Use the writing prompts below to add a little interest to your travel journal entries. These prompts offer a reflection of your travel while you are “at” your destination.
- What was your first impression of your destination? What did you see, hear and smell when you first arrived.
- Describe your accommodations; your hotel lobby/room, Airbnb residence, cruise cabin etc.
- What has been a total surprise about this destination?
- What did you experience today that you enjoyed? Even the small things…
- What emotions have you felt during this trip?
- Did anything make you smile, laugh or cry? Did anything make you angry?
- What was the worst thing that happened today?
- Did you try anything new?
- Describe how people dress for work and play.
- What are the cultural differences between your culture and theirs?
- How do the people here spend their time on the weekends?
- How did an experience, person or place make you feel today?
- Have you met any locals? Describe them.
- Describe an everyday activity you observed. Have any of your perceptions or opinions changed?
- What traditions would you like to adopt?
- What new foods did you try?
- What meal could you eat again and again?
- Have you tried a local beer or wine yet? Describe it.
- Are there any current events at your destination that are affectng you?
- Did you learn any new words or phrases today? How did you learn them?
- Sketch a moment you want to remember and/or a landmark.
- What will you miss when you return home?