Writing Away: A Creative Guide to Awakening the Journal-Writing Traveler - Lavinia Spalding

Whoa. I started to read this back when I was heading to India last year. I couldn't finish it and the enormity of the trip mixed with my inability to keep a travel journal won over my good intentions.

 

Nonetheless, I have made it my mission this year to keep a travel journal.

 

Everyone raves about this book and with good reason. Ms. Spalding's candor helps you see the act of journaling as one of self-discovery. She helps you see the benefits of keeping a real journal (though she doesn't blame you if you want to keep a blog) and how to make it a fun, creative experience. It is one of the most entertaining and sincere how-to writing guides I've ever read.