How to make the most of The Long Weekend Travel Journal
The Long Weekend Travel Journal is a one-of-a-kind travel journal that combines the fascinations of travel and the exciting world of journaling. It is composed of 24 chapters, each focusing on a specific destination. The pages are designed in a journaling aesthetic and focus on providing a more holistic picture of each destination. Instead of presenting information that can readily be found in a quick online search, The Long Weekend focuses on stories, insights and imagery that complement one’s existing knowledge, with the aim of providing a better understanding of a place and its people.
The Long Weekend is therefore not a classic travel guide. It does not feature itineraries because every traveler has different needs and interests. Below you will find some tips on how to make the most out of your Long Weekend Travel Journal:
- Before going to your destination, read the corresponding chapter in The Long Weekend. This provides you with some general insight to the place as well as a glimpse of the culture that awaits you.
- Complement your knowledge by conducting your own research. Perhaps something you have read in the book inspires you to research further? As every traveler is different, structuring your trip and itinerary is entirely up to you.
When you start to journal your own pages, do know that there are absolutely no rules. Here are some things you can do with your journal pages:
- You can use The Long Weekend to plan your itinerary.
- You can use it as a diary to write down your thoughts and experiences.
- You can paste pictures inside and decorate it in an artistic and creative way.
- You could write down fun facts and information that you have learned along the way.
- You can also use The Long Weekend as a complementary journal to document very specific topics in your travels and put other things you want to document in another journal.
- You can use The Long Weekend to document travel prompts that you may want to set yourself (examples of travel prompts include things like talking in the local language, making a friend, tasting the national dish of the country, etc.)
- If you love sketching, you can use the blank pages to draw things you have seen.
- If you love sketching, you can use the blank pages to draw things you have seen.
- If you are into photography, you can use The Long Weekend pages to paste in your best snapshots..
- If you have made a new friend in one of the destinations, wouldn’t it be amazing if you would let this person write a short dedication into your journal?
As mentioned above, there are no rules. It is your personal journal and can contain whatever you please. Always remember, not every page needs to be a masterpiece. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and be honest in what you write down. In this way, a piece of your self and your experiences flow into the pages – and results into a beautiful time capsule that you would love to browse through in the years to come.
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