When making a list of everything I plan to take away with me, a travel journal was at the top.
I love the idea of writing everything down, making off the cuff notes, snippets and memories that I may not necessarily remember when I return.
Keeping a diary and scrap books is something I have done for many years so I put the travel journal along with many other things I need on my Christmas list.
I was lucky enough to receive this as an early christmas present as part of my Secret Santa with my best friends. (Along with another cheeky present).
I am in love, it has everything I need - somewhere to write your flight details, accommodation address's, international dialling codes, currency conversions, places to recommend that I would return to and a wallet to keep photos, important documents or any other memories.
Thoughtful gifts like this mean so much - I got quite emotional upon opening it. On my return, my friends plan on reading all through it so they can share the experience too.
However, knowing how much I waffle I will probably need more than one.
So here are some of the cutest travel notebooks around;
Just because you're travelling it doesn't mean you can't have a little bit of luxury - Embossed Flower Leather Journal from Aspinal of London £75.
Perfect if you love illustration is this notebook by Christian Lacroix available to purchase from Liberty's for £35.
The quote on this book certainly rings true - £12.99 from Not On The High Street.
Basically you know you've made it when you can afford a personalised leather diary from Smythson. Maybe when I return and get a serious job and settle down to be a 'real adult'.
Dove Grey Travel Journal made from natural goatskin £150 from Smythson.
