I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded (Travel Journal for Women and Men, Travel Journal for Kids, Travel Journal with Prompts)

I bought both the I Was Here and En Route journals from Kate Pocrass. I wasn't clear on the distinctions until I had them both in hand, so I wanted to outline them. Both are well-made, colorful, and fun. But they serve different needs, and would be fits for different kinds of travelers. I WAS HERE is a guided journal. There are 21 blank pages for notes in the back, but the bulk of the journal is guided observation. There's a small "Before You Go" section to record lists, recommendations, and addresses for postcards. The "Journeys" section makes up most of the book, and it's full of suggestions for more fully observing and interacting with where you are. Activities include: photograph typographic specimens from store signs, license plates, and street names; for one day, shoot all photos from hip height; buy a mundane kitchen accessory that you'll use daily at home; order two things at a restaurant: what looks best, and what looks most different; look for "districts" in town that focus on utilitarian objects (the fabric district); sit on a corner for an hour and record what people are saying, doing, wearing; ask people to draw you a map; ask people for their favorite recipe; take rubbings of city textures (currency, subway tile, sewer grate); etc. There are seven itinerary pages and seven neighborhood pages: each with space to include things to do and see. There are spots to record 11 restaurants: what you ordered, yum/yuck, and other thoughts. The final "Notes" section has lined, gridded, and blank pages (21 total) and there's a small pocket in the back of the book. There are reference pages of illustrated measurements, common words in several languages, clothing sizes, etc. EN ROUTE is a more traditional journal. There are 13 pages of checklists at the beginning (to research; to do; morning of; etc.). There are half-pages for dated diary entries (12 sections with room for a date, and weather icons to circle, and a half-page for notes). The bulk of the book is mostly blank/lined/gridded pages. Nearly every page has some travel-themed illustration. There are a few full-page illustrations interspersed (international teas, snacks on a stick, a collection of flowers). Most of the illustrations appear in both books. The reference pages (common words, measurements, sizes) are mostly the same between the two books. There's a small pocket in the back as well.

This is great little book for exploring wherever you are and wherever you're going It has spots for jotting notes and reviews, places to see, restaurants, travel plans, to pack lists, etc, but what I love the most is that it also has some fine ideas and suggestions of how to look at things or ways to experiment with your surroundings. Very creative, practical and inspirational. See life through new eyes. I highly recommend for just about any travel because it inspires to experience things from new and fun points of view as well as having room for what you might expect of a travel journal. There are prompts and cool illustrations. A fun book to enjoy, easy to pop in a bag and take with you.

Journal has more then just lines, it provides a way to plan your trip, ideas on exploring the area, how to journal by date and/or location and just random "take a look around and describe the moment" pages. It has a page for you to write name/address of friends/family so you can mail postcards. Blank pages in back that I use to paste pictures to it. A bonus, inside the back page has a pocket that I use for tickets, receipts, etc... just small mementoes. I have bought and used for several vacations and highly recommend it!!!

I was originally drawn to this travel journal as a way to track places I have been. As I read through the journal it became apparent to me that this journal might be best if you use it to track one vacation/trip versus trying to track multiple ones. There is really not enough room for each individual section to put things from multiple destinations. You can definitely try, but I believe you might get a little bit frustrated, and run out of room . So, I am actually saving this until I take that next epic vacation. I wish I would’ve had it when I went to Madera island Portugal. All of the really cool prompts inside would have been fabulous. There was this one really cool suggestion about taking home one thing from everyplace you visit. Such as toothpaste. Collect a small container of toothpaste from every place you travel to. . Obviously make sure it’s something specifically for the place you are at, written in the language, etc. to me that just seems like a really cute and cool way to collect a memory, and for something that is not very common to collect. Of course you can replace toothpaste with anything. Such as containers of coffee/tea, a newspaper, etc. something other than your typical magnet, T-shirt, postcard, memorabilia, etc. Of course there is nothing wrong with that either. I get a magnet from every single place I go. Whether it’s a new city inside of my state, a new state, country, etc. or even a special place like the mystic aquarium. I like that this travel journal has creative and not common ways to remember your trip, make it special for you, etc. Like I said I believe my only complaint is that there seems to be only enough room for one Destiination, possibly two destinations, but like I said if you try to do anything else it will quickly get crowded and confusing. But I suppose that is up to each individual Now that Christmas/the holidays are quickly approaching this might be a great idea for somebody in your life that loves to travel or is planning an epic vacation in the not too distant future . I’ve been hearing about a family trip to Peru in 2019 and I think if I am able to go I would definitely make this my Peru travel journal if I go to Disney down in Florida this will be my Disney travel journal. I have been making a “dream board“ about my Disney vacation. Especially visiting the Harry Potter section of Disney ! What I like about this journal is it will be fun for people to read after everything is done.

This journal helps those who need inspiration for their journal entries. Very creative and similar to thinking like a travel journalist. Will fit in midsized purse. As long as my forearm as wide as my palm (8.5" x 4.5") Love the elastic band to hold it closed. Good for most destinations. You will enjoy reading your entries once you return home because of the fun conversation starters this book provides. Divided into sections/topics, not the standard journal of pages for journal entries. Not an idea on top of page then below a lined page to journal. More like notebook sections of interest. I added small sticky tabs to find sections I think I will want to flip open to when I see something interesting.

This is a clever, travel journal with fun activities for recording your trip. I can see this being used on long, car trips with kids, aged 8-14. I am less excited about giving this to my 20 year old niece for her upcoming trip to China. There is little room to journal without being led through an activity. If I were to read this from cover to cover, I would miss everything else around me. I think kids would love it, though!

I wish I would have seen these childrens journals 12 yrs ago, this one and the ticket stub journal and the book about me (which i fill out for my children), i saved a lot of things since child born but not everything, not nearly, and shes been to many concerrts i know she won't remember just neat for her to see that she went on a ticket stub - airline stubs, etc. Great soft cover journal for children even teens, a really good gift idea for people who travel. It makes journaling easier for the whole family.

I got one as gift. Since I have purchased 2 as gifts. The questions or prompts make me see things I would not see if this journal w was sent part of my gear I travel with.

What a great find, I purchased this for a friend who is travelling as a gift. It's going to be a lovely way to document this long awaited trip with her partner.

A great gift for a work colleague going abroad that could document their escapades abroad, containing various sections to write their own personal experiences and suggestions for others.

Fantastico come regalo per amici o anche per sé, dà un sacco di idee su attività da fare in viaggio ed è stato apprezzatissimo. Ottima qualità e bei colori, fatto apposta per resistere agli scombussolamenti dei viaggi.

Idéal pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent noter de petites choses insolites auxquelles ils n'auraient pas pensé dans leur carnet de voyage classique ! Peu encombrant, solide et ludique, parfait pour rédiger ses petits souvenirs ! ATTENTION : j'ai commandé le livre qui m'est arrivé en ALLEMAND et non en anglais comme indiqué sur le site. Heureusement pour moi je parle la langue mais je crois bien que ce n'est pas le cas de tout le monde !

A beautiful handbook for writing your travel memories. Each page is curated with minute details. Very happy with the purchase.