Tiny Treasures, Big Memories: Why You Should Pack a Pretty Rock on Your Next Adventure

You’ve got the flights booked, the outfits packed, and I’ve handed you an itinerary perfectly mapped — but have you left room in your bag for a rock?

Stay with me lol

On your next trip — whether it’s a destination wedding, a relaxing getaway with friends, or a long-awaited bucket list hike — consider picking up a small stone or two along the way. Not just any rock, but one that marks a moment: the pebble you spotted during your first mountain sunrise, the one you kicked down a cobblestone street in Europe while laughing with new friends, or the smooth shell fragment you found after exchanging vows barefoot on the beach. Sometimes, the tiniest things can help us hold on to those feelings long after we return home.

That tiny keepsake? It can become something beautiful.

I recently came across Waystone, a small-batch jewelry studio that turns stones you collect from your travels into custom jewelry and meaningful mementos. Think rings, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks — all handmade and uniquely yours.

Their story began with one simple idea: we don’t just travel to places, we collect moments. Waystone captures those moments by preserving the stones that represent them. What was once a tiny rock in your pocket becomes a tangible reminder of a place you loved, a milestone you celebrated, or a memory you never want to forget.

If you’re planning a trip with me, don’t worry — I’ll remind you to leave space for a few stones. And when you're home and looking to carry those memories a little closer, Waystone is the perfect finishing touch.

Travel with heart. And maybe a rock or two. The best souvenirs are the ones with a story.