How to make a LEGO® family travel journal!

Vacations mark some of kids’ most treasured memories. So what better way to remember those travels and reminisce as a family than with a LEGO® travel journal?

Which holiday was it when Dad spilled chocolate ice cream on his new beige trousers? Where were the kids when they made friends with those lovely brothers by the pool? And where was Mum when she had that yummy-looking multicolored drink?

It’s easy to forget the finer details or spend ages scrolling through photos to relive special times away. But there’s a way to remember those vacations while getting the whole family involved in a creative project – and, of course, it includes LEGO® bricks!

Just like any creative project, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to making a travel journal. Whether it’s a notebook, a shelf of LEGO creations, or a DIY travel map, there are endless possibilities for documenting family travels. Here’s how to make a unique travel journal and, best of all, how to include those favorite LEGO bricks and Minifigures!

How to make a travel journal

Journaling as a family is a great tool for kids to practice their writing skills. Scribbling down funny anecdotes and sketching famous landmarks lets them unleash their creativity. It’s also a fantastic way to keep them entertained on holiday while waiting for food at a restaurant or back at the hotel after a long day exploring – all that’s needed is a notebook and a pen. These notes, combined with travel photos, form the foundation of a family travel journal!

Travel journals come in all shapes, sizes and variations. It can be interesting to see which elements of the holiday stood out to different family members – whether it’s a tiny umbrella from a refreshing drink, a train ticket from a scenic journey, or even an empty crisp packet from snack time. Preserving these moments and documenting family trips offers a great way to relive those special times together.

Here are some family travel journal ideas with a touch of LEGO magic to add an extra layer of holiday nostalgia…

Create a LEGO travel shelf

A fresh take on family travel journals is to clear a shelf and transform it into a holiday memory display. Print favorite vacation photos and match them with LEGO creations that represent those moments and truly set the scene.

A framed photo of the kids playing in the cherry blossoms in Japan could sit next to a LEGO cherry blossom tree. A family snap on the London Eye might rest alongside a build of the Big Ben. The best part: creating these builds as a family helps build even more treasured memories!

Minifigures on tour!

One family travel journal idea involves taking a few extra friends along for the ride. Bringing Minifigures on vacation adds an extra fun element to a notebook-style journal.

A mini-me version of each family member can be snapped recreating holiday moments in LEGO form. Or: favorite Minifigures can be photographed at famous landmarks for some playful travel shots, getting them in on the holiday fun.

Families can use a Polaroid or instant camera for instant results, making notes of the location and date to stick straight into the journal. For quick phone snaps, noting locations on a phone makes it easy to pull everything together when the family is back home. Cheese!

‘X’ marks the spot on the DIY LEGO map!

For an out-of-this-world family travel journal, families can consider creating a LEGO map – using a blue baseplate and some green, beige, or brown bricks to create their own their own atlas. Brighter, smaller bricks can be used to plot out visited locations or future travel destinations!

The Travel Moments (41838) set is ideal for this project, providing everything needed to build a LEGO map. It even includes 10 photo holders to proudly display favorite travel pictures. Plus, the LEGO Builder app offers a Build Together mode, making this a fun family project from start to finish – win-win!

Capturing those favorite vacation moments in a meaningful, memory-filled keepsake is a wonderful way to ensure those memories are cherished for years to come. Bon voyage!