Why make a travel photo book instead of just keeping photos on your phone?
The average holiday produces hundreds of photos. Most people look through them once on the flight home and then never again. They get buried under newer photos, and within a few months the trip feels like a distant memory.
A travel photo book fixes that. It turns a folder full of random shots into a curated story of the trip: the places you went, the food you ate, the sunsets you did not want to forget. It sits on a shelf where you can grab it and relive the trip whenever you want.
It also makes a better souvenir than anything you can buy in a shop. A fridge magnet collects dust. A photo book collects attention.
How do you make a travel photo book with klikkie?
1. Open the klikkie app and tap "Photo Book"
2. Choose a travel theme — each theme comes with a matching cover design and layout style that fits the mood of a trip
3. Select your photos — pick 30 to 80 photos from your holiday folder. Tip: include a mix of landscapes, details, food, and people
4. Smart Filling does the rest — the app automatically arranges your photos across the pages
5. Fine-tune if you want — reorder pages, swap photos, or add captions with place names and dates
6. Order — your travel book arrives at your door within a few business days
Most people finish the book in under 5 minutes. The hardest part is choosing which photos to include — the app handles everything else.
Which format works best for a travel photo book?
| Format | Size | Binding | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 29×29 cm | Lay-flat (180°) | Big trips with stunning landscapes — photos span the full spread |
| Large | 21×21 cm | Standard hardcover | Versatile middle ground for most holidays |
| 10×10 cm | Softcover | A quick mini diary or gift for travel companions |
The XL format is the most popular for travel because the lay-flat binding allows landscape photos to run across two full pages without a crease. This is especially striking for wide-angle beach shots, mountain panoramas, and city skylines.
How many photos should you put in a travel book?
A good range is 30 to 80 photos, depending on the length of the trip:
Weekend getaway: 20 to 30 photos — enough for a slim, focused book
One-week holiday: 40 to 60 photos — the sweet spot for most trips
Two-week trip or longer: 60 to 80 photos — a comprehensive travel diary
Do not feel pressured to include everything. The best travel books are curated, not exhaustive. Pick the photos that capture the feeling of the trip, not every meal and every street corner.
What makes a good travel photo book?
A few tips that make a real difference:
Mix wide and close — alternate between landscape shots and detail photos (a coffee cup, a street sign, a local dish). This creates rhythm on the page.
Include people — scenery alone gets repetitive. The best travel books show who was there, not just where you went.
Add captions — a place name and date on each page turns the book into a proper travel diary. You will thank yourself in five years when you cannot remember the name of that restaurant.
Start and end strong — open with an arrival shot (the airport, the first view) and close with a departure or sunset. It gives the book a narrative arc.
Can you make one book per trip?
Yes — and that is the most common approach. One trip, one book. Over time you build a shelf of travel books, each one a visual diary of a different holiday. It is a more satisfying way to look back than scrolling through thousands of unsorted phone photos.
For shorter trips where a full book feels like too much, the Pocket format (10×10 cm) works well as a compact keepsake or a gift for whoever you travelled with.
Already capturing your everyday moments with a klikkie photo subscription? A travel book is the perfect complement — the subscription covers daily life, and the book captures the highlights. See all your options in the product comparison.
