If you ended up on this page, you probably want to know more about this blog and the background story behind it. I’m glad to tell you all about it. So, hell yeah, it’s storytime!
I started this blog in December 2015, right before I applied for my semester abroad in Seoul. The idea is to share some stories, experiences, and memories I collect while travelling. I have always loved to bring a little (or sometimes actually not that little) travel journal with me (the one above was my first) in which I wrote about my vacations. I love writing about the places I visit and the people I meet, exploring all the little differences compared to the culture I grew up with. There are daily habits and cultural differences that sometimes seem odd, but many other times are beautiful, inspiring, magical, and eye-opening. It’s about seeing the world through different eyes and learning to value your life and the lives of others. This blog is named after these kinds of stories and moments.
About my journals
In the beginning, my travel journals were more about writing. Later, I started preparing them before travelling by using different paper and craft supplies such as masking tape, stickers, stamps, photos, pens, and so on – I guess this is my guilty pleasure. I spend way too much money on stationery. And of course, I love to collect all kinds of items from my travels, like entrance tickets, flyers, maps, postcards, bills, business cards, and sometimes even candy packaging.
At some point, I wanted to share all these memories and thoughts I had collected in my journals with a bigger audience. I love listening to people talk about their travels and sharing their photos with me.
Sharing my knowledge
I also use this blog to share my research and experiences I have collected while travelling, especially facts I wish I had known before visiting a country, mistakes I made (so you don’t have to), and places I loved and want to share with you. Just like with my best friends, I give honest recommendations and tips. I also share the research I had to do in the beginning, including hard-to-find information.
If I give tips, I want them to be useful. Therefore, these posts mostly reflect my own perspective. My favorite places I would include on a bucket list (and that may not necessarily be on the top 10 list of TripAdvisor). Here, I share stories that happened to me, people I met, and memories from precious moments that I would love to share with you.
But for now, have fun browsing through the posts, reading my stories, and leaving a comment to share your thoughts and experiences. If you want to contact me personally, do not hesitate to write me an email at florentina@mytraveljournal-blog.com.
You have read the blog post About the blog on My Travel Journal-Blog.