This is an ever expanding list for the letter D. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter D. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “derby” might bring to mind a horse race for one person but roller derby for another. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every D themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter D. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter D. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
Author: Debbie
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter C
This is an ever expanding list for the letter C. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter C. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “cards” could be used to initiate sending cards to others, or it might mean playing a game with a deck of cards. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every C themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter C. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter C. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter B
This is an ever expanding list for the letter B. Here you will find; activities, cities, countries, emotions, events, festivals, individual states, phrases and words. Basically, this is a long list that might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter B. This list will be updated regularly, as more suggestions are offered. Eventually it will be broken down into categories. Remember, a word may have more than one meaning. For example, the word “bath” could be used when describing a location like Bath, England or it could mean a container, used for cleaning the body, which holds a large volume of water. Words can become actions, emotions or lead you to discover new destinations. They won’t necessarily be the same as the dictionary definition. Be creative and use this list in any way that inspires you to try something new! It will be impossible to list every B themed word here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., that may begin with the letter B. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that inspire you, or anything else that gets you thinking out of the box. Let your own individual experiences reflect a personal journey of discovery and have fun with the wordplay! As always, we value your contributions, so please leave a comment when you think of other ways to explore, using the letter B. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!)
ABC Lists-Exploring With The Letter A
This is an ever expanding list of adventures for the letter “A”. Generally Alan and I use a dictionary to generate a long list of “A” words. We then try to use these words to spark date or travel ideas. Read through the adventures below, to see some of the ways we might put the words together, to come up with our adventures. This list may also generate ideas for photos to take, while we are on the date and/or offer words we might try to incorporate into our story. Keep the list going by posting “additional” ideas below!
ABC Lists
Words lead to ideas. When we begin with the alphabet, then fill in words which start with that letter, it begins to open up our creativity.
I use the dictionary to get started.
Let’s take the letter A for example. Here are a few words I have for this letter:
A-Abode, Acoustic, al fresco
What comes to mind when you read these words?
Do you see your own house? Did you automatically think of music or a guitar? Did you imagine yourself eating outside?
This is what words do. They make you think bigger. Now imagine a date night planned around these words.
You could even make this a free activity…what about setting up dinner at your own “abode” (home). Plan to dine outside “al fresco” style while you listen to an “acoustic” guitar. See how easy it is to create an ABC Adventure!
You could plan a vacation around these words by exploring cultures.
Start a list for each letter of the alphabet. Become a collector of words and the ideas will begin to flow freely.
We will share our lists throughout the month of December.
Journal Prompts-Travel Writng Prompts For “After” Your Visit
The following journal prompts can add interest to your travel journal. Here are a few to use “after” your visit.
- Describe the highlights of your trip?
- What was your favorite tour or activity?
- What was your favorite meal?
- Describe your favorite day or evening on this trip.
- Recall something funny that happened on the trip.
- Were there any challenges or outright disasters?
- What was the worst thing that happened on your trip?
- How did this adventure help you grow?
- Has your perception of the destination changed because of this trip?
- Has this trip inspired you to make changes in your life at home?
- What is something new you learned from this trip?
- Is there anything about this trip that didn’t meet your expectations?
- Is there anything you would do differently next time you visit? (For example, experiences you missed or mode of travel?)
- Overall, would you visit this location again?
- What is one thing you wish you would’ve done?
- Did this trip challenge your limits physically or put you out of your comfort zone? Will you make changes on your next vacation?
- How did you feel when you arrived home?
- What do you wish you had packed and what could have been left at home?
- What is one piece of advice you would give someone else going on this trip?
- Where do you want to go next and why?
Journal Prompts-Travel Writing Prompts For “While You Are There”
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?
Journal Prompts-Travel Writing Prompts For While You Are “En-Route” to Your Destination
Use the following to prompt your writing activity “en-route” to your next destination or adventure.
- What made you choose this destination or experience?
- What part of this trip have you enjoyed planning for the most? What has been difficult?
- List some facts about your destination.
- What are your expectations of your destination or experience?
- What do you hope to learn on this adventure?
- Is there anything about the trip that worries you or makes you anxious?
- How will you prioritize your health while you are traveling?
- Make a list of things you can do for self-care while on the trip.
- What essential item(s) did you pack that you will never travel without?
Journal Prompts-Travel Writing Prompts For “Before” You Travel
Need a little writing inspiration? Use the following prompts to get your creativity flowing. The following are all about the activity “before” you travel:
- Detail your itinerary. Why did you choose this itinerary?
- What have you researched about this destination already?
- What is on your bucket list at this destination?
- What is your purpose for traveling to this destination? What are your expectations at this location?
- What advice have you read or been given about your destination?
- What are you most excited about? Why?
- Who are you traveling with? Is this a solo trip or are you traveling with friends or family?
- Are you celebrating a milestone moment such as an anniversary, birthday or retirement?
- How will you get to your destination? Describe your transportation and flight details.
- Are there local delicacies or new foods you can’t wait to try?
- What cultural customs did you research?
- Are there phrases or words in a new language? Write them in your journal.
- Are you hoping to relax or do you have plans for big adventures while on this trip?
- What souvenir do you want to bring home? For whom?
- Give yourself a piece of advice before you leave on your trip.
- Share your to do lists or packing list.
- What movies or music did you download?
- Is there an inspirational quote? Either something you hear and want to remember or something which is a favorite? What feelings does it invoke?
Day 19-Tell a Story
One of my favorite journal entries was about a man I had observed entering a train I was traveling on. The train had been filled with tourists heading up Mount Snowden in Wales. These were just ordinary people but then a very scary looking young man entered the train. I did not know this person, but he exuded an intimidating air about him and he reeked of alcohol. He was young. He had a flask of alcohol and appeared intoxicated. My sight seeing of the scenic journey had existed just beyond the window which he sat next to, it was an interesting juxta position of exploring while keeping one eye trained on this person and experiencing some discomfort at having to occupy a seat next to him.
This was a twist on my usual travel entries. On that particular adventure, my journal entry would have typically been limited to explaining how we had taken a train to the top of Mount Snowden in Wales. I could have described the weather, the way the light flickered on the mountain and the climb in the elevation which had made me woozy. Instead, I added this interesting character and included details which surrounded us as we shared the time together on the train. As he stumbled off the train, I watched him head toward destinations unknown and built on this metaphor for my own travel adventures.
A story has a beginning, a middle and an end. As you create an entry in your journal, consider writing in this form,
