In this day and age, it’s quite common for people to post about their lives on a daily basis. Social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook allow individuals the opportunity to post pictures and long-winded statements about everything they’re doing—and this is especially helpful when you travel. However, instead of sharing every waking moment with the crowd, we believe that keeping a handwritten journal is even better.
Back to Basics
By keeping a handwritten journal with you on your travels, you may find that you have a lot more to say than you think. But more importantly, the feeling of putting a pen or pencil to paper is a lot more rustic and real than typing on your smartphone’s touchscreen. In many ways, it exemplifies the spirit of traveling and being outdoors.
Just For You
It’s the tendency of so many people these days to automatically share their experiences with everyone in the world. While we certainly appreciate openness, we believe in some things being kept private as well. When you write something in a travel journal, you’re creating an intimate memory that’s for you, and you alone. This is something that you’ll have for the rest of your life.
A Cherished Keepsake
Ten years, or 20, or 30 years down the line, it’ll be a true joy reading your journal from your travels all those years ago. It’ll be a lot harder for you to scroll back and find those momentary Facebook posts you sporadically posted. The journal, however, will last you forever.
