal to try for myself for my last trip. I have a feeling it will be photo and text heavy, so... yeah. Better buy more glue!

[Mechthild · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interested in creating you own Travel Journal?
Author and artist Abbey Sy presents her seventh book: "The Art of the Travel Journal. Chronicle Your Life with Drawing, Painting, Lettering, and Mixed Media - Document Your Adventures, Wherever They Take You", published by Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry. After the introduction the book is divided into seven chapters: 1) Getting Started [with topics such as "Definition of Journaling Terms", "History of Travel Journaling", or "Starting a Travel Journal"], 2) Materials [with lessons about "Create Your Own Washi Tape Sampler", and "Make Your Own Watercolor Tin"], 3) Telling Stories, 4) Collection and Composition [includes lessons such as "Creating Artful Postcards", or "Make a Collaged Travel Zine"], 5) Journal Spread Ideas, 6) Honing Your Habit, and 7) Guest Artists [where Abbey presents sample pages of eleven guest artists]. Abbey states: "The Art of the Travel Journal, in essence, is a compendium of ideas and inspiration you can use as you start or continue your travel journaling pursuits. Keeping a journal is a great way to be in tune with your memories and experiences in the years to come, whether you’re looking for a way to document your day-to-day life or explore new cities" (p. 7).
Abbey talks honestly how she came to do travel Journaling. The book comes with an attractive design and inspirational photos and drawings. The book is well-rounded since it starts at the very beginning of planning a travel journal to the very end of the creation of one. I really appreciated the lessons throughout the book, they are very helpful even for other art projects. I recommend the book to beginning and advanced artists who want to create a travel journal, have already started one of are just looking for new creative ideas for their art.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
#TheArtOfTheTravelJournal #Netgalley

[Angeline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy journaling so I was excited to try out this book and see how it can help me document my travels. I really enjoyed this book and the way it was set up.The Art of the Travel Journal is a wonderful book for those who want to start a travel journal and learn how to do so.
There were different sections to help divide what the book was going to get into. The first section explains why a person might want to create a travel journal and where the idea came from. The second section explained the materials a person might need. I liked the details within this section and even the helpful tips on breaking less items. These two sections were like the intro.
The next few sections give you ideas on how to fill your journal and tips to create documents to remember your trip with. The third section gives some tips on how to plan for your trip and then the different types of journaling that a person could use to document their trip. The fourth section gives ideas on how to use the different types of journaling to fill your travel journal and gives tips on how to do it. The fifth section explains different spreads and the ideas behind them. There were details on a more architecture centered journal, a food journal, and many more.
The sixth section was a lot of fun and it gives you tips on how to make your journal your own. I enjoyed this section and it made me think of how I wanted to create my own journal. The seventh section shows pictures of what others have down to their own journals.
All in all, this was a great book and I would definitely recommend it. I am excited to use what I learn to create my own journal. The Art of the Travel Journal is a wonderful helpful tool on how to start a travel journal.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.

[Ștefania Ioana Chiorean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I met the author at a Creative Mornings session in Berlin and really liked her approach and the journaling we did there. It is a book for newbies in terms of travel and journaling, in which many terms are explained. I loved the photography, really cute and representative.

I really appreciated thinking back to basics for example on what to write on a postcard. I tent to describe my whole vacation. She proposed a few other promts as inspiration:

"Looking for ideas for what to write on your postcards? Here are some you can try:
A new word or phrase you learned in a foreign language
A doodle of your travels and trip highlights
What you did that day, a short anecdote, or a list of activities "

As a bit OCDed (not tested, sorry) I tend to see patterns and collect them while traveling. I have endless streams of street signs, doors, balconies etc.. She also adds this as a motif for journaling.

"Journaling about architecture offers several options. These prompts will get you started.
A landscape or a cityscape from your trip
A page full of interesting windows, doors, or buildings from a city you’ve visited
A favorite historical structure and its architectural origins (the Eiffel Tower in Paris, for example)"


More quotes:
"Food is a fun topic to journal about. You can draw or paint what you’ve eaten, print photos to add to your journal pages, or collect food packaging to use as ephemera. Incorporating mixed media is also a great option, as it gives your pages more variety"

"Travel journaling has no end goal. But if you’re keen on improving certain skills such as drawing, collaging, or taking photos, keeping tabs on your progress is a way to develop your style"

[Hazel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspiring and filled with tons of great ideas. You will read this and become obsessed with the idea of making gorgeous travel journals. But let's be realistic...sometimes these sorts of books turn into a "jealousy read" (as you drool over page after page of perfect images) which then becomes a sort of "self-dislike read" as you slowly realize that not only will your travel journals never look this amazing, but also that you probably are not ever actually going to make those amazing travel journals in the first place. Do I sound salty? Listen, I'm coming from a place of honesty. I *do* make travel journals and I've learned the hard way that if you try to make them too perfect and instagrammable, you typically end up burned out and tossing all your ticket stubs into a hotel envelope that you then find in that little front pocket of your suitcase two years later, because you never use that little front pocket, and now you have a rather folded envelope with a medley of ticket stubs and restaurant business cards that are all mixed up together from the days of that trip, and you don't really remember what made any of them special anyway. Why am I rambling on like this? To make the point that inspiration is great, but don't let "perfect" be the enemy of "good enough". Just stick those ticket stubs into your journal and do what feels right to you, even if that's just writing the date with a pen you borrowed at the train ticket counter. So take the ideas from this book - and it is indeed chock-full of great ideas - but then adapt them to your own journaling style.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a digital ARC.

[Susan King · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that COVID travel restrictions are lifted, people are enthusiastically embracing travel once again.. Although travel isn't in my near future, I love any books about journaling, so I jumped at the offer from NetGalley to review an electronic version of this book.

The test with any art-related book for me is: Does this book inspire me to get out the supplies and dive in? This book certainly passed the test, and as the author Abbey Sy promised, this kind of journaling is easily transferable to my life at home. It has given my journaling habit a much-needed kick start. The guest artist section soon had me discovering new artists to follow on social media.

If you are new to journaling, this book has everything you need no matter what format/style you want to try. The book covers art heavy, text heavy, photo heavy, and collage heavy formats, and if you can't decide, try the author's favorite, the ultimate combination!

The end of the book still needs a few edits to be ready for final publication, in my opinion. Although promised in the introduction to Chapter 6 Honing Your Habit, I couldn't find the tips on storing journals. (I was really looking forward to those tips, too!) Chapter 7 The Guest Artist features some terrific journalers, but the section on Resources is disappointing, and two of three website links are wrong or no longer in service.

All in all, this is a terrific book despite the weak ending - 4 out of 5 stars!

[Brandi]

So much creativity! I think I have been composing travel journals in my mind most of my life. I have photos, post cards, souvenirs, scraps, bits, and pieces from all over. I keep thinking that one day I will get to it and write copious notes, so I won’t forget. The thought of putting it all together has always been a bit daunting. I love the creative options and suggestions presented here. I never would have thought of mixing art mediums like paint, pencil, marker, stamps, and stickers with all my treasures. I love all the journaling ideas as well. There is no right or wrong way, but a good source of inspiration can get your own creative juices flowing. That is what The Art of Travel Journal by Abbey Sy provided for me.
It doesn’t have to be perfect. It is more important to just get started and capture those moments before they disappear, while the essence of them is still alive in your heart and mind. Thanks for compiling a great collection of ideas, suggestions, and tips. I especially love the Guest Artists provided at the end.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

[Laura Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect book to buy if you want to get started on travel journaling. It is full of informative photographs and step-by-step instructions that make it easy to get started, especially if you have never travel journaled before. It covers everything you could possibly want to know, such as ideas for composing the ephemera you have collected, different ways to document your travels, how to create themed pages and journal spreads, as well as hand lettering advice and making zines and postcards. The author even includes advice on how to stay committed to your journal once you have begun, and looks at the materials you will need to get started.

The artwork and journal examples that accompany the book are simply stunning - the reader is left in no doubt that they are in safe hands being taught journaling by Abby Sy. The book itself is cleanly laid out and straightforward to follow. Even if you are not specifically interested in travel journaling, there is plenty in this book to give ideas to daily journalers or scrapbookers.

With thanks to Netgalley and Quarry Books for providing an advance review copy. All opinions are my own.

[Psusan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Art of the Travel Journal by Abbey Sy is an intensely thorough look at travel journaling. I have been scrapbooking and card making for close to twenty years, but I was not prepared for this labor intense approach. I did find it all very interesting with some ideas being very helpful.

One idea was carrying post-it notes to list major words or thoughts as the trip progresses. This is very different from the writing down what happens everyday method which can become boring to say the least. The major word leans itself to word pictures to be used in the actual journal. The making ephemera envelops, and pockets is also an idea to easily incorporate.

The overall journals described in this book are in depth works of art. I was amazed at some of the pages but unsure if I have that kind of artistic ability. Still there is something for everyone to try. Ideas are clearly given with the list of materials needed along with examples.

The publisher through Net Galley provided a digital ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

[Pam Ritchie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Art of the Travel Journal by Abbey Sy is a guide on how to write a travel journal, as you'd guess.  It has photos and descriptions of different versions, such as photo, drawings, writing, and a combination.

It has step by step guide for things like collaging, suggestions on how to decide what type of travel journal you might want to do, tips and suggestions for how to do things like making your own watercolour tin.

I thought this was a very inspiring book, with lots of photos and suggestions of people who use travel journals you can follow, and get ideas from!

The Art of the Travel Journal was published on 13th September 2022, and is available from Amazon, Waterstones and Bookshop.org.

You can follow Abbey Sy on Instagram, YouTube and her website.

I was given access to this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Quarto Publishing Group and Quarry Books.

[Meagan | The Chapter House · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great intro-level overview of travel journaling. Not all of it lends itself to being done in real-time, while traveling--and it took me most of the book to be okay with that! ;) (I could not see myself, for example, bringing a travel watercolor kit with me on a trip. But then, watercolor is not my forte.)

I enjoyed refreshing my own memory about many of the different ways to journal before and after a trip, and recommend pairing the practice with your favorite guidebook(s) of choice (I recommend Rick Steves' line) and Rachel McMillan's excellent book Dream, Plan, and Go: A Travel Guide to Inspire Your Independent Adventure.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

[Liz NC · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ADORE Abbey's work! I stumbled upon her YouTube channel and have been a fan every since. I have journaled off and on throughout my life so the concepts and process aren't new to me. This book provides fun ideas to add to your journaling practice (travel and personal). There's a relaxed approach that I find refreshing, but I also admire her style. The goal isn't to put pressure on ourselves to be perfect but just to start and be consistent. I am finding that so many details in my life are being missed, even the mundane that are still worthy of note. I am also an ephemera hoarder and am committed to applying them in my journal rather than stuffing them in envelopes and boxes. Oh, and I can't wait to try making a zine and sharing them with pen pals. This is a complement to anyone who is new to journaling or experienced. It's a great reference tool to go back to now and then for inspiration.

[Flora · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew about Abbey Sy as a lettering artist but did not realize that she also keeps travel art journals. I went and followed her Instagram account right away, eager to see how she combines her lettering skills with her paintings. Her journal flip-throughs are eye candy and she does incorporate some beautiful letterings in her journals, though perhaps not as much as I had hoped.

This book is more for beginners looking for basic ideas on how to keep an art journal, what style, and so on. Step by step instructions are few and far between. The examples given (from both herself and other artists) are gorgeous. I think this would make a great gift to encourage someone to keep painted, collaged and written records of their travels, especially if bundled with an essential kit.

I am full of admiration for this young, accomplished author! Beautiful book!

4 stars from me.

[Wandering Steps and Slow (Lynne) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really lovely and comprehensive guide to travel journalling.

I enjoy creating mixed media journals and was looking to expand into travel journalling and this guide was perfect.

I feel it would suit experienced and beginner crafters alike as there is a very clear introduction to the materials needed.

The details of the history of travel journals was interesting and a lovely addition.

There are many beautiful layouts to admire and find inspiration from along with detailed lessons. I particularly enjoyed the guide to brush lettering.

Although there are guides to layouts and materials the author is respectful of the individuality of the journaller.

Overall I found this book to be beautiful, clear and inspiring.

Many thanks to the publisher for providing me with a digital ARC through Netgalley.

[Heidi Robbins (Heidi Reads...) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so helpful in motivating and inspiring me to incorporate art into my road trips and travel! I loved the variety of themes, layouts, and styles presented. Creating a supplies kit so your journal can be built along the way is vital, and I appreciated the list of things to include. The tutorials were easy to understand with photographs and instructions. I gathered plenty of ideas for the future and look forward to starting my first travel journal soon!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I follow Abbey Sy on instagram and I've always loved having a peek at her travel journals. This book is a great starter book for anyone who wants to explore travel journaling. It outlines everything you need to get started and to explore. From what materials to use to how to do your layouts and what type of stories to tell. How to incorporate ephemera.

It also has a few howtos: how to make your own washi tape sampler, ephemera envelopes, and watercolor tin, etc.

It's a lovely and inspiring book. If you've wanted to dabble into travel journaling and didn't know where to start, it is sure to inspire you.

with gratitude to Quarto Publishing Group and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love to travel and genuinely wish I was more meticulous when I comes to documenting my travels. For both my studies abroad I kept journals in addition to taking thousands of photos, but have never made them into anything. This book provides great inspiration, but it is a bit more advanced that what most beginners will want to do. That being said, there are step by step instructions for creating beautiful travel journals. Personally I have no artistic skill so the sketching and lettering featured heavily in the book isn't for me, but it is beautiful to look at. I loved the photos of both the author's travels and her journals. I also liked seeing the journals from other creators as it shows the variety that is possible based on the individual's style.