I dug out all of my journals yesterday and took them to work for a little reading sesh, wow! I never remembered most of those times until I read what I wrote. Its amazing to look back and say to yourself "this is what I was thinking while on the ferry to Crete." A lot of peeps dont keep journals because it can be a pain in the ass, but I have to say it is well worth it. I even have one with sections for pictures so I attached a picture to each memory, it helps me relive that day or moment.
Travel Journals are a huge plus