If you didn't journal during a previous trip, you can also retrospectively[^1] write about it. Sure, you won't have the same level of detail—but the longer you wait, the fewer details you will have. And it's definitely better than nothing. # Getting started Start with reviewing any items you have from the trip: souvenirs, your itinerary, souvenirs, any notes you may still have, the photos or videos you took, and anything you posted on social media about the trip. Because [[Digital memories can be lost in clutter]], it may take some effort to find and review these items, so you might as well create a [[Trip dashboard]] while you're at it. If you traveled with others, you might also want to engage in some [[Collective remembering]]. As you peruse the items, jot down any details you remember. Once you really get started, you'll probably be surprised at how many things come to your mind. When you're done capturing these quick notes and thoughts, you can spend some more time to craft it into a more fully formed trip journal. While there's not the same time pressure involved in belatedly journaling after a trip, it can still be helpful to try some [[Speed journaling]] to help get the ideas flowing. Remember to [[Avoid the inner censor]]. [^1]: Dave Fox calls this "[post-journaling](http://www.globejotting.com/travel-journaling-exercise-post-journaling/)," but I think retrospective journaling better captures the idea.