Do you dream of white beaches with turquoise waters, fast-flowing rivers, or mountainsides covered in blinding snow? Do you seek small cafés, Michelin-starred restaurants, or steaming street stalls? Do you long for dirty hostels or comfortable bungalows and suites? To each his own. We all have our different tastes and budgets when traveling. Yet it is undeniable that there isn’t anything quite like the rush of adrenaline you feel when stepping off a plane in a new country, especially if you don’t speak the local language.
To travel is to leave your comfort zone and immerse yourself into other cultures. It implies eating, talking, and sleeping like you never imagined you would. To be afraid every now and then, yet create genuine friendships with strangers. It’s a mirror that shows you the reality of who you are, and even if that means discomfort and pain, it is a path towards personal and spiritual growth. Traveling gives different perspectives and outlooks on the complexity of life. Wanderlust means to appreciate the journey and the lessons learned, rather than the destination. Displaying these ideas on your body, to make sure they’re with you wherever you go, and to bring back memories of where you’ve been is a good choice when selecting a tattoo. Here are some ideas to display your wanderlust on your skin and show the world your never-ending search for new experiences and unique perspectives.
A compass, so you may never lose sight of who you are.
A simple reminder to leave your home whenever you get the chance.
Your feet take you around the world. There’s always more to see.
Wanderlust satiates your thirst for life.
Simple designs are the most popular. Sometimes it only takes a few thin, delicate lines.
Many images have become symbols for travel: planes, maps, or cardinal points.
It’s important to choose the right placement for the tattoo. Whether you want to see it easily, such as on your hands, fingers, or forearms, or if you want it to show movement towards your travel destination. Think about where it would best convey your ideas of wanderlust.
You might want something a bit more intricate, with more detail and symbolism.
Instead of thin lines, you could go for an actual scene of nature, a particular destination you wish to go to, or a place you’ve already visited that has stayed with you.
Be creative. If you’ve wandered through many places, find the way to blend them into your tattoo.
Or choose a special site, find its coordinates, and make the memory permanent on your skin.
If there’s a particular phrase that makes you want to go somewhere, use it, either by itself or as part of the drawing you prefer.
Whatever makes you want to pack your bags, get on a plane, bus, or car is the right choice. Don’t lose your thirst for adventure and the unknown. Always keep it with you and talk about what you’ve learned with those who are close to you. Wanderlust is contagious and difficult to cure.
Check out some other articles on tattoos, with lyrical designs or with designs that will soothe you and invite spiritual balance and peace.
