How to Set Up Your Traveler's Notebook | A Guide for Beginners

Having difficulty setting up your (Midori) Traveler's Notebook or not liking your current setup? I've compiled several methods for setting up your Traveler's Notebook today - check out how you can include one notebook or three notebooks, all the way up to five notebooks in total!

I'm sure that I've missed many possible configurations, so please leave your suggestions down in the comments below! Let's help each other ✨

Check out the time stamps below to skip to the parts that you're most interested in.

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Intro - 0:00
Basic Terms - 1:03
One Refill Setup - 2:09
Two Refills Setup - 2:29
Three Refills Setup - 4:22
Four Refills Setup - 6:59
Five Refills Setup - 9:30
Kraft Folder Setup - 10:51
Conclusion - 11:56

Check out these videos for examples of more setups:

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[anne-spcl]

Finally!!! It's taken me forever to find a video with just the basics. There are TONS of videos showing people crafting, stickering, writing, and drawing. When they get to the assembly of the refills, they fast forward. Argh!!! That was what I wanted to see. I know how to do calligraphy; I know how to scrapbook; I know how to paint. What I didn't know was how to put this together. It's not that I don't appreciate seeing other people's art, but what you showed was perfect! Thank you so very much!!!

[Kelly-oekr]

Any company selling traveler’s notebooks should link to this video to show how to set them up. This is the ONLY video necessary to set up your new notebook!

[zzippo]

Great primer on getting started so people can be prepared for the onslaught of options and stuff that are to come. These notebooks can be literally life changing if you are the type to have a plethora of notebooks laying around for different purposes, always afraid of putting the wrong stuff in the wrong notebook only to realize it later. Just swap out inserts or add another and book, ready to rock and roll. Plain, grid, lined, dot grid, planners, so many options. Thanks for the great info for getting even more out of these great investments.

[Sqwrl]

The title of this video should really be "Ooooo! NOW I See! Brilliant!". This is the most helpful Traveler's Journal video out. Thank you so much for making the beginning of my journey a pleasant experience.

[oliviakenny]

It’s midnight and I bought a travellers notebook with pre-inserted notebooks. Wanted to change the order of them, pulled them out, then, exhausted, forgot how they were in the first place. Thank you! 😂

[arnetto]

I mostly love these but the knot in the center of the back cover is a diabolical design choice. I punched a hole in the spine of the leather cover to relocate the outer elastic so I don't have to write over the knot lump all the time.

[pattimcclelland]

Thank you for showing so many different ways to set~up my Travelers notebook. I adjusted mine several times and tried looking at others, but yours were simple instructions with a lot of inserts like mine.
I am working with 5 inserts and my wallet to take on a trip. I need all of my inserts and couldn't find anyone with 5 . Thank you so much.
Now off to HAPPY Traveling I Go!!!

[kiaranahiir]

You are literally a genius! Just moved from hobonichi to travelers(I just wanted to customize more and archive when I wanted to) and this video found me before I broke all my notebooks trying to shove them in the cover ! Thank you !!

[shruti-g]

Thank you for this informative video. I was lost for past 2 weeks about how to get the notebooks together in one folder. It’s very helpful especially for those starting their journal journey with Travellers Company. ❤

[karinamartinez]

Mari thank you very much for doing a tutorial video on how to set up your notebook. I'm new to the system and I really need it a step by step video.

[mortgages_by_jason]

This is the most concise video for TN set-up online. Thank you for this! Brilliant.

[lorrainelease]

New TN user and this was the best video instruction by far! Thanks so much?

[autumnall]

there's no such thing like too many TN videos :D I love how you explained everything so easly.

[notv]

Your video is incredibly informative, and the way you explain the insert refill combinations is so clear and helpful. Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge!

[markos]

Best video on Midori setup so far. Good work. Thank you so much :)

[MrGyges]

Thank you for your most welcome advice on setting up the traveler’s notebook.

[LMuse]

Great how-to guide for anyone brand new to the system. Looking forward to more!

[r_e_surface]

Thanks. Like you - looked around to find the basics. Now Im in 😊

[Tresa.Michelle]

This was the most informative and easy explanation ever!!!! Thank you

[vintagerayne-dp]

Thank you so very much! This video got me set up in a jiffy! Totally new to TN & I’m already in love. Also. Ha! At TNC for their packaging that says you can only fit 3 books in it. I have 6 in mine. And 2 connecting bands to spare. 😂😂😂