Journal For Travel Journaling - How Quality Journals Preserve Your Travel Memories

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Have you ever returned from an amazing trip only to find those vivid memories fading faster than you expected? That breathtaking ocean blue, the aroma of street food markets, conversations with strangers—these precious moments slip away without a system to capture them.

Travel journaling isn't just about recording where you went; it's about transforming how you experience your journey. When you know you'll write about your day, you start noticing architectural details, cultural nuances, and sensory experiences that most tourists miss. This heightened awareness turns ordinary sightseeing into deep, meaningful engagement with your surroundings. As we discuss in this episode, research even suggests that writing about sensory details and emotional responses creates stronger neural connections than photographs alone.

But let's be honest—after a long day of exploration, the last thing many travelers want is homework. That's where purpose-built journals make all the difference. We explore features like numbered pages for organization, durable covers that survive being thrown in backpacks, quality paper that prevents ink bleed-through, and clever additions like back pockets for ticket stubs and memorabilia. These aren't just fancy extras; they're practical solutions that transform journaling from a chore into a natural part of your adventure. We share the story of "Lawrence," whose travel documentation went from chaotic scraps to organized memories after seeing how a quality journal changed his friend's experience.

Whether you're planning your next international adventure or simply want to be more present in your daily life, this episode offers practical strategies for capturing moments that matter. Give it a listen, then grab a journal and start recording the ongoing story of your life—you'll thank yourself years from now when those memories remain vivid and accessible.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Today we're tackling somethinga lot of you have probably
thought about keeping a traveljournal.

Speaker 2 (00:07):
Right, we all have these amazing trips and you want
to hang on to those memories,don't you?

Speaker 1 (00:11):
Exactly.
But you know those vividmoments, they can fade
surprisingly fast.
So our goal today is to reallyunpack the value of travel
journaling.

Speaker 2 (00:21):
And, maybe more importantly, how having a well,
a good notebook can actuallymake a huge difference, make it
less of a chore.

Speaker 1 (00:29):
Yeah, make it enjoyable part of the adventure
itself.
We'll be looking at what makestravel journaling work and
specifically touching onfeatures like those in
listallion journals.
Lots of travelers find themsuper helpful.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
Absolutely, because, look, if you really want to
savor your travels properly,recall them later, a dedicated
journal isn't just paper, itbecomes like a physical link
back to those moments that makessense, think about it.
That specific blue of the ocean, the smell of a market
somewhere, laughing with peopleyou just met, tiny detail.

Speaker 1 (00:58):
It's going to evaporate.

Speaker 2 (01:00):
So easily lost, and journaling it gives you a space
to consciously grab onto thosethings.
Write them down from your angle.
It helps lock them in.

Speaker 1 (01:09):
Right, and it's not just about looking back, is it?
I find knowing I want to writesomething down later actually
makes me well, pay moreattention while I'm there.

Speaker 2 (01:17):
That's a key point.
You start noticing the littlethings.

Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah, the way a street looks at sunset maybe a
funny sign, stuff like that itshifts you from just like
looking to really seeing mysister.
Actually she went to Japan.

Speaker 2 (01:29):
Oh yeah.

Speaker 1 (01:30):
Yeah, and she's usually someone who just breezes
through, but she started atravel journal and she said it
totally changed how she lookedat the temples, the gardens, all
the little details she probablywould have missed otherwise she
probably would have missedotherwise.

Speaker 2 (01:42):
That's it, that heightened awareness.
When you jot down a localphrase or describe some odd
custom, or even, you know,sketch a quick view, you're
processing it differently.
There's actually researchsuggesting that writing about
sensory details and feelingsstrengthens the memory pathways,
so you remember it better,richer than just, say, taking a
photo.
It's often where those littleaha moments happen.

Speaker 1 (02:05):
Okay, but let's be real Good intentions often hit a
wall when you're actuallytraveling.
You're busy, you're tired.

Speaker 2 (02:13):
Definitely.

Speaker 1 (02:13):
Finding the time is maybe the biggest hurdle I faced
.
End of a long day exploring.

Speaker 2 (02:19):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (02:20):
Sitting down to write .
Sometimes it feels likehomework.

Speaker 2 (02:23):
Or you do write, but it's on.

Speaker 1 (02:25):
Oh, anywhere, the back of a receipt and napkin.

Speaker 2 (02:28):
Right, a total mess.
You can make sense of it later.

Speaker 1 (02:31):
A scattered disaster which is useless when you get
home.

Speaker 2 (02:34):
Precisely, travel days are often just a blur of
new stuff, hard to rememberspecifics and those notes on
scraps they vanish or you can'teven read them.

Speaker 1 (02:43):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (02:44):
And that's where, you know, the design of the journal
itself really starts to matter.
Things like numbered pages seemsimple, right, but in something
like a Listallion journal itadds instant order.
Okay, I can see Suddenly, it'snot just random scribbles,
you're building a story you canactually navigate later.

Speaker 1 (03:00):
Oh, the disorganization struggle.
I remember backpacking inSoutheast Asia.
My journal was just likefrantic notes on whatever paper
I found Getting home.
It was like trying to solve areally bad jigsaw puzzle.

Speaker 2 (03:13):
Been there.

Speaker 1 (03:14):
And then there's just the practical side Luggage
space is tight, Flimsy notebooks, they just get wrecked.
You need something that can youknow, take a beating.

Speaker 2 (03:21):
And this leads us right back to why specific
features, the kind Lestallionoften includes, are so useful.
Take that little built-inpocket in the back.

Speaker 1 (03:30):
Okay.

Speaker 2 (03:30):
Such a simple idea, but brilliant for those little
bits you collect train tickets,museum stubs, maybe a cool
leaflet, yeah things you want tokeep but don't know where to
put.
Exactly Instead of getting lostin your bag, they have a safe
spot inside the journal, Addsanother layer to the story and
makes it more of a scrapbook too.

Speaker 1 (03:48):
That's clever and durability.
Like you said, it's huge Acover that can handle getting
knocked around like the fauxleather Lestallion uses Right.

Speaker 2 (03:56):
It needs to feel solid.
Protect the pages.

Speaker 1 (03:58):
My uncle he's a wildlife photographer always
takes one on his trips.
He swears that sturdy cover hassaved his notes from rain more
than once.

Speaker 2 (04:06):
See, it matters.
And size too.
Nobody wants to lug a giantbook around.
No way that A5 size you oftensee with Lestallion.
It's kind of the sweet spot Bigenough to write in, comfortably
small enough to fit in a daypack or even a big pocket.

Speaker 1 (04:20):
So it's actually there when you want to write
something down.

Speaker 2 (04:23):
Exactly Accessible.

Speaker 1 (04:24):
And okay, for people who actually enjoy the physical
act of writing the paper, thatmakes a massive difference.

Speaker 2 (04:32):
Oh, absolutely.

Speaker 1 (04:33):
Lestonian talks about their 120 GSM paper.
That thickness, it's noticeable.

Speaker 2 (04:38):
It really is that heavier paper stops ink bleeding
through Big deal if you usedifferent pens, maybe even a
fountain pen.

Speaker 1 (04:45):
Right, nothing worse than ghosting on the next page.

Speaker 2 (04:47):
It just makes the whole experience nicer, allows
you to be more creative, maybe.

Speaker 1 (04:52):
So these aren't just random features, they're
actually thought out solutions.

Speaker 2 (04:55):
That's the idea.
It turns a basic notebook intoa proper travel tool, and it's
not just bleed through.
The paper in many listallionjournals is often acid-free,
wood-free.
That means your memories won'tyellow or degrade over time.

Speaker 1 (05:09):
Ah, longevity, so these are meant to last.

Speaker 2 (05:12):
Exactly, these are keepsakes.

Speaker 1 (05:14):
And you mentioned durability.
The binding matters too, right,I think listallion often uses
something called Smith's zonebinding.

Speaker 2 (05:21):
Yes, that's a really good point.
It's a traditional method.
Instead of just gluing pages,they stitch groups of pages
together first, then bind themto the cover, and that makes it
stronger, much stronger and moreflexible.
The big advantage is thejournal lies flat much more
easily.

Speaker 1 (05:36):
Oh, that's huge.
Trying to write in a notebookthat keeps snapping shut is so
annoying.

Speaker 2 (05:40):
Especially if you're on a bumpy train or trying to
balance it on your knee.
Lying flat makes a realdifference.

Speaker 1 (05:46):
Okay, and little things too, like a ribbon
bookmark.

Speaker 2 (05:49):
Seems small, but so useful.
Find your place instantly Savestime when you just have a few
minutes.

Speaker 1 (05:54):
Yeah, and the elastic band to keep it closed.
Keeps everything neat protectsthe page edges, holds any loose
bits inside that pocket securely.
It's all these littlethoughtful details adding up.
So when you put all thattogether, the numbered pages,
the pocket, the durable cover,the good paper, the life, flat
binding, the bookmark, it reallyshows why a purpose-built

(06:15):
travel journal works so muchbetter than just grabbing any
old notebook.

Speaker 2 (06:19):
Absolutely.
It's about creating a systemthat actually helps you capture
and keep those experiences.

Speaker 1 (06:24):
It makes sense why something like a Lestallion
journal focusing on thosefunctional things appeals to
travelers.
They're reliable, practical butstill feel quite nice to use.

Speaker 2 (06:33):
They give you the structure and the durability you
need on the road.

Speaker 1 (06:36):
Okay, so let's imagine Lawrence.
He's, let's say, anenthusiastic traveler, but maybe
a bit disorganized.

Speaker 2 (06:44):
Uh-huh, I know the type.

Speaker 1 (06:45):
His notes are everywhere Phone napkins, random
bits of paper.
He goes on this big trip maybeNorth America, total chaos,
trying to remember stuff later.

Speaker 2 (06:54):
Sounds familiar.

Speaker 1 (06:55):
Then he meets someone let's call her Nora and Nora
has this beautiful organizedhardcover journal, maybe a
Lestallion.
It's full of detailed notes,sketches, tickets tucked in.

Speaker 2 (07:06):
Ben Lawrence is.
Inspired.

Speaker 1 (07:07):
Totally.
He sees how she's capturedeverything, so he gets himself a
proper travel journal.
Maybe he picks a Lestallionbecause he likes the numbered
pages for sorting things out andthat back pocket seems useful.

Speaker 2 (07:18):
Okay.

Speaker 1 (07:18):
And he actually starts using it.
Maybe just a few lines eachnight, but because it's durable,
easy to use, has that nicepaper, he sticks with it.

Speaker 2 (07:27):
He develops a habit.

Speaker 1 (07:28):
Exactly.
And now, instead of scatteredfragments, he has this cohesive
record.
He can actually flip throughand relive the trip.
It's a transformation fromchaos to well organized memories
.

Speaker 2 (07:41):
That's a great illustration of the difference
it can make.
It's not just about the journal, but how the right journal
facilitates the habit.

Speaker 1 (07:47):
So for listeners who are maybe thinking okay, I want
to try this or I want to getback into it, what are some
practical tips, especiallythinking about these kinds of
useful features?

Speaker 2 (07:55):
Well, first off, don't feel pressured to write
novels every day.
Even with a nice listallion,just jotting down a few key
things works, a highlight,something funny, a cool sound or
smell.
That durable cover means youcan toss it in your bag and grab
it whenever.

Speaker 1 (08:09):
Use the numbered pages maybe.

Speaker 2 (08:11):
Definitely you can make a little index at the front
or back Page 10,.
That amazing meal in Florence,page 25,.
Funny encounter on the train.
Makes finding things later somuch easier.

Speaker 1 (08:22):
And don't just write.
Write that good paper, the 120GSM stuff.

Speaker 2 (08:26):
Exactly.
It invites sketches, doodles,little maps you can paste in
ticket stubs or postcardswithout worrying too much about
lumps or ink bleeding through.

Speaker 1 (08:35):
Use that back pocket too.

Speaker 2 (08:36):
For sure.
Collect those little flatmementos and find a pen you
enjoy using on that smooth paper.
Makes it feel less like a test.

Speaker 1 (08:43):
You can even use the numbered pages to create
sections, like pages 150 forItaly, 5100 for France, or
sections for food, peoplereflections.

Speaker 2 (08:52):
Yeah, absolutely, the structure is there.
If you want it, use the ribbonbookmark to jump between current
entries or sections.
It's flexible.

Speaker 1 (09:00):
So, wrapping this up, yeah, it feels clear that a
travel journal isn't just, youknow, a blank book.
It's really a tool.

Speaker 2 (09:07):
A powerful one for making trips richer, helping you
be more mindful and creatingsomething tangible to look back
on.

Speaker 1 (09:13):
And having a journal that's actually designed for the
job, like we've seen with theLestallion features durable,
organized, good quality.
It just makes the whole processsmoother and more enjoyable.

Speaker 2 (09:24):
It helps turn those fleeting moments into memories
that genuinely last.

Speaker 1 (09:27):
Okay, so here's a final thought for you listening.
We've talked a lot about travel, but what about everyday life?
Think about consistentlycapturing just small moments,
observations, feelings from yourdaily routine.
Not just big trips Could, usinga dedicated, well-made journal,

(09:48):
maybe like a listallion,transform how you reflect on and
remember the ongoing story ofyour own life day by day,
something to maybe mull over.