Moleskine - Travel Journal, Theme Notebook - Hardcover Notebook to Organise and Remember Your Travels - Large Size 13 x 21 cm - 400 Pages

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The cover of a journal is pretty important. But first of all, what the cover of a travel journal is actually made out of will make a big difference as to what notebook you actually opt for. One notebook in particular seemed to call to me, thanks in no small part to the cute retro airport departure board that was embossed on its cover: the Moleskine Travel Journal.

I collect photos, notes and items while on the road (I keep them on a separate hard disk for the photos, my notes in a simple lined notebook or in my phone and the items in a plastic folder I can zip closed) When you search travel journals, most of the time you’ll see them described as genuine leather, vegan leather, Moleskin, or hard cover. Even if cover material isn’t a big deal to you, one thing you want to make sure of is that the journal opens completely flat to make it easier for you to write and draw in. 5. Refillability It probably makes more sense to look at GSM (“ grams per square meter“). The weight is now determined by one sheet of paper at a size of 1 meter by 1 meter, measured in grams. All different grades of paper are measured at the same size. So a higher GSM always means heavier paper. As a bonus, this Promptly journal also comes with a map, to help you plan your journeys, star wishlist destinations, or otherwise decorate or use as you see fit. Neat!If you’re only creating a photo album of your trip, then you could for example also look into 1:1 sized albums, like the typical scrapbooks that are 12″ (30,48 cm) x 12″ or the 1.33:1 albums, for example 6″ (15,24 cm) x 8″ (20,32 cm). If you’re wondering ‘how can I decorate my travel journal?’ then I’ve got a handy list for you with some ideas for travel journal embellishments:

If that’s all done, I collect all scrapbooking supplies (list follows below) and I cut, glue or write where necessary.

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So there you have it: those are our favorite travel journals for every kind of writer – but by no means the end of your options! Whether you’re buying for yourself or considering purchasing a travel journal as a gift, there’s lots to consider in the world of stationery. If you’re open to leather, you’ll find it to be a durable option, and it will weather over the weeks, months and years to look worn and rustic. Obviously. Money, money, money: it’s going to be a big factor in whether you choose to buy such and such a travel journal over another one. Let’s face it, you can’t buy what you can’t afford.