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39+ Creative Travel Journal Ideas For Your Next Vacation

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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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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>>> What pages do you use for your travelling adventures? Share your experiences in the comments section below.

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6 Comments

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    1. Hey Rebecca, glad you found this post useful.
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  2. Excellent site you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics talked about here?
    I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get responses
    from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest.
    If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Appreciate it!

    1. Hello Emilia! Glad you like it here.

      What topics do you mean exactly? I know there are many Bullet Journal related Facebook groups, like Boho Berry, Bullet Journal Junkies, Petite Planners. I also have my own new group Bullet Journaling To Happiness.

      If you mean travel related – I’m not really sure, sorry!

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