Best Travel Journal Prompts in 2023
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or looking forward to your first trip abroad, journaling while traveling can help you see the world in a deeper, more meaningful way. Keeping a travel journal records your experiences and serves as an outlet for your thoughts and feelings on various topics. An effective travel journal prompts you to reflect on the significance of the journey - and its impact on the person you are becoming. Keeping track of where you’ve been, who you’ve met, and what you’ve seen will be helpful for future reference when thinking back on this period in your life. Whether you’re planning on keeping track of all the little details so you can come back later or just want to capture the general idea of what it was like exploring somewhere new, using travel journal prompts can be a great way to kick-start your journaling.
30 Travel Journal Prompts
What is one thing I did but wish I hadn't on my trip?
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The food I am most excited to try on my upcoming trip is . . .
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What has surprised me so far on this trip?
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What is something I will never travel without again?
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If money was no concern, where would I want to travel next, and why?
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Do I miss anything from home?
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What is one thing I wish I had gotten to do but didn't do on my trip?
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What does adventure mean to me?
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What was the last place I traveled to by airplane?
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What new food did I try while on my trip?
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What is one time I got lost while traveling?
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What were my favorite things about the destination?
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Where would I celebrate New Year's if I could celebrate it from anywhere?
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How am I feeling on the way to my destination?
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What should I explore next in my hometown?
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What is the first trip or vacation I remember taking?
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What activity, behavior, or perspective did I discover on my trip that I would like to adopt back home?
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What is one of my favorite trips or vacations?
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What were the funniest moments from my trip?
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Did I have any travel disasters on the trip?
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Why did I choose this destination for my trip?
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Did I learn anything about myself while on the trip?
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What were my first impressions of the destination?
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What was one of the best meals I ate on the trip?
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Would I visit this destination again?
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What is one piece of advice I would give to someone traveling to this place?
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What is a time I went out of my comfort zone while traveling?
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If my flight got delayed and I had one more day at my destination, how would I spend it?
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What do I like about traveling by plane?
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Where have I been that feels like a home away from home?
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