How do you find the time for travel sketchnoting amidst the irregular and exciting daily routine of travel? What are some tips and tricks from a world traveler that you can easily implement? I'll reveal them to you in this third part of the Travel Sketchnote series.
Travel sketchnoting in everyday travel:
How to find the right time.
What could be better than discovering new places and cultures? Oh yes, capturing those experiences in a Travel mySketchbook or your Bulletproof Journal. But how do you find the time for sketchnoting in the everyday hustle and bustle of travel? Here I'll share my tips and tricks on how I, as a world traveler, find my creative niches.
A beautiful journal as motivation
One of my biggest motivators is a beautiful sketchbook. I simply can't do without my favorite journal. Currently, I'm keeping my sketchnotes in the BulletProof Journal from Neuland. It fits in any bag and has a great feel to it. Plus, it looks really stylish and smells wonderfully of leather. But most importantly, I look forward to opening it every single day.
Schedule time for your journaling
Just as you plan your travel time, also set aside time for journaling. I recommend writing and drawing in your sketchbook every day – whether in the morning at breakfast or in the evening before bed. This minimizes interruptions. You can also do it on the bus or train, even if it can sometimes get a bit bumpy. That's why I like to use waiting times at train stations and bus stops. If you're traveling in a group, you can also take a break now and then to grab a coffee or a coconut and pursue your artistic adventure in peace. Who knows, you might even inspire your fellow travelers to buy their own travel sketchbooks or bullet-proof journals.
Better done than perfect
Let go of the idea that every sketchnote has to be perfect. It's much more important to capture the moments and impressions with a FineOne Sketch Marker . You can always develop them further later at your leisure. Simply leave some space in your mySketchbook or bullet-proof journal for this purpose. This way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to refine your sketches and color them with FineOne Art pens .
Franzis' tip:
In this context, I find David Allen's Getting Things Done method fascinating. It states, among other things, that if you only need two minutes for a task like a quick sketchnote, then do it immediately. Otherwise, you'll quickly forget what you experienced, and this way at least your highlights and most important memories are captured.
Always ready with a notepad and note-taking app
If you're in a hurry or don't feel like getting out your sketchbook, just pull out your notes app. There you can jot down experiences, funny comments, and impressions. Alternatively, I often carry a small notepad and the Neuland Fine One® Flex in my handbag to quickly make a small sketch or capture an idea. Later, when I have more time, I transfer all of this directly into my travel journal.
Photos as inspiration and template
If you don't have the time or inclination to draw something, feel free to photograph it. I often photograph places, landscapes, or objects that I later want to sketchnote. This relaxes me on my travels and allows me to stay fully in the moment. Afterward, I like to sit quietly in a café, get out my travel sketchnote kit with my bullet-proof journal, and start drawing. If I haven't taken any pictures or need more inspiration, I simply Google the place or landmark.
Conclusion:
Travel sketchnoting is a wonderful way to capture experiences and impressions. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can find time and inspiration to sketch even in the irregular and exciting daily routine of travel. Because there's always enough time for the important things in life. Take at least two minutes each day, let go of perfectionism, and photograph everything you want to put on paper later. Have fun on your next travel sketchnoting adventure!
P.S. Feel free to send us your sketchnotes on Instagram or tag us in your story. We'd love to repost them and are really looking forward to seeing your travel sketchnotes.
Franzi and the Neuland team.
