The goal of taking notes during a trip is to save important [[Note the details|details]] that you want to journal about later. But it's not to record every [[Journal what you can't google|easily-retrieved factoid]], unless it's something that is personally meaningful or would enrich your journal entry. # Methods How best to quickly capturing notes—without disrupting from the experience itself—is something you'll likely need to experiment with. This tends to be a matter of personal style and impacted the particulars of the trip. There are always short lulls in trips, whether that's waiting for a bus to arrive, enjoying a beverage on the beach, or people watching on a sidewalk cafe. Many of these times *might* be good for jotting down a few notes, or videoing a few moments of your current scene, or recording a quick voice memo about your morning. You likely won't capture everything you might want to during the day, but that doesn't mean you can't add more [[End of day journaling|each night before bed]]. At the very least, make sure to [[Record your best experiences]], as those are the ones you'll cherish the most. Because it provides the main building blocks you'll use to [[§ 1.4 - Reflect|Reflect]] and [[§ 1.5 - Remember|Remember]], it's worth spending some time before your trip in thinking about it. If you struggle to capture the details you want during the trip itself, simply do some [[Retrospective journaling]] when you can. # Tools There are a number of tools to capture your notes while on the go.The biggest decision is probably between [[Paper vs digital journals|paper versus digital]]. A small pocket notebook is the cheapest and most lo-fi solution, while a smartphone has numerous apps and can capture audio and video, too. Which specific tool you may choose will depend on your own preferences, and sometimes, the situations you expect to find yourself in.