“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”-Anatole France
Journalers Journey
Document your journey through written words. This category is full of ways to approach the creative art of writing.
ABC Quotes-E is for Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson
ABC Quotes-D is for Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli
“Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.”
ABC Quotes-C is for G.K. Chesterton
“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.-G.K. Chesterton
ABC Quotes-B is for Miriam Beard
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” Miriam Beard
ABC Quotes-A is for Maya Angelou
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”
-Maya Angelou
WRITING TIP: Use the words of others.
When trying to find a new way to add words to your photos, consider adding quotes.
ABC Alaska-Q is for Quote
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.”-Pat Conroy
ABC Lists-Exploring With the Letter “F”
This is an ever expanding list for the letter F. Here you will find words which describe; activities, name places (cities, towns, states, countries, restaurants, stores etc). Words may elicit emotions, describe an event or festival or be the beginning of phrases and quotes. . Basically, you are limited only by your own imagination. Therefore, this is a long list, with a variety of words which might be helpful when planning any adventure using the letter F. 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 “farm” might bring to mind a Farmers Market for one person but an animal farm 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 word/phrase beginning with F here, so remember to look for restaurants, stores, road names etc., to inspire you. Think beyond locations. Consider new foods to try, animals to see , experiences to have, song titles that speak to 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 F. (Please remember to keep your comments G-rated!) Here is our list so far. Remember to check back often as we are always growing the lists.
Factory
Falcon
Fair
Fall
Family
Fauvism
Favorite (colors, flowers, foods, quotes….)
Favorite Things to do Alone
Favorite Things to do Together
Feast
February
Fedora
Ferment
Ferry
Festival
Fiddle/Flute
Field
Finch/Fox/Frog
Film
Fire
Fireworks
Fish
Fish & Chips
Flag
Fleet
Float
Flowers
Fly
Folk/ Folklore/Folk dance
Fondue
Food (eat it, make it or catch it)
Football/Frisbee
Footpath
Forage
Forest
Fossil
Fountain
Four/Fourteen/Forty
Frappe
Freesia/Fritllaria
French
French Cuisine
Friday
Friends
Fruit
Fun
Funny
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?