I’ve said it before, travel changes how we notice. When we are away from home, even ordinary things feel brighter. The light is different. The plants are unfamiliar. The air carries a scent we cannot quite name. Travel asks us to look again. That is why I always bring a few simple tools with me. I never leave home without a mini notebook and a pencil. That combination alone is enough. A small notebook slips into a bag or coat pocket. A pencil works anywhere. No batteries. No charging. No pressure. If I can tuck in one more thing, it is my colored pencil roll. A small range of colors…