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152 Best Travel Quotes To Inspire You To See The World

We’ve been putting together some of our favorite inspirational travel quotes as we continue to travel the world and experience new places and things abroad.

What follows is a complete collection of 152 of the best travel quotes, complete with adventure travel quotes from famous figures like Anthony Bourdain, John Muir, and Mark Twain.

Warning: some of these quotes may give you the travel itch! In any case, I hope you’ll find some of these short travel quotes inspirational for your own journey!

Table of Contents show 152 Best Travel Quotes • Famous Travel Quotes • Mark Twain Travel Quotes • Funny Travel Quotes • Short Travel Quotes • Misc Travel Quotes • Inspirational Travel Quotes • Travel With Friends Quotes • Adventure Travel Quotes • Solo Travel Quotes • Anthony Bourdain Travel Quotes More Travel Content & Tips  

152 Best Travel Quotes

• famous travel quotes.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. — Unknown

Take only memories, leave only footprints. — Unknown

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. — Gustave Flaubert

Not all those who wander are lost. — J.R.R. Tolkien

Every man dies, but not every man really lives. — William Wallace

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. — Oscar Wilde

Life is a journey. Make the most of it. — Unknown

I’ve traveled every road in this here land… I’ve been everywhere, man, I’ve been everywhere. — Johnny Cash

Paris is always a good idea. — Audrey Hepburn

Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. — Unknown

Collect moments, not things. — Unknown

Today is your day, your mountain is waiting. So get on your way. — Dr Seuss

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. — Unknown

I’m shaking the dust of this crummy little town off my feet and I’m gonna see the world. — George Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life

It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to. — J.R.R. Tolkien

Nature is not a place to visit. It is home. — Gary Snyder

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. — Lao Tzu

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. — John Muir

The mountains are calling and I must go. — John Muir

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. — John Muir

To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, to gain all while you give, to roam the roads of lands remote: To travel is to live. — Hans Christian Andersen

Oh the places you’ll go. — Dr. Seuss

I shall be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. — Robert Frost

When one is alone at night in the depths of the woods, the stillness is at once awful and sublime. — John Muir

Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own. — Charles Dickens

• Mark Twain Travel Quotes

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all one’s lifetime.

To do something, say something, see something, before anybody else — these are the things that confer a pleasure compared with which other pleasures are tame and commonplace, other ecstasies cheap and trivial. Lifetimes of ecstasy crowded into a single moment.

It is the loveliest fleet of islands [ Hawaii ] that lies anchored in any ocean.

No alien land in all the world has any deep strong charm for me but that one [ Hawaii ], no other land could so longingly and so beseechingly haunt me, sleeping and waking, through half a lifetime, as that one has done. Other things leave me, but it abides; other things change, but it remains the same.   For me the balmy airs are always blowing, its summer seas flashing in the sun; the pulsing of its surfbeat is in my ear; I can see its garlanded crags, its leaping cascades, its plumy palms drowsing by the shore, its remote summits floating like islands above the cloud wrack; I can feel the spirit of its wildland solitudes, I can hear the splash of its brooks; in my nostrils still lives the breath of flowers that perished twenty years ago.

• Funny Travel Quotes

Airplanes may kill you, but they ain’t likely to hurt you. — Leroy Satchel Paige

Two great talkers will not travel far together. — George Borrow

I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. — Mark Twain

I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine. — Caskie Stinnett

Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone? — Erma Bombeck

Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. — Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

• Short Travel Quotes

Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. — Unknown

Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times. — Asian Proverb

Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. — Ibn Battutah

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us. — Unknown

One travels to run away from routine, that dreadful routine that kills all imagination and all our capacity for enthusiasm. — Ella Maillart

Half the fun of travel is the esthetic of lostness. — Ray Bradbury

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. — Marcel Proust

There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign. — Robert Louis Stevenson

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. — Neale Donald Walsh

I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. — Unknown

And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. — Louis Armstrong

They say travel broadens the mind, but you must have the mind. — G.K. Chesterton

Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow. — Anita Desai

Life is short and the world is wide. — Unknown

The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land. — G.K. Chesterton

A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. — Lao Tzu

If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere. — Vincent van Gogh

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. — John Muir

A wise traveler never despises his own country. — Carlos Osvaldo Goldoni

You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world. — William Hazlitt

I love to travel, but hate to arrive. — Albert Einstein

And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. — John Muir

A great way to learn about your country is to leave it. — Henry Rollins

Live your life by a compass, not a clock. — Stephen Covey

Some experiences simply do not translate, you have to go to know. — Kobi Yamada

I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. — Mary Anne Radmacher

At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding. — Arthur Frommer

Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage. — Paulo Coelho

Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost. — Erol Ozan

Travel far enough, you meet yourself. — David Mitchell

The journey itself is my home. — Matsuo Basho

Live, travel, adventure, bless and don’t be sorry. — Jack Kerouac

The saddest journey in the world is the one that follows a precise itinerary. — Guillermo del Toro

A good traveler leaves no tracks. — Lao Tzu

It’s in those quiet little towns, at the edge of the world, that you will find the salt of the Earth people who make you feel right at home. — Aaron Lauritsen

It is better to travel well than to arrive. — Unknown

The impulse to travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life. — Agnes Repplier

• Misc Travel Quotes

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. — Albert Camus

To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. — John Muir

When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty. — John Muir

I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana, it is love. — John Steinbeck

Yosemite Park is a place of rest, a refuge from the roar and dust and weary, nervous, wasting work of the lowlands, in which one gains the advantages of both solitude and society. — John Muir

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. — Jacques Cousteau

The Mediterranean has the color of mackerel, changeable I mean. You don’t always know if it is green or violet, you can’t even say it’s blue, because the next moment the changing reflection has taken on a tint of rose or gray. — Vincent van Gogh

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. — John Burroughs

No pain here, no dull empty hours, no fear of the past, no fear of the future. These blessed mountains are so compactly filled with God’s beauty, no petty personal hope or experience has room to be. — John Muir

On earth there is no heaven, but there are pieces of it. — Jules Renard

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein

Lighthouses are not just stone, brick, metal, and glass. There’s a human story at every lighthouse. — Elinor DeWire

To almost every man and woman there is something about a lighted beacon which suggests hope and trust and appeals to the better instincts of all mankind. — Edward Rowe Snowe

• Inspirational Travel Quotes

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. — Helen Keller

Never let your memories be greater than your dreams. — Douglas Ivester

All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible. — Lawrence of Arabia

Do not dare not to dare. — C.S. Lewis

Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. — George Adair

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. — Unknown

It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win. — John Paul Jones

This is what holidays, travels, vacations are about. It is not really rest or even leisure we chase. We strain to renew our capacity for wonder to shock ourselves into astonishment once again. — Shana Alexander

I beg young people to travel. If you don’t have a passport, get one. Take a summer, get a backpack and go to Delhi, go to Saigon, go to Bangkok, go to Kenya. Have your mind blown. Eat interesting food. Dig some interesting people. Have an adventure. Be careful. Come back and you’re going to see your country differently, you’re going to see your president differently, no matter who it is. — Henry Rollins

Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing your lawn. Climb that damn mountain. — Jack Kerouac

For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move; to feel the needs and hitches of our life more nearly; to come down off this feather-bed of civilization, and find the globe granite underfoot and strewn with cutting flints. — Robert Louis Stevenson

Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. — Ray Bradbury

We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place. We stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there. — Pascal Mercier

Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to. — Alan Keightley

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

Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey. — Pat Conroy

No man is brave that has never walked a hundred miles. If you want to know the truth of who you are, walk until not a person knows your name. Travel is the great leveler, the great teacher, bitter as medicine, crueler than mirror-glass. A long stretch of road will teach you more about yourself than a hundred years of quiet. — Patrick Rothfuss

It is always sad to leave a place to which one knows one will never return. Such are the melancolies du voyage: perhaps they are one of the most rewarding things about traveling. — Gustave Flaubert

The wish to travel seems to me characteristically human: the desire to move, to satisfy your curiosity or ease your fears, to change the circumstances of your life, to be a stranger, to make a friend, to experience an exotic landscape, to risk the unknown. — Paul Theroux

Although I deeply love oceans, deserts and other wild landscapes, it is only mountains that beckon me with that sort of painful magnetic pull to walk deeper and deeper into their beauty. They keep me continuously wanting to know more, feel more, see more. — Victoria Erickson

• Travel With Friends Quotes

A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. — Tim Cahill

You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place. — Miriam Adeney

We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend. — Robert Louis Stevenson

• Adventure Travel Quotes

Adventure is worthwhile in itself. — Amelia Earhart

If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal. — Paulo Coelho

Most of us abandoned the idea of a life full of adventure and travel sometime between puberty and our first job. Our dreams died under the dark weight of responsibility. Occasionally the old urge surfaces, and we label it with names that suggest psychological aberrations: the big chill, a midlife crisis. — Tim Cahill

Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness. All other travel is mere dust and hotels and baggage and chatter. — John Muir

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread. — Edward Abbey

Once a journey is designed, equipped, and put in process, a new factor enters and takes over. A trip, a safari, an exploration, is an entity, different from all other journeys. It has personality, temperament, individuality, uniqueness. A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless.   We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us. Tour masters, schedules, reservations, brass-bound and inevitable, dash themselves to wreckage on the personality of the trip. Only when this is recognized can the blown-in-the glass bum relax and go along with it. Only then do the frustrations fall away. In this a journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. — John Steinbeck

What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? – it’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies. — Jack Kerouac

A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for. — J.A. Shedd

It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. And you may as well do it now. Generally speaking, now is as good a time as any. — Hugh Laurie

Adventure is a path. Real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world. The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it. Your body will collide with the Earth and you will bear witness. In this way you will be compelled to grapple with the limitless kindness and bottomless cruelty of humankind – and perhaps realize that you yourself are capable of both. This will change you. Nothing will ever again be black-and-white. — Mark Jenkins

The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. — Christopher McCandless

Adventure is allowing the unexpected to happen to you. Exploration is experiencing what you have not experienced before. How can there be any adventure, any exploration, if you let somebody else – above all, a travel bureau – arrange everything before-hand? — Richard Aldington

Be careful because Cambodia is the most dangerous place you will ever visit. You will fall in love with it, and eventually it will break your heart. — Joel Brinkley

• Solo Travel Quotes

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. — Freya Stark

Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. — Unknown

I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again. You can’t read anything, you have only the most rudimentary sense of how things work, you can’t reliably cross a street without endangering your life. Your whole existence becomes a series of interesting guesses. — Bill Bryson

The true fruit of travel is perhaps the feeling of being nearly everywhere at home. — Freya Stark

When you’ve managed to stumble directly into the heart of the unknown – either through the misdirection of others, or better yet, through your own creative ineptitude – there is no one there to hold your hand or tell you what to do. In those bad lost moments, in the times when we are advised not to panic, we own the unknown, and the world belongs to us. The child within has full reign. Few of us are ever so free. — Tim Cahill

No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow. — Lin Yutang

He travels the fastest who travels alone. — Rudyard Kipling

Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection. — Lawrence Durrell

When the traveler goes alone he gets acquainted with himself. — Liberty Hyde Bailey

The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready. — Henry David Thoreau

I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more. — Thomas Jefferson

Loving life is easy when you are abroad. Where no one knows you and you hold your life in your hands all alone, you are more master of yourself than at any other time. — Hannah Arendt

Personally I like going places where I don’t speak the language, don’t know anybody, don’t know my way around and don’t have any delusions that I’m in control. Disoriented, even frightened, I feel alive, awake in ways I never am at home. — Michael Mewshaw

I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads. — Paulo Coelho

Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading me wherever I choose. — Walt Whitman

• Anthony Bourdain Travel Quotes

If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.

Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks — on your body or on your heart — are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.

It’s an irritating reality that many places and events defy description. Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu , for instance, seem to demand silence, like a love affair you can never talk about.   For a while after, you fumble for words, trying vainly to assemble a private narrative, an explanation, a comfortable way to frame where you’ve been and what’s happened. In the end, you’re just happy you were there — with your eyes open — and lived to see it.

Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.

I’m a big believer in winging it. I’m a big believer that you’re never going to find the perfect city travel experience or the perfect meal without a constant willingness to experience a bad one. Letting the happy accident happen is what a lot of vacation itineraries miss, I think, and I’m always trying to push people to allow those things to happen rather than stick to some rigid itinerary.

Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonalds? … I know what I want. I want it all. I want to try everything once.

It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn.   Maybe that’s enlightenment enough – to know that there is no final resting place of the mind, no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom, at least for me, means realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go.

I think food, culture, people and landscape are all absolutely inseparable.

Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.

Southeast Asia has a real grip on me. From the very first time I went there, it was a fulfillment of my childhood fantasies of the way travel should be.

I wanted adventures. I wanted to go up the Nung river to the heart of darkness in Cambodia . I wanted to ride out into a desert on camelback, sand and dunes in every direction, eat whole roasted lamb with my fingers. I wanted to kick snow off my boots in a Mafiya nightclub in Russia. I wanted to play with automatic weapons in Phnom Penh, recapture the past in a small oyster village in France, step into a seedy neon-lit pulqueria in rural Mexico. I wanted to run roadblocks in the middle of the night, blowing past angry militia with a handful of hurled Marlboro packs, experience fear, excitement, wonder.   I wanted kicks – the kind of melodramatic thrills and chills I’d yearned for since childhood, the kind of adventure I’d found as a little boy in the pages of my Tintin comic books. I wanted to see the world – and I wanted the world to be just like the movies.

At this point I think my body is like an old car. Another dent ain’t gonna make a whole lot of difference. At best it’s a reminder that you’re still alive and lucky as hell. Another tattoo, another thing you did, another place you’ve been.

Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, and moribund.

If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food, it’s a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.

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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.

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95 most inspirational travel quotes ever penned

Our favourite inspirational travel quotes have encouraged us to travel with abandon over the years. Perhaps they will do the same for you…

For us, there is no such thing as luxury travel; travel is, by default, a luxury. It is a privilege provided by the country of our birth, a privilege that many are not as fortunate to enjoy.

Sometimes, we have to pinch ourselves at just how ridiculous our lives have become: an ex-teacher and jobbing writer travelling the world for a living. It is absurd, it is astonishing, it is luxury.

When I first went travelling at 21 years old, my father gave me this quote scrawled on a piece of card.

It infused me with wanderlust. It encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone, make the most of my time, see the world and enjoy the freedom that comes with being on the road. It remains one of the most inspirational travel quotes I’ve read (even if Twain did not actually say it).

Today, 20 years and almost 100 countries later, it’s still in my wallet. Despite its tattered and dishevelled appearance, it’s every bit as important to me now as it was then.

With that in mind, we’ve collated our most beloved inspirational travel quotes to encourage readers to “explore, dream and discover” for themselves.

inspirational travel quotes

1. “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

2. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

3. “Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.” – Paulo Coelho

4. “With age, comes wisdom. With travel, comes understanding.” – Sandra Lake

5. “When overseas you learn more about your own country, than you do the place you’re visiting.” – Clint Borgen

6. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain

7. “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” – Paul Brandt

8. “The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” – Henry David Thoreau

9. “The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.” – Rudyard Kipling

10. “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

11. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” – Susan Heller Anderson

12. “No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.” – Chuck Thompson

13. “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharlal Nehru

14. “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu

15. “There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it.” – Charles Dudley Warner

16. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships were built for.” – John A. Shedd

17. “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” – Paul Theroux

18. “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien

19. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

20. “Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.” – Benjamin Disraeli

21. “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.” – The Dalai Lama

22. “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – Lin Yutang

23. “What you’ve done becomes the judge of what you’re going to do – especially in other people’s minds. When you’re travelling, 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

24. “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveller only who is foreign.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

25. “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” – Paul Theroux

26. “A traveller without observation is a bird without wings.” – Moslih Eddin Saadi

27. “Your true traveller finds boredom rather agreeable than painful. It is the symbol of his liberty-his excessive freedom. He accepts his boredom, when it comes, not merely philosophically, but almost with pleasure.” – Aldous Huxley

28. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

29. “All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” – Samuel Johnson

30. “Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” – Anatole France

31. “I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail.” – Ricky Skaggs

32. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfilment.” – Hilaire Belloc

33. “People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.” – Dagobert D. Runes

34. “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener

35. “The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson

36. “You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” – Eugene Fodor

37. “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou

38. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

39. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” – Robert Frost

40. “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca

41. “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, the sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” – Cesare Pavese

42. “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

43. “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill

44. “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck

45. “When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” – Clifton Fadiman

46. “There are far, far better things ahead than we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis

47. “Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic qualities are made more clear. Travel does this with the very stuff that everyday life is made of, giving to it the sharp contour and meaning of art.” – Freya Stark

48. “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

49. “All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveller learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” – Paul Fussell

50. “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain

51. “The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” – G.K. Chesterton

52. “Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation.” – Elizabeth Drew

53. “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

54. “Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.” – Ray Bradbury

55. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

56. “The journey not the arrival matters.” – T. S. Eliot

57. “Time flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator.” – Robert Orben

58. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

59. “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” – Oscar Wilde

60. “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

61. “If an ass goes travelling, he’ll not come home a horse.” – Thomas Fuller

62. “Travelling tends to magnify all human emotions.” – Peter Hoeg

63. “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote: To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen

64. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

65. “I am not the same having seen the moon shine from the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

66. “I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” – Harun Yahya

67. “I dislike feeling at home when I am abroad.” – George Bernard Shaw

68. “A wise traveler never despises his own country.” – Carlo Goldoni

69. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide

70 “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

71. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin

72. “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard

73. “The gladdest moment in human life, methinks, is a departure into unknown lands.” – Sir Richard Burton

74. “A man of ordinary talent will always be ordinary, whether he travels or not; but a man of superior talent will go to pieces if he remains forever in the same place.” – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

75. “He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery

76. “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” – Jack Kerouac

77. “The more I travelled the more I realised that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

78. “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” – Stephen Covey

78. “Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.” – Lawrence Block

80. “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle – or Si’ahl

81. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

82. “It is not down in any map; true places never are.” – Herman Melville

83. “We live in a world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharlal Nehru

84. “The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself” – Wallace Stevens

85. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

86. “Paris is always a good idea.” – Julia Ormond (although it is often wrongly attributed to Audrey Hepburn)

87. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the trip.” – Babs Hoffman

88. “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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

89. “Jobs fill your pocket but adventures fill your soul.” – Jaime Lyn Beatty

90. “It is in our nature to explore, to reach out into the unknown. The only true failure would be not to explore at all.” – Sir Ernest Shackleton

91. “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

92. “Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things can not be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” – Mark Twain

93. “Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets.” – Oscar Wilde

94. “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M Goodman

95. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain (or possibly H Jackson Brown Jr )

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Every Travel Quote Ever

Say goodbye to scouring the internet in search of inspirational travel quotes to keep you focussed on saving for that next big trip. Instead take a read through our list of every travel quote ever. We dare you to try and not be inspired.

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Inspirational Travel Quotes

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Unknown

“I am not a great book, I am not a great artist, but I love art and I love food, so I am the perfect traveller.” – Michael Palin

“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

“He who does not travel does not know the value of men.” – Moorish proverb

“People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

“The best journeys in life are those that answer questions you never thought to ask.” ― Rich Ridgeway

“To travel is to evolve.” – Pierre Bernardo

Take the first step, the rest will follow. Book the ticket, apply for the job, send the email, jump into the water. The rest gets easier from there. – Abi from http://www.insidethetravellab.com/

“A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree, one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander.” ― Roman Payne, The Wanderess

“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard

“You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” – Eugene Fodor

“He who is outside his door has the hardest part of his journey behind him.” – Dutch Proverb

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” – Mark Twain

“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery

“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” – Anatole France

“It is not down in any map; true places never are.” – Herman Melville

It’s never too late to have a life you love. Don’t ever feel like you’ve missed the boat, don’t have what it takes or can’t achieve your dreams. Instead of removing your dreams, remove the doubts and fears keeping you from them. It’s never, ever too late. – Phoebe from https://littlegreybox.net

“Without travel I would have wound up a little ignorant white Southern female, which was not my idea of a good life.” – Lauren Hutton

“I met a lot of people in Europe. I even encountered myself.” – James Baldwin

“I was not born for one corner. The whole world is my native land.” – Seneca

“Travelling — it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.” — Lawrence Block

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Scott Cameron

“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” – Oscar Wilde

“The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.” – Rudyard Kipling

“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” – Alan Keightley

“Tourists visit. Travellers explore.” – Unknown

If you don’t do it now, when will you do it? -Monica from http://thetravelhack.com/

“Travelling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.'” – Lisa St. Aubin de Teran

“I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on Earth. Then I ask myself the same question.” – Harun Yahya

“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” – Ernest Hemingway

“Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” – Unknown

“The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” – Henry David Thoreau

“Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca

“NOT I – NOT ANYONE else, can travel that road for you, You must travel it for yourself.” – Walt Whitman

“You don’t choose the day you enter the world and you don’t chose the day you leave. It’s what you do in between that makes all the difference.” – Anita Septimus

“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends… The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” ― Clifton Fadiman

“I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

“Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman

Adventure Travel Quotes

“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

“My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.” ― Steve McCurry

“The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

The biggest addiction a person can have is discovering the unknown. Once it takes hold, there is no getting out and the only way to get your fix is by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and exploring new horizons, cultural, and places. – Stephen from A Backpacker’s Tale 

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”― Andre Gide

“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

“If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space.” ― Unknown

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” ― John A. Shedd

“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ― Mark Twain

“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.” ― Martin Buber

“May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.” ― Trenton Lee Stewart

“Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

“Make voyages! Attempt them… there’s nothing else.” – Tennessee Williams

“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” ― Freya Stark

“The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” ― G.K. Chesterton

The more borders you cross, the more your mind opens — Paul from Global Help Swap

“One travels to run away from routine, that dreadful routine that kills all imagination and all our capacity for enthusiasm.” – Ella Maillart

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” – Robert Frost

“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener

“When overseas you learn more about your own country, than you do the place you’re visiting.” – Clint Borgen

“Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu

“Every man can transform the world from one of monotony and drabness to one of excitement and adventure.” – Irving Wallace

“A traveller without observation is a bird without wings.” — Moslih Eddin Saadi

“I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Unknown (thanks to Melissa Bond for the contribution!)

“Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” – Matthew Karsten

“It is better to travel well then to arrive.” – Buddha

“Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aristotle

“We all become great explorers during our first few days in a new city, or a new love affair.” – Mignon McLaughlin

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin

“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled.” – Mohammed

“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – Lin Yutang

“The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Adventure without risk is Disneyland.” – Doug Coupland

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” – Cesare Pavese

“How often I found where I should be going only by setting out for somewhere else.” – R. Buckminster Fuller

“I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

“I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment” – Hilaire Belloc

“If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

“The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson

“Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” – Al Gore

“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going.” – Paul Theroux

“It is not fit that every man should travel; it makes a wise man better, and a fool worse.” – William Hazlitt

“You develop a sympathy for all human beings when you travel a lot.” – Shakuntala Devi

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124 Inspirational Travel Quotes That’ll Make You Want to Travel in 2022

This is the ultimate list of inspirational travel quotes. Let wordsmiths such as Stephen King, Mark Twain and the Dalai Lama transport you around the world from your armchair.

Not all inspirational travel quotes are created equal. “You have to look through the rain to see the rainbow.” Ugh! Case and point. With so many of these clichés flying around, we forget the real purpose of an inspirational quote. The best travel quotes are meant to inspire. To resonate with and encourage you to take action.

Whether you’re stuck in a rut, hungry for change and adventure, lacking motivation or self-confidence, the right inspirational quote can give you a well-needed kick up the butt to get you on the right track towards achieving your goals

My favourite kind of inspirational quotes is travel related, obviously! They remind me that following my dreams will always lead to happiness and fulfilment. So, I’ve collated a rather epic list of not just any inspirational travel quotes, but the best travel quotes. Many of these travel quotes describe wanderlust perfectly. You’re going to love them!

There’s a mix of short travel quotes, some would even make perfect travel captions for Instagram, some are funny quotes about travelling with friends, but most of all they are all awesome trip quotes.

Ok, so the length of this list is probably a little overkill, but they are all beautiful travel quotes from some really inspiring authors and legends including Stephen King, John Steinbeck, Mark Twain, Samuel Johnson, John Steinbeck, Lao Tzu, Euripides, Seneca, Dalai Lama, Bill Bryson, T.S Eliot, Oscar Wilde and so so many more.

Here is the ultimate travel quotes list and the only one you’ll ever need. Save and Pin your favourites.

1. You need not even listen, just wait…the world will offer itself freely to you, unmasking itself. – Franz Kafka

2. We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfilment. – Hilaire Belloc

3. We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. – Jawaharial Nehru

4. Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. – Gustave Flaubert

5. Travel expands the mind and fills the gap. – Sheda Savage

6. time flies. it’s up to you to be the navigator. – robert orben, 7. the world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. – w.b. yeats, 8. the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. – marcel proust, 9. the biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams. – oprah winfrey, 10. take the time to put the camera away and gaze in wonder at what’s there in front of you. – erick widman.

11. May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home. – Trenton Lee Stewart

12. living on earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. – unknown, 13. it doesn’t matter where you are. you are nowhere compared to where you can go. – bob proctor, 14. if we travel simply to indulge ourselves we are missing some of the greatest lessons life has to offer. – unknown, 15. it is probably a pity that every citizen of each state cannot visit all the others, to see the differences, to learn what we have in common, and come back with a richer, fuller understanding of america – in all its beauty, in all its dignity, in all its strength, in support of moral principles. – dwight d. eisenhower, 16. travelling tends to magnify all human emotions – peter hoeg, 17. when a man is a traveller, the world is his house and the sky is his roof, where he hangs his hat is his home, and all the people are his family.- drew bundini brown, 18. ‘i’m bored’ is a useless thing to say. you live in a great, big, vast world that you’ve seen non-percent of. – louis c.k..

19. I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. – Susan Sontag

20. Wise as you have become, with so much experience, you must already have understood what these Ithacas mean. – Constantine Cavafy

21. Travel not to escape life, but so life doesn’t escape you. – Unknown

22. Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body or on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt. – Anthony Bourdain

23. To see the world, things dangerous to come to. To see behind the walls, draw closer. To find each other. And to feel. That is the purpose of life. – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

24. To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote: To travel is to live. – Hans Christian Andersen

25. To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist. – Oscar Wilde

26. though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.- ralph waldo emerson.

27. This is your planet. You really should come see it sometime. – G Adventures

28. there is freedom waiting for you, on the breezes of the sky. and you ask “what if i fall” oh but my darling, what if you fly – erin hanson.

29. The traveller sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see. – G.K. Chesterton

30. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. – Albert Einstein

31 .the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. – helen keller.

32. Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate. – J. R. R. Tolkien

33. paris is always a good idea. – audrey hepburn, 34. own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. let your memory be your travel bag. – alexander solzhenitsyn, 35. our footprints always follow us on days when it’s been snowing. they always show us where we’ve been, but never where we’re going. – winnie the pooh, 36. 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..

37. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. – Dalai Lama

38. nothing lasts forever, except the day before you start your vacation. – gayland anderson, 39. life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments and places that take our breath away – unknown, 40. it is a big and beautiful world. most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it. i don’t want to be most of us. – oberyn martell, game of thrones, 41. if you are lucky enough to have lived in paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for paris is a movable feast. – hemingway, 42. if we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet. – anon, 43. i’m not lost, i’ve just temporarily lost sight of my destination. – unknown.

44. I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train. – Oscar Wilde

45. i love to travel, but hate to arrive. – albert einstein.

46. I am not the same having seen the moon shine from the other side of the world. – Mary Anne Radmacher

47. how is it possible to feel nostalgia for a world i never knew – ernesto che guevara., 48. experience, travel – these are as education in themselves. – euripides.

49. A year from now, you will wish you had started today. – Karen Lamb

50. A river cuts through rock not because of its power, but its persistence. – Jim Watkins

51. when you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. it is designed to make its own people comfortable. – clifton fadiman, 52. 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, 53. travel is glamorous only in retrospect. – paul theroux.

54. Travel does what good novelists also do to the life of everyday, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic qualities are made more clear. Travel does this with the very stuff that everyday life is made of, giving to it the sharp contour and meaning of art. – Freya Stark

55. to travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries. – aldous huxley, 56. the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. – marcel proust, 57. the first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it. – rudyard kipling, 58. not until we are lost do we begin to find ourselves. – henry david thoreau.

59. I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within. – Lillian Smith

60. i have worn the dust of many foreign streets, but to brush it off would surely be a crime. i have the memories of many foreign adventures, but to forget them, would surely be a sin. so, breath in the dust, and keep the memories in. – rowland waring-flood.

61. I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth. Then I ask myself the same question. – Harun Yahya.

62. adventure is a path. real adventure – self-determined, self-motivated, often risky – forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world. the world the way it is, not the way you imagine it. your body will collide with the earth and you will bear witness. in this way you will be compelled to grapple with the limitless kindness and bottomless cruelty of humankind – and perhaps realize that you yourself are capable of both. this will change you. nothing will ever again be black-and-white. – mark jenkins, 63. a wise traveler never despises his own country. – carlo goldoni.

64. A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships were built – John A. Shedd

65. Your true traveler finds boredom rather agreeable than painful. It is the symbol of his liberty-his excessive freedom. He accepts his boredom, when it comes, not merely philosophically, but almost with pleasure. – Aldous Huxley

66. 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 colours. and the people there see you differently, too. coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving. – terry pratchett, a hat full of sky, 67. when we get out of the glass bottle of our ego and when we escape like the squirrels in the cage of our personality and get into the forest again, we shall shiver with cold and fright. but things will happen to us so that we don’t know ourselves. cool, unlying life will rush in. – d. h. lawrence, 68. we travel initially to lose ourselves; and we travel next to find ourselves. we travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. we travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe where riches are differently dispersed. and we travel, in essence, to become young fools again – to slow time down and get taken in, and to fall in love once more. – pico iyer, why we travel, 69. we must not cease from exploration. and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time. – t. s. eliot.

70. We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. – Jawaharial Nehru

71. Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe. – Anatole France

72. Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference. – Robert Frost

73. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain

74. trust me, it’s paradise. this is where the hungry come to feed. for mine is a generation that circles the globe and searches for something we haven’t tried before. so never refuse an invitation, never resist the unfamiliar, never fail to be polite and never outstay the welcome. just keep your mind open and suck in the experience. and if it hurts, you know what it’s probably worth it. – richard, ‘the beach’ (alex garland), 75. travelling 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, the sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it. – cesare pavese, 76. travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living. – miriam beard, 77. travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind. – seneca, 78. tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going. – paul theroux, 79. too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation. – elizabeth drew, 80. to those who stay put, the world is but an imaginary place. but to the movers, the makers, and the shakers, the world is all around, an endless invitation. – unknown, 81. 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, 82. to awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. – freya stark, 83. there is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it. – charles dudley warner.

84. There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign. – Robert Louis Stevenson

85. the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – st. augustine, 86. the use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are. – samuel johnson, 87. the journey, not the arrival matters. – t. s. eliot, 88. stuff your eyes with wonder,’ he said, ‘live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. see the world. it’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. – ray bradbury, 89. to travel is to live. – hans christian anderson, 90. so much of who we are is where we have been. – william langewiesche 91. somewhere on your journey don’t forget to turn around and enjoy the view. – unknown, 92. there are no shortcuts to any place worth going. – beverly sills, 93. perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends. – maya angelou, 94. people travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home. – dagobert d. runes, 95. don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you traveled. – mohammed, 96. our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. but no matter, the road is life. – jack kerouac, 97. one’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. – henry miller.

98. Once you have traveled , the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey. – Pat Conroy 99. Not all those who wander are lost. – J. R. R. Tolkien

100. no one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow. – lin yutang, 101. never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. – dolly parton, 102. man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. – andre gide..

103. Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. – Benjamin Disraeli

104. life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “wow what a ride” – hunter s. thompson, 105. blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures. – lovelle drachman., 106. if you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home. – james michener, 107. i want to shake off the dust of this one-horse town. i want to explore the world. i want to watch tv in a different time zone. i want to visit strange, exotic malls. – homer simpson, 108. i have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. – mark twain.

109. I am not born for one corner; the whole world is my native land. – Seneca

110. he who does not travel does not know the value of men. – moorish proverb, 111. travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer, 112. for my part, i travel not to go anywhere, but to go. i travel for travel’s sake. the great affair is to move. – robert louis stevenson, 113. do not follow where the path may lead. go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. – ralph waldo emerson, 114. all travel has its advantages. if the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. and if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it. – samuel johnson, 115. all the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time. – paul fussell, 115. all journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. – martin buber.

116. A traveler without observation is a bird without wings. – Moslih Eddin Saadi

117. a journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. – lao tzu, 118. a journey is like marriage. the certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. – john steinbeck, 119. a journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. – tim cahill, 120. a good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. – lao tzu.

121. Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. – Mark Twain

122. you will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. that is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place. – miriam adeney.

123. The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land. – G. K. Chesterton

124. travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown. – gaby basora.

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Thanks for the travel quotes. I’m going to save some and print them out. My favorite is like a lot of people here. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This year has proven that. We can’t sit around all day and be happy. Let’s make it an adventure

Cant really travel due to the pandemic so ill just read travel quotes 🙂

Hi, there are some great quotes here, all make you stop and think – which is always a good thing! I think my favourite is ‘I haven’t been everywhere but it’s on my list’

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world :)) I saw it on profile on Worldee.com and its my favourite one!

That’s beautiful 🙂 Thanks for sharing Tomas

Yes, it’s really inspiring, but it’s a sad thing you can’t go anywhere at the moment…

Thanks Jenny 🙂 When borders open up again, we will be able to appreciate travel even more 🙂

You will never be completely at home again, because part of your heart always will be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of loving and knowing people in more than one place. – Miriam Adeney

I love this a lot, thanks for sharing Love from Indonesia

This is so true. Thanks for sharing Adi 🙂

My favourite is Anderson’s “to travel is to live” . In a lack of travel opportunities sometimes i feel i just exist ,not live. Crying:'((((

Thank you for this post. I loved it. Reading the quotes made me reflect on the feelings and experiences of my travels and made me long for more 🙂

Thank you, Allison, it’s my pleasure. It’s so wonderful to hear that you enjoyed it. I get a tad emotional myself every time I look back through this post. It’s definitely one of my favourites 🙂

The Winnie the Pooh one was good. Clever little bear , isn’t he. ?

Thanks for the amazing post. Some made me laugh, some made me think but all of them makes me want to travel more.

Thanks Basil 🙂 Did you have a favourite?

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These inspirational travel quotes will make you want to book your next trip as soon as possible.

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It's difficult to put into words just how transformational travel can be. Thankfully, artists, authors, philosophers, and world travelers have captured that essence in inspirational travel quotes that remind us of our past journeys and serve as fuel for future trips. We've rounded up some of the best travel quotes from the likes of Anthony Bourdain, Oprah Winfrey, and more, so you can get excited about your next bucket list trip . These beautiful quotes also make perfect travel captions for Instagram, so add them to your next post to encourage your followers to get out and explore.

Looking for more uplifting and relatable travel quotes? Our collections of Anthony Bourdain quotes , Mark Twain quotes , and Oscar Wilde quotes will motivate you to plan your next trip ASAP.

Inspirational Travel Quotes

"Once a year go somewhere you have never been before." — Dalai Lama

"You lose sight of things…and when you travel, everything balances out." — Daranna Gidel

"A traveler without observation is a bird without wings." — Moslih Eddin Saadi

"When overseas, you learn more about your own country than you do the place you're visiting." — Clint Borgen

"It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn." — Anthony Bourdain

"Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." — Mary Ritter Beard

"Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action." — John Muir

"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." — Andre Gide

"No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow." — Lin Yutang

"The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready." — Henry David Thoreau

"Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world." — Gustave Flaubert

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." — John A. Shedd

Quotes That Make Perfect Travel Captions for Instagram

"Life is an adventure, it's not a package tour." — Eckhart Tolle

"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." — Oprah Winfrey

"Robert Frost was right. To take the 'road less traveled by' does make all the difference." — Samantha Brown

"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you." — Anthony Bourdain

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." — Michael Altshuler

"A great way to learn about your country is to leave it." — Henry Rollins

"Not all those who wander are lost." — J.R.R. Tolkien

"People don't take trips, trips take people." — John Steinbeck

"We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment." — Hilaire Belloc

Best Travel Quotes About the Journey

"I don't know where I am going, but I'm on my way." — Carl Sagan

"Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness." — Ray Bradbury

"Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind." — Seneca

"Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with a purpose is educational and exciting." — Sargent Shriver

"Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints." — Chief Seattle

"There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror." — Orson Welles

"A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." — Lao Tzu

"An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered." — Gilbert K. Chesterton

"Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going." — Paul Theroux

Best Quotes to Inspire Wanderlust

"The Wanderlust has got me... by the belly-aching fire." — Robert W. Service

"So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." — Mark Twain

"To move, to breathe, to fly, to float; to gain all while you give; to roam the roads of lands remote; to travel is to live." — Hans Christian Andersen

"We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls." — Anaïs Nin

"For always roaming with a hungry heart, much have I seen and known." — Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Best After Travel Quotes

"Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow." — Anita Desai

"It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end." — Ursula K. Le Guin

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." — Marcel Proust

"What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? ― it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies." — Jack Kerouac

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

100 Best Travel Quotes To Inspire you in 2024 (with photos)

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There are many awesome travel quotes listed in this blog.

Also, my favourite ones in recent years are Anthony Bourdain travel quotes. That man was a huge travel inspiration.

How come so many of us look for travel quotes? They are the perfect way to daydream about travel or reflect on our past adventures.

Choosing your favourite travel quote is a hard task, but I have compiled 100 of the best travel quotes of all time right here with photos as well.

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Best Travel Quotes of all times

1. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

2. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller” – Ibn Battuta.

3. “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right” – Tony Robbins

4. “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.“ – Lao Tzu

5. “He who would travel happily must travel light” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

6. “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you travelled.” – Muhammad

7. “Work, Travel, Save, Repeat” – Anonymous

8. “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home.” – James A. Michener

9. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous

10. “Quit your job, buy a ticket, get a tan, fall in love, never return.” – Anonymous

Short Travelling Quotes

• “To Travel is to Live” – Hans Christian Andersen  
• “Fear is only temporary. Regrets last forever” – Anonymous
• “Travel teaches toleration”– Benjamin Disraeli
• “Life is a journey, not a destination” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “People don’t take trips — trips take people”- John Steinbeck
• “Not all those who wander are lost.” – JRR Tolkien
• “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle
• ”Eat Well, Travel Often.”- Anonymous
• “Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”– Chinese Proverb
• “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”- Anonymous

Inspirational Travel Quotes

• “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
• “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – André Gide 
• “Travel is my therapy.” – Dalai Lama
• “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move; to feel the needs and hitches of our life more nearly; to come down off this feather-bed of civilization, and find the globe granite underfoot and strewn with cutting flints” ― Robert Louis Stevenson
• “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by”- Robert Frost
• “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou 
• “Investment in travel is an investment in yourself.”- Matthew Karsten  
• “Don’t call it a dream…call it a plan!” – Dr. Zelana Montminy
• “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

Funny Travel Quotes

• “Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia” – Charles M. Schulz
• “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’s bad manners to let vacation wait!“ – Anonymous
• “I love my job, only when I’m on vacation.” – Anonymous
• “You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license!“ -Anonymous
• “My favourite childhood memory is my parents paying for my holidays.“ – Anonymous
• Me: “I want to travel more”, the bank account: “Like, to the park?”
• “There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation.“ – Anonymous
• “Physically I’m here. Mentally I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.“- Anonymous
• “I need a six-month vacation, twice a year.” – Anonymous

Quotes For Travelling The World

• “Open your heart to the world. It’ll dazzle you in ways you never thought possible.” – Anonymous
• “The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself.“ – Wallace Stevens
• “The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion” – Paulo Coelho
• “We have nothing to lose and a world to see.” – Rainie Navarro
• “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” – St. Augustine
• “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert
• ”Life is short and the world is wide” – Simon Raven
• “Of all the books in the world. The best stories are found between the pages of a passport.”  – Anonymous
• “Let’s get lost.” – Adi Alsaid
• “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

Travelling Quotes With Friends

• “Life was meant for great adventures and close friends.”- Anonymous
• “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain
• “There is a whole world out there. Pack your backpack, your best friend, and go.”- Anonymous
• “A good friend listens to your adventures. Your best friend makes them with you.”- Anonymous
• “There is an unspoken bond you create with the friends you travel with.” – Kristen Sarah
• “Everyone needs this friend that calls and says, “Get dressed, we’re going on an adventure.” – Terry Allison
• “There are no strangers in this world, only friends I haven’t met yet.”- William Butler Yeats
• “Traveling is brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things. -air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky. -all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” – Cesare Pavese
• “Friendship isn’t about being inseparable…it’s being separated and knowing nothing will change.” – Anonymous
•  “A journey is best measured in friends, not in miles” –  Tim Cahill

Adventure Travel Quotes

• “Adventure can be an end in itself. Self-discovery is the secret ingredient.” – Grace Lichtenstein
• “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.“ – Marty Rubin
• “Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you.” – Ewan McGregor
• “When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” – Clifton Fadiman
• “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before” – Dalai Lama
• “Every man can transform the world from one of monotony and drabness to one of excitement and adventure.” “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Irving Wallace
• “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams” – Oprah Winfrey
• “The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort.” – Paulo Coelho
• “Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jaime Lyn 
• “Adventure may hurt you but monotony will kill you.” – Marcus Purvis

Solo Travel Quotes

• “Traveling alone doesn’t always mean you’re alone. Most often, you meet marvelous people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.” – Jacqueline Boone
• “I’m never happier than when I’m alone in a foreign city; it is as if I had become invisible.” – Storm Jameson
• “Don’t look back. You’re not going that way.” – Ragnar Lothbrok
• “Table for one, food for two, please.” – Anonymous
• “Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show”- Anonymous
• “Solo travel not only pushes you out of your comfort zone, it also pushes you out of the zone of others’ expectations.”- Anonymous
• “You never really travel alone, the world is full of friends waiting to get to know you.”- Anonymous
• “The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
• “If you have to wait for someone to travel with you, you may end up waiting a lifetime!”- Anonymous
• “Traveling alone will be the scariest, most liberating, life-changing experience of your life. Try it at least once!” – Anonymous

Anthony Bourdain Travel Quotes

1. “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.” 

2. “Do we really want to travel in hermetically sealed popemobiles through the rural provinces of France, Mexico and the Far East, eating only in Hard Rock Cafes and McDonald’s? … I know what I want. I want it all. I want to try everything once.”

3. “Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”

4. “If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else’s shoes or at least eat their food, it’s a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.”

5. “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.”

6. “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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”

7. “Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.”

8. “The journey is part of the experience – an expression of the seriousness of one’s intent. One doesn’t take the A train to Mecca.”

9. “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”

10. “When dealing with complex transportation issues, the best thing to do is pull up with a cold beer and let somebody else figure it out.”

Wanderlust Travel Quotes that Inspire to Travel

• “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
• “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
• “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch
• “Traveling allows you to become so many different versions of yourself.” – Anonymous
• “We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves.” – Pico Iyer 
• “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber 
• “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “Dare to live the life you’ve always wanted.“ – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “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

These are my 100 quotes for travelling the world that inspire to travel . Do you have any favourite travelling quotes? Let us know in the comments.

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Top 100 Best Travel Quotes of All Time To Inspire You To Hit The Road

• March 29, 2023
• Last updated: March 29, 2023

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We all do love travel quotes! They let us dream, plan those long desired adventures, they remind us what we‘re passionate about, and many times they help us to face our fears .

In this article, we’ve put together a list of the best travel quotes of all times, told by inspiring humans who certainly know what a powerful thing it is to grab your backpack and explore the world with open heart and mind.

Get inspired, get motivated, and hit the road!

The best travel quotes of all time

1 – “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill

2 – “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain

3 – “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

4 – “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

5 – “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson

6 – “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” – Jack Kerouac

7 – “He who does not travel does not know the value of men.” – Moorish proverb

8 – “People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.” – Dagobert D. Runes

9 – “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck

10 – “No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – Lin Yutang

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11 – “All travel has its advantages. If the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. And if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” – Samuel Johnson

12 – “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

13 – “No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.” – Chuck Thompson

14 – “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” – Anna Quindlen

15 – “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

16 – “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

17 – “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – Miriam Beard

18 – “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

19 – “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. “– Anonymous

20 – “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller

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21 – “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

22 – “The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

23 – “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

24 – “You can’t control the past, but you can control where you go next.” ― Kirsten Hubbard

25 – “There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it.” – Charles Dudley Warner

26 – “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” – James Michener

27 – “The journey not the arrival matters.” – T. S. Eliot

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28 – “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius

29 – “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain

30 – “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train. “– Oscar Wilde

31 – “A true traveler’s journey is never complete” ~ jda

32 – “Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Maxims and Reflections

33 – “Because he had no place he could stay in without getting tired of it and because there was nowhere to go but everywhere, keep rolling under the stars…” – Jack Kerouac, On the Road

34 – “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou

35 – “Too often travel, instead of broadening the mind, merely lengthens the conversation.” – Elizabeth Drew

36 – “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu

37 – “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca

38 – “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

39 – “The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.” – Rudyard Kipling

40 – “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” – Paul Theroux

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41 – “The whole object of travel is not to set foot on foreign land; it is at last to set foot on one’s own country as a foreign land.” – G. K. Chesterton

42 – “When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” – Clifton Fadiman

43 – “A wise traveler never despises his own country.” – Carlo Goldoni

44 – “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin

45 – “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan

46 – “The road is there, it will always be there. You just have to decide when to take it.” – Chris Humphrey

47  – “Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.” – Benjamin Disraeli

48 – “If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” – Cesare Pavese

49 – “You know more of a road by having traveled it than by all the conjectures and descriptions in the world.” – William Hazlitt

50 – “Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” – Lawrence Durrell

51 – “If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.” – John D. Rockefeller

52 – “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru

53 – “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” – Paul Theroux

54 – “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

55 – “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

56 – “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” – Robert Frost

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57 – “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton

58 – “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

59 – “Travel brings power and love back into your life.” – Rumi

60 – “The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself.” – Wallace Stevens

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61 – “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” – Ernest Hemingway

62 – “To move, to breathe, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen

63 – “Discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

64 – “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

65 – “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien

66 – “Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road.” – Walt Whitman

67 – “Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert

68 – “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” – Hilaire Belloc

69 – “I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” – Lillian Smith

70 – “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide

71 – Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart

72 – Wherever you look, there you will fly – Thai Proverb

73 – “Don’t let your luggage define your travels, each life unravels differently.” – Shane Koyczan

74 – “Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry

75 – “We must not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time.” – T. S. Eliot

76 – “He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de Saint Exupéry

77 – “Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe”. – Anatole France

78 – ‘‘Where curious and curiosity keep leading us down new paths” – Walt Disney

79 – “People don’t take trips – trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

80 – “I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmache

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81 – “Travel is like a giant blank canvas, and the painting on the canvas is only limited by one’s imagination.” – Ross Morley

82 – “One travels more usefully when alone, because he reflects more.” – Thomas Jefferson

84 – “Travel is like knowledge, the more you see, the more you know you haven’t seen” – Mark Hertsgaad

85 – “Life isn’t about the number of breaths you take. It’s the moments that take your breath away.”- Maya Angelou

86 – “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.” – Lewis Carroll

87 – “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

88 – “One always begins to forgive a place as soon as it’s left behind.” – Charles Dickens

89 – “The open road is a beckoning, a strangeness, a place where a man can lose himself.” – William Least Heat Moon

90 – “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things” – Henry Miller

91 – “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled. “–Mohammed

92 – “A traveler without observation is a bird without wings.” – Moslih Eddin Saadi

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93 – “Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” – Paula Bendfeldt

94 – “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle

95 – “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

96 – “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman

97 – “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” – Oprah Winfrey

98 – “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

99 – “You develop a sympathy for all human beings when you travel a lot.” – Shakuntala Devi

100 – “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

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The 100 Most Inspirational Travel Quotes Of All Time

• Quotes , Travel Tips
• November 8, 2020 November 17, 2020
• 12 min read

If you’re planning a holiday, fighting post-trip blues, or just scrolling through instagram travel photos, you can be sure there’s a quote about traveling out there that hits the spot for you.

Travel quotes to discover yourself, travel quotes to motivate your next journey, fantastic travel quotes to drive you to live your best life and more. We can all relate to inspirational travel quotes, making them so fun to read.

In this article, I gathered some of the most popular travel quotes (and my personal favourites). I hope you’ll find these incredible travel quotes inspiring, and they’ll make you want to go out and see the world.

Famous travel quotes

1. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.”–Andre Gide

2. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” – Helen Keller

3. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

4. “Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled.” – Mohammed

5. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” –Mark Twain

6. “Surely, of all the wonders of the world, the horizon is the greatest.” – Freya Stark

7. “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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

8. “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu 

9. “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign” – Robert Louis Stevenson

10. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” –Saint Augustine

11. “Life is meant for good friends and great adventures” – Anonymous

12. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” –Susan Sontag

13. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by” —Robert Frost

14. “Once a year, go somewhere you have never been before.” –Dalai Lama

15. “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” –Tim Cahill

16. “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”  – Anita Desai

17. “Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”-Anonymous

18. “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle

19. “Collect Moment, Not Things.”-Anonymous

20. “Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures.” – Lovelle Drachman

21. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfilment.” — Hilaire Belloc

22. “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

23. “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.” ― Melody Truong

24. “This wasn’t a strange place; it was a new one.” – Paulo Coelho

25. “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet” – Rachel Wolchin

26. “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

27. “We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost.” – Ray Bradbury

28. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.” ― Mark Twain

29. “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

30. “Travel is never a matter of money but of courage.” – Paulo Coelho

31. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

32. “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

33. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

34. “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

35. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller

36. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

37. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.”― David Mitchell

38. “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

39. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” – Lao Tzu

40. “Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it?” – Caroline Myss

41. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous

42. “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

43. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

44. “Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret” – Oscar Wilde

45. “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

46. “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

47. “I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth, then I ask myself the same question.” –Harun Yahya

48. “Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.” –Unknown

49. “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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

50. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

51. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin

52. “No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.” – Chuck Thompson

53. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

54. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert

55. “He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery

56. “To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

57. “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination with reality, and instead of thinking of how things may be, see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson

58. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

59. “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca

60. “With age, comes wisdom. With travel, comes understanding.” – Sandra Lake

61. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous

62. “Traveling tends to magnify all human emotions.” — Peter Hoeg

63. “You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” – Eugene Fodor

64. “When overseas you learn more about your own country, than you do the place you’re visiting.” – Clint Borgen

65. “The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

66. “I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett

67. “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman

68. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” – Robert Frost

69. “It is not down in any map; true places never are.” – Herman Melville

70. “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

71. “Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else.” — Lawrence Block

72. “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley

73. “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” – Jack Kerouac

74. “Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things — air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky. All things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” – Cesare Pavese

75. “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

76. “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

77. “To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen

78. “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

79. “Travel makes a wise man better but a fool worse.” – Thomas Fuller

80. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” – Susan Heller

81. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

82. “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” – Stephen Covey

83. “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai

84. “We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost.” – Ray Bradbury

85. “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” – Seneca

86. “He who would travel happily must travel light.” -Antoine de St. Exupery

87. “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

88. No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – Lin Yutang

89. “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” -Jack Kerouac

90. “Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.” -Benjamin Disraeli

91. “Own only what you can always carry with you: known languages, known countries, known people. Let your memory be your travel bag” -Alexandr Solzhenitsyn

92. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.”   -Susan Heller

93. “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

94. “Conventional wisdom tells us… we take our baggage with us. I’m not so sure. Travel, at its best, transforms us in ways that aren’t always apparent until we’re back home. Sometimes we do leave our baggage behind, or, even better, it’s misrouted to Cleveland and is never heard from again.”   -Eric Weiner

95. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.” -Robert Frost

96. “There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” – Jack Kerouac

97. “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.” – Anthony Bourdain

98. “At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding.” –Arthur Frommer

99. “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read on the train.” -Oscar Wilde

100. “Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret” -Oscar Wilde

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Most Inspirational Travel Quotes

Travel quotes are there to express the feeling you experienced while traveling. Combine the best travel quotes with the power of an image and instantly let people have a taste of your travel feelings. This collection of travel quotes is made to inspire and motivate you and others to pack your bags and go explore! Or simply to add as a travel caption under your brand new Instagram post or to pin to your Pinterest . Also read our adventure quotes to spark your wanderlust !

Top 50 Best Travel Quotes

1. “Jobs fill your pockets, adventures fill your soul.” 2. “Remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.” 3. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” 4. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

5. “Travel is my therapy. ” – Travel Quote

6. “ In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take ” In 2017, we took an exciting and scary step. We decided to turn our travel blog from a hobby into our full-time job. We would’ve had so much regret if we didn’t take this opportunity. Now, each of these travel quotes fit the stories we’ve made.

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7. “My goal is to run out of pages in my passport.” 8. “Not all those who wander are lost.” 9. “Travel is an investment in yourself.”

10. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

11. “Life is short, and the world is wide.” 12. “It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” 13. “The goal is to die with memories not dreams.” 14. “Sandy Toes sunkissed nose.”

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15. “Dare to live the life you’ve always wanted. ”

16. “Travel. Your money will return. Your time won’t.” 17. “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” 18. “Collect Moments, Not Things.” 19. “Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret.”

20. “Adventures are the best way to learn.”

21. “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.” 22. “We have nothing to lose and a world to see.” 23. “We don’t need objects; we need adventures.” 24. “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”

25. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Popular Travel Quote

26. “Of all the books in the world. The best stories are found between the pages of a passport.” 27. “Work, Travel, Save, Repeat.” 28. “Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell.” 29. “I love places that make you realize how tiny you and your problems are.”

30. “Have stories to tell not stuff to show. ”

31. “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.” 32. “At the end of the day your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.” 33. “Don’t let fear get in the way of the life you are meant to live.” 34. “I travel because I become uncomfortable being too comfortable.”

35. “Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photos, kill nothing but time. ”

36. “Always take the scenic road.” 37. “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” 38. “Go where you feel most alive.”

39. “I want to make memories all over the world” Every destination you’ll visit leaves its own unique memory. Our travels through Sri Lanka , Myanmar , or Petra in Jordan already give us goosebumps. As this travel quote says: Make memories all over the world!

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40. “Travel is the healthiest addiction ”

40. “Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.” 41. “Happiness is planning a trip with the ones that you love.” 43. “I don’t know where I’m going but I’m going. Are you coming with me?” 44. “Let’s get lost.”

45. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams”

46. “Beach please.” 47. “Don’t call it a dream. Call it a plan.” 48. “Don’t be that person who is too busy when you are young and then too tired when you are old.” 49. “Travel makes you realize that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn.”

50. “Ocean air, salty hair.”

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101 of the Best Travel Quotes to Inspire Amazing Adventures

I’ve put together 101 of the best travel quotes as a reminder, motivation, and remembrance for the reasons why we travel.

I’m not just talking about the sightseeing and beach vacations. Travel is about the journey as much as the beautiful destination.

We learn about the world by experiencing new cultures and ways of living, in turn learning about ourselves.

I’ve been traveling the world for a few years – Will has been traveling for over 9 years – and the rest of the Broke Backpacker crew has put quite a dent in their passports too. I think these awesome quotes about traveling highlight some of the magnificent journeys and lessons we’ve experienced along the way.

Why? Because Travel quotes provide inspiration and capture truths about travel, adventure, and life.

Just like travel, words have the power to open our minds to completely new perspectives, which is why I hope this collection of quotes about travel and powerful words will inspire you to get out there and experience some adventurous travel yourself.

101 Best Travel Quotes

Some last words….

From funny travel quotes to inspiring words from legends past and present, here are the 101 best:

1. Travel makes you realize that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn.” – Nyssa P. Chopra, The Cultureur

2. We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous

This is one of my favorite quotes about traveling. A lot of people think that one travels to escape life, or that long-term travelers are running away from reality. The way I see it – sure – maybe vacations are a quick escape from the real world, but traveling is a way to embrace life’s grandest adventures. Traveling is a way for life not to escape us.

3. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind.” – Marty Rubin

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4. “To the tourist, travel is a means to an end; to the traveler, it’s an end in itself.” – Marty Rubin

5. “to live is to travel, on a voyage more epic than the odysseys of myth – not from place to place, but through the poignant strangeness of time.” – t.l rese.

6. “Travel often; Getting lost will help you find yourself.” – Holstee Manifesto

Some of my best travel experiences were not necessarily butterflies and rainbows. Sometimes they were uncomfortable and painful. Sometimes I have quite literally gotten lost, but in the end, these experiences have helped me find myself.

I think that is what traveling is often about: finding – or at least rediscovering – aspects of yourself.

7. “Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel’s immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way.” – Ralph Crawshaw

8. “a man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” – george a. moore, 9. “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” –   drake.

This is one of the most important travel quotes. Doesn’t matter how long you’re traveling for, you’ll see new cultures, open your mind and change your way of thinking – even if it’s just a little bit. Traveling shows us sides of the world but also about yourself that you’ve never seen before. Having a different view on things helped a lot of people when it comes to making hard decisions.

10. “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture are like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey

11. Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things. -air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky. -all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” –  Cesare Pavese

I love this traveling the world quote from Cesare Pavese. Having been on the road for the last few years, he nailed my experience spot on. Nothing is certain – except air, sleep, the sea, the sky – but that is what traveling is about: embracing the unknown and trusting the process. The way I see it, the only thing for certain is what is happening in the now.

12. “Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit.” – Jawaharlal Nehru

13. “culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs.” – thomas wolfe, 14. “traveling — it gives you home in a thousand strange places, then leaves you a stranger in your own land.” – ibn battuta.

This is one of the most beautiful travel quotes. Meeting so many new people, making new friends and even finding a second family, has to be one of the best aspects of traveling. Having traveled quite a bit, I can say that having multiple homes is definitely an amazing feeling, although it can also create some distance between you and your original home.

15. “Culture is a way of coping with the world by defining it in detail.” – Malcolm Bradbury

16. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.”- Ibn Battuta

Probably one of the best travel quotes I’ve heard – the play on words, the sincerity, and the capture of what it means to travel. Traveling will undoubtedly leave you speechless, surprised, and lost for words, but those words will be found, and you will have epic stories to tell.

18. “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” – Danny Kaye

19. “every journey is personal. every journey is spiritual. you can’t compare them, can’t replace, can’t repeat. you can bring back the memories but they only bring tears to your eyes.” – diana ambarsari, 20. “the perfect journey is never finished, the goal is always just across the next river, round the shoulder of the next mountain. there is always one more track to follow, one more mirage to explore.” – rosita forbes, 21. “travel can also be the spirit of adventure somewhat tamed, for those who desire to do something they are a bit afraid of.” – ella maillart.

22. “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” –  Roy M. Goodman

I think this is one of my favorite quotes about travel. Having been to 30 or so countries, and plenty of destinations among them, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that happiness does   not come from beautiful destinations any more than the concept that money can buy happiness…

It’s easy to assume that if money can’t buy happiness, surely experiences can, but you can be in the most beautiful place on earth having some crazy experience, and not be happy. We tend to always be in search of the next big thing – the most beautiful beach or bigger mountain – without realizing that it is the journey there that matters, not the destination.

Happiness is hard to define of course, but I think happiness lies in your outlook and present state of mind. To be happy is to be in the present moment, no matter what you own or where you are.

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23. “What gives value to travel is fear. It breaks down a kind of inner structure we all have.” – Elizabeth Benedict

24. “we must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.” – john hope franklin, 25. “though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” – ralph waldo emerson.

Walking on the globe with your head down will never open up all views and beautiful things to see. In order to enjoy traveling, you have to keep your mind and heart open, accept different cultures and traditions and simply try to adapt. Keep a positive mindset and you’ll see the beauty of the world.

26. “Real traveling is not about visiting places but about ‘re-visiting’ our inner-self.” – Sorrab Singha

27. “Travel not to find yourself, but to remember who you’ve been all along.” – Unknown

Both of these travel quotes (#26 and #27) encapsulate that sometimes we travel to learn more about ourselves. A large aspect of traveling is, of course, visiting places, but sometimes you end up visiting parts of yourself too.

28. “Travelling expands the mind rarely.” – Hans Christian Andersen

29. “traveling outgrows its motives. it soon proves sufficient in itself. you think you are making a trip, but soon it is making you – or unmaking you.” – nicolas bouvier, 30. it is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” – ursula k. le guin, 31. “the best journeys are the ones that answer questions that at the outset you never even thought to ask.” – rick ridgeway.

32. “You thought too hard. Same with travel. You can’t work too much at it, or it feels like work. You have to surrender yourself to the chaos. To the accidents.” –   Gayle Forman

This is one of my favorite travel quotes! It reminds me of something I read in the book  Shantaram , about an ex-convict on the run and his adventures in India. In the book, he was given similar advice: to surrender to India and accept his experience for what it was.

You have to surrender to the chaos and enjoy/endure the experiences as they come. While this is applicable to many aspects of life, it is definitely applicable to travel. You can’t try to force itineraries and plans or work hard to fulfill some high expectations in your mind. Doing so will only tire and disappoint you.

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33. “Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.”  – Lisa St. Aubin de Teran

34. “travel has a way of making the world a much smaller place.” – janna graber, 35. “life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” –   oliver goldsmith, 36. “focus on the journey, not the destination. joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – greg anderson.

37. “Travel can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection.” – Lawrence Durrell

I can relate to this quote about travel quite well actually. The longer and more that I travel, the more I find myself self-analyzing and observing my own thought and emotional processes.

Traveling has a funny way of throwing you out into the world with the intention of discovering more about everything around you, only to realize you will discover far more about yourself. It is why traveling can be the most rewarding form of introspection.

38. “You develop a sympathy for all human beings when you travel a lot.” – Shakuntala Devi

39. “once you have traveled, the voyage never ends but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. the mind can never break off from the journey.” – pat conroy, 40. “travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind.” – seneca, 41. “a man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints.” – wilfred peterson.

42. “It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” – Ernest Hemingway

I can relate to these words quite a bit as I try to find the balance between preparing and planning for the future, reaching goals, and just enjoying the ride and staying present in the moment.

Having goals and an endpoint in sight is good; however, I don’t think it will be as satisfying if you don’t enjoy the moments that take you there. If you only focus on the destination you’ll miss everything that matters – the journey along the way.

43. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware.” – Martin Buber

44. “life is a magical journey, so travel endlessly to unfold its profound and heart touching beauty.” – debasish mridha, 45. “good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.”- izaak walton.

Whether it’s long, annoying bus trips, a shabby hostel or simply somewhere you don’t necessarily feel comfortable, it’s always better to have great company by your side. Going through the rough times together makes the whole experience more endurable.

46. “The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to.” – Alain de Botton

47. “With age, comes wisdom. With travel, comes understanding.” – Sandra Lake

I love this quote about traveling. With age, comes wisdom. Wisdom isn’t something you can read about, it is something you learn through experience. The same goes for travel. You can read and hear about places and people that are different than you, but sometimes it takes experiencing those places and meeting those people for yourself to truly understand them.

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48. “Travel teaches toleration.” – Benjamin Disraeli

49. “travel opens your mind as few other things do. it is its own form of hypnotism, and i am forever under its spell.” – libya bray, 50. “half of the fun of travel is the aesthetic of lostness.” – ray bradbury, 51. “travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of the experience.” – francis bacon.

52. “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain will always be remembered for his adventurous spirit and ability to share some of the most remote and fascinating corners of this planet with the rest of the world. His words ring true. Travel is not pretty, and it’s definitely not always comfortable.

Sometimes you’ll deal with awful buses and missed flights, sleep in strange places, be confronted with challenging and stressful situations, or encounter experiences that break your heart. But that’s okay because the journey will make you stronger, and ultimately make you a better person.

53. “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustav Flaubert

54. “it is always sad to leave a place to which one knows one will never return. such are the melancholies du voyage: perhaps they are one of the most rewarding things about traveling.” – gustave flaubert, 55. “all travel has its advantages. if the passenger visits better countries, he may learn to improve his own. and if fortune carries him to worse, he may learn to enjoy it.” – samuel johnson, 56. “uncertainty and anticipation are the joys of travel.” –  ken hundert.

57. “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” –  Dalai Lama

58. “investment in travel is an investment in yourself.” – matthew karsten.

Rather than investing in the latest technology, do yourself the favor and take yourself on a little trip. Clear your mind, learn new things and experience different cultures and people. You won’t regret it!

59. “Traveling carries with it the curse of being at home everywhere and yet nowhere, for wherever one is, some part of oneself remains on another continent.” – Margot Fonteyn

60. “certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” – miriam beard, 61. “culture is the tacit agreement to let the means of subsistence disappear behind the purpose of existence. civilization is the subordination of the latter to the former.” – karl kraus.

62. “A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

63. “travel expands the mind and fills the gap.” – sheda savage.

There are so many things to see and learn. The more you know, the more open your mindset and view will be. If you feel like you’re missing someone, invest in yourself and go on a trip to experience new things – you won’t regret it, we promise!

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64. “Traveling is almost like talking with men of other centuries.” – René Descartes

65. “if you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.” – cesare pavese, 66. “of the gladdest moments in human life, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands.” – richard francis burton.

67. “Travel is not really about leaving our homes, but leaving our habits.” – Pico Iyer

68. “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, 69. “i soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” – lillian smith, 70. “for my part, i travel not to go anywhere but to go. i travel for travel’s sake. the great affair is to move.” – robert louis stevenson, 71. “conventional wisdom tells us… we take our baggage with us. i’m not so sure. travel, at its best, transforms us in ways that aren’t always apparent until we’re back home. sometimes we do leave our baggage behind, or, even better, it’s misrouted to cleveland and is never heard from again.” – eric weiner.

72.  “The journey is part of the experience – an expression of the seriousness of one’s intent. One doesn’t take the A train to Mecca.” – Anthony Bourdain

73. “travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. that is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.” – pico iyer, 74. “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, 75. “perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – maya angelou, 76. “travel does what good novelists also do to the life of every day, placing it like a picture in a frame or a gem in its setting, so that the intrinsic qualities are made more clear. travel does this with the very stuff that everyday life is made of, giving to it the sharp contour and meaning of art.” – freya stark.

77. “The true fruit of travel is perhaps the feeling of being nearly everywhere at home.” – Freya Stark

78. “you will, if you’re wise and know the art of travel, let yourself go on the stream of the unknown and accept whatever comes in the spirit in which the gods may offer it.” – freya stark, 79. “when you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. it is designed to make its own people comfortable.” – clifton fadiman.

This another one of the most important travel quotes, especially in nowadays time. When traveling, always keep your mind open, be respectful towards other people and try new things. Just because your believes, expectations and values work for you, doesn’t mean that it works for others too. Watch, experience and keep the critical thoughts to yourself if you don’t want to make enemies in a different country.

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80. “Travel empties out everything you’ve into the box called your life, all the things you accumulate to tell you who you are” – Claire Fontaine

81. “travellers understand, instinctively and by experience, that travel and adventure change and elongate time, even while navigating the deadlines of airline and train departures.” – paul sheehan.

82. “Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.” – Paulo Coelho

83. “we travel because we need to because distance and difference are the secret tonic to creativity. when we get home, home is still the same. but something in our mind has been changed, and that changes everything.” – jonah lehrer, 84. “travel is a set of corrective lenses that helps focus the planet’s blurred reality.” – andrew solomon, 85. “ i travel not to cross countries off a list, but to ignite passionate affairs with destinations.” – nyssa p. chopra, the cultureur, 86. “travel is the best teacher. the only way to an open mind is by taking a plane out into the open world.” – c. joybell c..

87. “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell

88. he who does not travel does not know the value of men.” – moorish proverb, 89. “travel is like an endless university. you never stop learning.” – harvey lloyd.

Whether it’s about a new recipe, a new language or as simple as the fancy toilets in Japan, there’s ALWAYS something new and exciting for you to learn. That is the beauty of travel, just make sure you keep your mind open!

90. “ The symbol of joy to-day is travel. There is a wanderlust that infects the blood.” – Rollin A. Sawyer

91. “To travel is to evolve.” – Pierre Bernardo

92. “nothing develops intelligence like travel.” –  emile zola, 93. “the value of your travels does not hinge on how many stamps you have in your passport when you get home — and the slow nuanced experience of a single country is always better than the hurried, superficial experience of forty countries.” – rolf potts, 94. “there ain’t no journey what don’t change you some.” – david mitchell.

95. “Traveling is not something you’re good at. It’s something you do. Like breathing.” – Gayle Forman

96. “no one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” – lin yutang, 97. “a man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” – george moore, 98. “all the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” – paul fussell.

99. “Living in another culture, not just visiting it, has reshaped our view of the world.” – Nancy Petralia

100. “travel molds a man, people mold his wisdom and experiences mold his life” – sujit lalwani, 101. “travelling, one accepts everything; indignation stays at home. one looks, one listens, one is roused to enthusiasm by the most dreadful things because they are new. good travelers are heartless.” – elias canetti.

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101 Best Travel Quotes in the World with Pictures

Written By: The Planet D

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Updated On: April 7, 2024

We all know that travel quotes can be powerful. From inspirational travel quotes to motivational quotes about traveling we find that other people often say the words better than we can so we put together these inspiring words of wisdom with our favorite quote photos.

101 Best Travel Quotes

Famous travel quotes, adventure travel quotes, funny travel quotes.

• Inspirational Travel Quotes
• Short Travel Quotes
• Meaningful Travel Quotes

Happy Travel Quotes

• Unique Travelling Quotes

Travel Quotes by Famous People

Through inspirational quotes, Dave and I have been motivated to take chances, we’ve been inspired to travel,  and strive to live a better life. When we started our travel blog in 2008, we gathered travel quotes to share and were the original bloggers who shared daily inspiring quotes on Twitter more than 15 years ago. Whether you enjoy short quotes or longer ones you are going to enjoy these motivational quotes about traveling .

Favorite Travel Quotes

Inspiring travel quotes have certainly ignited our spirit of exploration and captured the essence of why we travel. For example,

• “A journey is best measured in friends, not in miles,” by Tim Cahill reminds us that experiences and connections matter more than distances traveled.
• Another stirring quote is “Life is short and the world is wide,” attributed to Simon Raven, emphasizing our limited time to explore a vast world.
• The wisdom in St. Augustine’s words, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page,” encourages us to broaden our horizons through travel.
• John Steinbeck’s famous saying, “People don’t take trips, trips take people,” reflects the transformative power of travel.
• “Travel far, pay no fare… a book can take you anywhere,” by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, suggests that even in the absence of physical travel, we can journey through the pages of a good book.
• “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving” ~ Lao Tzu

Each of these travel quotes offers a unique perspective on the enriching experiences travel brings to life.

Feel free to pin, use as Instagram captions, download, and print these best travel quotes to put up these best travel quotes around your house for inspiration!

1. “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ Saint Augustine

Let’s kick our list off with some of the more famous travel quotes by famous people. We’ll get to the more obscure as we go down the list.

This is definitely one of the best travel quotes of all time, but it certainly reads true. One of our favorite travel quotes is “The World is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.

When you travel, the whole world opens up. Travel has helped us to understand the meaning of life and it has helped us become better people. Each time we travel, we see the world with new eyes. Just like reading a book, when you travel, you experience more than only one page of life. Make your life a novel, not a page.

2. “Not all those who wander are lost” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

This is one of our favorite travel quotes because it gets us. Throughout our lives, people have thought that because we keep traveling and searching for new things to do, we are not focused.

They have often thought we were flaky or unfocused. But travel helped us find our purpose and put focus into our lives. The more we got lost in our travels, the richer our lives became.

Seriously people, not all those who wander are lost. That’s a statement and a quote.

So when you think that the travelers in your life are flighty remember, “not all who wander are lost “

3. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” ~ Helen Keller

If Helen Keller can look at life as a great adventure, what excuse do the rest of us have? Take a chance and live life to the fullest. When we are at our most daring is when we feel the most fulfillment.

When we think of this travel quote, we live by it. Adventure is different for everyone, but we try to treat each day by doing something daring and adventurous, it keeps things exciting.

I wonder what she would think now knowing that she is quotes as having one of the most popular travel quotes in the world.

4. “Take only memories, leave only footprints” ~ Chief Seattle

Chief Seattle had many inspiring quotes, but this is probably the most famous of travel quotes, it is also a motto everyone should live by in life.

We need to give back to this world. People often feel they can take home a trophy, sneak a piece of stone from a historic site , or take something from nature.

Travel isn’t about taking, it is about absorbing the beauty of the world. So remember, sometimes only memories are all you need. They are your only private moments to enjoy. So try to take only memories.

5. “Travel is  fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” ~ Mark Twain

Travel opens our minds and heart and makes us better people. One of our favorite travel quotes by Mark Twain.

6. ” The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust

When thinking about travel quotes, we often look to the most popular ones, but quote really make me think. Sure, we can set sail to different lands, but until you change your mind set, you’ll never really immerse in a voyage of discovery.

7. “Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” ~ Gustave Flaubert

Traveling quotes often mention the fact of how travel makes you humble and how life experiences are more important than accumulating things.

8. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.

This doesn’t necessarily need to be related to travel quotes it can work for life quotes too. It can be scary to try something new, take a chance, and step out of your comfort zone. But when looking back on life, it’s the chances you didn’t take that you’ll regret.

9. Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” ~ Hemmingway

As a travel couple, this is one of those travel quotes that is close to our hearts. We love traveling together and couldn’t imagine doing it alone.

10. “Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli

This is one of those travel quotes that sum up a traveler perfectly. Over the years, our memories of our travels change and our stories become larger than life. Not only do we forget the bad and remember only the good, but the senses stick with us.

11. “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

Before we started traveling in 2000, I only dreamed of writing for a living. But after our travels, I was so moved by many of our experiences I started writing stories to my friends and family.

When we first set off to begin our travel blog, a friend shared the works and travel quotes of Ibn Battuta with me it was through these early recommendations inspired me to become a storyteller.

No best travel quotes list would be complete without adventure quotes. Travel is an adventure and they go hand in hand. These are some of our favorite quotes about the adventure that we’ve collected over the years.

12. “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal” ~ Paul Coelho

Travel quotes about adventure are our favorite because we are always pushing our boundaries and when we’re feeling a little afraid or lazy, we always think of this quote. Plus, I like this much better than his other quote: “Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.”

13. “Great things never came from comfort zones.” ~ Anonymous

It’s true! Of all the travel quotes in this list, I really feel that it rings true to life. Even if you are not traveling, you need to step out of your comfort zone.

Be it taking on a new project, opening a business, or enrolling in a course. When you do something that scares you a little, you can do something great.

14. “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” ~ Maya Angelou

When looking for travel quotes about adventure travel, this one really stuck out by Maya Angelou. It wasn’t until we started to live a life less ordinary that we understood how much control we had over our lives and just how amazing we could make it.

15. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey” ~ Babs Hoffman

This doesn’t only have to be one of those quotes on travel alone. Life itself has a lot of potholes. Whether you are traveling or at home working at your job, you should definitely enjoy the journey.

16. “Fear is only temporary. Regrets last forever.”

Are you wanting to travel the world but are afraid to take the next step? The travel quote above says it all. Fear is only temporary , but if you don’t follow your dream, you may regret it forever.

We are not saying to follow travel quotes like this blindly. Don’t put yourself in dangerous situations, but don’t let being afraid of the unknown consume you either.

17. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

This is one of my favorite travel quotes on adventure travel. It’s scary to step out of your comfort zone, but if you do so with proper training and guidance, a whole new life will begin!

18. “Travel doesn’t become adventure until you leave yourself behind”

Well to me this quote means you have to leave your burdens, your stress, and your preconceived notions behind. To understand travel, you must be open to new possibilities and it will change your life.

19. “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you. ~ David McCullough

This is one of those quotes about travel that has never rung truer than in today’s society. Everyone is traveling to show off and brag or catch a selfie rather than to have an experience. But its the experience that you’ll remember, not the social share.

20. “Jobs fill your pocket but adventures fill your soul.” ~ Jamie Lyn Beatty

It’s true, we all have to do our job and have our careers. And that is important we need to make money to be able to live. But it is also important to take time to smell the roses and let go of work when you are not in the office.

We have always looked at our lives this way, jobs fill your pocket so that you can spend your down time having a great adventure. Be it travel or at home, life begins outside the office.

I love funny travel quotes. Sometimes when we get stressed out or frustrated with travel, we need to sit back and laugh about the little things.

21. “Don’t worry about the world ending today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia.” ~ Charles M. Schulz

We all have worries every day and more than ever the state of the world is in question. But travel makes you forget your troubles and Charles Schulz couldn’t have said it better. It’s the funniest of travel quotes.

22. “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate people than to travel with them.” ~ Mark Twain

We have always given the advice that if you want to test to see if you are compatible in your relationship, go and travel together for a while.

Mark Twain could not be more correct. If you can travel with someone you’ll be friends for life! So put these travel quotes to the test and travel with someone right now!

23.  “A Journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you can control it. ” ~ John Steinbeck

When traveling, things are often out of our control and we have found that it is better to relax and let go. And that is true for our marriage as well. We can’t always be in control and that is half the fun!

24. “Drink Heavily with locals whenever possible.” ~ Anthony Bourdain

This is a rather funny travel quote by Anthony Bourdain, but it is also very true. Some of our best travel experiences have been when having a few drinks with the locals.

So when we are out late at night, we look to these types of travel quotes for justification. hah!

25. “I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places” ~ Henny Youngman

This quote reminds me of my dad. He’s always telling silly jokes like this and I love it!

26. “There is nothing safer than flying, it’s the crashing that’s dangerous.” ~ Theo Cowa

For those of you who are afraid to fly, I am afraid that you are not going to find the humor in this travel quote, but I find it quite cheeky.

27. “I always like to go to Washington D.C. It gives me a chance to visit my money.” ~ Bob Hope

This one made me chuckle because we were just in Ottawa (Canada’s National Capital) and we made a point of saying “ Now we know where our taxes go, look at all the beautiful museums and buildings in this city! ”

And even though Bob Hope was talking about his home country of the USA, it certainly rings true anywhere. So, we put it in our best travel quotes list, because everyone can relate!

28. “Jet Lag is for Amateurs.” ~ Dick Clark

While I think it’s a funny travel quote, I tend to disagree with Dick Clark. It seems that the more I travel, the worse jet lag gets. But then I suck it up and think of him and then I say “Deal with it Deb, Jet Lag is for amateurs.” See, travel quotes can be motivating!

29. “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” ~ Paul Theroux

I love this travel quote so much because it is very true. When we come home from our travels, we always forget the tough times and difficult experiences.

We only remember the beautiful things about our travels and the bad stuff fades away. But let me tell you, we’ve had some very unglamorous travels in our lives.

30. “I wish I had never gone traveling.” Said no one ever.

I don’t know who said this travel quote, but it is straightforward and to the point. If you are looking for travel quotes that capture the feeling of travel, this is it!

Inspirational Quotes About Travel

Inspirational travel quotes can be life-changing. I used to have quotes taped all over my house and now that we have moved into a house again, I’m collecting inspiring quotes about life and adventure. Words have meaning and can change mindsets.

31. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~Andre Gide

I am going to update this quote though and say Woman and Man Cannot discover new oceans until they lose sight of the shore.

When Dave and I first started our careers in travel, we kept one toe in our careers and one toe in travel. It wasn’t until we finally let go of our safe life in the film industry and took a chance to go all into our new adventure travel careers that everything changed.

32. “It’s Better to Travel Well than to Arrive” ~ Buddha

33. “it is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.” ~ penelope riley.

We all make mistakes in life and travel. Travel quotes can be relatable in life as well. And it really is the mishaps and adventures you have along the road of life and travel that make for everlasting memories.

34. “The important thing is to never stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing” ~ Albert Einstein

35. “travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”.

Okay so maybe it isn’t exactly the truest of travel quotes because if you buy a house, it may grow in value and if you buy stocks, you may get lucky and hit the jackpot, but you can never go wrong with travel.

But travel brings riches in life with experiences, learning, and making new friends.

36. “I would rather own a little and see the world than own the world and see a little of it.” ~ Alexander Sattler

Quotes about traveling often have a message of being free from possessions and things, and instead of having life experiences instead. It think this travel quote says it the best.

37.  “It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.”

When we saw the Taj Mahal for the first time, we had heard about it many times. We had read about it and people had told us all about it. But it wasn’t until we saw it that we really understand its beauty and meaning.

38. Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow

We agree with this travel quote indeed. Travel changes a person and it is because of the people you meet and the experiences you have. It is true that you take a piece of a place home with you.

39. “When was the last time you did something for the first time.” ~ Anonymous

We have found that travel gives us the courage to try new things. When we are home in our routine, we become comfortable. But when we travel, we are inspired by others and inspired by the destination.

40. “Someday I’m going to be free and I’m going to travel the world.”

Before we started traveling full time we felt trapped. When we started putting our minds to living a life of travel, we felt the barriers break and soon we were living our dream. This quote is very close to our hearts.

41. “You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the world will be as one.” ~ John Lennon

Travel brings people together. It helps people understand other cultures and religions. What we think we know about other places is thrown out the window, once we land on their soil.

So get out there, meet other people and you’ll soon see that people around the world are just like you and me.

Short Travel Quotes Captions

Dave and I have been gathering quotes about travel for 20 years and shared them since we started our travel blog in 2008. They have always helped to pick us up when we’re down, put life in perspective, or just brought a smile to our faces.

These are our favorite traveling quotes we’ve posted on social media from Twitter to Pinterest .

42. “Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” ~ Oscar Wilde

For life and travel, we all must follow our path without making excuses and we should never live with regrets.

43. “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.”

Many people think traveling quotes are all about people escaping and dreaming. But to us, this quote captures exactly the essence of travel. We never traveled to escape life, we always traveled to find ourselves.

44. “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” ~ John Steinbeck

We all take trips, but most of the time the trip ends up taking a life of its own.

45. “Don’t listen to what they say, go see” ~ Chinese Proverb

Perhaps people tell you not to go to a place because they think it is awful when it is really beautiful. Or perhaps someone constantly tells you how wonderful a destination is.

Go and see for yourself and make up your own mind. That’s what this says to me.

46. “Don’t Quit Your Day Dream”

One of my favorite quotes about wanderlust. One of the things Dave and I are most thankful for is the fact that we never stopped dreaming.

If we settled (like we were supposed to in life) we’d still be working at our jobs thinking we weren’t allowed to have dreams once we reached a certain age. Never stop dreaming.

47. “I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way”

Isn’t this just the dream? I love it when I take a trip and clearly do not have a plan. That is when the real adventures happened in our travels.

48. “Oh, the places you’ll go.” ~ Dr Seuss

It’s a short one, but oh it’s a good one. Whenever we meet someone that is starting to travel or is thinking of traveling, we always think of this quote by Dr. Suess.

These words make us think of adventure. Oh the Places You’ll Go! Doesn’t this make you excited to get out and explore thw world?

49. “Try to Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud” ~ Maya Angelou

50. “life’s a journey, not a destination” ~aerosmith.

Okay so maybe Ralph Waldo Emerson deserves the credit for Life is a journey, not a destination, but we heard it first through Aerosmith, so I’m giving it to Aerosmith. Because I couldn’t find the proof anyway.

I’ll never forget being in Vietnam in 2003 and while sitting in a bar, they encouraged travelers to write their favorite quotes on its wall.

What did Dave choose? Life’s a journey, not a destination naturally. We have always lived by this motto and of course adventure is for everyone.

51. “Where to next?”

“Where will you travel next? How will travel change you and how will you change the world?”

52. “To Travel is to Live” ~ Hans Christian Anderson

Why does this travel quote resonate so much with us? Before we traveled, we felt that we never truly lived. The more we worked, the more exhausted and disconnected we felt. When we introduced travel into our lives, we felt alive again.

53. “I want to make memories all over the world”

To us, memories mean more than things. When we are out with friends, we have so much to talk about. It’s way more meaningful to have a memory to share than to show off a “thing.”

Meaningful Quotes About Travel

54. “whenever you find yourself on the side of majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” ~ mark twain.

Mark Twain is one of the greats when it comes to creating famous quotes about travel. We have always tried to live a life less ordinary and think outside the box. I do believe this has helped us have success in our business and our relationship.

55. “The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” ~ Paul Coelho

I think in today’s society this travel quote couldn’t be truer. Many people are quick to attack others through social media and everyone has an opinion.

But what about “being the change?” Positive leadership can be powerful.

56. “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” ~ Aldous Huxley

We often have preconceived notions of what other countries are like. But once we visit a destination, we realize that we have it all wrong.

Travel helps us to understand and learn about different cultures and ways of life. We always encourage people to visit other countries to understand the people and cultures around the world.

It’s impossible to truly understand a place until you have met the people, and immersed in the culture.

57. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Gandhi

Travel often opens our eyes to different ways of thinking and understanding the world. We as travel bloggers love to preach what we have learned to the world, but we also need to live by example.

58. “There’s a sunrise and sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.”

59. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

I’ll never forget saying to Dave “I need meaning to my travels” when we first started traveling. It was by creating this blog, creating our videos, and creating our purpose to share our experience that I finally created myself.

60. “If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.” ~ Johnathan Winters

This is certainly one of the best motivational quotes that have to do with travel.

I often hear people complaining that they can never catch a break. But you know what? You can’t wait for things to happen, you have to make them happen.

61. “Without new experiences, something inside us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.”

Travel can awaken the giant within. It did for us!

62. “Those who follow the crowd usually get lost in it.” ~ Rick Watson

Don’t get lost in the crowd. Be an individual. Think big and be brave. Stand out and live life to the fullest.

63. “Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.”

All my life, I worked hard and dreamed of what I might do one day when I retire. Once I learned that doing what you love is happiness. We don’t have to dream about what might be one day.

64. “Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.”

Do you ever just stop and take a breath and look around? I am amazed at the little things. Too many of us wait until we are abroad to appreciate life and nature. Get out there now and start living today. From home!

65. “This heart of mine was made to travel this world”

Dave and I feel that our hearts were truly made to travel the world. Even when we worked in the film industry, we were always planning our next trip.

66. “The Impulse to Travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life”

It’s true. Whenever we have an upcoming trip, we always feel hopeful.

67. “Let’s find some beautiful place to get lost”

Do you get lost when you travel? Or are you a planner? Here, the anonymous traveler quotes an idea to go with the flow, just the way we like it.

68. “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.” ~ John Green

69. “Travel…the best way to be lost and found at the same time.” ~ Brenna Smith

71. “The journey is my home.”

Dave and I were on the road for seven solid years. We didn’t have a home. People often said to us that they couldn’t imagine not having a home base, but we felt at home on the road. We actually felt more at home on the road than at home.

Unique Travel Quotes

Not all of the best travel quotes are famous. We have dug deep down the rabbit hole of quotes to find some of the more unique quotes about travel out there. Enjoy!

71. “It’s a big world out there, it would be a shame not to experience it.”

We got this traveling quote from our friend JD of EarthXplorer. Well said JD! There is no better piece of advice. I wish my niece and nephews listened to me when I told them this.

72. “You can shake the sand from your shoes, but not from your soul.”

Whenever I read this quotation on travel, I always think of the singer Dido. Do you know that song ? “I’ve still got sand in my shoes and I can’t shake the thought of you.” When traveling to islands and beaches , this one always pops into my mind.

73. “Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could go right.” ~ Anonymous

Over the years we have had many people ask us, “how did we have the courage to do what we do.” Truthfully, we never thought too much about what could go wrong.

When we knew we wanted to cycle Africa or climb a mountain, we didn’t focus on what could go wrong, instead, we focused on the excitement and challenges ahead. So we recommend using this travel quote to help you overcome the “what ifs in life.”

74. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” ~ Hilaire Belloc

When we first started traveling, people thought we were running away from things. But in truth, we were finding ourselves and we ran right toward our purpose in life. We have never felt so fulfilled as when we do when we’re traveling.

75. “It doesn’t matter where you’re going, it’s who you have beside you.”

We love traveling together and this is our favorite of all couple travel quotes. While we admire solo travelers we are so grateful to having someone to share special moments together.

76. “Traveling is not something you’re good at. It’s something you do, like breathing.” ~ Gayle Foreman

People often say to us “Oh, you must be such great travelers!” and we say, It’s not about being good at something, it is about enjoying what you do. If you enjoyed your travels and if you have a good time, you did a good job!

77. “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

As we get older, we have developed a deeper appreciation of the time we have on earth. After spending many years doing something we did NOT love, we realized that time goes by quickly and we have to make the most of our time.

Now that we have a passion for our careers and adventures, we understand even more how true this quote is.

78. “It feels good to be lost in the right direction.”

Dave and I often get lost when traveling and it is usually the times that we take a wrong turn that we have our greatest adventures.

Getting lost is part of the fun of travel, so don’t over plan too much when planning your travels.

79. “Traveling allows you to become so many different versions of yourself.”

When we started traveling we discovered so many new things about ourselves and each other.

By stepping out of our comfort zone and trying new things, travel helped us become better people and this quote is definitely true for us.

80. “Travel has a way of stretching the mind.” ~ Ralph Crawshaw

Travel expands the mind and without having to study or read books or take a course. We learn and grow without even trying when we travel.

81. “Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” ~ Anotole France

Wow, this is certainly one of those deep travel quotes. But it is true! Humans are connected to the universe, when we get out and really travel, we feel that connection stronger.

82. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”

How many times have you gone traveling and thought that you have it all planned out? But it’s the surprises and secret destinations along the way that really stick with you for the rest of your life.

83. “A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.” ~ Tim Cayhill

People really do make the journey. We may only meet someone for a fleeting moment, but they often stay in our memories forever.

84. “Just Go. Go See all the Beauty in the World”

Each day we are grateful that we get to live in this beautiful world.

Not only is the earth’s scenery awe-inspiring, but there is a beauty in the people, culture, and wildlife that we have experienced.

I love hearing travel quotes from my favorite celebrities and people in history. Check these ones out and see what you think.

85. “I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

We just love to travel. It doesn’t matter where. No matter where we go, we always learn something new.

86. “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them — wherever you go.” ~ Anthony Bourdain

87. “because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing your lawn. climb that damn mountain.” ~ jack kerouak.

We have our tasks and chores to do each day, but it is the unique challenges that come with an adventure that we will remember at the end of our lives. I want to be able to say “I climbed the mountain and I lived well.”

88. Paris is Always a Good Idea ~ Audrey Hepburn

89. You go away for a long time and return a different person – you never come all the way back ~ Paul Theroux

90. “you only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ~ mae west.

Ah, Mae West. I can just hear her saying this quote in that fabulous accent. I am sure she wasn’t talking about travel, but we can make anything related to travel quotes.

91. “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” ~ Robert Frost

Robert Frost said it best, if you take the road less traveled in life, you will probably see success. And when it comes to travel, you can find something amazing if you go off the beaten path.

92. “We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel next, to find ourselves.” ~ Pico Iyer

93. “once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” ~ dalai lama.

94. Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

95. “the only people who ever get anyplace interesting are the people who get lost.” ~ henry david thoreau.

96. “There is no moment of delight in any pilgrimage like the beginning of it” ~ Charles Dudley Warner

My favorite part of traveling is the anticipation. This captures that perfectly.

97.  “The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself.” – Wallace Stevens

98. “keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” ~ walt whitman.

I have found that travel has helped me become an optimist. The more experiences I have, the more positive my life becomes.

99. “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud” ~ Maya Angelou

100. “perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” ~ maya angelou, 101. “the biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams” ~ oprah winfrey.

It was Oprah Winfrey that got us hooked on inspiring quotes so how could we not finish off our best travel quotes list with words of wisdom by the Grand Dame of Show Biz, inspiration, and philanthropy? And it is definitely a great way to end.

Bonus Travel Quotes

And we leave you with not the most inspirational travel quote, but this one is practical for travel.

“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money”  – Susan Heller .

Not truer words have been said about packing. The best way to travel is to travel light. You can always buy something if you forgot it or need it, but seriously, chances are you probably won’t.

You’ll be surprised just how few clothes and accessories you’ll need to travel. So when packing for your next trip remember… When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.

Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. ~ Sir Richard Burton

It’s getting more difficult to find unknown lands as the world shrinks in the age of Instagram and TikTok. But it is still possible so, start searching for those unknown lands today.

And I think to myself, what a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

And we leave you with the wise words of Louis Armstrong. Seriously, do you ever just think to yourself, what a wonderful world? We do.

When we took our first travels in 2000, we felt a huge change in ourselves. Our lives were never the same. We never came all the way back, we have left a piece of ourselves around the world and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

What are your favorite travel quotes? Now that we’ve got your wanderlust juices flowing, please share your favorite travel quotes in the comments below. Whether you are looking for an Instagram caption or inspiration, we hope these travel quotes have ignited your wanderlust!

All images belong to The Planet D and are from our travels around the world to seven continents and 110 countries.

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145 thoughts on “101 Best Travel Quotes in the World with Pictures”

Travel far, travel wide, and let your soul be your guide.”

Fantastic collection of travel quotes! Every single word goes well with the picture they’re pasted over. It is tough to say which one is the best travel quote.

Hi Dave and Deb,

I absolutely loved your article about the ultimate travel quotes! As someone who is always on the lookout for inspiration to travel, reading through these quotes made me feel excited and motivated to plan my next adventure. I especially loved the quote by Ibn Battuta that says “Traveling—it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” It perfectly captures the transformative power of travel and how it can change us in so many positive ways.

Overall, your article was beautifully written and showcased a diverse range of travel quotes that were both inspiring and thought-provoking.

great article.. and the quotes were really inspiring.. i loved them.. thanks for the quotes.. i literally took snaps from my phone and kept it safe for captions when i travel and post..

Very informative and eye catchy images. keep it up. thanks

Thanks for sharing these lovely informative travel quotes with pictures.

Really good post. I love all the travel quotes. thanks for the list.

What beautiful places, I will add them to my travel list with my husband this vacation!

The best way to learn and gain knowledge is through travel, and I admire your originality. Outstanding writing. I appreciate the post.

Awesome travel quotes. Great source of inspiration.

Lovely travel quotes with pictures. these quotes are inspirable for travelers. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome collection of quotes. These are very inspiring for travelers. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful quotations with us. Love this post.

I was searching for the best traveling quotes, and I came across your blog and read a few of them. Really, I like them all. It will be helpful for writing Instagram captions. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for a ‘Wonderful article’, so many reasons given to ‘make smiling a habit’!

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”. Can add this too 🙂

It was nice to go through your post. Thanks for sharing the beautiful quotes here. Keep up the good work. https://www.cakesandbakes.in/stories/category/customized-cakes/

It would be great if the pandemic ended soon so I could travel again for adventures. Thank you for sharing your quotes.

Your quotes is one of the best quotes that i have seen. specially number 90 which is “you only live once,but if you do it right ,once is enough” is best. Thanks to you for sharing such a nice things.

Great! Thanks for sharing really

Hi, Dave and Deb really I appreciate your creativity. Fantastic writing. Thanks

My favourite: You travel to see things and visit places – but what you remember when you come back home is the people you met…..

Who said so?

Great Words

I was looking for the best quotes for travelling and after getting your blog, I read some quotes. Really i like these all quotes. It will be helpful to me for write Instagram caption. Good job and keep sharing!

Wonderful collection

I was hoping the pandemic will end up so I can free travel again for adventure. Thanks a lot for sharing your collection qoutes.

Thanks for the travel quotes. I’m going to save some and print them out. My favorite is like a lot of people here. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This year has proven that. We can’t sit around all day and be happy. Let’s make it an adventure.

My choices for the best travel quotes are: Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all Travel makes one modest you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page

Great travel quotes, although I don’t get this one… The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Does travel give you new eyes or do you have to have your eyes open before traveling? Hmm, things to think about.

These really are inspirational travel quotes. I love this one by Anthony Bourdain. “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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”

These are the best travel quotes I’ve seen! What a list! And thank you for the pictures. This phrase “Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” Really puts it all into perspective. When you travel (really travel, not as a tourist) you understand that you are not the center of the universe. And I agree travel really does make you richer. Thanks

Wow! What a list of inspirational travel quotes. I’m going to print these off to get motivated and start saving for travels. Here’s to traveling the world! My favourites are Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore But I agree with you, it should be “people”

Thanks for the inspiration with these travel quotes. I am looking forward to traveling again!

Amazing list of travel quotes!! Truly inspiring. Keep up the great work!!

Those are amazing travel quotes, thanks for sharing! My favourite is “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before” by the Dalai Lama. May I share your picture of it on my social media? Of course, I’d mention that it belongs to you. Thanks and have a great day?

These are beautiful words to live by. Experience life and adventure.

Loved it: “KEEP YOUR FACE ALWAYS TOWARD THE SUNSHINE – AND SHADOWS WILL FALL BEHIND YOU.”

Congrats on the article and keep it updated! Love the one of: “Travel…the best way to be lost and found at the same time.” Travel is a mix of feeling with sometimes the fear of get lose but feeling free at the same time.

I wish you all a good holidays/travels for this 2021, if pandemics let us for sure! Keeping healthy is priority

Really amazing post on travel quotes, thanks for sharing these lovely quotes. And this particular quote “Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.” is the perfect example of happiness. Please keep sharing these types of posts. Thanks once again

Really this is a great post I love that quote. It’s short and sweet and right to the point. I always find that it is the journey that can be life-changing and that offers me the most inspiration. Thanks for you

traveling is my hobby. I love traveling thanks for sharing this post

I personally believe that all travelers must pick inspiring travel quotes in there mind. It helps to enjoy the trip. I always do the same for me. By the way a fantastic 101 travel quotes list.

Thank you, Dave and Deb, for this collection. I read all 101.

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed these trafel quotes. Do you have a favourite?

I love to travel but these quotes make me so dizzy. I wish I had wings!!!

Thank you for sharing such a large collection of quotes, during quarantine this is an excuse to distract a little)

I am glad we could distract you a little bit. I find travel quotes to be so inspiring. They often relate to other things in lie as well. All the best to you!

Great article had fun reading it anyway my personal fav is “It’s good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end”

I love that quote. It’s short and sweet and right to the point. I always find that it is the journey that can be life changing and that offers me the most inspirations.

My travels should be the freedom of your dreams…!!!

Thanks for sharing! I hadn’t heard this travel quote before! Cheers.

I love seeing the combinations of quotes matched with photos. I really should do this with a lot of our travel photos so I have something to look at and continually motivate me to keep adventuring and taking the path less followed.

Thanks! We actually had these travel quotes in a vault for years before finally posting them into one article. We used to share daily travel quotes on Instagram and Twitter and then a few years ago we decided that one comprehensive post would be a better idea. So we rounded them up and put them in. Quotes really are great motivators.

Yup, I agree, these quotes are nothing but brilliant.

Love it. Would save a few on my notebook, so that it can be a source of inspiration for me when I am actually traveling and need some inspirational juice.

Love this blog, may come back later to read other parts 🙂

Thanks so much for the kind words. I love having quotes handy for inspiration. Especially in these trying times. I used to keep sticky notes posted around the house for motivation. I think I’m going to have to do that again now that we are home more often (at least for a bit:)

This is another awesome post with loads of inspiring travel quotes. Thanks. 🙂

Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words. Do you have a favourite? Or do you have any unique travel quotes to share? We always love finding new ones to inspire.

We have nothing to lose and a word to see!.

I love this! I assume that is “world to see?’. It’s another fantastic short travel quote that is completely to the point. Thanks for sharing.

wow!! It’s was quite overwhelming to read all these travel quotes. some of them which got stuck to my mind are- i) “THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD IS, OF COURSE, THE WORLD ITSELF.” – WALLACE STEVENS ii)“TRAVELING ALLOWS YOU TO BECOME SO MANY DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF YOURSELF.” iii)“I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE AIN’T NO SURER WAY TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOU LIKE PEOPLE OR HATE THEM THAN TO TRAVEL WITH THEM.” ~ MARK TWAIN iv) “TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW YOU WILL BE MORE DISAPPOINTED BY THE THINGS YOU DIDN’T DO THAN BY THE ONES YOU DID DO” ~ H. JACKSON BROWN JR

Those are fantastic! My favourite is “I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE AIN’T NO SURER WAY TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOU LIKE PEOPLE OR HATE THEM THAN TO TRAVEL WITH THEM.” ~ MARK TWAIN” We have found this out first hand in our travels and there is no truer travel quote 😀

Didn’t see this one above but it’s one of my favorites and from a very well traveled Nat Geo photographer:

“Ibn Battuta never dwells on what drove him on.

Curiosity? Perhaps . . . More likely it was a quest for knowledge.

One never seduced by a foreign culture cannot appreciate the fetters of his own. Life, after all, is a journey – a voyage of discovery.

Why not take the high road?”

Thomas Abercrombie, National Geographic

Thanks for sharing, that’s a great message. I love finding new words of wisdom.

travel makes your mind opened wider than before dudes. so, let’s go to explore

Is that your own quote? I love it. It’s perfect, straightforward and bang on. Thanks for sharing.

My favourite quote isn’t above. “The Journey Is the Destination” Sorry, I don’t know the source. Jules (46 countries and still counting.)

Congratulations on the wonderful travels Jules! I love that quote too. I remember Aerosmith sang “Life’s a journey not a destination” and that always stuck with me as well. It is a very wise phrase.

I have really loved all the quotes, they speak into our lives. Thank you so much.

Thank you! I am glad that you scrolled through them all. All the best to you!

Travel is exciting. Your blog is great. I am very fascinated.

Thank you very much! all the best to you!

Awesome list of quotes. Thanks for sharing.

nice article dave and deb, really amazing to read…

Lovely collection of travel quotes, but you miss something in this. So, i share the new collection of Travel Quotes and Sayings. Please check and share your reviews.

Awesome quotes, my favorite is “great things never came from comfort zones” .

These quotes are mind blowing.i want to go all of the dream places.thanks for the uploads good stuff

thank you for giving me wonderful information

Best Travel quotes I found on this website. Thank you…!!

Thanks for sharing traveling quotes.

Thanks for these quotes…. To me, traveling is my life.

Hey, Thanks for this article I love traveling. In these blogs lots of ideas, motivational thoughts as well as photos that I have to get inspired. Thank You

“ Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” – Jennifer

I love this! Thank so much for sharing.

Thanks, Great list of quotes for travelers.

Thanks! We love gathering travel quotes

Inspiring travel quotes, thanks for sharing them with us.

Nice, I’m a professional photographer and these travel quotes work great. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

Thanks very much for the kind words. That means a lot coming from a fellow photographer

Waving a big hello to you, friend! I like the “35. Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness” Looking forward to more recap posts from you!

A Big hello right back at ya! I love that quote too and the pride of the lion really captures the feeling.

I am so much motivated to travel, because of these quotes.

Awesome! So glad we could motivate you with these traveling quotes!

Travel is the best way to rejoin the world with your eyes.

Great list of quotes for travelers.

Nice Quotes, I like “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”

Thanks for the post. “Don’t listen to what they say, Go see” is my favorite quote.

All are the best travel quotes, I have read in my life. Yes, Travelling provide a new direction and new motive to live a happy life. As I am concerned, Travel teaches various new lesson about life experiences, a strong will power for understanding others people.

This is just an amazing list! One of my favorite quotes is: “It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.”

The quotes are very cool.please keep writing. Thanks.

This is fantastic. Nice inspirational images with the nice line. I really appreciate your work

Really wonderful quotes I love seeing the combinations of quotes matched with photos.

I love this! It’s one thing to read a quote, but having an image attached really helps you to FEEL the quote.

I am so much motivated to travel, because of these quotes. Thanks for sharing…

First of all, thanks for sharing these lovely quotes. And this particular quote “Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.” is the perfect example of happiness. Please keep sharing these type of posts.

Nice article and thanks for sharing! There are many good quotes in between but I think this is my favorite “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been with.”

We love reading travel quotes too – always a great source of inspiration!

Thanks, PlanetD You are Amazing …

These all quotes are amazing ”” I like to read again and again

Best quotes ever, i’ll use them in my travel blog! Keep it up

1. “You might not have been my first love but you were the love that made all the other love irrelevant”. 2. “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you”. 3. “I din’t leave because I stopped loving you I left because the longer I stayed the less i loved myself”.

Quotes to motivate you by Rupi Kaur.

Great article travel is life , birth to death you get all the experiences comes from people and you meet with people with help of travel. Travel is major part of our life live life travelish.

this whole post was amazing especially the pictures

Great collection of quotes! May I add another favorite quote of mine from John Galliano? ” I’m passionate and I travel the world not just as a tourist but to understand cultures… I’ve lived with Masai tribe… I travel the world and bring it back in the form of a research book that would become the starting point for the collection. ” John Galliano

Great list of travel quotes!

Awesome quotes collection. Thanks for sharing such an amazing quotes stuff.

Very nice quotes.

Amazing quotes! That is true, nothing great can happen until we get out of the comfort zone. It’s just it can be so hard to take a first step and a lack of motivation is not really helping 🙂 But I think these quotes can give all the motivation and inspiration a person needs to start living a new exciting life. Thank you for posting!

Awesome post! I love all of these! Great blog too, really inspiring ?? I have just taken the plunge and started a travel blog. Ohh!

Thanks for sharing such a great collection bank of quotes,

I truly loved this post! And your images are unbelievable! I have traveled to Morocco a few times, but never during in winter. I did travel to Turkey during winter and it was not difficult at all to find best places for visit, like you said, it is fairly an exciting time to travel and the energy is really superior. Thanks to this post, I am not wanting to going back to Morocco!

inspiring quotes <3.. i also do blog about them regularly to remind me of bits and wisdom of life.

”I DONT WANT TO BE A MAJORITY OF PEOPLE RATHER I WANT TO BE A TRAVELLER OF MY LIFE……

Wonderful quotes I love seeing the combinations of quotes matched with photos. I really should do this with a lot of our travel photos so I have something to look at and continually motivate me to keep adventuring and taking the path less followed. Really thanks for sharing such beautiful quotes.

Thank you! Really good post and alive.

I love travel quotes…so inspiring and full of insight. Great collection.

Best quote is ” Great Things Never Came From Comfort Zone ” that is my motto too

” A JOURNEY IS BEST MEASURED IN FRIENDS RATHER THAN MILES ” this my favo quote 😀 share it if care it

Nice collection of inspiring travel quotes! I like it when one uses own pictures as inspiration for those quotes 🙂 One of my favourite quotes is “a ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are built for”. When browsing the internet for more info about this quote, I came across a poem with this quote in, and it’s really beautiful. I think at least 🙂 Here’s the link to that poem: http://www.thetravellingchilli.com/2014/11/ship-safe-harbour-thats-ships-built/

Thanks for this nice post!

You miss 100% of every shot you don’t take.–Wayne Gretzky This is how I live my life and view travel. I cannot see the world if I don’t take the shot to get out there.

That is an amazing one! And from a fellow Canuck! I’m going to use that if you don’t mind. I’ll be sure to tag you when I do! thanks for sharing.

Oh, I love this! It’s one thing to read a quote, but having an image attached really helps you to FEEL the quote. My favorite is the one about getting “lost in the right direction.” I feel that way very often 🙂

Thanks Jessica. It’s one of my favourite things to do each day. look for inspiring quotes and then look through Dave’s photos to match them up.

Travel is the best form of education!

Agreed! We’ve always said that is the best way to learn about culture, history, politics…so much!

Hi.! Thanks for sharing this lovely informations with pictures…I feel like saving them for futures references and facebook sharing…ofcourse your link will be there 🙂

Thank you. If you could credit ThePlanetD on facebook when you do that would be fabulous. Cheers!

Wow!! It is Very good through. I love to read that type thought. I am getting a good inspiration. thanks for sharing nice views.

So happy to hear we could inspire you! Cheers.

Really good post and alive photos! all photos are so nice, Our life is too short but we can make it very nice and most enjoyable to tour nice places in the world, Thanks for your nice post and some alive photos, have a enjoyable life!

Thank you! We enjoy putting the photos with the quotes, it helps them to come alive I think.

A couple on here I’ve not heard before.

My favourite quote is “Cover the earth before it covers you.” 🙂

That’s fantastic Raymond. I hadn’t heard of that one either! I’m glad that we could introduce you to a few new ones. I’m always trying to find new inspiration, but often it’s the oldies that are the goodies 🙂

Thank you! We enjoy putting the photos with the quotes

71+ Best Destination Quotes To Help You Enjoy The Journey

Best Destination Quotes

Destination quotes, journey and destination quotes, destination quotes from movies, book quotes on destination.

Life is a journey and everyone has a destination.

Travelling and journeying to a specific place also requires a destination. Even though it's said that the journey is the important part, we most definitely enjoy the destination too.

We always fix a destination before going on a journey. So, it's the most important part. In the same way in life, we have goals.

If you think life to be a journey, then those goals are our destination and it's equally important to have them. Otherwise we are lost in life. Read up on these destination quotes below to know more about it.

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Travel around the world and reaching one's destination is the best feeling. Here we have the best and most beautiful of destination quotes like from Martin Buber and more for your every day inspirational dose.

1. "Perfection is a road, not a destination. Every time I live, I get an education."

- Burk Hudson.

2. "Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life."

- Burton Hill.

3. "Always remember that your present situation is not your final destination. The best is yet to come."

- Zig Zigler.

4. "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination."

- Carl Rogers.

5. "My destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing."

- Marcel Proust.

6. "You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight."

- Jim Rohn.

7. "You will reach your destination even though you travel slowly."

- Icelandic Proverb.

8. "You have a destination far beyond where you find yourself standing today."

- Guy Finley.

9. "One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things."

- Henry Miller.

10. "I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."

- Jimmy Dean.

11. "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."

- Maya Angelou.

12. "All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination."

- Earl Nightingale.

13. "The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it."

- Charles DeLint.

14. "When you lost sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart."

- Allen Walker, 'D-gray Man'.

15. "All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware."

- Martin Buber.

The path to one's destination is not easy and change on it is the only constant. These positive destination quotes below depicts that change and importance of destination.

16. "You are the grim, goal-oriented ones who will not believe that the joy is in the journey rather than the destination no matter how many times it has been proven to you."

- Stephen King.

17. "Death is the destination we all share, no one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be because death is very likely the single best invention of life."

- Steve Jobs.

18. "The development of our minds and our destination in future lives is in our hands. No one else can help us. It is very important that we each take responsibility for ourselves. Sustain mindfulness 24 hours a day."

- Tenzin Gyatso.

19. "Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day."

- Marlon Wayans.

20. "You too can determine what you want. You can decide on your major objectives, targets, aim and destination."

- W. Clement Stone.

21. "Booksellers are the most valuable destination for the lonely, given the numbers of books that were written because authors couldn't find anyone to talk to."

- Alain de Botton.

22. "It's not the destination that matters. It's the change of scene."

- Brian Eno.

23. "What keeps you going isn't some fine destination but just the road you're on, and the fact that you know how to drive."

- Barbara Kingsolver.

24. "In this respect early youth is exactly like old age; it is a time of waiting for a big trip to an unknown destination. The chief difference is that youth waits for the morning limited and age waits for the night train."

- Bruce Catton.

25. "Certain things are common. And we do learn things from each other's experience. On a spiritual journey, we all have the same destination."

- A. R. Rahman.

26. "You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks."

- Winston Churchill.

27. "Ruin is the destination toward which all men rush, each pursuing his own best interest in a society that believes in the freedom of the commons. Freedom in a commons brings ruin to all."

- Garrett Hardin.

28. "By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination."

- Christopher Columbus.

29. "Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination."

- Diane Sawyer.

30. "Writers and travelers are mesmerized alike by knowing of their destinations."

- Eudora Welty.

31. "Everything happening around me is very random. I am enjoying the phase, as the journey is far more enjoyable than the destination."

- Sushant Singh Rajput.

Journeys are a part and end step of the way to destination. Here's some journey not the destination quotes and why do we travel quotes that you'll love.

32. "Winning and losing isn’t everything; sometimes, the journey is just as important as the outcome."

- Alex Morgan.

33. "We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time."

- T. S. Eliot.

34. "Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey. They are home."

- Anna Quindlen.

35. "The road that is built in hope is more pleasant to the traveler than the road built in despair, even though they both lead to the same destination."

- Marion Zimmer Bradley.

36. "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end."

- Ursula K. Leguin.

37. "Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going."

- Paul Theroux.

38. "Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it."

- Greg Anderson.

39. "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else."

- Yogi Berra.

40. "Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time."

- Lyndon B. Johnson.

41. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Watch your step."

42. "Sometimes, it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination."

43. "The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination."

- Don Williams Jr.

44. "Focus on the journey, not on arriving at a certain destination."

- Chris Hadfield.

45. "Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome."

- Arthur Ashe.

46. "We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, we are confident and believe we are going to succeed."

- Orison Swett Marden.

There's a been quite a few movies about destination like, 'Destination Wedding' quotes and more.

47. "Death... doesn't like to be cheated."

- William Bludworth, 'Final Destination 5', 2011.

48. "There are seven billion people in the world. So when one of them behaves badly toward you, he's actually doing you a great favor because he's saving you time. He's telling you that he's not worth your while."

- Frank , 'Destination Wedding', 2018.

49. "General Thayer: On the Moon! Jim, Doc, we're on the Moon!

Joe Sweeney: And we're alive - holy cow! General, the next time you tell me you can get to the Moon, I'll believe you!"

- 'Destination Moon', 1950.

50. "I'm going to make the most of every moment I have left. So I'm gonna do what I do best … If I'm dying, I'm trying."

- Hunt Wynorski, 'The Final Destination', 2009.

51. "It's human nature to find pain in any situation however relatively fortunate."

- Lindsay, 'Destination Wedding', 2018.

52. "By the grace of God, and the name of the United States of America, I take possession of this planet on behalf of, and for the benefit of, all mankind."

- Dr. Charles Cargraves, 'Destination Moon', 1950.

53. "Equal... in death's eyes? All of us? How can you say that? Dude, think it through: Charlie Manson, made it to 70. Where's the equality in that?"

- Ian McKinley, 'Final Destination 3', 2006.

54. "I consider it a triumph of the will that there aren't shallow graves dotting my back yard."

- Frank, 'Destination Wedding', 2018.

55. "I can remember a time when every city street would lead me back to you. When the road signs guided me home and I was never lost."

- Jon, 'Destination Anywhere', 1997.

56. "Some people say there's a balance to everything. For every life there's a death, for every death, there is a life. But the introduction of life that was not meant to be, that can invalidate the list, force Death to start anew."

- William Bludworth, 'Final Destination 2', 2003.

57. "Lindsay: Why didn't we meet seven years ago?

Frank: Just lucky I guess."

- 'Destination Wedding', 2018.

58. "Life is about courage and going into the unknown."

- Cheryl, 'The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty', 2013.

59. "In death there are no accidents, no coincidences, no mishaps, and no escapes."

- Bludworth, 'Final Destination 1', 2000.

60. "I believe that there is nobody for anyone."

61. "To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."

- Walter Mitty, 'The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty', 2013.

Lastly we have some quotes on destination from various books.

62. "Even at time of fear and uncertainty, I never went to the darkness. Light was always my destination- the light at the end of the tunnel."

- Chaker Khazaal, 'Ouch!'.

63. "When things don’t go as planned in the journey to your destination, don’t give up. Defy defeat. Resist submission. Hold onto hope."

64. "Uninvited guests may force you to take an unplanned trip to an unknown destination; doesn’t hurt to be in your Sunday clothes."

- Anurag Shourie, 'Half A Shadow'.

65. "I don't know whether you can look at your past and find … the path that will point to your final destination."

- Jodi Picoult, 'Handle With Care'.

66. "When you establish a destination by defining what you want, then take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination, the possibility for success is limitless and arrival at the destination is inevitable."

- Steve Maraboli, 'Life, The Truth, And Being Free'.

67. "Having a goal with no plan of action is like wanting to travel to a new destination without having a map."

68. "She was my destination. I was always on the way to Lena, even when I wasn't. Even when she wasn't on her way to me."

- Kami Garcia, 'Beautiful Darkness'.

69. "Even a snail will eventually reach its destination."

- Gail Tsukiyama, 'The Street Of A Thousand Blossoms'.

70. "I made up my mind not to care so much about the destination, and simply enjoy the journey."

- David Archuleta, 'Chords Of Strength'.

71. "There’s something about arriving in new cities, wandering empty streets with no destination."

- Charlotte Eriksson, 'Empty Roads And Broken Bottles: In Search For The Great Perhaps'.

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60 Short Travel Quotes to Inspire Your Next Trip

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Short quotes about travel are the easiest way to get travel inspiration since they pack a lot of meaning into very few words. Sometimes, all you need is a short and sweet simple travel quote to start thinking about your next adventure.

This collection of short travel sayings has something for just about every travel lover. You’ll find some of the best short travel phrases , of course, but I’ve also included some short travel quotes with friends , short travel quotes for couples , short adventure quotes , and more. Get ready to be inspired by these incredible short travel quotes !

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• Short travel quotes for couples
• Short travel quotes with friends
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As you’re reading through this list of short vacation quotes , don’t forget to save your favorites and share them with your friends and family to pass the inspiration along. If you’re interested in checking out some longer travel sayings, our collection of the top 100 quotes about travel has exactly what you’re looking for .

Best Short Travel Quotes

The best short quotes on travel exemplify the idea of quality over quantity: you’ll get tons of inspiration from just a few words!

1. “Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage.” – Paulo Coelho

As this short holiday quote points out, you don’t have to be rich to travel. You can have a fantastic trip on a budget as long as you’re brave enough to get out there!

2. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.” – Hilaire Belloc

This short travel saying is a fantastic reminder of how impactful exploring can be on our lives.

3. “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy Goodman

This simple travel quote shows that attitude is everything. The way we approach life, especially when it comes to travel, can make the difference between having a decent trip and having the trip of a lifetime.

4. “Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret.” – Oscar Wilde

These wise words from the famous Irish writer are the perfect inspiration for an adventure. Ready to start planning your next getaway?

5. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous

As this quick trip quote wisely points out, travel enriches our lives in many ways: culturally, gastronomically, emotionally, and more.

6. “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin

This adventure short quote reminds us that we travel for many different reasons. Whether you travel because you’re curious about the world or because you want to find yourself, any and all travel reasons are valid!

7. “Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote.” – Michael Palin

Anyone who loves travel will relate to this wanderlust short travel quote . I know we do!

8. “To travel is to live.” – Hans Christian Andersen

This short quote on travel is simple but effective: travel really is a key part of truly living life to its fullest.

9. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

This famous short travel saying is well-known for a reason. The metaphor of the world being a book works so well for expressing the idea that travel expands our minds.

10. “Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.” – Chinese Proverb

This short travel caption provides the ultimate travel inspiration. It’s great to hear other people’s travel stories, but if you’re curious about what’s out there, why not go see it for yourself ?

Short Adventure Quotes

These incredible adventure quotes will inspire you to see the world and keep exploring!

11. “Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you.” – Ewan McGregor

This short travel saying reminds us that we don’t always need to go looking for adventure to find it.

12. “Adventure is not outside man; it is within.” – George Eliot

As this short travel quote argues, we all have the spirit of adventure within us. We just have to embrace it!

13. “Attitude is the difference between an ordeal and an adventure.” – Bob Bitchin

This short vacation quote makes it clear that a positive attitude can turn a mishap into a grand adventure. Try it the next time you’re traveling!

14. “Adventure is out there!” – Up

This short and simple travel quote from the beloved Pixar movie is the perfect inspiration for your next big getaway. Go find that adventure!

15. “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.” – Rachel Wolchin

This short adventure saying will resonate if you feel like exploring is in your DNA.

16. “The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure.” – Christopher McCandless

This short trip quote encourages us to see adventure as an important part of being alive. Maybe, deep down, we’re all explorers.

17. “Oh, the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss

As this famous short quote about travel reminds us, it’s so exciting that there are tons of amazing places in the world to see. Why not get started on seeing them all?

18. “If happiness is the goal – and it should be – then adventures should be a top priority.” – Richard Branson

This simple travel quote has one basic message: adventures equal happiness. If you have an incurable case of wanderlust, this saying will probably resonate with you.

19. “You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong.” – Sue Fitzmaurice

Travel can be crucial for helping us understand more about ourselves. Let your adventures be your guide!

20. “Jobs fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jaime Lyn

As this life is short travel quote shows, adventures fulfill us in ways that money simply cannot.

Short Solo Travel Quotes

If you’re planning a solo adventure and need some motivation, these short travel alone quotes are just what you need!

21. “I wondered why it was that places are so much lovelier when one is alone.” – Daphne du Maurier

If you’re a frequent solo traveler, you’ll probably relate to the idea that places seem more beautiful when you’re by yourself. After all, solo travel gives you the chance to fully appreciate the sights around you.

22. “To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” – Elizabeth Gilbert

I love this short vacation quote because I really relate to it. To me, travel is absolutely priceless and always worth it.

23. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

As this travel short caption points out, sometimes travel has to get put on the back burner, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop dreaming about or planning where we’ll go next!

24. “I travel a lot; I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett

Anyone who likes to stay in motion and keep exploring will relate to this short quote about adventure . Routines definitely aren’t for everyone!

25. “Not I, nor anyone else, can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself.” – Walt Whitman

This short quote on travel is all about discovering the beauty of the world for ourselves.

26. “I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher

As this short travel phrase shows, travel can and should change us forever. Enjoy the unforgettable memories you make along your journey!

27. “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark

This short solo travel quote points out the pleasures of traveling alone, including having a whole bed to yourself!

28. “The more I travelled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine

The best thing about traveling solo is that you can easily make friends along the way. Take the opportunity to spend time with new people so you can turn strangers into friends!

29. “I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.” – Thomas Jefferson

This short trip quote reminds us that one huge advantage of traveling alone is the chance to be introspective and think deeply about your trip. It might even be helpful to keep a journal or jot down some notes to keep track of your thoughts.

30. “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” – Anonymous

This quick trip caption is a great reminder that not everyone travels well together. The best travel buddy will always be yourself!

Short Travel Quotes for Couples

These short travel quotes for couples will help set the mood for a romantic getaway. After all, love and travel make the perfect pair!

31. “Travelling in the company of those we love is home in motion.” – Leigh Hunt

This romantic short travel quote makes a great point that traveling with loved ones can turn any place into somewhere that feels like home.

32. “As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was about to happen.” – A. A. Milne

If you’ve ever looked at someone and known you were in for a lifetime of adventures together, then this short travel saying is for you. It doesn’t get any better than having a partner who’s also a fantastic travel buddy – take it from us!

33. “A couple who travels together, grow together.” – Ahmad Fuadi

Travel is not only an incredible way to achieve personal growth, but also a fantastic way to grow as a couple. Spending day after day together in an unfamiliar place can really bring you closer together.

34. “I would not wish any companion in the world but you.” – William Shakespeare

Trust one of the world’s most famous poets to have written a beautiful short travel phrase about love. Be sure to share this romantic quote with your travel soulmate!

35. “In life, it’s not where you go. It’s who you travel with.” – Charles Schulz

As this short quote for travel reminds us, our travel companions can make all the difference in how we feel about our journey. Traveling with a loved one is sure to make your trip that much more fun!

36. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – An African Proverb

This short holiday quote shows that love and support can take us far, both in life and as travelers.

37. “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” – Ernest Hemingway

This short holiday quote is great advice for anyone planning a vacation. Traveling involves spending a lot of time together, so it’s always best to go on a trip with someone you already know you like!

38. “I would go everywhere and anywhere with you.” – Cassandra Clare

This short travel saying perfectly captures the excitement of exploring the world with the person you love.

39. “Will you give me yourself? Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by each other as long as we live?” – Walt Whitman

I love this short trip quote because it’s so beautiful and poetic. These lines would make perfect wedding vows for a travel-loving couple!

40. “It’s wonderful to travel with someone you love and we never travel without one another.” – Roger Moore

This simple travel quote is a straightforward expression of the joy and beauty that come from traveling with your partner.

Short Travel Quotes with Friends

Good friends will always have your back, so it makes sense to bring them along on your biggest adventures. These short travel quotes with friends capture all the highs of traveling with your best pals.

41. “A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill

As this short vacation saying expresses, in addition to the friends you bring with you, you’ll often make friends along the way as you travel.

42. “A good friend listens to your adventures. A best friend makes them with you.” – Unknown

Share this short trip quote with a best friend you’ll be traveling with soon, and get ready to have the time of your life together!

43. “There is an unspoken bond you create with the friends you travel with.” – Kristen Sarah

As this short adventure saying points out, traveling together is a great way to strengthen a friendship and grow even closer. After all, every night will be like a sleepover!

44. “It’s the friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey.” – Anonymous

Sometimes, you don’t realize how far you’ve come until you look back and see all the friends you’ve made along the way.

45. “Good company on a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

In other words, time flies when you’re having fun! This short travel phrase shows how much joy friends can add to an adventure.

46. “You can pack for every occasion, but a good friend will always be the best thing you could bring!” – Unknown

This short quote for travel reminds us that good friends will always make a trip better.

47. “Good friends follow you anywhere.” – A.A. Milne

This short travel saying offers some great advice about friendship: quality friends will always support you, no matter what.

48. “Life was meant for great adventures and close friends.” – Unknown

This short unique travel quote is all about priorities. If you love going on trips with your closest friends, this saying will definitely resonate with you.

49. “Sometimes all you need is a great friend and a tank of gas.” – Thelma & Louise

As this short road trip quote points out, it doesn’t take much to go on an adventure. Grabbing your best friend and hopping in the car is all you need.

50. “A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face.” – Maya Angelou

This short quote about travel offers a beautiful way of looking at the world: seeing everyone as a potential friend rather than as a stranger or enemy.

Short Family Travel Quotes

These short family vacation quotes are just what you need to get the whole family excited for some time away together.

51. “Don’t just tell your children about the world. Show them.” – Anonymous

This short travel quote with family reminds us that traveling is the best way for kids to learn more about the world around them. Exploring is a valuable part of any child’s education.

52. “My ideal travel companions are my family.” – Pharrell Williams

This short, simple travel quote is a very sweet way of expressing your appreciation for traveling with family. Share this with your family so they know how much you enjoy exploring together!

53. “Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective.” – Rick Steves

This travel short caption applies not only to family, but also to any traveler looking to expand their worldview.

54. “Travel is not reward for working; it’s education for living.” – Anthony Bourdain

This iconic quick trip quote shows how travel and learning more about the world can make us all better human beings. Traveling allows us to make the world our classroom.

55. “Travel in the younger sort is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.” – Francis Bacon

As this short journey quote expresses, children and parents can experience travel a little differently. After all, seeing a place for the very first time is very different from a repeat visit.

56. “Build traditions of family vacations and trips and outings. These memories will never be forgotten by your children.” – Ezra Taft Benson

This short unique travel quote is a great reminder that your kids will cherish the wonderful memories of family vacations.

57. “Vacations are meant to be shared with the people we love the most.” – Unknown

There’s no better feeling than sharing an incredible view or new experience with the people you love the most. Luckily, family vacations are the perfect time to create new memories together.

58. “There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.” – Walt Streightiff

As this short travel caption points out, children are so curious and excited about the world around them that anything new will seem wonderful.

59. “A family vacation is a good time to bond and make memories that last a lifetime.” – Steve Harvey

This short trip quote sums up the best reasons to plan a trip as a family.

60. “Family traveling together means a little bit of crazy, a little bit of loud. A whole lot of love.” – Anonymous

I love this short vacation quote because it captures the many facets of going on an adventure as a family. The crazy and the loud moments are all part of the fun, too!

I hope these short travel quotes have sparked your wanderlust and gotten you ready to start planning your next trip! Whether you’re a solo traveler who’s just found inspiration or one half of a couple trying to find the perfect caption for a vacation photo, be sure to save and/or share your favorite short unique travel quotes .

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Between vacations, many daydream about what adventures the next trip holds. You can spend your days switching back and forth from looking at your favorite travel photos to trying to go about your day to day life. But a few friendly reminders that the next adventure is closer than you think can help you put your wanderlust to rest. And one of the best distractions comes with this list of travel quotes. Pick your favorite from the collection below and use it to inspire your next trip!

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These travel quotes are as hilarious as they are true. Pick your favorite to send to a friend or to use in your next Instagram caption.

• “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
• “Work, Travel, Save, Repeat.” – Unknown
• “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” – Susan Heller
• “Can we just skip to the part of my life where I travel the world?” – Unknown
• “Vacation calories don’t count. Right?” – Unknown
• “I want someone to look at me the way I look at a travel magazine.” – Unknown
• “I need six months of vacation, twice a year.” – Unknown
• “The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist.” – Russell Baker
• “I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage.” – Bob Hope
• “Travel becomes a strategy for accumulating photographs.” – Susan Sontag

These inspirational travel quotes will remind you of the transformational experience traveling can be. They also look great on a travel mug .

• “Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide
• “Remember that happiness is a way of travel – not a destination.” – Roy M. Goodman
• The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself.” – Wallace Stevens
• “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
• “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru
• “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou
• “A person susceptible to ‘wanderlust’ is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.”  – Pico Iyer
• “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” – Anais Nin
• “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

They’re short, they’re sweet, and they’re oh-so-true. These short travel quotes will have you wanting to be back on a beach in no time.

• “Jobs fill your pocket, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jamie Lyn Beatty
• “To Travel is to Live.” – Hans Christian Andersen
• “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
• “Blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures.” – Lovelle Drachman
• “Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle
• “Live your life by a compass not a clock.” – Stephen Covey
• “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
• “Oh the places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
• “Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop
• “Life is short and the world is wide.” – Unknown
• “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

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• “It is not down in any map; true places never are.” – Herman Melville
• “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.” – John Green
• “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Augustine of Hippo
• “Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret.” – Oscar Wilde
• “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” – Dalai Lama
• “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck
• “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu
• “The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau
• “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

Mark Twain Travel Quotes

• “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain
• “Travel is  fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.” – Mark Twain
• “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain
• “It liberates the vandal to travel — you never saw a bigoted, opinionated, stubborn, narrow-minded, self-conceited, almighty mean man in your life but he had stuck in one place since he was born and thought God made the world and dyspepsia and bile for his especial comfort and satisfaction.” – Mark Twain

Anthony Bourdain Travel Quotes

• “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 on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.” – Anthony Bourdain
• “If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.” – Anthony Bourdain
• “It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn.” – Anthony Bourdain
• “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” – Anthony Bourdain

Do you love solo travel? If so, these adventure quotes were made just for you. And don’t be afraid to share them with other fellow travelers who don’t mind the occasional solo adventure.

• “A ship in a harbor is safe, but it not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd
• “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustav Flaubert
• “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell
• “Adventure is a path. Real adventure, self-determined, self-motivated, often risky, forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world.” – Mark Jenkins
• “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
• “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark
• “Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone.” – The Dhammapada

Whether it’s with your Dad, your sister, your friend, or your significant other– these travel together quotes are sure to remind you of all the wonderful memories you shared together.

Couple Travel Quotes

• “I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once to see the world. Twice, to see the way you see the world.” – Anonymous
• “It doesn’t matter where you are going. It matters who is beside you.” – Anonymous
• “Will you give me yourself? Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by each other as long as we live?” – Walt Whitman
• “What we find in a soul mate is not something to tame, but something wild to run with.” – Robert Brault
• “Go the distance, couples who travel together are more likely to stay together and feel more connected.” – Anonymous
• “Here’s to all the places we went. And here’s to all the places we ‘ll go. And here’s to me, whispering again and again and again and again: I love you.” – Anonymous

Family Travel Quotes

• “When traveling with someone, take large doses of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.” – Helen Hayes
• “As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was about to happen.” – A. A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
• “Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures” – Lewis Carroll
• “It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy… Let’s go exploring!” – Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes
• “The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories” – Og Mandino

Travel With Friends Quotes

• “A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill
• “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton
• “The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine
• “I get a friend to travel with me… I need somebody to bring me back to who I am. It’s hard to be alone.” – Leonardo DiCaprio
• “Sharing adventures means enjoying them 100% more.” – Anonymous
• “Friends that travel together, stay together.” – Anonymous

If you want to document your travel experiences on social media, we have the Instagram captions for you. Use these short and fun travel captions for Instagram to share how you spent your vacation.

• An adventure a day keeps the doctor away.
• Left my heart in [insert city here].
• Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.
• I have not been everywhere yet, but it’s on my list.
• The tan will fade, but the memories will last forever.
• “Jet lag is for amateurs.” – Dick Clark
• I follow my heart … and it usually leads me to the airport.
• Life is not meant to be lived in one place.
• Always say yes to new adventures.
• BBN: Be back never.
• Always take the scenic route.
• Eating my way through [or insert city or country here]
• “One’s destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things.” – Henry Miller

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