Got a great trip ahead? Pack your iPod, but pack a trip journal kit for a creative low-tech diversion. Pack a blank book, watercolor pencils, small scissors, markers, a glue stick, and other creative tools (declare anything in your carry-on that is a gel or liquid if you go through airport security). Glue an envelope into the back to stash receipts – handy if you’re sharing expenses with friends.
Be on the lookout for mementos like ticket stubs, cool postage stamps, and kitschy postcards. Remember, it’s the personal touch that makes your trip journal an original!
