40 Travel Tattoos That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
Traveling somewhere new can truly change one's life by altering their perspective and broadening their horizons. So, it is no surprise that many people decide to get tattoos to commemorate their life-changing trips. Tattoos can serve as a reminder of how a certain place made one feel or it can just be a representation of one's longing to see more of the world.
There are black and white designs, watercolor illustrations, and many quotes that have to do with travel that could make cool tattoo ideas. A plane, a compass, a map, a globe, a suitcase -- there are so many cute travel symbols out there that look great on their own or combined with each other.
A travel tattoo can represent one specific place in someone's life or it can incorporate many different places. It can also be as simple as the word "wanderlust" or the phrase "let's go." Travel tattoos can also have famous monuments or landmarks. There are so many ways for adventurers to express their nomadic spirit through ink.
Here are 40 travel tattoos travelers should consider getting while on their next adventure.
RV Adventure Travel Tattoo
This colorful illustration of an RV is adorable. The sunset, mountains, and trees in the back definitely look like somewhere we would like to drive to.
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Earth's Axis Travel Tattoo
This one is tiny, but super creative. The Instagram user explained: "ε represents the angle of the earth's axial tilt. Arrow with the morse code GO, at the angle of axial tilt, this tattoo is a constant reminder I'm so tiny in the grand scheme of things. Always be humble, grab every opportunity to travel, and be in awe of what our world has to offer."
Jet Setter Travel Tattoo
How stunning is this realistic airplane! It looks like it's ready to fly right off of their shoulder.
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Typewriter Quote Travel Tattoo
This Instagram user wrote: "As my last few days in Europe & buying souvenirs for family & friends I kept asking myself what I wanted to always remind myself of the amazing two weeks I had in Europe. This tattoo will always remind me of why I traveled to Europe and the fun times I had meeting new people, [seeing] new places and trying amazing local food and drinks! It'll remind me I have only discovered a fraction & I've got the world to go."
Picture Perfect Travel Tattoo
This Polaroid camera is an amazing idea for travelers who love to take pictures. If you look closely, each photo has a different location illustrated in it. This could be a fun way to remember multiple places you've been.
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Passport Stamps Travel Tattoo
What a brilliant way to commemorate your travel destinations! Getting her passport stamps tattooed was genius! And the splashes of color and compass in the center really bring it all together.
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Wanderlust Travel Tattoo
The word "wanderlust" looks so whimsical written out in cursive, especially when paired with a cute arrow design.
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