7 WAYS TO REMINISCE ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL ADVENTURES

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One of my favorite things to do when I’m not traveling is reminisce about all the trips I’ve taken. There are so many creative ways to let your travel photos, videos, ticket stubs, brochures, and souvenirs spark vivid memories of when, where, and how they were collected. That’s the awesome thing about traveling, the memories last forever.

Here are some ways to reminisce about your travel adventures.

LOOK THROUGH YOUR PHOTOS

Yup, it’s as simple as that. Whether you’re scrolling or physically flipping through your photos, every image will bring you back to the moment it was taken.

MAKE A SCRAPBOOK, PHOTO BOOK, OR PHOTO ALBUM

After going on vacation, I like to print out my favorite photos and organize them into some type of book that I can use to remember the great times I had. It’s also nice to show them to friends and family.

  • Scrapbook
    Scrapbooking is a lot of fun and gives you the freedom to be as creative as you want. Choose the layout and design with photos, text, colorful paper, drawings, and stickers. You can even add in ticket stubs and brochures. Click here for an all-in-one scrapbook set.
  • Photo Book
    Creating a photo book is just like making a scrapbook, but everything is done online. Once you’re happy with the design, your book will be shipped to you. There are many different sites you can use to make photo books. My family usually uses Shutterfly. While these sites may limit your creativity, making a photo book is a great way to preserve any printed photos you don’t want to cut or glue into a book. Many sites also give you the option to order multiple copies!
  • Photo Album
    Photo albums might be old school, but they’re still a great way to store and organize your photos. If you’re looking for a quick and simple project, a photo album is your best bet.

CREATE A VIDEO

Most times, videos are even more fun to look at than photos because they bring memories to life. If you have any footage from a past trip, try editing it to create a recap video. You can add in some photos too!

  • Music: Make your video more fun by adding some catchy music to the background. If you plan on publishing your video, pay attention to copyright infringement. To avoid a claim on popular songs, use royalty free music. There are many sites out there with royalty free music of all different genres. I use Bensound.
  • Editing Software: You don’t need to be a professional video editor to create a nice video of your past trips. There are several different programs and apps that you can download for beginners. I use iMovie on my MacBook Pro and iPhone.

SCRATCH OFF THE PLACES YOU’VE BEEN

Literally. Buy a scratch map and scratch off all the places you’ve traveled to. Not only is it satisfying, it gives you a good look at the places you’ve been and the places you may want to go to. Scratch maps come in different designs and some are more detailed than others. Mine is a map of the United States and unveils colorful flowers every time I scratch off a state. You can also get a map of the world.

GATHER YOUR TICKET STUBS

If you’re a ticket collector like I am, you probably have memory boxes full of ticket stubs from concerts, plays, sporting events, amusement parks, museums, etc. It’s amazing what memories are brought back, just from looking at them.

Here are some ways to organize your ticket stubs:

BRUSH UP ON THE FACTS

Do you have travel brochures or even maps from amusement parks and zoos that you’ve visited? Take a look at them and refresh your memory on the fun facts and wonders of that area that made you want to visit in the first place!

SOUVENIR TIME!

I love buying souvenirs when I’m traveling. They’re just a great way to keep the memory of the trip alive. And shopping for them is fun too!

Do you have souvenirs lying around your house from past trips? Gather them up! Wear your sweatshirts and jewelry, use your plates and cups, and look at the figurines on your shelves. This will probably make you want to go on your next trip even more, but it will also put a smile on your face as you remember the moment you bought each item.

Comment below with your favorite way to reminisce about your travel adventures while you’re not traveling!

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