A useful travel notebook preserves the details that photographs alone often miss. The sound of a room, an unexpected view and the reason you stopped somewhere can explain the character of a day. Begin with a few short entries instead of a promise to record everything.
A familiar walk can offer new interest when you give attention to one small theme. It might be the shape of field boundaries, the changing colour of hedgerows or the way a path frames the next view. Choosing a theme encourages a slower, more observant pace.
