A Weekend at TRAVELER'S BOOKS at Bel Canto KUBO LB

What a weekend! The TRAVELER’S BOOKS Pop-Up event at KUBO LB with Bel Canto Books was all about bringing community together. Book lovers and stationery enthusiasts came together for two bustling days of literary exploration and paper-crafting joy.

TRAVELER’S COMPANY USA Staff shares his account of the fun Pop-Up over the weekend of September 28^th – 29^th, 2024.

Person holding a Passport size TRAVELER'S notebook insert in front of the TRC USA Pop-Up display at the KUBO LB store.

Bel Canto Books KUBO LB location in Bixby Knolls was buzzing with excitement. The quaint bookstore was filled with TRAVELER’S notebook fans over two days. Visitors had the opportunity to explore an impressive selection of travel-related books curated by Bel Canto’s owner, Jhoanna, while also immersing themselves in the world of TRAVELER’S COMPANY products.

TRAVELER'S notebook Guide Book beside a photo of the TRC USA Pop-Up display at the KUBO LB store.

TRAVELER’S notebook and Books

TRAVELER’S BOOKS is all about finding joy in books and written pages. We were excited to showcase a selection of TRAVELER’S COMPANY items, ranging from our regular line-up to exclusive TRC USA Limited items and TRAVELER’S FACTORY Original products. Many fans were drawn to the TRAVELER’S notebook OFFICIAL GUIDE book, which highlights 20 TRAVELER’S notebook users. This guide offers insights into the history of TRAVELER’S notebook, past collaborations, the Nagareyama factory where notebook refills are made, and origin stories written by staff.

Attendees also enjoyed using the TF Original Stamps to personalize their notebooks, creating truly unique keepsakes.

Side view of the TRC USA Pop-Up display at the KUBO LB store filled with products.

Sunday’s Journal & Mingle: A Community Celebration

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly Sunday’s “Journal & Mingle” session. This event brought together TRAVELER’S notebook enthusiasts and book lovers in an exciting way. Fans shared their stationery collections, swapped paper samples, and exchanged notebooks and journals like yearbooks, signing a little message in each other’s TRAVELER’S notebooks.

Bel Canto Books stand in KUBO LB shop beside another photo of TRAVELER'S notebook stacked up on top of each other.

Table with table cloth and different free goods made by Bel Canto Books for the TRC USA TRAVELER'S notebook meet-up.

People chatting and stamping their notebooks in the KUBO LB store.

What truly stood out was the sense of community within TRAVELER’S notebook users. Seasoned TRAVELER’S notebook users welcomed newcomers with open arms, sharing their passion for quality stationery and creative journaling. It was heartwarming to see so many connections being made over a shared love of paper and pens.

Bel Canto Books stand in KUBO LB shop beside another photo of TRAVELER'S notebook stacked up on top of each other!

Close-up of people stamping their notebooks and sharing their stationery in the KUBO LB store.

New TRAVELER’S notebook Users

One of the most exciting outcomes of the event was the number of Bel Canto Bookstore regulars who discovered the world of TRAVELER’S notebooks for the first time. Many walked away with their very first TRAVELER’S notebook!

TRC USA Pop-Up display at the KUBO LB store filled with products.

We’re filled with gratitude for everyone who participated—from the Bel Canto Books and KUBO LB staff to every attendee who brought their enthusiasm and creativity. TRAVELER’S BOOKS was not only a celebration of books and stationery but also reinforced the power of community and shared passions.

TRAVELER'S notebook stacked up on top of each other on top of a rattan chair.