How To Make Your Travel Memories Last A Lifetime

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Vacations present the perfect opportunity to make lifetime memories, explore dream destinations and immerse yourself in a new culture. 

Given the current travel restrictions, the time has never been greater to treasure those past adventures and reflect on the tranquil moments shared with loved ones.

And with today’s technology, it’s easier than ever to keep your most precious moments alive. 

But with thousands of photos on your phone, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to do with your ever-growing gallery?

Making those memories last a lifetime can be done in many different ways – from personalised photo albums to keepsakes and even journals – utilise your creativity whilst bringing those moments back to life. 

So don’t wait any longer, it’s time to reminisce…

Precious, Personal Photo Albums

Photo albums present the perfect way to document your memories for you to look back on in years to come. They can be filled with everlasting memories for you to bring out and show your family and loved ones the amazing holidays you have been on.

There are many photo printing apps, such as Photobox, MyPostCard and FreePrints, which turn your digital photos into printed versions, making the photo album creation process simple and efficient.

And why just stop there with the one photo album? 

You can label each folder individually so you have a book designated to a specific time in your life or vacation. 

Flicking through photo albums brings back a wave of indescribable emotions, taking you back to the time the photos were taken. 

Make your memories last by documenting your photos in a more traditional method. 

Scrapbook Safe Haven

If you’re looking to let your creativity flow, then scrapbooking is for you.

Scrapbooks are your own empty canvas for transferring your memories into a tangible item to look back and reflect on.

Are you the type of person to hold onto tickets, room keys or maps from your holiday destinations? Then stick these into the pages of your scrapbook, and overlay them with photographs, drawings or quotes.

Calligraphy, the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush is another method that is perfect for scrapbooks. The cursive strokes of the pen create an effective yet simplistic style which can be used to write down specific destinations, dates or details or your adventures. 

What are you waiting for? Let your creative mind let loose on the pages of your scrapbook.

Social Media Virtual Scrapbook

Connecting with people has never been simpler with the help of technology. That’s why a great way to make your memories last is by creating scrapbooks online.

Curate an album, titled after your holiday with all your favourite photos in which you can share with your loved ones online.

You can even create your own ‘travel’ account on Instagram, to share with the public and manifest your upcoming adventures in the future. 

Or why not create a Pinterest board and upload all of your favorite pictures to share with other users, to provide inspiration and an insight into specific destinations or resorts.

Transform Your Phone Wallpaper

Is there a particular image from a past holiday that ‘takes you back’?

Then why not add this to your phone wallpaper to help you cherish a moment in time and reminisce. Above shows a lovely image from Lottie Rainbow at Constance Halaveli.

Create a collage with a few of your favourite memories from a past holiday and feel the wave of nostalgia hit you, as you unlock your phone every morning.

Reminding yourself of the holidays you have experienced enables you to feel positive and look forward to what is still to come.

Making your memories last is the act of turning your photos into more than just an ever increasing number on your phone. 

By experimenting with a few of the ideas mentioned brings those memories back to life.

Reflect on those experiences, share them with others and get excited for what’s still to come.

What do you do with your holiday pictures? Will you be trying some of the ideas mentioned?

Tell us in the comments below.

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