100 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes to Ignite Your Wanderlust
Travel quotes can be powerful and life-changing. Do you want to be inspired by wonderful words about traveling? We've put together a list of the most inspiring and most touching travel quotes to ignite your wanderlust.
We've never been fans of the collections of best travel quotes, until just recently. We are not sure whether getting older makes us more sentimental, or it happened after realizing that we cannot take travel for granted.
Still, it often happens to us, that when we read a famous travel quote, it just hit the place without any particular reason.
Words that are really meant can be powerful, inspiring; they can even change a person's life forever.
There are so many inspirational travel quotes that it is impossible to put them all in one list.
It is also possible that some of your favorite travel quotes will be missing on this list.
Well, believe us, writing a post like this is pretty personal, and it is a daunting task to simply say, here you go, these are the best inspirational travel quotes that will ignite your wanderlust. Period. Not really, it certainly does not work this way.
It is interesting that a quote can make us feel so many things.
After reading a travel quote, you can feel wanderlust, motivation to explore new places, passion to change your life, you can feel inspired, but also saddened that not everything goes according to a plan.
Besides inspiring your wanderlust, travel quotes often call people to action - to get out of their daily routines or comfort zones.
It is hard to believe that a few words can let us feel this way, and it does not even matter whether the quote is brand new or several centuries old. Apparently, even our ancestors had felt the same way about travel as we do today.
To be honest, the idea of creating this list of most inspirational quotes is a bit selfish too.
We simply wanted to put together our favorite and most meaningful sentences, so we will always know where to find them. But we also hope you will find this post inspiring as well, altogether with our photos.
Are you choosing the next travel destination, or are you wondering how traveling can change your life for the better?
Do you need to lift your spirit, boost your confidence, find more positive thoughts?
Here is the list of the most inspiring travel quotes.
Do you have your own favorite travel quote that is not on the list? Let us know in the comment section!
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu
This quote holds so much truth. No matter how long the journey is about to begin, it necessary to overcome your fear and start with the first step.
Or should we today say with the first click?
Nowadays, almost everything moved from the real world online, especially planning the trip. Maybe this line will inspire you to travel the world.
"Not all who wander are lost." - J. R. R. Tolkien
Yes, yes, we know that Tolkien's quote is today almost a cliche. You won't find a single blog post focusing on travel quotes without this sentence, but it is impossible not to mention it here, as it is so beautiful.
Plus, we have a soft place for Lord of the Rings, which was also one of the reasons which brought us to New Zealand.
We would say that some who wander might be lost, but we believe the majority of travelers wander with purpose.
“Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life." – Michael Palin
You maybe remember the day before your first international trip.
You were excited but also anxious.
But once you had come back from your trip, you started immediately planning your next travels.
The travel bug is real. And it is infectious.
"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." – Susan Sontag
Again, one of the most legendary travel quotes ever. Is your bucket list getting longer rather than shorter?
We do not know why, but every time we come back home from a vacation, we have one or two new countries where we would like to travel already in our minds.
"Take only memories, leave only footprints." – Chief Seattle
There are so many versions of this travel quote, and the message is straightforward. Take only memories, or photos if you like (when allowed, of course), but that should be it.
We often saw these words when hiking in New Zealand's backcountry, where for many days, we needed to collect our trash and throw it away once back in civilization.
But in general, we hope that most of you even do not have to think about it and keep the destination in the same state it was before your visit.
"It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way." – Penelope Riley
We cannot even count how many mishaps we experienced on the way, but the truth is that these memories are usually the strongest ones, and we will remember them forever.
Also, even when the situation was not funny back then, for example, I almost cried before sliding down the volcano in Nicaragua.
Now, it’s a funny story Martin never fails to mention. And we both very genuinely laugh every time.
"To travel is to live." – Hans Christian Andersen
No comment is necessary here. Maybe one thought. Isn't it intriguing that so many writers considered traveling so important?
Perhaps it had something to do with their inspiration, open mind, and way of living.
"Travel makes one modest; you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world." - Gustave Flaubert
We love this travel quote very much.
When you are at home, you think that the world belongs to you.
Other places are only dots on the map. But once you travel abroad, you will soon realize how small you are and how much you have to learn.
These words really resonate with us, as it could not be more accurate.
"Great things never came from comfort zones." - Anonymous
We are not saying you should do things you are not comfortable with.
But even setting off for a trip will take you out of your comfort zone, out of a place where everything is simple.
Traveling will give you a chance to come out of your shell and enjoy every single moment.
"Once a year, go someplace, you've never been before." – Dalai Lama
Traveling broadens horizons, but it is also an essential part of our hurried world. It provides you with a chance to relax and forget everyday stress.
Do you have trouble finding yet again a new country to travel to?
Read our post on how to choose your next travel destination.
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the ones you did do." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
It might seem that there is no right time to travel. Money, family, job - all of that can keep you from traveling, but it can be only yourself and your fears as well.
Stop postponing your dreams; it is really better to have memories based on real experiences than just the dreams.
"I have found out that there ain't no surer way how to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them." - Mark Twain
It is challenging to be on the road. You must deal with unknown situations, and your real personality will eventually show.
That's completely fine, but if you travel with your partner, friend, or family member, unpleasant situations after a hard day can occur. And there is nowhere to hide.
Be prepared that traveling is a test of your relationships, but if you still cannot imagine seeing the world without your significant other, that's very positive news.
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It is lethal." – Paulo Coelho
Routine in your life is one of the most dangerous things. It is sneaking quietly to everyone's life, and only adventure and a positive mind can spare you.
"And then there is the most dangerous risk of all — the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later." – Randy Komisar
Once again, this is a famous travel quote highlighting the danger of postponing things you would like to do. We usually do it in favor of making more money, but who knows what will happen in the future?
"Never go on trips with anyone you do not love." - Ernest Hemingway
Yes, why would you?
"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer." – Anonymous
Why do we find traveling so appealing? It is explained in this travel quote.
Today, we live in a materialistic world, but we prefer spending money on seeing new places, exploring different cultures, trying new cuisine, and meeting new people.
That's why we arrive back home from every journey richer than before we left.
"The world is a book and those who do not travel only read a page." – St. Augustine
We realize we are privileged thanks to the fact we can travel, and we are so grateful we could already read more than one page.
Are we getting nearer to the end of the chapter? Well, who knows.
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better stay home." - James Michener
Intriguing attractions are one thing, but visiting a foreign country is never complete without learning about it, trying new things, and accepting the differences.
It makes no sense to travel in a country and stay away from locals, without trying to understand their values and culture.
It is one of the things we wish we knew before we started traveling.
If you do not mingle with locals, unobtrusively, of course, you could really stay at home and watch a documentary about the country on TV.
"Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul." - Jamie Lynn Beatty
Yes, you need to save money for traveling, and having a job is absolutely necessary.
Does a full pocket give you the same feeling as seeing Machu Picchu with your own eyes?
Well, the answer is highly subjective, but we incline to no. Having money never gave us the same feeling than experiencing new adventures.
"Fear is only temporary. Regrets last forever." - Anonymous
When fear overcomes you, always think of this quote.
Setting off for a journey to an unknown country can be intimidating, but once this first stage passes, you will be okay.
“The further I go, the closer to me I get." – Andrew McCarthy
Traveling is not only about the journey itself, but it will also help you to know yourself, find out what are your strengths and weaknesses.
This is one of the reasons why will traveling change your life for the better.
"Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts; it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." – Anthony Bourdain
Antony Bourdain was a famous American chef and a travel documentarian with a unique view of the world.
We think that these words hold true as it also shows the other part of traveling that is often hidden, and we do not show it to the world, but it is super-important.
And after having a life-changing experience, you will become a new, stronger person.
"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore." – Andre Gide
Even though it is very comforting to know that your parents, siblings, or friends will always be here to help you, we are confident that there is nothing wrong with breaking the bond for a while and travel far away to become more independent.
Thanks to this act, you will discover new places and new you, and it would not be possible with someone watching you closely.
"A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving." – Lao Tzu
Inspiring travel quotes are really here to inspire people. To allow people not to worry for a while, and not to think about difficulties that come with traveling.
Of course, before your journey, you need to create at least a rough travel itinerary, but you might imagine how it would have been not to have any intent on arriving, ever.
"Never let your memories be greater than your dreams." - Douglas Ivester
Having beautiful memories is excellent, but the fuel are our dreams and passions we want to achieve.
"Work, Travel, Save, Repeat." - Anonymous
Yeah, our life, and we think the life of many people looks similarly like this.
It would be quite sad if the travel part would be missing in the chain.
It is quite popular to combine work and travel nowadays, as many jobs are location independent, such as travel blogging.
"Adventure is worthwhile." – Aesop
Well, it is not necessary to explain the statement. Adventure is worthwhile, no matter how it looks like.
The word adventure means for every person something else, but the message is clear.
Let us know what ‘adventure’ means to you in the comment section!
"Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell." - Paula Bendfeldt
We believe that no school can teach you what travel does.
It will show you the raw beauty of the world, broaden the horizons, and give so many new experiences that you will share later.
The fact that we travel together for more than a decade brought us to the idea of sharing our travel guides and photos publicly.
"I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world." - Mary Anne Radmacher
We are not saying that one international journey will shake your world, and you will return as a new person. But it will definitely give you a perspective.
"Travel is glamorous only in retrospect." - Paul Theroux
This saying holds so much truth. We cannot even count how many times we felt tired or uncomfortable on the road.
But once the situation has passed, and we looked at it in retrospect, we found out it was not that bad.
I will never forget when we climbed to Tilicho Lake in Nepal. It was so cold; it started to snow on the way up, so we had to turn and walk back to the hut.
The trail became really icy and slippery, and I was really anxious that we won't make it safely back. But then, the clouds broke and the sun started to shine, and we could continue up.
It was exhausting, but it was one of the most beautiful days in the mountains when looking at it retrospectively.
"A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles." – Tim Cahill
We met so many interesting people abroad. If you like to socialize, we recommend you booking a room or a bed in a hostel.
You will meet there many same-minded travelers with similar interests.
Regardless of the destination, we were really lucky to meet amazing people along the way, like when we hiked the Salkantay Trek or cruised the Galapagos Islands.
"He who would travel happily must travel light." – Antoine de St. Exupery
Packing is one of the most unpopular topics when it comes to traveling.
In this materialistic world, it is easy to overpack, but after many years, and many days when our back was dying because of heavy backpacks, we know that to be happy, a person must pack lightly.
After many more or less successful tries, we came up with the list of things we never leave home without. Then we add only a few pieces of clothes, and we are ready to go.
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." - Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who lived 551 BC – 479 BC.
Apparently, even that many centuries ago, it was obvious what really matters.
It is the same when you decide to do something; you should do it right, not only half-heartedly.
"Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost." - Erol Ozan
This quote can have many meanings, but we relate to the one that no journey is straightforward.
There will most likely be many wiles on the road before you find the right path, you might get strayed, but once you get lost, the places you discover will be twice as rewarding.
"The important thing is never to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." - Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist, and we are pretty sure that the context of his words is a bit different, but the beauty in this quote is that it can be freely used in our everyday world, and it is still the truth.
Even for traveling.
"All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware." - Martin Buber
It would be a bit boring if we knew about all the places.
Thankfully, there are still so many secret destinations people do not know about. It is the motivation to explore these places is what keeps us going tirelessly.
"What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do — especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road." - William Least Heat Moon
Are you looking for a fresh start? Do you want to leave your life behind and start over?
Although it is not possible entirely, traveling will for sure give you the option to meet people on the road, that won't judge you based on your past.
"With age, comes wisdom. With travel comes understanding." – Sandra Lake
The more you travel, the better you understand the world, even though different cultures and places will never stop astound us.
"Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things: air, sleep, dreams, sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it." - Cesare Pavese
One of the quotes that go to the very core is the one of Cesare Pavese. We think anyone can hardly explain the beauty of traveling with such raw honesty.
When you think about it retrospectively, how many times had you trusted people, you did not know, and how many times did you feel you were losing it?
"Paris is always a good idea." - Audrey Hepburn
I was to Paris with my friend many years ago, and we will hopefully book flights together with Martin soon.
Why?
Because Paris is always a good idea. Croissants, coffee, architecture, culture, museums, we cannot wait.
"Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times." – Asian Proverb
Nothing will ever replace the actual personal experience.
We live in an online world, but no picture on Instagram or travel documentary will be ever better than seeing a place with our own eyes.
"Nothing develops intelligence like travel." – Emile Zola
When on the road, you must deal with many situations.
You have to navigate yourself around the city you do not know, speak with other than your native language, learn how to communicate with people with different social and cultural backgrounds, and generally take care of yourself.
Traveling is like a university where the only degree you get is self-respect and happiness.
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust
Many travel quotes focus on gaining a new perspective. We are not saying better perspective, but definitely a unique one.
"If we were meant to stay in one place, we'd have roots instead of feet." – Rachel Wolchin
Look down at your feet.
Do you see roots or feet? We hope the latter is the answer. Moving around is as natural as walking.
You do not have to travel abroad. Everyone should start by exploring their own country. At least in the beginning.
If you are looking for inspiration, read our blog post on our favorite countries we've been to so far.
"In books, I have traveled, not only to other worlds but into my own." - Anna Quindlen
...I learned who I was and who I wanted to be, what I might aspire to, and what I might dare to dream about my world and myself...
"People don't take trips, trips take people." – John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck is one of our favorites authors. We had read almost all his books; maybe this is the reason why we decided to choose this line among the most inspirational travel quotes. It is so accurate.
If you have a space in your backpack, pack at least one of his books.
Instead of the obvious choices such us Of Mice and Men or Grapes of Wrath, pick the perfect travel book this time, Travels with Charley.
"It can hardly be a coincidence that no language on earth has ever produced the expression, 'As pretty as an airport'." - Douglas Adams
Well, this one is a bit funny. Almost every longer journey starts and ends at the airport. We take it as a necessity, and we do not particularly like spending time at the airport.
On the other hand, some people love airports, and they would probably be able to express this in a sentence.
What type of person are you? Do you like airports?
"Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road." - Jack Kerouac
One of the few writers who can describe wanderlust so accurately is Jack Kerouac, the author of one of the best travel books ever made, On the Road.
Due to his fascinating life experiences, he is the king of favorite travel quotes.
"You don't have to be rich to travel well." – Eugene Fodor
We can relate to this saying even though we cannot pretend you do not need any money to travel.
We are used to traveling on a shoestring, and we know 100% that more money would not make our travel experience any better.
Perhaps a bit more comfortable, but that would be it.
Really, you do not have to be super-rich to travel the world. Or to be precise, to travel the world well.
"When overseas, you learn more about your own country than you do the place you're visiting." – Clint Borgen
One of the things we learned abroad is that we do not want to live anywhere else than in the Czech Republic.
We can imagine it for a short period of time - we lived for a year in New Zealand and then in Canada, but not forever.
When you talk with people from different countries, you will soon realize that life in your country is, in the end, not that bad.
And for us, it’s home.
"Everything I was I carry with me, everything I will be lies waiting on the road ahead." - Ma Jian
This travel quote is so true, especially if you are a backpacker who carries everything necessary on your own back, and you collect memories that weight nothing along the road.
"If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you're needing is not to be a different place but to be a different person." - Seneca
It is good to remember that you will never escape your troubles unless you change yourself.
We met several people abroad who clearly wanted to change their past and start over, but if they would carry on in their old lifestyle, their history would for sure caught up on them soon.
Lazing on beaches in Brazil will help you forget for a few hours, but traveling is not a solution for everything.
"I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed." Marco Polo
This quote is centuries old. It comes from the times when common people did not travel, and Marco Polo was often seen as a lunatic.
Although today you would, for sure, be believed for what you saw, never brag about it.
"Greatness from small beginnings." - Sir Frances Drake
Yet another famous quote reminds us that you won't reach the sky and your limits without the first important step.
No matter how the steps seem small.
Did you just put your first dollar to the jar and you want to save money for travel? Did you just book a one-way ticket?
Things are going to happen.
"Have stories to tell, not stuff to show." - Anonymous
We know it is all about preferences, but we are glad to be in a community that gather experiences and then share stories with readers instead of buying stuff we do not need.
Be more realistic, and always, before you decide to buy something, ask yourself whether you really need it.
That's also a great way to save money for traveling.
"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it." - George Augustus Moore
There's no place like home. Traveling broadens the horizons and helps you find what you are looking for.
Without it, you would hardly realize that the thing you were searching for quite often awaits you at home.
"Adventure should be 80 percent 'I think this is manageable,' but it's good to have that last 20 percent where you're right outside your comfort zone. Still safe, but outside your comfort zone." - Bear Grylls
We try to follow this advice. We are not crazy and do not dive in headfirst.
There always needs to be a bit of stability - that is our travel style.
Still, to spice up our travels, we like to do adventurous stuff to get out of our comfort zone, but these twenty percents are quite enough.
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"The best dreams happen when you're awake." - Cherie Gilderbloom
Don't stop living while chasing your dreams.
"At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling." - Shanti
And we would add, that this is what traveling is about.
The roads are often dusty, the wind is blowing, there is no place to take a shower, but it all does not matter in the evening when you watch the sunset after a beautiful day out.
"Wherever you go, you take yourself with you." - Neil Gaiman
This quote says the old and unmerciful truth that you cannot escape from yourself, no matter where you travel.
Hopefully, one day we will write a post on our favorite books, and for sure, there will be at least one from Neil Gaiman, one of the best authors.
"At the very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure." Christopher McCandless
Almost every traveler either read or saw film Into the wild.
Both are based on a real character Christopher McCandless; once you see it or read it, you will have a very strange feeling. It is guaranteed.
"No matter where you are, you're always a bit on your own, always an outsider." - Banana Yoshimoto
When you arrive in a foreign country, you cannot expect that everyone will be blown away by your presence.
You need to learn how to be alone, and even when locals accept you, the impression that you are one of them would be wrong.
As always, you would have to deserve their trust, but remember you are an outsider, especially if you are a drifter.
"Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller." - Ibn Battuta
Can you even tell how many times traveling left you speechless? Was it when you climbed a mountain? Or when you were snorkeling and saw how rich is marine life under the ocean surface for the very first time?
Often the strongest experiences need time to settle; only then you can turn them into the words. It's just a process that requires time.
“Spooky how the times flies when one is having fun." - Gilderoy Lockhart
Every person or couple has a line that makes them smile. Well, this is ours.
We are fans of Harry Potter, and always when on the overnight bus, or when we are waiting for something, we just cannot fail to mention this sentence.
"Everything will be alright in the end, so if it is not alright, it is not the end." - Deborah Moggach
We like this quote, as it is so positive. You must feel it, even when you are depressed.
Although sometimes you might feel down, it is good to keep in mind that all bad will pass once day, and better days are ahead of you.
"I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven't seen, how much I'm not going to see, and how much I still need to see." – Carew Papritz
This quote is for all the travel addicts out there. Can you relate to the words of Carew Papritz? Once you fall for traveling, there is no way back. All your thoughts, all your being, will be focused in only one direction.
"I heard an airplane passing overhead. I wished I was on it." - Charles Bukowski
A famous quote from Charles Bukowski, an unorthodox writer. Do you look up when you hear an airplane above your head, and think about where the plane is going?
How would it be to sit on board and headed to a new destination?
Let's say Florianopolis?
"You can't understand a city without using its public transportation system." - Erol Ozan
We like this quote for many reasons. One of them is that we often use public transport in foreign countries, so we personally tried and tested how exact these words are.
Public transportation is often a maze, a city within the city that a traveler has to master, to get around.
But once everything clicks together, the city will reveal its secrets.
"Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving." – Terry Pratchett
We feel that these words do not need a commentary. It is quite emotional to read it because we come and go every now and then, and this is precisely what exploring the world gives us.
The possibility to go home and to see it with different eyes.
"To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted." – Bill Bryson
One of the most common reasons why people travel is to escape the routine.
It is yet another quote that reminds us why traveling is such rewarding, and why millions of people around the world crave visiting exotic countries.
"Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda
It is probably not hard to guess who from our couple sneaked this quote into this list.
Usually, we share interests, but Star Wars is definitely not one of them.
On the other hand, I must agree that when you eliminate the word " try " from most of your actions, you have to either do it or not. There is nothing in between.
Thank you, master.
"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." – Oliver Wendell Holmes
Every single travel experience, bad or good, will enrich your mind, your personality.
In other words, you will never be the same.
During life, we all collect knowledge, and our view of many things changes based on our experience. Traveling allows you not to stay on the spot and evolve.
"Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen." - Benjamin Disraeli
To prevent this problem, we decided to start this travel blog more than three years ago. We felt that our older travel memories slowly fade, and we wanted to remember and capture more.
It is funny how thoughts change in time.
Sometimes they disappear, sometimes they are more vivid, better than happened.
“I wonder if the ocean smells different on the other side of the world." - J. A. Redmerski
It is highly individual, but we think the answer here would be yes.
"Most of the time, beauty lies in the simplest of things." - Winna Efendi
Did it happen to you that after all day sightseeing, you felt the best just sitting on the sand and watching the sunset?
After several years on the road, we indeed found out that the best things are the simple ones.
"No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself. It's like your shadow. It follows you everywhere." - Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is a famous Japanese author and a wise man. He also deals with the topic of how a person cannot get away from himself.
You can stay at home or travel to the furthest corner of planet Earth, but you will never change this fact.
"Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets." - Oscar Wilde
We know that 100 quotes are quite a lot, but we just could not stop adding more and more as we were browsing the internet.
When you get so far, do you also feel that the best quotes are usually the simplest?
"Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you've never been to, perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground." - Judith Thurman
Can you be homesick for a place you've never been to? We believe you can definitely feel something like nostalgia or longing, which is very similar to being homesick.
Has it ever happened to you that you wanted to travel to a place so badly?
"Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow." - Anita Desai
No matter what happens in the future, nothing but age will ever take you your memories.
Every single travel experience will move you forward, and it will form you as a person.
"Because in the end, you won't remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain." ― Jack Kerouac
It would be too arrogant to say that sitting in an office or taking care of your household is nothing you can write home about.
But here we agree with Jack Kerouac, author of a great book On the Road.
Your memories exploring nature will, for sure, be different, to put it mildly.
"Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you. Great things are done when men and mountains meet." - William Blake
We will always slightly prefer mountains over the sea, that's why we are so prone to liking travel quotes that include the word mountains.
It expresses freedom, awe, respect, and humbleness.
The primary motivation to climb the mountain is to see the world from the top, not to be seen.
"You need mountains, long staircases don't make good hikers." - Amit Kalantri
Every time we read this quote, we would like to hang it on the walls in shopping centers. Do not know why.
"Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own." - Johann Wolfgang Goethe
We have a lovely Czech saying that can be translated like this. You are human as many times as the number of languages you speak, which expresses very similarly what once Goethe said.
"To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries." - Aldous Huxley
Even though this quote might sound a bit negative, we think it expresses that every person must make their own opinion on every country he or she visits.
“What is it about maps? I could look at them all day, earnestly studying the names of towns and villages I have never heard of and will never visit..." - Bill Bryson
Studying maps can be intoxicating. We work from home. It has pros and cons, but to make it more bearable, we have a large map of the world hanging above our work desk.
It is a scratch map, so when we wait for an impulse or idea we want to write about, we often look at the map and start thinking about where to go next.
Well, maybe we should hang it somewhere else as it can be a bit distracting.
"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity." - John Muir
We are pretty sure that sherpas in the mountains, for example in Nepal, must find incredibly funny to see a number of out of shape Europeans or Americans, overdressed in their brand new clothes, how they attempt to conquer mountains.
For us, for every person living in the cities, going to the mountain and experiencing the wilderness is a must-do thing, at least once in a lifetime.
It is necessary for our mental health, as getting to the roots is so important.
"Don't be that person who is too busy when you are young and then too tired when you are old." - Anonymous
If you wonder what the best time to start traveling is, it probably already was five minutes ago.
Never is a perfect time, but keeping all the adventures to the later stage of your life might not be such a good idea.
"Modern traveling is not traveling at all; it is merely being sent to a place and very little different from becoming a parcel." - John Ruskin
This phrase is probably not the most inspirational one, but we think it belongs here.
Think about what we became, and remember if you want to be part of it or your travel style will be a bit different.
Traveling is about getting from one place to another, but it is also the whole process of planning and learning, and that's why we chose to travel independently - so we do not become a parcel.
"Don't call it a dream…call it a plan." - Anonymous
This message could not be more explicit. It is nice to be dreaming, but why not shift the dream to something more serious?
"You can shake the sand from your shoes, but it will never leave your soul." - Anonymous
The fact that you are leaving the destination should not make you sad; memories will stay with you forever.
Even though you literally shake the sand, wash your clothes, and lose your tan after every holiday, you will always remember those beautiful days, and every memory will warm up your soul.
"Borders? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people." - Thor Heyerdahl
We heard of Thor Heyerdahl for the first time when we were backpacking in Azerbaijan.
While visiting petroglyphs in Gobustan, we learned about his highly controversial theory that native Norway people have origins in this region.
The quote we decided to choose shows his open mind and spirit we admire.
"Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the trip." – Babs Hoffman
Some roads are full of potholes, and there is nothing you can do about it. Focus on the bright side, though, and enjoy your journey.
"No matter how deeply you come to know a place, you can keep coming back to know it more." - Rebecca Solnit
We like to explore new countries and new destinations. But we really feel there are countries we've already visited, and we still want to know them even better. One visit was simply not enough.
What are the countries we have on the list for the second visit?
"Move to a new country and you quickly see that visiting a place as a tourist, and actually moving there for good, are two very different things." - Tahir Shah
The grass is always greener on the other side.
We had already lived abroad in two different countries, and from our personal experience, living and traveling for a limited amount of time are two very different categories.
The first time we visited Canada, we did a road trip around the Canadian Rockies, the landscape was breathtaking, people were friendly, and it all seemed like a dream.
Later on, when we moved to Calgary, we had to deal with everyday stuff, and it was so different from the previous experience.
Not in the wrong way, but it was a very different experience.
"I travel not to cross countries off a list, but to ignite passionate affairs with destinations." – Nyssa P. Chopra
Traveling is not a competition. We all know that it is hard to avoid seeing beautiful photos on social media and not feeling that everyone but you travels and cross countries off an imaginary list.
Today is becoming famous slow traveling, and for igniting your passion, you do not have to visit many countries.
It might seem obvious, but there is nothing wrong with reminding it to yourself from time to time.
Could it be that sometimes less is more?
"There ain't no journey what don't change you some." - David Mitchell
Every journey leaves a mark on your heart and changes you a little bit.
So next time you arrive from a trip, sit down and try to think of at least one thing that has changed your view, opinion, or habit.
"When preparing to travel, lay out all of your clothes and all of your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money". - Susan Heller
As we usually travel as light as possible, we always wonder what others bring with them on vacation.
Seeing all the people lugging those huge suitcases around the airport, we like to play a silly game and try to guess what they have in luggage.
Probably bricks. But all jokes aside.
Overpacking is one of those bad travel mistakes and habits that we all are guilty of when traveling abroad.
Unfortunately, we can't take twice the money, but at least we try to leave those extra t-shirts at home.
"Any country where I am not bored is a country that teaches me nothing." - Albert Camus
Boredom is one of the main reasons why people travel. To be completely honest, you can't escape boredom even while on the road.
There are just those days, cities, or attractions that will almost bore you to death.
And by the way, it's okay to be bored. Even when on a trip or vacation.
Said that being bored always leads to something new.
"The best traveler is one without a camera." - Kamand Kojouri
Nowadays, everyone has a camera in their pocket when traveling. Sometimes we don't even see the beauty around us as we are really concentrating on capturing everything around us through the viewfinder.
For us, this is our dream to travel without a camera.
As we took all the photos, you can see on our blog and never use photo banks, we need to carry a camera with us all the time to create the content. We might say that this is our curse.
So, maybe one day, Kamand, maybe one day.
"There is a strange comfort in knowing that no matter what happens today, the Sun will rise again tomorrow." - Aaron Lauritsen
This quote always reminds me of one of my university professors and brings me back down to earth. She never failed to mention during the classes that nothing is THAT important.
So whenever you feel like things are not going the way you want them to go, take a deep breath.
Yes, it's unfortunate that the immigration process took longer than we expected in Toronto, and we missed our connecting flight to Calgary.
We were really desperate at the moment, but now it's just one of those funny travel stories we like to share with our friends.
Well, and if the Sun doesn't rise tomorrow, we still have those extra eight minutes.
Travel Resources
Here you can find links to all the travel resources we use and which you might find helpful when planning your next holiday.
Accommodation: When looking for accommodation, we usually search hotels via Booking.com or Hostelworld.
Tours: Although we love to travel independently, some places are better to visit with a guided tour.
We prefer GetYourGuide for its easy-to-use interface and solid reputation. Another great alternative is Viator.
Rental Cars: When going on a road trip, we always use Rentalcars.com, a reliable site for booking a rental car in advance.
Flight Tickets: When looking for flight tickets, you can search Skyscanner to find the best price.
Travel Insurance: World Nomads and SafetyWing cover against risks of travel.
