Places & Journeys – Story Prompts That Explain Why Special Places Mean so Much

What journeys, holidays or adventures would you like to undertake?

• Do you have a country, city or region in mind?
• Perhaps you have a journey planned, like a trek to Machu Picchu or a famous train journey?
• When do you hope to make the trip and with who?

What were your biggest travel adventures?

• Travel is one big adventure, but were there special moments that were extra adventurous?
• How did you feel about it before you started?
• Would you do it again?
• Do you have any recommendations for others who are interested in following in your footsteps?

Where would be your dream place to live?

• What makes that place so special for you?

Which countries have you visited or lived in?

• How would you summarise your views on each country?
• What did you like and dislike about different countries?
• Which countries would you recommend others to visit?
• What surprised you about the countries that others might find interesting?
• Which are your favourite countries and why?
• Which would you like to go back to?

Can you make a video tour of your home while describing your favourite parts?

• Home is so precious, yet it often gets overlooked when it comes to photos and videos.
• As a result, the place where we spend much of our lives is often not captured. Photos of your bedrooms, bathrooms, and even ‘boring’ rooms like studies and garages will be treasured in later years as you try to recall the places you once called ‘home’.
• Preserve the memories of your home, for you and those you live with. Armed with a camera, take a full tour of your home and garden and capture everything that you’ll enjoy revisiting in later years.

Can you photograph and map out all the special places in your neighbourhood?

• They might not be interesting to others, but local places like parks, shops, restaurants and walking routes, are important to you!
• Capture the places in your neighbourhood that you will enjoy recalling in later years.
• Why not video a walking tour and describe what you see and how these places feature in your life?

If you were selected to leave Earth and colonise Mars, what would you miss most?

• What is it that makes this precious little planet so special?
• Is it the nature here that you love the most?
• Is it the experiences on offer?
• Or perhaps it’s the people?

What would get listed on a map of all the places special to you?

• Imagine sending future family out on a world tour of all the places you think are special.
• Where should they go? Can you be specific, detailing an exact street, beach or coordinate?
• If you’re accurate enough, future family members may stand in the exact same spot that you once did…
• Why are these places so special? What are the stories behind the places?

What are your favourite travel memories?

• What are the standout memories from your travels?
• Do they relate to specific places?
• Was it the experience that made them special?
• Or was it the people who you remember most fondly?

What interesting travel stories do you have?

• Did something unexpected happen?
• Do you have any photos of the occasion?
• Who was with you?
• Did you learn something from this experience?

Has travelling influenced you?

• Has seeing different cultures and the way others approach life affected you?
• Has your perspective been changed by seeing places beyond your home town?
• Do you recommend others travel, and if so, why?

What memories do you have of your different homes?

• Can you chronologically list the addresses of all past homes?
• What did you like or dislike about these places?
• Would you like to revisit them one day?
• Do you have any photos?

Which places would you recommend others to visit and why?

What journeys or walks mean a lot to you?

• Sometimes it’s the journey that’s special, more so than a specific place.
• What are your favourite journeys?
• Did you face any challenges on your way?
• Do you have any recommendations for others undertaking this journey?

Where do you walk daily?

• Once-in-a-lifetime hikes are to be treasured, but your daily or weekly walks are perhaps even more important to preserve for your future viewing pleasure.
• The walk to work.
• Taking the kids to school.
• Walking the dog.
• Weekend treks with family.
• These are the walks that really represent your life, and you’ll miss them when they’re no more.