


And even though it will likely be a while before you embark on your next trip, journals are also a great way to plan ahead for future adventures.Įven if you visit a well-known city like Paris or New York City that's been the subject of millions of travelogues, your trip is still unique because of all the little, hidden cafés you will discover, the conversations you will strike with locals and fellow travelers, and the situations you will find yourself getting into. They become time capsules of your memories, emotions, and descriptions of the places, people, and things you've encountered. Though we live in a digital age, there will always be something quite romantic and meditative about taking a moment to jot down your thoughts while you're on the road. She was on staff of The Bucknellian student newspaper all four years and was named editor-in-chief during her junior year.

Madeline attended Bucknell University, where she studied creative writing and American history. Madeline has also been published in Apartment Therapy, The Huffington Post, and Business Insider. In addition to her work on the commerce team, she also frequently writes features, profiles, and trend pieces about the culture of travel. Madeline Diamond has been with Travel + Leisure since 2019, where she started as an Associate Digital Editor, then joined the commerce team in 2021. She brings her lifelong love of travel to her role, especially when it comes to researching and reviewing the best travel products on the market. Originally from California, she now lives in Brooklyn and can often be found in her favorite park with a cappuccino in hand. Madeline Diamond is an Associate Commerce Editor for Travel + Leisure, where she covers news and deals about travel products, such as luggage, fashion, and tech.
