39+ Creative Travel Journal Ideas For Your Next Vacation
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to explore some fun Bullet Journal page ideas to make your vacation truly unforgettable! Whether you’re lounging by the beach or embarking on a road trip, capturing those moments in your journal adds an extra spark of creativity to your adventures.
I don’t know about you, but every June, I get hit with a serious case of wanderlust. Even after graduating years ago, the start of summer still feels like a call for new experiences. And what better way to plan and savor your travels than with your trusty Bullet Journal?
From bucket lists to packing checklists, your journal can transform into the ultimate travel companion. You can brainstorm travel journal ideas, create colorful spreads of your itinerary, or even jot down highlights from each day. Plus, don’t forget to include space for photos, ticket stubs, and doodles that bring back those sunny memories.
In this blog post, we’ll be diving deep into all these ideas and more, helping you plan and enjoy the best vacation ever!
Travel is a big adventure, but it comes at a cost, both financially and mentally. There is so much to plan and prepare!
And then there is the trip itself, it goes by so fast, and there is so much to explore. It seems like it’s all pretty overwhelming, and you just want to enjoy every moment.
This is where your travel pages come into play, since your Bullet Journal can help you plan the best vacation, as well as deeply enjoy and preserve memories of each day.
This blog post has you covered with all the ideas you’ll ever need! And as a bonus at the end of the post, you can also get some FREE travel journal printables which you can use right away!
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Stationery Recommendations
First, let’s look at some supplies that you’ll love and find useful when creating your travel journal pages, as well as pretty much any other pages in your Bullet Journal.
- A journal. You’ll need a journal for all your travel pages. You can use a usual journal, like my favorite Archer And Olive notebooks (use code MASHA10 for 10% OFF), or you can do something more like a refillable travel notebook.
- Sakura Pigma Fineliners – these are a staple for creating any Bullet Journal spread. Their black archival ink and many different nib sizes will allow you to create stunning and elaborate pages.
- Tombow Fude Brush Pen – These small-tip brush pens are universal. You can create elaborate brush lettering and beautiful headers, or just use them for drawing.
- Markers. You probably want to add some colors to your pages, and I recommend choosing a few of your favorite markers. For me, it’s absolutely Zebra Mildliners.
- Stamps. Stamps are reusable, and there are so many functional and decorative designs! These particular travel journal stamps are definitely a great catch!
Now that we have all the supplies at the ready, let’s dive in and explore the amazing pages that can help you plan and enjoy your best trip!
Travel Bullet Journal Page Ideas
We're starting from pages you might want to create before the trip.
These will help you to stay organized and plan the perfect vacation.
In case you're not that much of a planner, just scroll down to the section with vacation journal ideas for your adventures.
Where To Travel Journal Pages
It all starts from the big question - where will our next adventure take us? Why don’t you simply make a list of places you want to visit and pick one of them?
Time to start fulfilling your traveling dreams.
I love how detailed this map is and how happy is the red airplane.
I also must say how I'm absolutely jealous of the list of places she has already visited. That's quite an impressive one!
I think it's such a creative idea to make this spread with signposts and luggage.
I also love how there is an exact plan here - to go and visit certain places in a certain year. This is how you make it happen!
Wishlists are fun to create, so why not make one for your travels as well? The details of this list are amazing, and of course, I'm so in love with the handwriting.
All the color really adds so much fun to this spread.
And I'm in love with these detailed illustrations for each destination.
Beautiful list, and I'm absolutely in love with these gold accents.
The quote is also pretty fun, a true course of action.
So you can have a big list of courses you want to visit, but just as well, you can create a layout like these with other small trips to take, like visiting national parks.
Savings Tracker
Now that you have your perfect trip in mind, time to start saving up.
Savings trackers like some of these below can be a great help!
Saving money is always easier when you have a clear goal and rewards at the end of it, so this is a great example of this approach. Every time you put away money, you get more excited for the upcoming trip!
Such a cute and creative savings tracker. And a fun way to use your stickers.
I must say it seems like you don't be able to add here too many stickers, so if you're saving up for a big trip, you might want to add larger numbers to your key.
What a fun idea to turn Monopoly into a savings tracker.
And I love how the whole process is a game, definitely makes saving money that much more fun.
Things To Do
You definitely want to get the most out of your experience! So do a little research - what places are interesting to visit? What restaurants do you want to go to?
Make it a fun experience, and write down all your findings in your Bullet Journal for future reference.
This seems like an amazing trip to take.
And I'm really loving how there is a list of so many things to do for each location.
I've never been to Vermont, but this spread definitely makes me want to go.
Plus it gave me a good idea that it might be worth having a spread like that about your hometown (or home state), not just for when you travel.
Coffee shops are always a good place to know - you can get your coffee, get a better feel of the city and just spend some cozy time planning your day every morning.
Maybe it's not a list of the most popular places to visit, but it's still a fun list to have.
Beautiful spread, and I love the mix of illustrations and different fonts.
This can also be a memory-keeping page, but I decided it would fit here as well.
Itinerary Travel Journal Page
You know the dates, you know where and what you want to see - time to create your itinerary! It doesn’t have to be a minute-by-minute plan mind you, but just some general understanding of what you’ll be doing.
You don’t want to go to a museum when they are having a day off don’t you? Obviously, not everything needs to be planned to the last detail. It’s always good to leave some time for whatever life might bring you.
Beautiful itinerary spread in amazing pastel colors. I also love how the artist used a postcard and a photo to decorate it.
Hayley is a very well-organized person, so no wonder she has such a well-thought-through itinerary.
I also love this little detail of a close-up.
Such a detailed itinerary, and I'm really loving the little doodles on each day.
I think this might be filled out on the day, not as much of a pre-planning. But the concept still works.
Another itinerary that can actually be a memory page.
But I think it works very well as an example of an itinerary since everything is so clear and well organized about each day.
I especially love creating itineraries because later, when you travel, you just have to fill it up with places you visited, your feelings, and your emotions, and you already have a wonderful place to keep your memories!
Countdown
This is one of my favorite spreads! When I was a kid, before Christmas, I used to have a chocolate calendar. Each day, beginning on the 1st of December, I’d open a little slot, and discover a small candy, which was wonderful!
Not only because of chocolate but also because of the amazing feeling that Christmas day was a bit closer.
Well, this works on pretty much the same principle. Ticking one more day on your countdown spread every day adds that extra bit of excitement.
Wonderful cruise countdown tracker. It's such a fun idea to make this tracker in the shape of a ship.
I'm also loving those stamps the creator used to decorate the spread at the bottom.
Very basic countdown tracker, but those oranges and yellows sure do make it look so happy and festive.
Plus, it's cool that the artist still found a place to write what exactly this trip is all about.
What a perfect idea to have a stack of suitcases as a countdown tracker.
Vacation Overview
This idea kind of includes several of the ideas in this list.
But I think it's very useful to have an overview spread with all of your travel information.
That's a perfect example of all the information being in one place.
I also love that there is a little map of the journey.
So neat and perfectly organized! This account always has the cutest pages.
Travel Journal Spread: Packing List
Of course, in the last few days, you’ll get busy packing. Why not help yourself by making a packing list?
Make sure you have it all there, and you’re all ready for new adventures.
What a massive list, but how well organized.
I love when things are divided into categories like that, it's much easier to pack that way.
I'm so in love with this pink color; it's absolutely perfect for a beach vacation.
Love the quote as well, don't we all need it!
Absolutely fantastic idea to add suitcases to your packing list.
I find it's very useful to divide your packing list in that way so you know exactly what to pack in your carry-on.
One more pretty and very well-organized packing list.
I think it's a good idea to have the weather on top - it helps to see more clearly what kind of clothing to pack.
This is not exactly a packing list, but I thought I should still include it here.
There might be many emergencies while you travel, and it's always good to be prepared.
Super cute packing list, I love the pastels and brush lettering on the header.
Plus, it's fun to decorate it with travel things like stickers in the corner.
This is a very basic list, but you hardly need anything more complicated to be sure you pack it all.
Flight Info
Always make sure you have all your flight info handy, especially if you're planning a long trip with layovers and several destinations.
It's really easy to do with an assigned Bullet Journal spread, like some of these below.
That's a lot of flights! But I love this spread and how the artist used Doctor Who for that.
Playlist Layout
The only thing left is to pick the music for your upcoming trip, and create a little playlist spread!
I love doing it for every trip I take, that way my memories get connected to the music, and I can always remember the good times just by listening to the music.
Very simple but functional spread.
I love how it's divided into two with the artists and the song.
Such a creative playlist, and I'm in love with the colors.
It's also a much smaller one, but let's be honest - just a few songs might be enough.
Great playlist spread, and I really like that this flatlay photo is also on the theme.
Memory Keeping Travel Journal Ideas
Ok, that's all about pages you might want to create before the trip, but what about during and after?
Here are some page ideas to keep your travel memories.
One of the cool things you can do is save your maps, stamps, tickets, and all the other little things you get during your trip.
I think there are also some magazine cutouts, always a good technique.
Of course, a great way to keep your memories is by adding photos. This is the printer I usually use, and I must say I'm very happy with it.
I don't know about you, but for me, food is always a special travel experience.
Even the same food tastes different in different places.
So if you're a foodie or also just like eating delicious food, you might wanna remember some special dishes you had during your vacation.
Another way to keep your memories is just journaling. You don't need to decorate it much, or maybe just add a little something.
This is a beautiful journaling spread, and I'm so in love with this handwriting.
One more layout with journaling as a memory-keeping technique. And here I'm absolutely in love with the header!
Another thing you can do is to create pages with some doodles.
Travel doodles are not that difficult, and you can doodles so many different things!
Free Travel Journal Printables
Of course, I wanted to leave you with some free printables. Already in the Resources Vault, you can find a few printable travel-related pages and stickers that you can start using right away!
If you don’t have access yet, you can always sign up in the form below.
Once you confirm your subscription, you’ll get the password to get 50+ free Bullet Journal printables, stickers, and worksheets to use right away.
If you’ve never used printables before, be sure to check my post How To Use Printables In Your Bullet Journal.
It’s pretty basic, and you can find all the supplies you need in my post Supplies For Using Bullet Journal Printables.
Oh, and for more tips on how to create and maintain a travel journal, check out my post Comprehensive Guide To Travel Bullet Journal.
More Resources
Are you looking for more ideas and inspirations on how your Bullet Journal can help you enjoy travel more? Perfect, there is so much more to share!
Check out these blog posts next:
- Comprehensive Guide To Travel Bullet Journal
- Adventurous Travel Journal Spread Ideas
- Top Travel Journal Supplies for Your Next Adventure
>>> What pages do you use for your travelling adventures? Share your experiences in the comments section below.
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