Summary of I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded by Kate Pocrass

Elevate your travel experiences with 'I Was Here' by Kate Pocrass. This journal is your creative companion for documenting adventures and reflections.

Alright, fellow wanderlusters and aspiring globe-trotters, grab your pens and let's dive into the whimsical pages of I Was Here: A Travel Journal for the Curious Minded by the delightful Kate Pocrass. This is not just a travel journal; it's like a personal therapist that doesn't charge by the hour and won't judge you for eating an entire pizza in one sitting while traveling abroad.

Now, what exactly do you get in this snazzy little illustrated gem? Imagine this: a beautifully designed notebook filled with prompts, questions, and quotes that are just begging for your thoughts, doodles, and possibly some sob stories about that one time you got lost in a foreign city. Seriously, someone needs to put a GPS tracker on you.

The journal kicks off with a variety of prompts that cover the spectrum from the mundane to the extraordinary. You'll find everything from "What's the strangest food you've eaten?" (bring on the fried crickets) to "Write about a stranger you met." Spoiler alert: that stranger could very well be a talking cat if your imagination runs wild enough!

You'll encounter spaces for sketches, lists, and even your thoughts on which tourist traps are worth it (and which ones are just glorified souvenir shops selling overpriced T-shirts). Pocrass really wants to nudge you into capturing your adventures in a way that the pictures on your phone simply can't. Yes, that selfie at the Eiffel Tower doesn't quite encapsulate the existential crisis you had when trying to order a croissant in French.

As you scribble away, you'll be prompted to reflect on what travel means to you. Do you seek out the scenic views, or are you more interested in the quirky coffee shops that sell kale smoothies? (No judgment here, but let's be real, you can't go abroad and not eat a full-fat pastry at least once.) This journal encourages you to dig deep-not too deep or you might hit a gem of self-discovery that you didn't sign up for!

Illustrated with charming designs that add a splash of color to your travel woes, I Was Here is both functional and fun. It's the travel buddy you didn't know you needed. While your actual friends might roll their eyes at your obsessive affinity for documenting every moment, this journal will cheer you on like your very own hype squad.

In a nutshell, Kate Pocrass has crafted a travel journal that's not just about keeping notes; it's about reflecting on the journey of life itself. It reminds you that every trip-be it across continents or just to the grocery store-has a story worth telling. So, whether you're flying to Paris or taking a road trip to your local beach, this journal is the perfect companion to help you record your wonderfully chaotic adventures.

In sum, if you're looking for a way to make your travels more memorable (and let's face it, you're probably the world's next great travel memoirist), I Was Here is here to help you do just that. Just remember, your life is a grand adventure; might as well document it with style!

Maddie Page

Classics, bestsellers, and guilty pleasures-none are safe from my sarcastic recaps. I turn heavy reads into lighthearted summaries you can actually enjoy. Warning: may cause random outbursts of laughter while pretending to study literature.