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Write three things, not three pages

Try a simple daily prompt: where were you, what surprised you, and what would you do again? A few specific sentences are easier to revisit than an unfinished long entry.

02

Give photos a little context

Choose a handful of meaningful photos. Add a place, a date and the detail a photo cannot capture: the sound of the market, a missed train, or a conversation over dinner.

03

Use AI as a first draft

If you use an AI journal tool, treat its output as a draft. Check names, dates and events, and replace generic language with your own observations. Only upload photos you are comfortable sharing with the service.

04

Build a rhythm that fits your trip

A long train ride or the first evening back home can be a good time to write. If daily journaling feels like a chore, write one entry per city instead. The useful habit is the one you enjoy keeping.