Vacations create so many amazing memories and experiences that are worth remembering. To preserve these memories and have them for life, you should try keeping a journal while on your trip of all the fun things you’ve done. We’ve put together a list of why packing a journal is a great addition to any vacation!

Help you Remember your Trip

With so much excitement and things to do when on your vacation, it’s easy to lose track of all the activities you’ve done and the sights you’ve seen. This is why keeping a journal is a perfect way to help you never forget your experience! Even years after your trip, you can give your journal a read through and relive all the amazing moments that we can so often forget about over time. Vacation memories are something to cherish and journals are the perfect way to do that!

Log the Details

While cameras are an amazing tool to help document your vacation, it’s harder to tell the full story of an experience just through photographs. On the other hand, journals allow you to write every little detail to give you the full memory of a day or an experience. This can include writing about the weather, the food you ate, people you met, or even simply how you felt about the day! Journals are a great way to complement a photo album from the trip and will give you a more complete memory of the vacation.

Unwind at the End of the Day

After a busy and eventful day of activities, it can often be tough to go straight from the excitement to bed. That’s why journaling is a beneficial way to end off your day. By helping you to clear your mind, wind down and relax, writing in a journal can prepare you to fall asleep and get a great night of rest for the next day.