NEW HANDMADE JOURNALS OFFER TRAVELERS THE FEATURES THEY NEED TO CHRONICLE THEIR ADVENTURES WHILE ON THE GO

Until now, travelers looking for a journal to take along on a trip were faced with a less-than-adequate selection of journals that are too big, too heavy, or just not suited to the unique needs of travel. Travelers need to be able to write while on the move, collect souvenirs, keep track of important information, and do it all without adding to the burden of luggage. Finally, a new line of journals designed especially for travel allows travelers to chronicle their journeys with ease.

"A travel journal has to be more than just paper inside two covers," explains Pam Bauer, founder and designer of destination:unknown journals. "The idea for my journals came to me out of necessity, after searching unsuccessfully for a journal that was really suited for travel. I realized the only way to get the travel journal I want would be to make it myself."

Designed from a traveler's perspective, destination:unknown journals incorporate numerous features to encourage travel-writing while on the road: lightweight, compact sizes; three types of paper for recording travel experiences; pockets for storing mementos and receipts; wire binding for easy writing anywhere; and an elastic band to keep it all together. Bauer makes each journal by hand and offers a variety of smart, stylish and retro-inspired cover designs.

"What sets these journals apart is the combination of style with only the most useful, travel-friendly features," continues Bauer. "My journals offer travelers the flexibility to chronicle their journeys in their own individual way. Whether it's descriptive writing, recordkeeping, sketching, or jotting quick notes, it's all possible. And saving souvenirs along the way enhances the special written memories of a trip."

Avid traveler Fran Weisse took a destination:unknown journal on a recent vacation. "My husband and I traveled all over Wales by public transportation and it was so easy to keep a daily log of our activities, wherever our travels took us. At home now, I can relive our favorite experiences just by thumbing through the pages. During the past year, I had been on a quest to find the perfect travel journal - I need go no further!"

For a closer look at destination:unknown journals and online ordering, please visit our website at www.destinationunknownjournals.com.