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The 142 Most Beautiful Bon Voyage Messages For A Heartfelt Goodbye

Goodbyes are never easy. What do you say or write to someone who is about to leave a journey of their lifetime, while you’re going to miss them like crazy? To help you out, I’ve gathered a list of the 142 best bon voyage messages. Whether you are looking for beautiful wishes for your loved one, a family member, or a friend, I guarantee, you will find a great one here. From funny happy trip messages for a friend to heartfelt bon voyage quotes that work for anyone!

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A little tip on what to write in a bon voyage card

Even though I have separated these bon voyage messages into different categories, you can easily mix and match them. So can use the safe travel wishes for friends for family members too (just change the word “friend” to “brother/sister/cousin/or whatever”.

And if you are looking for a small gift to go with your safe journey message, check out these 40+ going-away gifts for travelers.

Save these bon voyage messages

Don’t forget to save these bon voyage messages to Pinterest, so you’ll know what to write on your card next time someone is about to travel!

Happy bon voyage messages for anyone

1. Have a fantastic time and I can’t wait to see all your pictures.

2. Take good care of yourself and have a fun and enjoyable trip!

3. I wish you well and I hope to see you return healthy and happy.

4. Making new memories, I’m so excited for you to have a great trip!

5. As you embark on your long-anticipated trip. I just want to say I hope you will make great memories and love every second of your journey.

6. May your journey be filled with adventure and excitement. May you experience the best of all. Bon voyage!

7. Wander as if you’re lost, I hope you’ll have an unforgettable journey and return home safely!

8. Bon voyage, see you on Instagram! (You can even add one of these Insta captions to give them some inspiration!)

9. Forget everything that is on your mind, because this is the time to relax and unwind. Have a great time!

10. Money spent on travel is never wasted. Enjoy your trip and return home safe!

11. Leave behind your worries and enjoy every minute of your trip.

12. Bon voyage, enjoy the food!

13. Wishing you every happiness on your adventure into the world. Stay in touch!

14. The world is waiting for you. Good luck, safe travels and go!

15. I hope to see you safe and sound when you finally return. Till then enjoy everything that comes your way and have a safe trip!

16. May your feet take you where your heart wants to go

17. Here’s a toast to a new beginning in your life. Be well, live free, and enjoy life to the fullest. Hope you get whatever you are looking for in life.

18. May you enjoy this trip to the fullest and create long-lasting memories!

19. Wishing you so much joy and happiness as you begin a new chapter in your life. Take care!

20. I know it’s time to say goodbye, but goodbyes are too sad! Let’s say hello. Hello to new adventures, new opportunities, and new discoveries. Stay safe until we meet again!

21. Traveling is an expense that yields great returns in the form of priceless memories and enlightening experiences. Bon voyage.

22. You never really travel alone. The world is full of friends waiting to get to know you. Have an awesome trip!

23. Traveling is less about selfies, more about memories. Bon voyage.

24. Don’t worry about souvenirs. Fill your bags with experiences and memories when you return. Bon voyage.

25. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. Stay safe and have fun!

26. I hope your holiday is filled with smiles, laughter, and sunshine. And don’t forget to take lots of pictures!

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27. As long as you have an open mind, an able body, and a benevolent heart, you will be safe everywhere.

28. would wish you luck but I really don’t think you need it. Enjoy your trip!

29. Goodbyes are not forever. They are not the end… They simply mean we’ll miss you until we meet again

Bon voyage quotes for friends

30. Safe travels until we meet again my friend! Don’t worry. I won’t have too much fun here while you’re gone (at least I’ll try not to).

31. It’s going to be tough without you, but I know you’ll have the best time of your life, so it will be worth every pain of the temporary separation. Travel safely!

32. You mean the world to me, so it’s only fitting that the world gets to know and appreciate you too. I hope you have a great time on your trip!

33. Best wishes as you fly into your next chapter. Please don’t forget your friend from your home chapter

34. Wishing you a safe journey. My friend. Go safe, move safe, stay safe, leave safe, and then come back safe.

35. Best friends take their broke friends along on holidays. Good friends bring back gifts for their buddies. Bad friends do none of these. Which one are you going to be, mate? Have a good trip.

36. Only a person like you can have the guts to go on a trip to the other side of the world. You are, were, and always will be an achiever. Bon voyage, dear friend.

37. Goodbye to my best friend. I know it won’t be the same without you…it’ll be so much better.

38. They say that friends never say “goodbye” only “see you soon” . And yes, that is a thread. I will come and visit you if you’re not back here soon!

39. You know. They say the best way to keep in touch with friends is to send them presents… Just saying. Travel safe!

40. I hate to see you go, but I love to see your progress. Love triumphs over hate, so here are my best wishes for your journey. I will miss you much more than you can ever imagine. Keep in touch.

Bon voyage messages to family

41. Let’s start the journey. I’m sure you’ll come back with lots of sweet memories to share with all of us.

42. Here’s to new memories. You’ll be missed by all of us.

43. We will miss you until you return. Bon voyage!

44. As you set out on this new phase of your life, I wish you a safe flight and a wonderful time. May your trip be filled with the best things in life. You will be missed!

45. Make good use of your time over there, and always remember the family you left behind. I know you’ll come back safe and sound. Bon voyage!

46. Have a great trip! Just remember to bring back enough presents for the whole family…

47. Sister! I wish I were going with you on your trip, but since I’m not, I’ll have to photoshop myself into all of your pictures. Have fun!

48. Get lost and have fun but be safe. You will be dearly missed.

49. Our love will reach you no matter where you go! Have a safe trip, and come back soon.

50. No matter how far you go, you will always have “ insert home city ” running through your veins. Take care, and make us proud.

51. Be careful over there! Just remember not to do anything that your mother or I wouldn’t do. Have fun on your trip!

Bon voyage quotes for best friends

52. Bon voyage, my adventurous friend! May your travels be as epic as our friendship.

53. Can’t wait to hear all your awkward and crazy stories when you get back!

54. Remember to send postcards from all those exotic places, so I can live vicariously through you.

55. Don’t forget to bring me a souvenir, or at least a funny story!

56. To new horizons, new friends (but not a great as me of course), and the same awesome you!

57. Even though you’ll be miles away, our friendship knows no distance.

58. You’re not leaving, you’re just taking your awesomeness on a global tour!

59. To my partner-in-crime, may your journey be as epic as our adventures together.”

60. No matter where you go or how long you’re away, you’ll always have a place in my heart. Bon voyage, my dear friend!”

61. Off you f*ck then… I mean, safe travels.

62. You are brave, you are strong, you are fearless, you are brilliant, you make me proud. Good luck on your travels!

63. I’m devastated in the best possible way. Bon voyage bestie! (Shop card at Etsy )

Bon voyage messages to your partner

64. Bon voyage, my love! Can’t wait to hear about your adventures and cuddle you when you’re back.

65. Travel safely, and remember that my heart goes wherever you do.

66. Here’s to the love of my life, setting off on another adventure. I’ll be counting the moments until you’re in my arms again.

67. Don’t forget to pack love notes from me in your suitcase, so you’ll have a piece of my heart with you.

68. Distance may separate us, but our love knows no boundaries. Have an amazing trip, my love.

69. Distance may test us, but it will only make our love stronger. Have an incredible trip!

70. While you’re away, I’ll be counting the days until I can hold you close again.

71. Every mile you travel, my love for you grows stronger. Can’t wait for your return!

72. As you set off on this journey, may you carry my love with you, knowing that you are my everything.

73. Travel far and wide, but always remember that you are my favorite destination.

74. No matter where you are in the world, you are always in my heart. Bon voyage, my love!

75. How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. (Shop card at Etsy )

Religious bon voyage greetings

76. Enjoy your trip, and may god always keep his kind eye on you on this journey!

77. Enjoy your trip! I will pray for you every day while you’re gone. May the Lord bless your journey!

78. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you travel. Bon voyage!

79. I will pray to God for your security and safe journey till you return in my arms. Enjoy your travels!

80. May God return you safe and sound to the ones that love you. Have a fantastic trip.

Bon voyage quotes for a colleague

81. Relax, refresh, recharge

82. Happy holiday! Relax and enjoy your trip

83. The office won’t be the same without you while you’re gone. I’ll be sure to guard your desk and chair very carefully. Have a great trip!

84. Don’t worry we’ll be having tons of fun here in the office while you’re on vacation. I bet you’ll be jealous of us!

Sweet bon voyage messages

85. There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart

86. Good luck with your journey. You are going to be missed so much. I hope you have a fantastic time and don’t forget to stay in touch!

87. I hope you’ll have the most amazing time exploring the world. I’ll be counting down the days until you return home safely!

88. I’m so proud of you for taking this trip. Have an amazing time discovering different parts of the world. Love from me

89. You are my hero for taking the kind of trip most people only dream about. Have a safe trip and the best time of your life!

90. No matter how many miles between us, you’ll never be far from my heart.

91. Distance means so little when someone means so much. Keep in touch and enjoy your travels!

92. You are more special than words can say. Please travel safely each and every day.

93. I’m so excited that you’re going on this trip! You’re going to have so much fun. Knowing that you’ll be happy makes me happy, even though I’m going to miss you so much.

94. Beautiful and rare sights in this world are many, but beautiful travelers like you are few. Bon voyage sweetheart.

95. Side by side or miles apart, we will always be connected by the heart.

Short bon voyage quotes

96, And so the adventure begins …

97. Enjoy the adventure.

98. Wishing you a year of new adventures.

99. Life is better at the beach.

100. Sometimes you need to travel far to come closer.

101. Dream it, wish it, do it!

102. Home is where your backpack is.

103. Living the good life. May you have a fun and memorable lifetime experience!

104. La vie est belle

105. La dolce vita

106. Life is better when you’re traveling/camping

107. To travel is to live

108. New life, new discoveries, and many more sweet memories.

Funny bon voyage messages

109. I hope you come back with lots of memories and souvenirs to share! At least the souvenirs.

110. Wine, chocolates, souvenirs, exotic food items, and clothes—these are just a few ideas to help you think about what you can get me from your foreign trips. Bon voyage.

111. I’ll miss you until you come back. But I’m sure you’ll make up for it by getting me awesome souvenirs. Happy travels!

112. Have fun, miss me, and come back safe and sound.

113. Just a tiny bit jealous.

114. Enjoy your journey, and bring me back a present.

115. We will desperately wait for your photographs. But more so for the souvenirs you get us. Bon voyage!

116. I will miss you like an idiot misses the point.

117. Bon voyage. That’s French for “have an awesome trip and nobody is jealous at all” .

118. Travel safely and enjoy your trip. (Though the only reason why I sent this bon voyage message is so that you won’t forget to bring me back lots of goodies!)

119. You are finally going for a much-needed trip. Thank God I am not going to be annoyed by you in the office for a while. Bon voyage—take your time.

120. Bon voyage. Do you really have to come back?

121. Some people say traveling makes you wise. Some people say traveling makes you humble. I say, don’t think and just travel. Bon voyage.

122. Trust me. You will regret this decision and miss us every step of the way. Goodbye to you and enjoy your trip.

123. Don’t be sad. Because surely we aren’t. Just kidding! You will be missed dearly. Stay safe and enjoy your travels.

124. Farewell. Someone is really going to miss you. But, it is not going to be me!

125. I wish I was your GoPro – then I would travel the world with you.

126. Bon voyage and have a safe flight! Not that you have any control if the plane crashes, but good luck.

127. Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.

Short poem bon voyage greetings

128. The way of peace and safety is where I wish you go. The path of fulfillment and love is the path I hope you take. Have the best journey of your life. Safe travels to you!

129. Until we meet again. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. Enjoy your trip!

130. As you start your travels, best wishes go your way for a trip that’s really wonderful each and every day.

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

132. Open your senses, and feed your soul. Be carefree and let wanderlust take control. Stay safe and have a wonderful journey.

Bon voyage captions for social media

133. Off on a new adventure – catch you on the flip side!

134. Packing my bags and chasing dreams. See you on the other side of the world!

135. Adiós reality, hola adventure!

136. Remember, it’s not the destination; it’s the journey. But the destination is pretty awesome too!

137. Saying goodbye to the ordinary and hello to the extraordinary!

138. Catch flights, not feelings. Well, maybe a little of both!

139. Off to chase sunsets, collect seashells, and leave footprints in the sand.

140. Adventure is out there, and I’m determined to find it. Join me on this wild ride! Ready to unplug, unwind, and unlock new experiences in [Destination]. See you on the flip side!

141. Bon voyage to stress, deadlines, and responsibilities. Hello, freedom and relaxation!

142. Adventure is calling, and I must answer. But first, coffee!

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Final note on these bon voyage messages

All right, these were my 107 favorite bon voyage messages for someone who is about to leave for a trip! Don’t forget to check out my going-away gifts if you are looking for something small to give along the way.

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100+ Happy Journey Wishes – Have a Safe Journey

Journeys are exciting because they bring out the unexpected and the unpredictable! However, this aspect of the journey also poses safety concerns for the traveler. A successful journey is 40% preparation and 60% luck, so it is essential to send happy journey wishes and prayers before embarking on a trip. If your significant other, lover, family member, friend, or colleague is planning to take a journey, make sure to send your best wishes for a safe and enjoyable trip. Take a look at the following happy journey wishes and choose the one that suits you best!

Happy Journey Wishes

Happy Journey to you! May you have a beautiful time. Hope you have a worthy traveling experience.

My best wishes to you on your journey! Can’t wait to hear all the tales and stories from your trip.

May you have a lot of fun on the way. May this journey bring peace to your mind and joy to your heart. Have a happy and safe journey!

May this journey of yours be full of extraordinary memories and sweet moments. I wish you a safe journey and safe return.

Wishing you a wonderful journey! Hope you have the best time of your life. Nothing beats the feeling of a glorious trip.

I hope you have an amazing trip. Make sure to have the most fun and enjoy every moment. Have a safe journey and take care!

May this journey brings you new opportunities and things to look forward to. Good luck and travel safe.

I hope to see you safe and sound when you finally return. Till then, enjoy everything that comes in your way. Have a safe journey!

Sweetheart, I’ll be counting days till you return to me but till then, have fun to the fullest! Wishing you an amazing journey and trip ahead!

May the blessing of God be with you on this journey! Wishing you a safe and sound journey!

Have a happy journey. May you don’t have to face any trouble and have a safe and wholesome journey. Rooting for you.

Best wishes for the journey. Stay safe and enjoy your break. Have a safe flight!

I am really happy that you are finally taking this journey. May all things work in your favor. Have a safe journey.

You deserved this long-awaited vacation, so I pray that everything goes smoothly during the journey! Cherish your time and travel safe, sweetheart!

May your voyage be as exciting and eye-opening as ever! I’ll be with you all the time in mind and soul! Be safe and travel well!

I pray that God surrounds you with his love and care during the entire journey. I hope the journey will go well and you’ll return home safely! I wish you have a happy and safe journey!

Hope this journey will treat you well and give you the best experience. Bon Voyage!

Wish you a happy journey. May the road hit you well and drop you smoothly to your destination.

Wishing you the happiest journey! Be in good health and mind!

Don’t be nervous about riding an airplane because it will take you to your destination in no time! Take care and have a safe flight!

I hope this journey will be a very meaningful and memorable one for you. Have a safe ride and enjoy every moment! I’ll miss you, babe!

May you be safe wherever you are! Enjoy the ride! Happy Journey!

I already started missing you so much but I want you to have the best experience through this journey. Have a safe and enjoyable trip, love!

Bon voyage! Have a safe and enjoyable journey ahead.

Wishing you a safe and stress-free journey. Happy traveling!

I hope this journey will be the most memorable adventure of your life. All I wish is that voyage be unimpeded and unhampered. Good luck!

I am super excited for your journey ahead, but your safety is important to me too! May you be in good health and have the safest ride!

Safe Journey Wishes

Have fun on this journey, but be safe! Wishing you a safe travel and return!

You needed this vacation, and I’m elated that you are finally getting a trip! Safe journey!

Discover the unknown on your way. See the unseen and feel the awesomeness of this journey. Have a safe journey dear. All the best wishes for you!

May your journey be full of new lessons and new experiences. I hope that you’ll land safely at your destination and return back to us again with good health and good memories.

Sending you positive vibes for a safe journey ahead. Enjoy every moment of your trip, my dear friend.

Have a safe trip. I wish you face no problem on this journey. May this journey be a pleasant experience for you. Let me know once you have reached there.

I hope you have prepared yourself well for the journey. I’ll be waiting for you until you return safely. Looking forward to hearing your experiences on the way!

May your journey be full of the best experiences. May you enjoy every bit of it on the way and reach your destination safely. All the best wishes to you!

Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey, my best friend! May you have the best time of your life, explore new cultures, and create wonderful stories to tell.

I’ll be praying each and moment until you get there safely. I am already waiting to see the pictures of this trip of yours. Have a wonderful trip!

Good luck dear! Hope you have an amazing time and hope you make millions of amazing memories. I’m looking forward to hearing the stories of your wonderful journey. Have a happy and safe journey!

Go in the way of safety, and be back in the way of love. I wish you have a happy and Safe Journey, hoping to see you lovely and safe again soon.

Life is a journey. Don’t imprison yourself in a rut. Break free and travel. Wander as if you’re lost. It’s the only way to discover yourself. Have a safe journey!

Hey, you are off to a holiday. So, I thought I must wish you this day. Enjoy the days ahead without any stress. As I wish you all the best for a safe journey and God bless!

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Happy Journey Message To a Friend

Just wanted to wish you a safe and happy journey. Hope you will enjoy it as much as you are excited about it.

I wish I was with you right now because I really wanted to be a part of this wonderful trip. But all the best wishes to you. Maybe next time, I’ll be your companion!

May your journey be eye-opening! May you have new and profound experiences, and may you arrive and depart in a safe manner!

Take in every moment of your journey, and stay safe throughout. I can’t wait to hear all of it when you return!

Wishing you a journey filled with joy, happiness, and, most importantly, safety. Best wishes for travelling abroad, my friend!

I hope this trip will be the best trip of your life. Take good care of yourself the whole time and never forget to take as many pictures as you can! Best of luck!

Wishing for you to enjoy every minute of the upcoming wholesome journey, best friend. Do not forget to bring goodies for me.

Hope you will be crazy on this trip enough to forget about all your worries. Have a happy and safe journey.

Be safe and have the time of your life, mate. Please be careful and text me when you reach. Love yaa.

Hope you have one hell of a ride and have the best time of your life on this journey. Eagerly waiting to hear about your trip!

Although I’m missing you right now, I wish all the best for you. I really hope you’ll return with a lot of awesome memories. Have an enjoyable trip!

Have a pleasant travel, mate! You will be missed here!

I’ll be waiting till you return safely with some unbelievable stories from your trip. Till then, enjoy every moment of it with your companions. Have a happy trip!

My friend, therapy is expensive but traveling is not! So make the best out of this journey and heal your mind and soul. Bon voyage!

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Happy Journey My Love

My love, have a safe journey and take care.

Best wishes for your journey, babe. Hope you will have an adventurous one.

Stay safe and enjoy your journey, hone. I’m already started missing you. Hope you are missing me too.

Sorry, I can’t make it. If I could I would go with you. I hope you will enjoy this trip. Don’t worry about me, take care of yourself and travel safely.

I wish you a safe journey my love. Create lots of memory on your way.

Once you reach the destination, let me know, love. Hope you have a great journey.

I’m sending my love and support your way as you go off on this adventure. I pray that your journey is smooth, that you are surrounded by love and safety, and that you return to me unscathed and unharmed.

Hope you have a safe journey and please take care of yourself. Already missing you, baby!

Wishing you a happy journey, my love. Enjoy what the journey has to offer you and be yourself- and enjoy every bit.

You will surely look flawless throughout the journey, I know. Have a safe one, darling.

Wishing you health, happiness, and a spirit of adventure on your travels. I hope you have a wonderful time and come back to me with stories to tell about all the amazing things that happened on your trip.

Safe Journey Wishes For Him

Explore everything around you and make the best of this trip. I’m already missing you, but having you back safely will be my biggest happiness. Have a safe journey!

I may not be with you this time, but my prayers are always with you. They’ll protect you and keep you safe wherever you are. Have a pleasant journey and get back to me safely!

My best wishes are always with you. Don’t worry too much about me. My biggest pleasure will be to Know you are happy and enjoying the journey. Have a safe journey, dear husband!

Bon voyage to you, my dear hubby. I’m happy that you’ve got this huge opportunity to be a part of this awesome journey. All I wish is that you get there safely and return back to me safely!

Hope you have a safe flight and the landing won’t be that troublesome. Love you, husband.

The journey will be one of a kind and I will miss it. Have a safe one. Love you to the moon and back.

May this journey be full of positivity and memories that will last for a long time. Wishing to see you soon, lover.

I hope you take this chance to regenerate your energy and cleanse your body and mind from all the stress! Wishing you the happiest journey ahead!

Every journey creates a unique experience for life, so I hope this one will count as one too. Be safe and travel well!

It’s hard to bid farewell to you, but seeing your excited face makes me giddy inside too! May you have a safe and perfect journey, my sweet boyfriend!

Happy Journey Wishes To Colleague/Boss

Dear Boss, hope this journey will be fruitful results and make your journey valuable. Have a safe one.

Accept my heartiest wish for you and your family. I hope you are having a good time. All the best for the journey. Enjoy it to the fullest!

Wish you a successful journey and a safe landing. Hope it will be a memorable one, boss.

The entire crew will miss you a lot. But nothing can make us happier than having you back safely and in good health. Have a safe journey!

It’s time for you to give your body and mind some peace. This journey is so important for you because it is going to give you relief from the monotony of work.

Dear Boss, you have always been the biggest inspiration in my life. Although I’ll miss you for a couple of days, I really wish that you have a great journey this time.

You needed a break more than anyone else. I’m so happy that you’ll finally have it. I hope you’ll have a good time with your family. Have an incredibly awesome journey!

Hope this journey brings your wishes to come true and live up to their value. Best wishes.

Read: Vacation Messages For Boss

Happy Journey Wishes For Couple

Try to make this journey an incredible experience for each other. Live every moment of it and make sure the journey is spent in the most romantic way possible!

Sometimes a bit of adventure can greatly spice up your married life. I hope you two will have a great time together. Have a safe journey!

There is no better way of getting rid of the monotony of life than going on a little trip with your partner. I wish you all the happy moments!

May your journey be joyous and meaningful. See you later!

May you two have the greatest adventure of your life. May this journey give you pleasure and bring peace to your mind. Have a wonderful journey!

It’s a great time to go on a vacation with your loved ones. I hope you’ll return with a lot of sweet memories. Have a safe and enjoyable journey together!

I wish you a tremendous time on your journey. I hope you are safe and sound and have the best time on your trip.

Safe Journey Prayers

May God bless you and all the travelers. Have a safe and blissful journey.

Hope God will look over you and keep you safe in this journey. Have a blissful time.

I prayed to Lord for keeping you safe throughout the journey. Believe in Him and have a great time.

I pray the roads are kind to you on your travel! Have a safe journey, dear! May the Lord take care of you on this trip!

May God got stored good things on this journey for you just like you are wishing for. Sending my best wishes.

Recite some verses from the Holy Book before the journey and ask forgiveness from God. Have a blessed and safe flight.

Hope the sky will be clear and blue for you, do not worry. Let’s say a prayer for your safe and happy trip.

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Have a Safe flight

May the journey fill your heart with peace and happiness. Have a safe flight. God bless!

I wish you well. As you step into the plane. Be rest assured that the angels have also stepped in to protect you. Have a safe flight!

May you discover beautiful things as you fly across the world on a plane with wings. May you have experiences that change your thinking as you trot across too far of lands while traveling. Have a good flight.

I wish you a journey free of turbulence, An atmosphere so clear and not foggy. I wish you safety as you go and come back; a safe journey to you.

The wings of your airplane may be big, but the ones of your mind are bigger. Wishing you have a safe flight and a happy journey ahead!

No matter how high you go, No matter how turbulent up there it may be, I wish you a safe flight, like ever before. Take care .

Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward for there you have been and there you will always long to return.

May your experience be profound, may God guide you all on the journey. May you be filled with sweet stories as you journey down to meet us. Have a safe flight back home .

You will still be taught how to use the life jacket, But may you have no cause to be forced to use it. This shall be a journey that is full of merriment. Have a safe flight dear.

Bon Voyage, my darling. I wish you the best as you go on this journey. I wish you a safe landing too. Stay lovely and great as ever.

Happy Journey Quotes

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

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

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

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

“Some people say traveling makes you wise. Some people say traveling makes you humble. I say, don’t think and just travel. Bon voyage.”

“Wishing you a delightful journey! May you have the once-in-a-lifetime experience and remember to tell me about it. Stay safe and enjoy!”

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

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

Get lost, run out of money, and do crazy things – these are the memories from your travels that will last a lifetime. But make sure you travel safe and take care of yourself!

Wishing a wonderful friend, a memorable voyage! May your route there be unimpeded! May only good things happen in your travels!

I am hoping to see a more cheerful, fun, happy, calm, and chirpy version of you when you get back from your trip because — what the heck, you are going to Ibiza! Bon voyage, party hard.

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

So many things to meet on the way when we travel; some are loads of goodies while some are bad. I wave the bad ones for you and wish you the goodies. Have a safe journey.

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

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Travelling is as adventurous as ever, but many people feel nervous before taking a long journey or setting for a new destination. It is completely okay to feel restless during trips, as one has to adjust his body and mind to adverse situations. Be it by air, road, or sea; a journey may bring out unanticipated occurrences at any time. But with a bit of luck and good wishes from close ones, a journey can become truly enjoyable and worthwhile! Sending happy journey wishes and happy journey quotes to a traveler is a very thoughtful way of expressing love and care. These messages are enough to make the traveler feel excited and hopeful about his trip, so go through the sample section above and find one for yourself!

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100+ best wishes for travelling abroad

Embarking on a journey to foreign lands is a thrilling adventure that opens doors to new experiences and cultures. As your loved ones prepare to set foot on distant shores, sending them warm wishes can make their voyage even more special. Whether they’re off to explore the historic streets of Europe, immerse in the diverse cultures of Asia, or discover the vibrant landscapes of the Americas, let your words of encouragement and excitement accompany them. Here are 100+ best wishes to convey your heartfelt emotions as they venture beyond borders.

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Embarking on a journey beyond borders? Let explore the heartfelt wishes pave the way for unforgettable adventures and safe travels ahead.

Adventure and Exploration:

• “Wishing you a journey filled with thrilling adventures and unforgettable experiences!”
• “May your travels lead you to discover new horizons and create lasting memories.”
• “Embark on this new adventure with an open heart and an adventurous spirit. Safe travels!”
• “May your journey be as exciting as the destination itself. Bon voyage!”
• “Embrace every moment of your travels, and may your journey be the start of many incredible stories.”

Safety and Well-being

• “Travel with care and return with a heart full of beautiful memories. Stay safe!”
• “As you explore new lands, may you always be surrounded by a protective aura. Safe travels!”
• “Wishing you a trip filled with wellness, good health, and safe passages.”
• “May your travels be worry-free, and may you return home safely to share your tales.”
• “Here’s to a journey that’s not only enriching but also safe and secure. Have a wonderful trip!”

Cultural Immersion

• “May your journey abroad be a gateway to understanding new cultures and embracing diversity.”
• “Immerse yourself in the beauty of different cultures and create connections that last a lifetime.”
• “Traveling is the best way to learn about the world. Enjoy every cultural experience that comes your way!”
• “Open your heart and mind to the world’s diversity. Your journey will be enriched by every cultural encounter.”
• “May you gain a deeper appreciation for the world’s cultures and return with a broader perspective.”

Friendship and Connections

• “May your travels lead you to new friends who will make your journey even more special.”
• “Wherever you go, may you find friendly faces and open hearts that make you feel at home.”
• “Travel has a way of bringing people together. May you make connections that last a lifetime.”
• “Wishing you the joy of forming new friendships and the warmth of connecting with kindred spirits.”
• “May the friendships you make during your travels be as beautiful as the destinations you explore.”

Personal Growth

• “Travel is not just about going places; it’s about growing and evolving. Enjoy the journey of self-discovery!”
• “May your travels challenge you, inspire you, and help you become the person you aspire to be.”
• “Embrace the unknown, for it is where true personal growth resides. Safe and transformative travels to you!”
• “Every new destination is an opportunity to learn and grow. Wishing you profound personal development on your journey.”
• “May your journey be a catalyst for positive change in your life. Bon voyage!”

Dream Fulfillment

• “Congratulations on making your travel dreams come true! Wishing you an unforgettable journey.”
• “You’ve worked hard for this adventure. May your travels be everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more.”
• “Chase your dreams across the world map and savor the sweet taste of their realization.”
• “Bon voyage on the journey to fulfilling your dreams. May each step be a reminder of your incredible achievements.”
• “Your journey abroad is a testament to your determination and courage. Enjoy every moment of your dream come true.”

Inspiration and Creativity

• “May the beauty of new landscapes and experiences inspire your creativity in wonderful ways.”
• “Travel with an artist’s soul, capturing the world’s beauty through your unique perspective.”
• “Wishing you a journey filled with inspiration, as each place you visit becomes a canvas for your creativity.”
• “Let the colors, sounds, and textures of your travels fuel your creative passions. Safe and imaginative journey!”
• “May your travels be a symphony of inspiration, and may your creative spirit flourish in every new destination.”

Love and Relationships

• “Distance can’t weaken the bond of love. Wishing you a journey that brings you closer to your loved ones.”
• “May your travels be a testament to the love that transcends borders and connects hearts.”
• “Though miles apart, the love you carry in your heart will guide you safely through your journey.”
• “As you explore new places, remember that you’re loved and missed back home. Safe travels!”
• “May the love you share with those at home be a source of strength and comfort during your travels.”

Mindfulness and Reflection

• “Travel with a mindful heart, cherishing each moment and finding beauty in the present.”
• “May your journey abroad be an opportunity to reflect, find inner peace, and cultivate mindfulness.”
• “In the midst of your travels, take moments to pause and appreciate the wonders around you.”
• “Wishing you a journey of self-awareness and the chance to connect with your inner thoughts.”
• “As you explore the world, may you also discover the depths of your own mind and soul.”

Joy and Happiness

• “May your travels be filled with laughter, joy, and countless moments of happiness.”
• “Travel with a heart full of happiness, and may your journey be sprinkled with delightful surprises.”
• “Bon voyage to the explorer of happiness! May your travels be a continuous celebration of life.”
• “May your journey be a collection of joyful memories, each more heartwarming than the last.”
• “Wishing you a trip that overflows with happiness and leaves you with a heart full of joy.”

Success and Achievement

• “Congratulations on this remarkable journey! May your travels be a testament to your achievements.”
• “May your travels abroad be a reflection of your hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination.”
• “Wishing you success as vast as the horizons you’re about to explore. Safe and triumphant travels!”
• “Your journey is a manifestation of your success. May you continue to achieve great heights wherever you go.”
• “May your travels be a celebration of your accomplishments, both big and small. Bon voyage!”

Gratitude and Appreciation

• “As you travel the world, may you find reasons to be grateful every step of the way.”
• “Wishing you a journey of gratitude, where every experience becomes a reason to give thanks.”
• “In every new destination, remember to appreciate the beauty around you and the lessons you learn.”
• “May your travels abroad deepen your sense of appreciation for life’s wonders and simple pleasures.”
• “Travel with a heart full of gratitude, and may your journey be enriched by the moments you cherish.”

Courage and Resilience

• “Travel with the courage to explore the unknown and the resilience to overcome any challenge.”
• “May your journey be a testament to your strength, courage, and unwavering determination.”
• “Wishing you a trip where every obstacle becomes an opportunity to showcase your resilience.”
• “Travel boldly, knowing that your courage will lead you to places you’ve never imagined.”
• “May your travels be a reflection of your bravery and a reminder of the incredible feats you’re capable of.”

Nature and Serenity

• “May your travels be a journey through nature’s beauty, where you find serenity in every landscape.”
• “As you explore new places, may the tranquility of nature fill your heart and soothe your soul.”
• “Wishing you a journey that connects you with the earth’s wonders and rejuvenates your spirit.”
• “Find solace in the beauty of nature during your travels, and return home with a heart at peace.”
• “Embrace the calming embrace of nature’s beauty as you venture through unfamiliar lands.”

Family Bonds

• “Even as you travel far and wide, the bonds of family remain strong and unbreakable.”
• “May your journey abroad strengthen the ties that bind your family together, no matter the distance.”
• “Wishing you a trip that brings you closer to your family’s roots and the stories that shape you.”
• “As you explore new places, carry the love of your family with you, for it’s a constant source of strength.”
• “Family is your anchor no matter where you are. Travel with their love in your heart.”

Dreams Beyond Borders

• “Your journey abroad is a chapter in the novel of your dreams. Keep writing, keep exploring!”
• “Dreams know no boundaries, and neither should you. Bon voyage on your path to greatness!”
• “May your travels inspire you to dream bigger and reach higher than ever before.”
• “Travel far and wide, for your dreams are limitless and your potential knows no bounds.”
• “Wishing you the courage to chase dreams beyond borders and the determination to make them a reality.”

New Beginnings

• “Bon voyage to a new chapter of your life filled with exciting beginnings and endless possibilities.”
• “May your journey abroad mark the start of new adventures, new friendships, and new successes.”
• “With every step you take in a foreign land, you’re also taking a step toward a fresh beginning.”
• “Embrace the new experiences that come your way, for they’re the building blocks of an exciting future.”
• “Here’s to the beginning of a beautiful journey that leads to even more incredible beginnings.”

Wanderlust and Freedom

• “Wishing you the freedom to wander, explore, and follow your heart to the farthest corners of the world.”
• “May your travels be a testament to your undying wanderlust and your unquenchable thirst for adventure.”
• “Travel is the ultimate expression of freedom. May your journey be as liberating as it is exciting!”
• “Embrace the wanderer’s spirit within you, for it’s what makes your journey uniquely extraordinary.”
• “May your travels abroad feed your wanderlust and satisfy your cravings for exploration.”

Legacy of Memories

• “Your journey abroad is a treasure trove of memories waiting to be collected. Happy travels!”
• “As you explore new lands, remember that each memory you make becomes a part of your life’s legacy.”
• “Wishing you a journey that’s as much about creating memories as it is about exploring places.”
• “In every new experience, you’re weaving a tapestry of memories that will color your life forever.”
• “May your travels be a collection of moments that define your legacy and shape your future.”

Hope and Inspiration

• “May your travels be a source of hope and inspiration, both for yourself and for those who follow your journey.”
• “As you explore new horizons, may your journey inspire others to follow their own paths of discovery.”
• “Wishing you a trip that ignites hope, sparks inspiration, and spreads positivity wherever you go.”
• “Your journey is a beacon of hope, a reminder that there’s a world of possibilities waiting to be explored.”
• “May your travels abroad inspire you to dream big, live fully, and make a lasting impact on the world.”

Embarking on a journey abroad is more than just a physical transition from one place to another; it’s a profound experience that encompasses adventure, personal growth, cultural immersion, and so much more. The act of traveling carries with it a tapestry of emotions, dreams, and aspirations that weave together to create a unique and transformative chapter in one’s life.

As we’ve explored in this article 100+ best wishes for travelling abroad, there are countless facets to consider when sending best wishes to someone traveling abroad. From safety and well-being to personal growth and cultural exploration, each well-wish carries a message of support, encouragement, and connection. Whether it’s a friend, family member, colleague, or even oneself embarking on this journey, the collection of best wishes for travelling abroad sentiments we’ve crafted serves as a heartfelt reminder that the journey ahead is brimming with opportunities, discoveries, and cherished moments.

In the realm of travel, borders are crossed, languages are learned, and friendships are formed across the expanse of the world. Traveling is not just about the destination; it’s about the transformative power of the journey itself. Each step taken, each culture embraced, and each challenge overcome contribute to a richer, more expansive perspective that lingers long after the journey’s end.

So, as we bid farewell to those setting off on new horizons, let us do so with sincerity and warmth. Let us fill their hearts with hope, courage, and a sense of wonder as they explore the world and their own capabilities. The journey abroad is not only an adventure in the external sense but an introspective exploration of self, of humanity, and of the connections that bind us all.

As the wheels of planes take off and the roads wind ahead, let our wishes for safe travels, growth, joy, and unforgettable experiences resonate in the hearts of those who embark on this remarkable journey. Whether the voyage is marked by serenity or exhilaration, familiarity or novelty, let it be a testament to the unyielding spirit of exploration that lies within us all. And, as the world unfolds before them, may those who travel abroad be forever touched by the magic of their journey, forever connected to the vast tapestry of humanity that stretches across continents, cultures, and time.

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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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65 Beautiful Quotes to Wish Someone a Safe Journey

Know someone who is about to set off on holiday or go abroad? Here are 65 creative and thoughtful ways to say ‘Have a safe trip’. Copy and paste these safe journey wishes to show them that you care.

Saying goodbye to someone who’s about to depart on a journey can be difficult. Even as a writer, I often struggle to find the right words to say.

These days, I’m usually on the receiving end of goodbyes – but I’ve had to say my fair share of farewells, too.

While ‘Have a safe journey’ will sometimes suffice, quoting a simple message, a beautiful saying or even a traditional blessing is an easy way to make a farewell more meaningful and memorable.

I’ve searched books, song lyrics and inspirational sites to come up with this list of 65 safe journey wishes . You can say these out loud, or you can copy and paste your favourite into an email, use it in a caption on social media, or better still, jot it down on a hand-written note!

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Tips for wishing someone a safe journey

Goodbyes are often emotional and can be overwhelming, especially when they take place at the airport or at the station. These tips can make saying farewell that much easier.

• Don’t leave your goodbye until the last minute. If you want to make it meaningful, make sure you set aside enough time to say everything you want to say.
• Focus on the next time you’ll meet. Whether it’s catching up for a meal or picking them up from the airport, make a plan and remind them (and yourself) that it’s only a matter of time before you see each other again.
• Make a time to speak. If you know you’ll hear their voice when the flight lands or the train pulls in, you’ll feel much better about sending them off.
• Remember, the person travelling is excited for the journey ahead – but they’re probably just as emotional as you!
• Reassure them that you’ll be thinking of them. These safe journey wishes are perfect for just that.
• It’s not only about what you say, it’s also what you do. Depending on your relationship, a warm hug or a hand on the shoulder can mean a lot.

Short and sweet safe journey wishes

These safe journey messages are thoughtful but to the point. They’re especially good for saying a quick goodbye on social media or by text message.

• Best wishes for a safe, happy and fulfilling journey.
• May the road be kind to you.
• Go safe, move safe, leave safe, home safe.

This goodbye message comes from a Middle English phrase meaning ‘May you prosper’.

When NASA astronaut John Glenn made the first manned orbital flight in 1962, mission control used the word ‘Godspeed’ to wish him a safe journey.

• Catch you on the flip side!

We often use this friendly way of saying goodbye in Australia. It comes from late-night radio DJs, who would use the phrase before they put on a vinyl record.

Listeners knew they wouldn’t hear from the DJ again until the record had played through and they had ‘flipped’ the vinyl to the B side.

• Stay out of trouble!

A cheeky way of saying ‘Have a safe journey’, appropriate for someone you know well!

• Smooth sailing!

First coined in the 14th Century, this phrase prophesied calm waters free from rough waves for someone who was about to set sail on the high seas.

It doesn’t just apply to water travel – nowadays, it can be used as a generic saying to wish someone a breezy journey.

• “May the air be clear, your flight smooth, the plane ride safe, and the sky blue!” – Unknown
• “May angels fly with you wherever you roam and guide you back safely to family and home.” – Traditional Irish blessing
• “The more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap. Stay safe. Eat cake!” – Unknown

• “The world is waiting for you. Good Luck. Travel Safe. Go!” – Phil Keoghan (The Amazing Race)
• “I don’t want you coming back empty-handed – I want you coming back with a head full of tall tales, absurdities, and little moments of beauty. Have a safe trip!” – Unknown

How to wish someone safe travels in a different language

Are you saying goodbye to someone who is travelling overseas? Why not wish them a safe journey in the local language of their destination.

• Bon voyage! – French
• Buon viaggio! – Italian
• Gluckliche reise! – German
• Viaje seguro! – Spanish
• Boa viagem! – Portuguese

• Tsetchem leshalom (נסיעה בטוחה) – Hebrew
• Chuyến đi an toàn – Vietnamese
• Anzen’na tabi (安全な旅) – Japanese
• Yīlù píng’ān (一路平安) – Chinese
• Surakshit yaatra (सुरक्षित यात्रा) – Hindi
• Mae alsalama (مع السلامة) – Arabic
• Safari salama – Swahili

Inspiring safe journey wishes

Are you wishing a safe journey to some who is feeling nervous or anxious? Or maybe you just want to offer some parting words of wisdom that will inspire them to make the most of their trip. Travelling is a life-changing experience , and these quotes perfectly capture that sentiment.

These inspirational journey quotes and travel affirmations are suitable for family, friends or your significant other.

• “It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” – Ernie Harwell
• “Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.” – Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
• “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

• “As with most phobias, the fear of flying does make some sense, but if ever there was a fear worth quashing then this is it. After all, life is short, and there’s a great big world to explore out there.” – Beth Ditto
• “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it. The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” – J. M. Barrie (Peter Pan)
• “Embrace what you don’t understand, what you can’t see just yet, experience something new.” – Unknown
• “Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” – Jack Kerouac, On the Road

• “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, On the Road
• “Today is the first step on a brand new journey. All you have to do is keep moving.” – Unknown
• “Most people spend their lives dreaming about somewhere else, go there.” – Unknown
• “Ships may be safest docked in the harbour, but that is not what they were designed to do.” – Unknown
• “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius
• “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

• “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going.” – Paul Theroux
• “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
• “The world is open to an endless stream of potential experiences; it’s up to you to navigate that raging torrent of possibilities and find your own destination.” – Unknown
• “Remember that true contentment comes from stepping out into the unknown and beating back the ghosts of insecurity. Enjoy this trip and all that it has to offer and let your mind be open to new experiences.” – Unknown
• “Get ready for the unexpected, for the trivial and mundane to be turned into the profound and insightful.” – Unknown
• “Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert
• “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.” – Anthony Bourdain

• “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” – David Mitchell
• “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.” – Henry David Thoreau

Safe journey wishes for your significant other

Saying farewell to the person you love – be they a girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife – is often the hardest goodbye of all.

These romantic quotes can help you convey your feelings while wishing your loved one a safe journey.

• “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)
• “Distance means so little when someone means so much.” – Unknown
• “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.” – Rumi

• “The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected.” – Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook)
• “You’re my favourite hello, but my hardest goodbye.” – Unknown

And if it’s you who’s saying goodbye…

• “Close your eyes and I’ll kiss you Tomorrow I’ll miss you Remember I’ll always be true And then while I’m away I’ll write home every day And I’ll send all my lovin’ to you” – The Beatles, All My Loving
• “So kiss me and smile for me Tell me that you’ll wait for me Hold me like you’ll never let me go ‘Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane Don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh babe, I hate to go” – John Denver, Leaving on a Jet Plane

Thoughtful safe journey wishes for friends & family

These friendly travel quotes are perfect if you’re parting ways with a friend or family member.

• “Though miles may lie between us, we are never far apart, for friendship doesn’t count miles, it’s measured by the heart.” – Unknown
• “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart.” – Mahatma Gandhi

• “Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.” – Henry David Thoreau
• “Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.” – Unknown
• “The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.” – Charles Dickens

Traditional safe journey messages from around the world

Every culture and religion has its own beautiful and poetic ways of saying farewell. Here are just a few of my favourites.

• “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields and, Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand, May Angels fly with you wherever you roam and guide you back safely to family and home.” – Traditional Irish blessing
• “May good luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you.” – Traditional Irish farewell

• “Goodbye, goodbye, loved one, goodbye. We’ll meet again, God willing.” – Kwa Heri by Libana, a Swahili goodbye song
• “May you ride comfortably and tirelessly on the road you travel! May your golden way be filled with prosperity! Please go easy and well on your way! Please go well!” – Traditional Mongolian farewell

Beautiful safe travel blessings & prayers

• For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone. – Psalm 91:11-12
• “Arise with you in the morning, travel with you through each day, Welcome you on your arrival. God, be with you all the way.” – Christian prayer
• “Be mindful, O Lord, of those who travel by land, by sea, and by air… upon them all send forth Thy mercies, for Thou art the Giver of all good things.” – Orthodox Christian prayer

And there you have it – 65 thoughtful and heartfelt ways to say farewell to someone who’s travelling. What are your favourite goodbye quotes?

World’s best and golden words I’ve read here . I wanted to wish my crush and this site helped me a lot . Thank you very much.

Thank you for sharing 🙂

Just a little note on the Portuguese wishes, “Viagem segura” is grammatically correct but no one really says it that way, we say “Boa viagem”

Obrigado, Rita! I’ve just updated it 🙂

Amazing, these are cute wishes and I think best way to say good-bye to anyone in a beautiful way. Keep sharing good stuff!

Great page! Very inspiring. Very meaningful. Very informative.

Please note typo: Buon viaggion! – Italian should be Buon viaggio! (There is no letter n.)

Keep up the good work,

Whoops, fixed! Thanks for pointing out the typo.

Kindest, Emily

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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.

Are we missing one of your favs? Share your own travel quote in the comments and we might just include it!

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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Safe Journey Quotes To Wish A Traveler Well

These safe journey quotes are perfect to pass on to someone about to leave on a trip. Send them happy journey wishes with these lovely safe travels quotes. 

Happy Journey Wishes

Our collection of the best journey quotes is perfect if you are looking for a phrase to write in a ‘safe travels' card. You can even print out these happy journey images, and create your own card with personalized messages inside!

There's 50 safe journey quotes to wish a traveler well to choose from, so there's bound to be one that appeals.

Take a look through, and you're bound to find one suited for wishing someone safe travels.

Safe Travels Quotes

From quotes about taking a safe flight to inspiring travel quotes to inspire wanderlust, here's 50 of the best quotes about taking a safe journey.

Just take one step in the right direction, all it takes is a spark to light the flame.

Get ready for the unexpected, for the trivial and mundane to be turned into the profound and insightful. You’ve been preparing for this journey for so long; you’re ready to thrive.

Going by my past journey, I am not certain where life will take me, what turns and twists will happen; nobody knows where they will end up. As life changes direction, I'll flow with it.

— Katrina Kaif

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

— Henry David Thoreau

The world is a book and those who do not travel only read one page.

— St. Augustine

Related: Short Travel Quotes

Goodbye Quotes

If a colleague is going on a trip, or a family member is traveling overseas to study, let them know how much they mean to you by passing on some of these stay safe messages and good luck quotes.

Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.

You're the hardest-working person I know, you have put in so many hours for all of us here, now you should invest some time in yourself.

I know you've had this date circled on your calendar for a long time, and that this has always been a dream destination for you. Enjoy every moment.

The best thing for you will be to just turn off and unplug from the rest of the world. You're ready for it.

Instead of shutting yourself off, be open to the experiences you would normally turn down. Instead of saying no, say yes, and see where your journey takes you.

Safe Travel Quotes

If you enjoyed the previous safe journey quotes, you'll love our next section! These safe journey wishes and sayings are perfect to pass on to a friend who will soon be traveling.

We’ve run around the same circles here again and again, so it’s time you take the road less traveled. You’ll enjoy the break in the repetition, even though it may frighten you.

I don’t want you coming back empty-handed; I want you coming back with a head full of tall tales, absurdities, and little moments of beauty. Have a safe trip.

I’ve never wanted to see you go, but I know why it must be done, what urges you to push onwards. It’s the best choice to make, and you’re ready to leave, just try not to look back.

Happiness comes from accepting that the journey matters the most, not the destination. Take care of yourself.

We’re heading in separate directions, with eyes fixed on different targets. Let’s come back with heads full of memories and moments.

Safe Travels Quote Collection

If you are looking for the perfect quote to send someone off on their next adventure, then these next 5 might be right up your alley!

We have compiled a list of the best motivational quotes about traveling that will make anyone want to get out and explore.

The things you notice the least tend to impact you the most. Look for the sights and sounds just outside your periphery.

The path that lies ahead contains many twists and turns; be ready for the surprises along the way.

Let the world unfold in front of your eyes. Take a look at the world at large.

Live in those moments of beauty, those moments of grandeur, and take the path before you.

Let us know how it goes. Best wishes for a safe, happy, and healthy journey!

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Safe Journey Quotes

If someone you know is going on a long journey, or taking a gap year, these phrases would be great to include in a safe travels card. There's no better way to wish them a great trip!

You deserve to enjoy yourself for once. You've put in so much time to make this company great, that it's time for you to let loose and have some fun.

You've worked so hard and with such energy that you deserve to kick back and relax. Have a safe vacation!

The world is open to an endless stream of potential experiences; it’s up to you to navigate that raging torrent of possibilities and find your own destination.

There is a certain magic in those little moments, standing by the sea, staring down from the top of a mountain. Let them sway and guide you.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Good luck! I hope you make lots of amazing memories, and I look forward to hearing the stories of your wonderful journey. Have fun!

Safe Journey Wishes and Messages

Here's some safe trip messages you can use when signing cards or replying to a social media post about someone going on a trip:

• Have a fun and enjoyable trip
• Pleasant journey!
• Enjoy your long awaited vacation
• Have a safe and enjoyable trip
• Make wonderful memories

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It was great to see you and catch up again. Enjoy the rest of your stay, and have a safe journey. Take care.

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

– Douglas Adams

Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.

– Neil Gaiman

I’ll just stand in the airport by the Arrivals terminal until you get back because I can’t wait! Have a safe flight!

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Have you found a favourite quote or saying yet?

We've saved the best safe journey messages and fun stay safe captions for you to pass on to someone you know.

Remember, planes actually like to stay in the air. They have lift – so you’re safer in the air anyways! Have a safe flight!

Have a safe flight – and please let me know when you land!

There’s a strong chance I buy a ticket and just go with you. That’s how badly I want to be together. Please have a safe journey.

If you’re nervous on your journey, just think about me – because I will absolutely be thinking about you. Travel safe, darling.

I love you to the moon and back – but please don’t go there to test it because then you’ll be gone for even longer!

Words cannot describe what you mean to me. So I’ll just tell you “I love you” – and see you again when you return to me soon.

“We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.”

– John Steinbeck

“It’s the ‘everyday’ experiences we encounter along the journey to who we wanna be that will define who we are when we get there.”

– Aaron Lauritsen

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.

– Ursula K. Le Guin

May your air be clear, the flight be smooth, the plane be safe, and the sky be blue!

Best Safe Journey Quotes

Here's our final selection of travel quotes to do with wishing someone a safe journey on flights and road trips.

This collection of 50 safe journey wishes has been fun to put together. We hope you've found them useful to pass on to someone going on a journey!

The pilot is going to take great care of you up there – safe flight!

I wish you didn’t have to go so soon – but I am so glad for the time we had together. Have a safe journey!

May your journey be free from stress and bring you home safely. Safe Travels!

Wishing you a safe journey and a relaxing vacation when you arrive!

The road ahead may be long and winding but you’ll make it there safe and sound.

See ya later, Alligator!

Enjoy the journey!

Safe Travels!

Bon Voyage and get there safe!

Whether you know someone who is leaving to roam the world traveling with a backpack, going on a journey, taking a business trip, or will fly out for a city break, it's always nice to let them know you hope they have a wonderful trip.

Safe Trip Wishes

Looking for some shore but sweet phrases and words to wish someone a safe and happy journey? Here's a few ideas for you:

• Have a fun an enjoyable trip!
• Enjoy new and profound experiences
• Have a safe and enjoyable journey!
• Wishing you an amazing journey
• Hope it's smooth sailing!
• May the journey be a memorable lifetime experiences
• Safe travels!
• Bon voyage!
• Enjoy your trip!
• See you soon!
• I'll miss you!
• Be careful!
• Have a great journey!

How to wish some safe travels or happy journey in different languages

Every language has it's own way to wish a traveller well before they embark on a voyage. Here's some of the most popular phrases in other languages to wish someone a good trip.

• Dutch – Goede reis!
• French – Bon voyage !
• German – Gute Reise! / Gute Fahrt!
• Greek – Καλό ταξίδι! (Kaló taksídi!)
• Italian – Buon viaggio!
• Norwegian – God reise! / God tur!
• Spanish – ¡Buen viaje!
• Swedish – Trevlig resa! / Lycklig resa!

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100+ Happy Journey Messages To Wish Someone Safe Travels

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Searching for the right message to say “happy journey”? Here are short and meaningful ideas to wish someone safe travels on their adventure.

Saying goodbye to someone who is about to depart can be overwhelming. Depending on the situation, the departing moment can be sad, happy, excited, or thrilled.

The most crucial sense during farewell is the assurance that the person about to leave, and you will be keeping in touch and treasuring the moments. Hence, the sense of importance to both parties is what makes the messages and wishes meaningful.

When do you wish someone a “happy journey” or “safe travels”?

You may say happy journey wishes and safe travel messages when someone is leaving for another place for good. It can be sad, but the sense of giving importance and value to each individual will make meaningful send-off.

On the other hand, there are travels where both parties will feel happiness and excitement. This happens when someone will travel for an extended vacation for a fantastic adventure.

Also, there are short journeys, or travels of someone who wishing them with words of encouragement will be helpful. These are business-related travels where someone needs to conduct business presentations or to close out some deals. They will need the wish of luck messages.

Why do you wish someone a “happy journey” or “safe travels”?

Whether it is simple or complex wishful messages for someone who will take a long or short journey, it plays an essential role in the mental health of the person that travels.

Wishes can be an assurance that somebody cares, and the person is valuable. It is a way to boost morale. It gives hope to the person who is about to leave. It gives courage and inspiration to fulfill the purpose of the journey. Wishing someone a safe trip or happy adventure, can also be an e xpression of sense of accountability.

Short “Happy Journey” Wishes

Here are short and quick messages to wish someone a “happy journey”.

• I wish you well in your journey. I hope to see you healthy and fulfilled.
• Take good care of yourself while having fun!
• Have a wonderful trip, Bon Voyage!
• You deserve the rest and trip. Bring home the sweet memories
• Think of the new life and new memories!
• Have fun and take memorable photos
• I wish you and your family a safe flight
• Take the blast on your cruise vacation. Enjoy every bit of fun!
• Because you are a wonderful person, that is why you deserve such a fantastic reward!
• I’m sure the trip gives you a lot of fun and memories. Keep safe when you come back home
• I am happy you decided to take the once in a lifetime vacation
• I wish you all the best on your tour. God Speed
• Leave the problems here and go, have fun!
• The next time around, we both will join in a beautiful vacation trip
• Now it’s time to value Instagram
• I can’t wait to see your trip around the world
• I can’t wait to see your photos!
• Honestly, I’m jealous that you are taking this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
• Finally, your journey comes. I am grateful to have you in my life
• I’m sure my place will be boring without you. Have a safe trip
• Please let me know when you land—We just want to make sure you’re safe!
• Don’t worry, the pilot is going to take care of you
• Planes are the safest mode of transportation, it is rare they get trouble. But still, I pray for your safe flight
• I will be standing at the terminal until you get back!
• You’ll be missed by all of us!
• The office is boring without you! Please come home ASAP
• Congratulations on the journey! I cannot wait to hear the fun and memories
• Fill your journey with joy and laughter
• Do not get back until you bring us presents
• Make use of your time while you are there. Focus on pampering yourself!

Best “happy journey” messages

Wish someone you care about a Happy Journey with these ideas below.

• You deserve your most longing vacation. We hope you will be filled with joy and happiness in your journey
• I am happy that you are making use of your time in your vacation to relieve the stress
• I wish your safety as you travel. Don’t forget to drive safely and always fasten your seatbelt
• Even if I couldn’t go with you on this trip, I still enjoy to the fullest.
• I am happy to know that you and your dad had finally decided to take this trip. I know it will be fantastic!
• Reach home safely with more happiness. I will be waiting for you. Happy journey!
• I am glad that you have a wonderful time with your trip
• Enjoy your vacation time and have lots of fun, I may have missed it, but I am happy for you
• I wish your trip to have more great memories to cherish. Safe journey, my friend
• Have a blast of happiness with this trip!
• May you satisfy the purpose of your journey. We hope for your joy and safe return
• Congratulations! Finally, you were able to use your PTO for Vacation!
• Be safe, and enjoy the mountain adventure! Feel the coolness and breeze of nature and be happy
• I want to hope you the best of luck on your journey. I hope for the prosperity and fulfillment of your purpose. I am happy for you!
• I am happy that this trip will be your opportunity to close the deal. Kudos!
• Don’t worry about your desk here, I’ll guard it for you. Just enjoy your trip!
• Let me see if anything comes up along the way. Have a safe trip, my brother
• You may have an awesome trip. When you get back, let us have lunch.
• We may be missing you as you take your journey, but don’t think about that; just think of the happiness and sweet memories you will find on your trip.
• Savor the excitement and chill of your vacation. Remember, it rarely happens
• Leave the problems behind and be happy with your vacation
• Take the chance to relieve your stress with this trip. Happy journey
• Grab the chance of making this journey to be an incredible experience between the two of you. Spend it to the utmost romance.
• A bit of adventure can spice up your marriage. Heat it up this time!
• Spend a little adventure to heat up your relationship. Be happy!
• May this journey will bring peace of mind to both of you and take the chances of coping up. Have a wonderful trip
• I think this trip is your sweetest journey as far as I can remember. Cherish it!
• May your vacation will bring happiness and blessing. !
• Never hesitate to take photos and videos and post on Facebook and IG! Be happy
• Spending a particular time with someone you love is the most memorable trip I can give you. Enjoy!

“Have a safe and happy trip” Messages

Send someone a kind message to with them a happy and safe journey.

• Do the very thing that others have not done! Vacation time! Bon, voyage!
• May every day be a holiday.
• Fill your journey with excitement and adventure!
• Fill your vacation with smile, laughter, and fun
• Today is a brand new journey to a thousand miles. Take lots of pictures
• Make others get jealous! Post as many photos in IG
• Make it a habit that at least in a year you spend once to journey to a solace place.
• The exciting events on your trip are now part of your life’s book. Enjoy it!
• And now the new adventure begins! I’m excited for you, buddy!
• Be safe in the long and winding road.
• Do not bring stress and problems in your journey!
• Make your smartphone the chronicler of your fascinating adventure. Have a safe trip.
• This journey will be a great help for you to open your heart and mind. Happy journey
• Do not let anyone ruin your travel vacation. Enjoy every food and place. Have fun!
• I hope you will have a carefree journey and enjoy yourself to the fullest. Bring back the happiness of your life
• Feel the ocean breeze as you smoothly sail the blue ocean
• Your time is counted, but vacation seldom happens. Savor the taste of your trip
• Do not hesitate to learn from other people on this journey! Have a safe trip
• Open your senses and feed your soul. This is what your journey is all about. I wish you all the best
• Ships are built not for the harbors but to bring you to the best place on this planet. Have a safe journey
• I know that traveling alone is your weakness. This time, overcome and make it your strength!
• Remember that your travel today will be one of your deep reflection of tomorrow. You will learn from it.
• Fill your bags with experiences and memories. Of course, include the souvenirs for me.
• Do not just hop around the city, soak yourself with the culture and society. It will be more fun.
• Do not forget to meet, greet, and thank the faces you meet in the places you visit. Surely, they will treasure you
• The best thing about traveling is you get to understand the dynamics of the society. Learn from it.
• Taking yourself away from your solace and taking yourself some time to travel allows you to gain confidence and courage.
• The best memories during a journey are when you get lost, run out of money, and get drunk!
• Do you know what the exciting difference of traveling today than 20 years ago? The Facebook
• Remember the two essential rules in this journey: Turn off your cellphone and Unplug your laptop.

Safe journey prayers

For the religious type, sending them a sweet prayer on their trip might be the best message.

• It is my prayer that you will embrace life and always be true. Have a safe travel
• I pray for your safe journey. May this trip will help you resolve the problems and struggles you are facing.
• I thank God for allowing you to take this journey.
• In this journey, nobody will dare to stop the sun nor stop the flowing breeze. May your experiences will fill your empty heart
• I pray to our dear God that He will bless your way to your destination
• Lord, may you protect and cover my friend’s journey.
• Lord, you are our guide. May you help my brother find the right path through this trip
• May the Lord bless you and help you learn things that will make you grow
• This trip has been my long prayer for you. Enjoy it!
• I see your eyes are gleaming, and your smile is breaking. Thank you, Lord, for this opportunity to travel
• The Lord is your light. The Lord is your Shepherd. Do not be afraid of your journey.
• The Lord will surely bless and embrace you to comfort you. This trip will be your chance to self-reflect

Traveling is fun and exciting. However, some journeys can be sad. But one thing is for sure, in this life we all have to move forward, take the path, and learn.

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100 Have a Safe Flight Messages [2022 Safe Flight Wishes List!]

Looking for new ways to say “have a safe flight”? Check out this list of 100 safe flight wishes!

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Here are 100 different ways to say “have a safe flight”! I hope they help!

Looking for ways to say “ have a safe flight ” to someone without actually saying “have a safe flight”?

Well, I don’t blame you!

These types of messages (like “have a nice flight”, “have a good flight”, or “have a pleasant flight”) can feel too impersonal and generic when you want to bid a fond farewell to someone you love.

To address the issue, I thought I’d put together a list of 100 have a safe flight wishes that should prove useful to anyone wondering exactly how to wish someone a safe flight!

Sound good?

Check it out to find the perfect message for a safe flight for a friend, partner, or family member who’s taking to the skies.

[Last updated: January 2022]

Sometimes, the standard “have a good flight” doesn’t cut the mustard! Let’s start with 20 classic alternatives…

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Classic Have a Safe Flight Wishes

Sometimes the best safe flight wishes are the most traditional! Here’s a selection of fairly typical alternatives to “have a safe flight”.

1. Fly safe!

2. Safe flight!

3. Enjoy the flight!

4. Travel safely!

5. Bon voyage and travel safe!

6. Fly safely and see you soon!

7. Have a safe and comfortable flight!

8. I hope the flight goes okay!

9. Have a smooth and pleasant flight!

10. Fly safely, please!

11. Get there safely!

12. Go well and keep safe!

13. Enjoy life above the clouds!

14. You’ll be there before you know it. Travel safely!

15. I can’t wait to see you after you land! Travel safe!

16. Take care and fly safely!

17. Have a great trip and get there safely!

18. Enjoy your time in the sky!

19. Be safe up there!

20. Have a good (and safe) flight over there!

The best safe flight wishes have a touch of personality to them. Here are 20 that you might like!

Creative Ways to Say “Have a Good Flight”

Looking for something more unique than those classic “have a safe flight” alternatives? You might like these creative ways to say it instead:

21. Wishing you the smoothest of skies!

22. Safe and enriching travels, my friend!

23. I hope your flight runs smoothly from take-off to touch down!

24. May the skies treat you well!

25. Enjoy life at 30,000 feet!

26. Travel safely! We’ll be here waiting for you when you get back.

27. May the journey be smooth and the airplane food good!

28. Have the safest, most enjoyable flight ever!

29. I wish you the calmest, swiftest, smoothest possible journey!

30. I’ll be thinking of you up there in the sky somewhere! Take care, my love.

31. Go well, safely, and smoothly!

32. Fly safely, have a blast, and let us know when you land!

33. Be safe and revel in the magic of travelling at 500mph above the clouds.

34. May your flight be safe, uneventful, and exciting!

35. Be guided by angels up there, darling!

36. I hope you have safe and totally turbulence-free flight, my friend!

37. You may be 30,000ft above the ground, but you’re always in my heart! Stay safe!

38. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and utterly unremarkable flight (in the best possible way!).

39. Soar safely through the skies, sweetheart!

40. Go well, be safe, and tell us when you’ve touched down!

Looking for loving ways to say “have a nice flight”? This next section’s for you…

Loving Ways to Say “Have a Safe Journey and Take Care”

More often than not, our “have a safe journey wishes” are directed toward loved ones, right?

So it makes complete sense to want/need some loving ways to say “have a safe journey” too! Here’s a selection of these kinds of messages that you might like:

41. Words cannot express how much we’re going to miss you. Fly safely!

42. My love, my life! Journey well and stay safe.

43. That plane doesn’t deserve you! It better keep you safe!

44. As you fly up into the sky, know that I love you to the moon and back.

45. Fly safe. Have a ball. And don’t forget to think of me!

46. You’re not even on the plan yet but I miss you already! Be safe and come back soon!

47. If I could squeeze into your suitcase, I would! Go well, travel safely. I love you.

48. I’ll be thinking of you from take-off to touchdown!

49. Have a safe journey, my love!

50. Come home soon. Fly home safe.

51. Just remember, we’ll be here waiting for you on your return. Fly fast, safe, and true my lovely!

52. Distance, like age, is just a number. I’ll have you in my heart no matter how far you are from home. Fly safely, sweetheart.

53. Near, far, wherever you are, I hope you have the time of your life- starting with a safe and enjoyable flight!

54. I hope you have a safe flight and take care. But I also hope you have a swift flight. The quicker it goes, the sooner you’ll be here with me!

55. Travel safely up there in the skies, babe. See you soon.

56. Lift, soar, and land safely my love! I’ll be waiting at the gate with a big smile and a bouquet of flowers.

57. I hope the time flies as fast as the plane does! I can’t wait to see you. Be safe.

58. Safe and inspiring travels, my love.

59. Have a safe flight back home, darling.

60. Fly home safely (and soon!) so I can give you a cuddle!

Next up, here are 15 reassuring safe flight message ideas for people who don’t like travelling on planes!

Reassuring Ways to Say “Fly Safe”

Strapping into a tin can and flying thousands of feet above the earth isn’t some peoples’ idea of fun! If you’re searching for safe flight wishes for someone who fits that description, then this section may help…

61. Just remember, you’re safer in a plane than you are in a car! Go well and be brave.

62. Fear not, flying’s the safest mode of transport we have! Enjoy it.

63. If all else fails, enjoy the free booze! Get home safely, darling.

64. Sit back, relax, and make the most of the free alcohol! You’ll be fine, my friend.

65. We’ll catch you on the flip side! Travel safe.

66. Enjoy the trip, friend! You’re safer than you think!

67. Stay happy. Stay healthy. Stay safe!

68. Just think, you’re only a few hours from home! Enjoy the flight.

69. There may only be a few centimetres of metal between you and a 30,000ft drop. But you’re also only a few hours from home! 😉 Get here soon!

70. Have fun. Have a drink! And we’ll see you soon.

71. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the safety of commercial air travel, friend.

72. Smooth sailing through clear skies, my friend!

73. Just think how close you are to paradise! Have a good flight.

74. Nervous? Just remember that you’re far more likely to be struck by lightning than die in a plane crash! You’ll be fine, buddy.

75. Relax. Have fun. And take to the skies with a smile on your face.

Last but not least, here are 25 safe flight quotes!

25 Have a Safe Flight Quotes

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t find a safe flight wish that seems to work. In these cases, why not try “have a safe flight quotes” instead? Whether you write it on a card for someone or tell them about it before they leave, they’re sure to appreciate the sentiment.

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76. “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal!” – Paulo Coelho

77. “There is nothing safer than flying. It’s crashing that’s dangerous.” – Theo Cowan

78. “The more you weigh the harder you are to kidnap. Stay safe. Eat cake.” – Unknown

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

80. “Everything will be alright in the end so if it is not alright it is not the end.” – Deborah Moggach

81. “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

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

83. “Adventure is worthwhile.” – Aesop

84. “Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.” – Rumi

85. “The world is waiting for you. Good Luck. Travel Safe. Go!” – Phil Keoghan

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

87. “There [is] nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars.” – Jack Kerouac

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”

89. “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.” – Mark Twain

90. “Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow.” – Shakespeare

91. “The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” – J. M. Barrie

92. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – A.A. Milne

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

94. “I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Roman Payne

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

96. “Goodbye always makes my throat hurt.” – Charlie Brown

97. “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it. The reason birds can fly and we can’t is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” – J. M. Barrie (Peter Pan)

98. “No more words. We know them all, all the words that should not be said. But you have made my world more perfect.” – Terry Pratchett

99. “May angels fly with you wherever you roam and guide you back safely to family and home.” – Traditional Irish blessing

100. “But he’d learned long ago that a life lived without risks pretty much wasn’t worth living.” – Tamera Alexander

Remember These Have a Safe Flight Message Alternatives

There you have it, then: 100 have a safe flight wishes to ensure you never have to settle for the standard “have a safe flight” ever again!

I hope it’s been useful for anybody in need of a suitable farewell for someone who’s taking a plane somewhere!

What do you think? Did you have a favourite? And/or can you think of any others?

Drop a comment below to let me know! I’ll be sure to respond and add your ideas to the list.

Until then, thank you so much for reading this post full of safe flight wishes and, if you didn’t find what you needed, be sure to check out this post full of safe journey wishes as well!

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Bon voyage messages: travel quotes to say goodbye and farewell.

Bon Voyage Messages: A goodbye quote should be sweet and inspirational. It should embody the meaning of wanderlust. It should be the perfect way to kick start a travel journey. Think about how you are going to use words that make for the perfect farewell message. Whether it is for friends, colleagues, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, boss or anyone else – make sure your wishes bring a smile on their faces. Start cute countdowns on Facebook and share inspiring stuff on Pinterest and Instagram. Build up the enthusiasm so that they’re happy and pumped up when it is time to fly away. Whether it is for a short holiday, business tour or a long vacation – take ideas from this post to dig deep in your soul to find the right thing to say when you have your last hug.

1) Life is a journey. Don’t imprison yourself in a rut. Break free and travel. Wander as if you’re lost. It’s the only way to discover yourself. Bon voyage.

2) Life isn’t meant to be lived caged within walls and mindsets. The only way to break free from the shackles of monotony is to travel. Bon voyage.

3) Traveling is an expense which yields great returns in the form of priceless memories and enlightening experiences. Bon voyage.

4) Traveling isn’t only about hopping to different places and new cities. It’s also about soaking in new cultures and faces. Bon voyage.

5) Traveling is less about selfies, more about memories. Bon voyage.

6) I’ll miss you until you come back but I hope you’ll make up for it by getting me awesome gifts. Bon voyage.

7) Don’t worry about souvenirs… fill your bags with experiences and memories when you return. Bon voyage.

8) The wings of your airplane may be big, but the ones of your mind are bigger. Bon voyage.

9) Get lost, run out of money and do crazy things – these are the memories from your travels that will last a lifetime. Bon voyage.

10) Open your senses, feed your soul. Be carefree and let wanderlust take control. Bon voyage.

11) Wanderlust isn’t about running away. It’s about experiencing the outside to discover what’s inside. Goodbye my friend , bon voyage.

12) Travel as if your life depends on it. Because decades later, the happiness in your life will actually depend on reflecting on the memories that you make today. Bon voyage.

13) Beautiful and rare sights in this world are many, but beautiful travelers like you are few. Bon voyage sweetheart.

14) The memories of traveling form some of the most fascinating chapters in your life’ book. Bon voyage.

15) Some people say traveling makes you wise. Some people say traveling makes you humble. I say, don’t think and just travel. Bon voyage.

16) You will never understand the true meaning of your life, until you travel and experience how others are living theirs. Bon voyage.

17) This beautiful world is God’s handmade collage… and for your travels I wish you bon voyage.

18) The secret to really enjoying a holiday lies in switching off your cell phone and staying away from Facebook, Email, Twitter and Instagram. Bon voyage.

19) May your travels cure the biggest worries of your life, I wish a happy journey to you and your wife. Bon voyage.

20) No matter how important a business trip, it always begins with a hug from someone who cares about you. Bon voyage, xoxo.

21) Life is only half lived if you have never got in a car and driven off on the open road. Bon voyage and have an awesome road trip.

22) Discover, find, seek, search, rummage, explore, visit, unearth – if you like the sound of these words, I bet you will enjoy your holiday. Bon voyage.

23) Traveling isn’t about looking and watching, it’s about feeling and experiencing. Bon voyage.

24) Sometimes, wandering and traveling aimlessly helps you introspect and zero in on your life’s real aims. Bon voyage.

25) The money you spend on your travels is actually an investment that will help you grow from within. Bon voyage.

26) Traveling is to the mind, what love is to the heart and education is to life… truly enriching. Bon voyage.

27) May you discover beautiful things, as you fly across the world on a plane with wings. May you have experiences that change your thinking, as you trot across to far of lands while traveling. Bon voyage.

28) Life is not about the number of destinations you have seen, but the number of journeys you have experienced. Bon voyage.

29) I wish I was your GoPro – then I would travel the world with you. Bon voyage.

30) Capture every landscape in you new iPhone’s panoramic view, for unfortunate ones like us whose holidays are long due. Bon voyage.

31) Go where no one has ever gone, do what others have never done, live like others have never lived. Bon voyage.

32) You are lucky to be able to travel so much for business, I am a little jealous of you, I confess. I wish you not just success, but also tons of happiness. Bon voyage.

33) Life’s meaning doesn’t lie simply in promotions and pay checks. It also lies in crossing boundaries, experiencing new cultures and understanding the world in a better way. Bon voyage.

34) Like your own life, may this journey be full of surprises and fun. Bon voyage.

35) As you pack your bags and leave for your holiday, I hope that you never get lost along the way. Bon voyage.

36) Losing yourself in new surroundings is the best way to find yourself. Bon voyage.

37) I know that your business trip is just an excuse, actually you just want to go there to enjoy the cruise. Bon voyage.

38) When you travel with loved ones, it doesn’t matter where you are going – because every place will envelope you with love and happiness. Bon voyage and enjoy your family vacation.

39) We will desperately wait for your photographs, but more so for the souvenirs you get us. Bon voyage.

40) The only way to make your travels fantastic, is to nurture an undying penchant for the exotic. Bon voyage.

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Wish Anyone Well With These Quotes!

There are lots of ways to wish someone you care about to “have a safe journey”.

So here are some quotes that you can use for anyone.

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Generic Journey Quotes

If you need to simple but nice message, these might be for you to use. These might be for a friend, family extended family member, or a boss.

Just add on the person’s name or their title and you’ll be good to go!

• Bon Voyage and get there safe!
• Safe Travels!
• Enjoy the journey!
• The road ahead may be long and winding but you’ll make it there safe and sound.
• Wishing you a safe journey and a relaxing vacation when you arrive!
• May your journey be free from stress and bring you home safely. Safe Travels!
• See ya later, Alligator!

Safe Journey Quotes for Your Loved One

In this section, you’ll find some quotes you can use for your loved one before they head out on their travels – whoever that loved one may be! Check them out:

• Words cannot describe what you mean to me. So I’ll just tell you “I love you” – and see you again when you return to me soon.
• I know you haven’t left yet but I already miss you so please just go and come back safe really soon. Okay thanks.
• I love you to the moon and back – but please don’t go there to test it because then you’ll be gone for even longer!
• If you’re nervous on your journey, just think about me – because I will absolutely be thinking about you. Travel safe, darling.

Journey Quotes from Literature or Famous Thinkers

Sometimes, wishing someone a safe journey isn’t quite enough and you need more of a thoughtful, deep message to convey the importance of the trip someone might be taking.

Below, we’ve included some of our favourite quotes that are sure to make anyone think and reflect on their journey ahead:

• “We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” –  John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America.
• “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” –  Lao Tzu
• “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 Left Hand of Darkness
• “Wherever you go, you take yourself with you.” –  Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book
• “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” –  Mae West
• “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” –  Douglas Adams, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
• And of course  the ever-so-classic – “Not all those who wander are lost.” –  J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

And there you have it, some of the best safe journey quotes that we can come up with. We understand how difficult it can be to come up with something heartfelt on the spot.

As always, Happy Waddlin’, – L&E

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Introduction

Traveling overseas is an exciting adventure, but the high cost of international roaming can be a major concern. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, staying connected is essential. The ability to receive text messages while abroad is crucial for staying in touch with family, friends, and colleagues. However, traditional methods of receiving text messages through your mobile network can be expensive due to international roaming charges.

Luckily, there are alternative ways to receive text messages overseas without incurring hefty roaming fees. In this article, we will explore these methods, allowing you to stay connected effortlessly and cost-effectively.

By leveraging internet-based messaging apps, local SIM cards, SMS forwarding to email, virtual numbers, and pocket Wi-Fi devices, you can receive text messages while traveling abroad, without breaking the bank. Each method has its advantages and may suit your specific needs depending on your destination, duration of stay, and level of usage.

So, let’s dive in and discover the various options available to receive text messages while overseas without worrying about exorbitant roaming charges.

Understanding International Roaming

Before exploring alternative methods of receiving text messages overseas, it’s important to understand what international roaming is and how it can affect your mobile usage abroad.

International roaming is a service that allows you to use your mobile phone outside of your home country by connecting to a foreign mobile network. When you travel abroad, your mobile network provider partners with local networks to provide you with voice, data, and text messaging services.

While international roaming offers convenience, it often comes with exorbitant charges. Mobile network providers charge high rates for making and receiving calls, sending and receiving text messages, and using data while roaming. These charges can quickly add up, leaving you with a hefty bill when you return home.

When it comes to receiving text messages, some mobile network providers charge fees, even if you don’t open or read the message. This can be particularly problematic if you receive a significant number of texts while traveling.

It’s important to check with your mobile network provider to understand their specific international roaming charges and policies. They may offer travel plans or temporary options to reduce costs, but these are often limited and may not be cost-effective depending on your usage requirements.

Fortunately, there are alternative methods that can help you avoid these high roaming charges while still allowing you to receive incoming text messages. Let’s explore some of these methods in detail.

Alternative Ways to Receive Text Messages Overseas

When it comes to receiving text messages while overseas, there are several alternative methods that can help you stay connected without incurring exorbitant roaming charges. Let’s explore these methods:

• Using Internet-Based Messaging Apps: With the widespread availability of internet connectivity, utilizing messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger can be a cost-effective way to receive text messages. These apps use data or Wi-Fi connections to send and receive messages, allowing you to stay in touch with your contacts without relying on traditional SMS.
• Getting a Local SIM Card: If you’re planning an extended stay in a foreign country, getting a local SIM card can be a practical option. By switching out your home country’s SIM card with a local one, you can access the local mobile network’s services at local rates. This includes the ability to receive text messages without incurring costly roaming charges.
• Forwarding SMS to Email: Another method to receive text messages while overseas is to set up SMS forwarding to your email address. This can be done through various online services or by configuring your mobile device’s settings. Incoming text messages will be automatically forwarded to your email, allowing you to read and respond to them at your convenience, even if you don’t have access to a mobile network.
• Virtual Numbers: Virtual numbers are temporary or virtual phone numbers that can be used to receive text messages online. Services like Google Voice or Skype provide virtual numbers, allowing you to receive SMS on your computer or mobile device via their apps or websites. This method can be especially useful if you don’t want to get a local SIM card or use internet-based messaging apps.
• Renting a Pocket Wi-Fi Device: Renting a pocket Wi-Fi device is a convenient option if you require consistent internet connectivity while abroad. These devices provide a portable Wi-Fi network that you can connect your mobile device to, allowing you to use internet-based messaging apps and receive text messages without relying on a mobile network’s roaming services.

Each of these alternative methods offers its own advantages and considerations based on your specific needs and circumstances. It’s important to evaluate the costs, availability, and compatibility of these options before deciding on the best approach for receiving text messages while overseas.

Method 1: Using Internet-Based Messaging Apps

In today’s interconnected world, internet-based messaging apps have become increasingly popular as a convenient and cost-effective way to communicate. By utilizing these apps, you can receive text messages while overseas without incurring high roaming charges. Here’s how:

1. Select an App: There are various messaging apps available, such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or Facebook Messenger. Choose the app that you and your contacts prefer and ensure that everyone has it installed on their devices.

2. Connect to Wi-Fi or Data: To use these messaging apps, you’ll need either Wi-Fi or a data connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network whenever possible to avoid using precious data or incurring additional charges. However, if Wi-Fi is not available, ensure that you have a suitable data plan or access to a reliable data network to use the messaging app.

3. Verify Your Phone Number: During the setup process, you will typically need to verify your phone number by entering a code sent via SMS or a phone call. Ensure that you have access to your mobile number for this verification step.

4. Sync Contacts: After verifying your phone number, the app will usually prompt you to sync your contacts. This allows you to see which of your contacts are also using the same messaging app, making it easier to communicate with them.

5. Start Messaging: Once the setup is complete, you can start sending and receiving text messages through the app. These messages are sent over the internet, so they won’t incur any SMS charges or roaming fees.

6. Enable Push Notifications: To ensure that you don’t miss any incoming messages, make sure to enable push notifications for the messaging app. This way, you will be instantly notified when you receive a new message, even if the app is not actively open on your device.

Using internet-based messaging apps not only allows you to receive traditional text messages without roaming charges but also provides additional functionalities like voice and video calling, sending multimedia files, and creating group chats. Keep in mind that both you and your contacts will need to have the same messaging app installed for seamless communication.

However, it’s important to note that internet-based messaging apps require an internet connection, either through Wi-Fi or data. Therefore, it’s advisable to connect to secure and trusted networks, especially when accessing private or sensitive information through these apps.

By utilizing internet-based messaging apps while overseas, you can not only stay connected but also enjoy a wide range of communication features without incurring exorbitant roaming charges.

Method 2: Getting a Local SIM Card

If you’re planning an extended stay in a foreign country, getting a local SIM card can be a practical and cost-effective way to receive text messages overseas. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Check Phone Compatibility: Before getting a local SIM card, ensure that your mobile device is unlocked and compatible with the local network. Some phones are locked to specific carriers, preventing the use of other SIM cards. If your phone is unlocked, it can accept SIM cards from different carriers.

2. Research Local Mobile Networks: Identify the local mobile network providers in the country you’re visiting. Research their coverage, rates, and available prepaid SIM card options. Consider factors like network coverage, data package offerings, and the ability to receive text messages on their network.

3. Purchase a SIM Card: Once you arrive at your destination, head to a local mobile network provider’s store or authorized retailer and purchase a prepaid SIM card. They are typically available at airports, shopping centers, or dedicated mobile network stores. Make sure to bring your passport as some countries require identification to purchase a SIM card.

4. Insert the SIM Card: Turn off your phone and insert the new local SIM card into the SIM card slot. Follow the instructions provided by the mobile network provider or refer to your device’s manual for guidance on how to insert the SIM card correctly.

5. Activate and Top Up: Once the SIM card is inserted, follow the activation instructions provided by the mobile network provider. This may involve calling a specific number, sending an SMS, or using an online activation portal. Additionally, you may need to top up your SIM card with credit to make calls and receive text messages.

6. Update Contacts: Inform your contacts of your new local number so that they can reach you using this number while you’re abroad. You can update your contact information in your phone’s address book or in the contact list of your messaging app.

By getting a local SIM card, you’ll have a local phone number and access to the local mobile network’s services at affordable rates. This allows you to receive text messages without incurring expensive roaming charges. Additionally, you’ll have the benefit of making local calls and using data at local rates, which can significantly reduce your overall communication expenses while traveling.

Keep in mind that using a local SIM card means that your home country’s SIM card will not be active. As a result, you will not be able to receive text messages on your home country’s number. However, you can set up call forwarding or use internet-based messaging apps to stay connected with individuals who don’t have your new local number.

Before purchasing a local SIM card, compare different mobile network providers to find the best option that suits your needs in terms of network coverage, rates, and packages. By getting a local SIM card, you can enjoy the convenience of receiving text messages and using mobile services at affordable local rates while traveling overseas.

Method 3: Forwarding SMS to Email

Forwarding SMS to email is a convenient method to receive text messages overseas without relying on a mobile network. By setting up SMS forwarding, you can receive your incoming text messages directly in your email inbox. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Choose an SMS Forwarding Service: Several online services offer SMS forwarding to email. Research and select a reputable service that suits your needs. Some popular options include Google Voice, MightyText, and SMS Forwarding.

2. Set up SMS Forwarding: The specific setup process may vary depending on the service you choose. Typically, you’ll need to sign up for an account, provide your mobile number, and follow the instructions to enable SMS forwarding to your email address. This may involve entering a verification code sent to your mobile number or configuring forwarding settings.

3. Configure Email Settings: In the SMS forwarding service settings, ensure that you have correctly configured your email address to receive forwarded messages. Double-check the email address and any specific preferences or filters you want to apply, such as labeling the forwarded messages or sending them to a specific folder.

4. Test the Forwarding: Send a test text message to your mobile number to confirm that the SMS forwarding is working correctly. You should receive the forwarded message in your email inbox soon after.

5. Manage and Respond to Messages: Once you start receiving forwarded SMS in your email, you can manage them like any other email. Read the messages, respond to them, and organize them as needed. Keep in mind that any replies you send will be sent from your email address rather than your mobile number.

By setting up SMS forwarding to email, you can conveniently receive and manage text messages while overseas, regardless of your location or mobile network coverage. This method eliminates the need for a mobile network connection and allows you to access your messages from any device with an internet connection.

It’s important to note that SMS forwarding services may have limitations and potential issues, such as delays in forwarding or occasional compatibility issues with certain senders. Additionally, ensure the security of your email account, as forwarded text messages may contain personal or sensitive information.

If you anticipate receiving a large volume of text messages while traveling, be mindful of any potential email storage limitations or additional charges associated with receiving forwarded messages. Monitor your email storage to ensure that you have enough space for incoming messages.

Overall, SMS forwarding to email can be a practical solution to receive text messages overseas, providing flexibility and convenience without incurring roaming charges or relying on a mobile network connection.

Method 4: Virtual Numbers

Virtual numbers offer another alternative to receive text messages while overseas without relying on traditional mobile network services. A virtual number is a temporary or virtual phone number that can be used for receiving text messages online. Here’s how you can use virtual numbers:

1. Choose a Virtual Number Service: There are various online services that provide virtual numbers, such as Google Voice, Skype, or TextNow. Research and select a reputable service that offers virtual numbers for the country you’re traveling to.

2. Set up an Account: Sign up for an account with the virtual number service of your choice. Follow the instructions to create an account and verify your identity if required. Some services may require a payment for virtual number usage or additional features.

3. Select a Virtual Number: Once you’ve set up your account, choose a virtual number from the available options. Check whether the virtual number corresponds to the country where you want to receive text messages. Some services offer multiple countries to choose from.

4. Configure Number Forwarding: In the settings of your virtual number account, set up call forwarding or SMS forwarding to your current mobile number or email address. This will ensure that any incoming text messages to the virtual number will be redirected to your desired contact method.

5. Inform Contacts of Your Virtual Number: To receive text messages on your virtual number, let your contacts know about the number before you travel. Provide them with your virtual number and advise them to use it to reach you while you’re abroad.

6. Receive and Respond to Messages: Once you start receiving text messages on your virtual number, you can access them through the virtual number service’s app or website. Read and respond to the messages as you would with any other text message.

Virtual numbers provide a flexible and temporary solution for receiving text messages overseas. They allow you to maintain communication without the need for a local SIM card or a mobile network connection. However, make sure to check the terms and conditions, as well as the costs associated with using virtual numbers, as they may vary depending on the service provider.

It’s important to note that virtual numbers may have limitations, such as a limited lifespan, availability only in certain countries, or potential compatibility issues with some SMS providers. Additionally, virtual numbers may not support features like voice calling or receiving calls.

Overall, virtual numbers offer a practical and convenient way to receive text messages while traveling overseas, providing an alternative to traditional mobile network services.

Method 5: Renting a Pocket Wi-Fi Device

If you require consistent internet connectivity while overseas, renting a pocket Wi-Fi device can be an excellent option. These portable devices create a local Wi-Fi network that you can connect your mobile device to, allowing you to use internet-based messaging apps and receive text messages without relying on a mobile network’s roaming services. Here’s how you can rent a pocket Wi-Fi device:

1. Research Rental Providers: Look for reputable pocket Wi-Fi rental providers in the country you are visiting. Check their coverage, rental packages, prices, and customer reviews to find a reliable provider that suits your needs. Some popular providers include Travelwifi, TEP Wireless, and Roaming Man.

2. Place an Order: Visit the rental provider’s website or contact their customer support to place an order for a pocket Wi-Fi device. Specify the dates and duration of your rental, as well as any additional services or accessories you may need, such as extra batteries or a charger.

3. Receive the Device: Depending on the rental provider’s policies, the pocket Wi-Fi device can either be delivered to your home address before your trip or picked up at a designated location upon your arrival at the destination country. Follow the instructions provided by the rental provider to receive the device.

4. Activate and Connect: Once you have the pocket Wi-Fi device, follow the setup instructions provided by the rental provider to activate it. Typically, you’ll need to turn on the device, connect your mobile device to its Wi-Fi network, and enter the provided password. Once connected, your mobile device will have access to the internet through the pocket Wi-Fi device.

5. Use Internet-Based Messaging Apps: With the pocket Wi-Fi device, you can now use internet-based messaging apps, such as WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, to send and receive text messages. As the device provides a stable and reliable internet connection, you’ll be able to receive text messages in real-time without relying on a mobile network’s roaming services.

6. Return the Device: At the end of your rental period, return the pocket Wi-Fi device to the rental provider as per their instructions. Some providers offer prepaid return envelopes for easy and convenient return shipping. Ensure that you return the device on time to avoid any additional charges.

Renting a pocket Wi-Fi device offers you the flexibility to stay connected and receive text messages while traveling abroad, regardless of your location or mobile network coverage. It also allows you to use other internet-dependent services on your mobile device, such as browsing the web, accessing maps, or making online bookings.

Keep in mind that pocket Wi-Fi devices require battery power to operate, so make sure to manage your usage and keep the device charged. Also, be aware of any fair usage policies or data limits that may apply to your rental package, as excessive usage could result in reduced internet speeds or additional charges.

Overall, renting a pocket Wi-Fi device provides a reliable and convenient solution for staying connected and receiving text messages overseas, making it an excellent option for travelers who require constant internet access during their trips.

Staying connected and receiving text messages while overseas is essential for maintaining communication with loved ones, colleagues, and acquaintances. However, the high cost of international roaming charges can make this seemingly simple task a costly endeavor. Luckily, there are alternative methods available to receive text messages overseas without breaking the bank.

By utilizing internet-based messaging apps, getting a local SIM card, setting up SMS forwarding to email, using virtual numbers, or renting a pocket Wi-Fi device, you can bypass expensive roaming fees and stay connected effortlessly while traveling abroad.

Internet-based messaging apps provide a cost-effective way to send and receive text messages using Wi-Fi or data connections. By using these apps, you can communicate with your contacts without incurring SMS charges or roaming fees.

Getting a local SIM card is a practical option for extended stays in a foreign country. By switching out your home country’s SIM card with a local one, you can access the local mobile network’s services at local rates, enabling you to receive text messages without expensive roaming charges.

SMS forwarding to email allows you to receive your incoming text messages directly in your email inbox. This method provides flexibility and convenience, as you can access your messages from any device with an internet connection, without relying on a mobile network.

Virtual numbers offer a temporary or virtual phone number that can be used to receive text messages online. By using these numbers, you can maintain communication without the need for a local SIM card or mobile network connection, providing an alternative to traditional SMS.

Renting a pocket Wi-Fi device ensures consistent internet connectivity while overseas. These portable devices create a local Wi-Fi network that allows you to use internet-based messaging apps and receive text messages without relying on a mobile network’s roaming services.

Each alternative method has its own advantages, considerations, and suitability based on your specific travel circumstances. It’s important to evaluate the costs, availability, and compatibility of these options before deciding on the best approach for receiving text messages while overseas.

By utilizing these alternative methods, you can navigate your travels with ease, stay connected, and receive text messages without the fear of expensive roaming charges. Choose the method that best suits your needs and enjoy seamless communication while exploring the world.

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We live in an ultra-connected world. Most Americans are now accustomed to always being online, with a majority of Americans (53%) admitting to regularly using their phone in bed before going to sleep, according to a 2021 study by Contentsquare, an analytics company. For some, the thought of disconnecting to go on an international trip may seem like a dream, but that idea might be a nightmare for others.

Those who want to stay connected have many options for data and text messages while overseas — from using international cell phone plans to getting a local SIM or eSIM card. Here are our tips on the best ways to use your cell phone while abroad.

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1. Sign up for Google Fi

Google Fi is a virtual cell phone service provider. That means that rather than owning its own towers, it partners with local cell phone providers to provide cell, data and text services. And Google Fi didn't just stop at partnering with U.S. cell phone providers. Google Fi provides service in over 200 countries, making it incredibly convenient for frequent international travelers.

When you land in an international country, you can simply turn off airplane mode and use your phone just like you do at home. You'll get unlimited free texting, and data costs the same as when you're back home and using Google Fi. The only thing that can cost extra is phone calls. You'll pay 20 cents per minute when calling overseas or traveling overseas. You'll pay this same rate whether you're calling friends or family back home or calling a hotel in the next country on your itinerary.

The downside to Google Fi: depending on the plan you choose, data prices can be quite high compared to other cell phone service options while you're in the U.S.

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2. Get free overseas data using T-Mobile and Sprint

The budget option for staying connected while overseas is to use T-Mobile or Sprint as your cell phone provider. Many plans offered by these providers come with free text and data while traveling overseas. However, you get what you pay for when it comes to data speeds.

T-Mobile customers with can get unlimited 2G data, unlimited texting and calls costing 25 cents per minute across 210 destinations if they have the following plans:

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Don't expect to be able to do much on 2G data, as it’s only around twice the speed of dial-up internet. If you want faster data speeds, you'll need to purchase an International Pass that includes a limited amount of data and unlimited calling over a set number of days.

Similarly, Sprint customers get free text messages and 2G data and 25 cents per minute calling when traveling to more than 200 destinations. As with T-Mobile, Sprint customers can purchase data packages that allow 4G/LTE data roaming for as little as $5 per day.

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3. Buy a local SIM card in your destination

Seasoned international travelers may remember when getting a local SIM card was the only way of staying connected while overseas. But even now, with all of the alternatives that we have, getting a local SIM card can still be a great option. Say you're staying in a country or region for an extended period. A local SIM card might be the best option to make local calls at affordable rates.

Depending on where you go, a local SIM card could be the most economical option. For example, when I visited Vietnam in January 2019, airport vendors offered local SIM cards with unlimited LTE data for just $8. This was cheaper than paying for even 1GB of data using Google Fi. So, I alternated between using this local SIM card for data and Google Fi for text messages.

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4. Utilize an eSIM card

eSIM cards are a high-tech solution to getting a local number without having to hunt down a SIM card in your destination. Rather than getting a physical SIM card, you can purchase and download an eSIM on your phone to connect to cell networks and get data while overseas.

Tons of providers sell eSIMs online with options and prices depending on where you're going and how much you'll need to use your phone. So, make sure to dig around and check reviews before purchasing. But, let's take a look at one provider to show you generally how it works.

Airalo sells a variety of eSIMs that cover a combined 190+ countries and regions. You can search for eSIMs by country or region, or you can purchase a global eSIM that covers 87 countries.

Say you're heading to Europe and want to have data for navigating around the cities you're visiting. Airalo currently offers six European eSIM options:

1GB of data valid for 7 days for $5.

3GB of data valid for 30 days for $13.

5GB of data valid for 30 days for $20.

10GB of data valid for 30 days for $37.

50GB of data valid for 90 days for $100.

100GB of data valid for 180 days for $185.

As you can see, you can drop the price to just $4 per GB by buying 5GB of data or just $2 per GB by buying 50GB of data. That's very affordable compared to options like Google Fi — which can cost up to $10 per GB. However, you generally won't have access to SMS text messages through eSIMs. One option is to switch between using an eSIM for data and either Google Fi, Sprint or T-Mobile for text messages.

Airalo succinctly spells out the process that you'll need to go through when purchasing any type of eSIM. Generally you'll need to:

Download the provider's app.

Purchase the eSIM.

Install the eSIM.

Then activate the eSIM once you're ready to start using it.

One major restriction to this option: you'll need to have a phone that supports eSIMs. Also, you'll want to have some technical knowhow. As I've learned from experience, setting up an eSIM can be much harder than the Airalo screenshots make it seem.

5. Pay for an international plan add-on

If you want to use your phone number to call and text while overseas — and you don't have Google Fi, T-Mobile or Sprint — you're likely going to need to purchase an international add-on to your plan. The rates and options for these types of services are going to vary between cell phone providers. Let's look at Verizon's options as an example.

All unlimited Verizon plans include free talk, text and data in Mexico and Canada. Just beware that data speeds are reduced to 2G speeds after 0.5 GB per day. For travels outside the U.S., Mexico and Canada, you have two options:

For $10 per day, TravelPass will let you use your phone like you do at home with unlimited talk, text and data in over 185 countries. Get the International Monthly Plan for $100 per month to get a package of minutes, data and text messages for use overseas.

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If you're looking for the best way to use your cell phone abroad

The right solution is going to depend on what cell phone service you use in the U.S., where you're going and how much data you'll need. If you just want basic data to keep up on emails and search directions, using T-Mobile or Sprint can save you from having to pay when traveling overseas.

However, if you want high-speed data, you'll want to look into options like eSIMs or purchasing a local SIM card. And for those who want the simplicity of using their cell phone just like at home no matter where they go, Google Fi or an international add-on plan can be an excellent option.

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How to Handle Two-Factor Authentication When Travelling

Imagine this: you’re lounging in an exotic location overseas, sipping on your preferred chilled beverage of choice, and you decide to get caught up on a little personal banking. 

When you go to login to your account so you can pay off one of your many Miles & Points-generating premium credit cards, your heart sinks when you receive an automated message that says something like “Login not recognized – we’re sending a code to your phone”.

In situations such as this, you’ve just run across two-factor authentication (2FA), which can be a difficult hurdle to overcome. Let’s go through the methods best suited to deal with two-factor authentication when travelling.

What Is Two-Factor Authentication?

Two-factor authentication is a security feature which has taken digital technology platforms by storm in recent years.

Essentially, it’s a system which is designed to ensure that the only person who can access your personal information is, in fact, you. It accomplishes this by placing an extra barrier to accessing this information by way of a second factor to authenticate your identity.

The first factor is typically something that you input, which could be a password, fingerprint, or even facial recognition. With data breaches occurring regularly, using a single factor to access accounts is becoming less and less possible, especially with sensitive data.

The second factor almost always comes in the form of a code which you need to enter into the platform you’re trying to access before being able to complete your login or conduct transactions.

The code is usually delivered to a secondary device or service provider that only you have access to, typically via one of five methods: a phone call, a text message, an email, a push notification through your financial institution’s mobile app, or an authenticator app.

This system of authentication will usually trigger when you try to access your account from an unrecognized location, such as a new device, IP address, or web browser. When travelling, we find ourselves in new places quite often, so encountering 2FA isn’t at all unusual.

Basically, 2FA introduces a trade-off of a minor inconvenience for increased security. How minor that inconvenience is depends on your tech-savviness, your willingness to jump through hoops that aren’t always the most user-friendly, or as is often the case for us intrepid globetrotters, how reliably you can receive an access code on your second device or service provider.

How to Use Two-Factor Authentication Abroad

2FA is a reality across many modern digital technology platforms, and Canadian banking institutions are no exception. Let’s talk about a few ways that you can deal with it in the most effective way possible, both at home and abroad.

Push Notifications

The first method is to use your trusted smartphone device. Many financial institutions conduct 2FA by sending a push notification to the bank’s mobile app, and these apps register the identity of your individual device.

This means that even if you login to one of your bank accounts from a foreign IP address, or while using a SIM card not attached to your main phone number, you’ll be fine as long as you’re using your trusted device. This is also why it’s important not to reset your phone or clear saved data whenever possible before leaving home, especially with the login for your bank’s mobile app.

Canadian Phone Number

The second method to overcoming 2FA while travelling is to always have your Canadian SIM card on hand so you can be ready to receive calls or SMS texts to your Canadian phone number.

When travelling, you’re likely to want to avoid Canada’s ridiculously high roaming fees in favour of far more economic local phone providers or e-SIMs . However, these numbers will not be attached to any of your banking information, and cannot be used for 2FA purposes.

After all, I’m sure we’d all feel a bit less safe if verification codes could be sent to random numbers tracing from Timbuktu!

Therefore, it’s wise to be able to slot in your Canadian SIM if you encounter an emergency. Pay your daily roaming charge to conduct your transactions, and then take it out and continue saving for the rest of your trip.

This method can be quite costly if you’re not careful, but if you’re in a bind, it’s likely worth the price of admission. Many Canadian phone providers deliver inbound SMS text messages for free around the world, so just watch that you don’t take or make calls, send outbound messages, or tap into your roaming data.

Of course, this is made much easier if you have a phone with dual-SIM capability, allowing you to seamlessly switch between reasonable roaming rates and your convenient Canadian cellular carrier.

Virtual Phone Number

The third method for overcoming 2FA, and one which is imperfect, is to pay for a virtual phone number, such as a premium subscription on the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service Fongo .

This isn’t a guaranteed way to receive calls or texts for two-factor authentication purposes, but there have been plenty of reports from people using this app to receive both calls and text messages when sent a 2FA message from their bank while abroad.

At $9.99 (CAD) a month, this is an affordable alternative which can work on occasion; however, as Fongo itself notes , not every single carrier will accept their service, and you may not receive all messages from short-code and regular numbers. The price is much likely less than a full roaming package, though, so it could be worthwhile to try it out on your next trip to see if it works for you.

Contact the Bank

Finally, and as a method of last resort, be ready to call your bank from abroad should you absolutely have to. Many financial institutions have voice ID verification, so even if you’re calling from a foreign number or online service such as Google Voice, you’ll still be able to verify your identity and make some transactions.

Even if your bank does not have voice verification, you still may be able to arrange proof of identification that sidesteps 2FA by providing information specific to you and your account.

While this option isn’t convenient, it can be effective should all other avenues of authenticating yourself to access your account fail.

Two-Factor Authentication Methods for Canadian Financial Institutions

The Prince of Travel team has had plenty of experience with the 2FA procedures of most major financial institutions in the country. From our experiences, we’ve compiled the following methods that each bank uses.

If you keep this list in mind while using the strategies we’ve outlined above, you’ll be able to remedy your authentication woes far faster and with less of a headache.

Remember, your experience with 2FA might vary, but this list should give you a good idea of what to look out for.

• American Express Canada: Amex does not require 2FA and provides the fastest and best phone service in Canada for accounts that come under review for any reason.
• BMO : BMO does not require 2FA at present, but may automatically flag accounts. In this case, immediately call the BMO security centre at 1-877-225-5266.
• Canadian Tire Financial Services: Canadian Tire will send an email to your registered email address whenever they have doubts regarding your identity. Their call centre is also excellent, and rivals American Express when it comes to customer service. 
• CIBC : CIBC provides 2FA via SMS, phone call, or push notifications in the CIBC app. It can also send 2FA codes via email, but not to free personal email providers such as Gmail.
• EQ: EQ Bank provides both SMS and email messages.
• HSBC: The primary method of 2FA for HSBC is via the mobile app; however, its functionality can leave something to be desired. Don’t be surprised if you’re required to contact their call centre, which can be frustrating when in another country as you may be required to verify via SMS text message while on the phone.
• Manulife: Manulife offers both email and SMS 2FA methods.
• MBNA: MBNA is 100% phone-based, either via call or SMS.
• National Bank: Email or SMS are the preferred methods of communication for the mainly Quebec-based National Bank.
• PC Financial: For both their credit cards and prepaid Money Account , PC Financial uses SMS or email notifications.
• RBC : All RBC 2FA is conducted via its mobile banking app. However, it’s not strictly necessary, and you can access your account from an unrecognized location through dated security measures like answering a security question.
• Rogers Bank: Strangely, even though Rogers Bank’s parent company is a telecom giant, it only does 2FA via email.
• Scotiabank : Scotiabank only uses app-based 2FA.
• Simplii: As the telephone/online-only subsidiary of CIBC, Simplii is entirely app-based for verification.
• Tangerine: The online-only arm of Scotiabank provides 2FA via email, though occasionally you will be contacted by their fraud department.
• TD : TD requires its 2FA to go through either call, SMS, or their proprietary separate authenticator mobile app .
• Wise: The Wise Prepaid Visa, which is excellent for foreign currency conversions , uses in-app push notifications.

Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication Before You Travel

2FA secures your accounts by sending a verification code to another trusted platform. Before you travel, it’s critical to ensure that you’ll be able to receive these messages successfully.

If you try to set up 2FA from an unknown location, you’ll be prompted for 2FA to set it up. Rather than getting caught in this endless loop, you’ll need to take this first step at home.

Make sure that your online banking profile is up to date before you travel, listing any phone numbers or email addresses where you’d like to receive verification messages.

Also, if the bank uses in-app authentication, be sure to opt into this feature and download any required mobile apps.

It’s interesting to note that many banks seem to corral customers toward their mobile app instead of just using SMS, which has both advantages and disadvantages.

On the one hand, it’s easier to use a mobile app when travelling, and you typically don’t run into any issues accessing your online banking as long as you’re on a trusted device with a Wi-Fi connection. On the other hand, if you lose access to your device, it can be a pain to try and access your online banking with an institution whose primary 2FA method is entirely app- or smartphone-based.

Therefore, I’d highly recommend having a few fallback options, whether activating multiple 2FA methods for the same financial institution, or using multiple financial institutions. If you run into trouble, it will likely be time consuming to regain access to your accounts, but at least you’ll still have access to your finances from around the world.

Two-factor authentication is the ubiquitous best practice in modern digital security, and it’s helpful to remember how to get past this extra step to access your accounts whenever you travel or are away from home.

With Canadian telecom rates – and especially roaming rates – being some of the highest in the world, it’s important to do whatever you can to keep costs low when abroad. Fortunately, many institutions now offer Wi-Fi-friendly alternatives to receive verification codes, but it’s disappointing that so many companies still rely exclusively on SMS-based two-factor authentication.

Regardless, you should be able to manoeuvre your way around most 2FA hurdles that come up, using some strategies to dodge the pain of $15-a-day international roaming fees unless they absolutely cannot be avoided.

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Thank you for this post – super helpful and has saved me a lot of money.

I’m with Lucky Mobile in Canada. Lucky’s SIM card doesn’t work overseas (no roaming). What then?

I’ve been using Fongo for this since 2017. Only fee I pay is $9.99 every 6 months to be able to send CAD SMS. Making and receiving calls and receiving SMS to/from Canada is free.

SMS short codes are dodgy on all VOIP providers. I use Authy (same as Google Authenticator) for Paypal. Most others I use the option for them to call me on my Fongo VOIP number and speak the code which always works.

What if you put your sim card into an old (backup?) phone connected to a charger here at home, and make a call forward to a cheap number you’ll be using overseas? This way, you could use a Google Fi or anything else really overseas, and still get your texts/phone calls forwarded at a favourable rate. Yes, I get it, that means that you don’t have your line once you land back and until you get home – but all other options arw far from perfect too.

I recently had to update all of my accounts and discovered one of the institutions will not accept a VOIP number for 2FA. I can’t remember which one, but it definitely throws a wrench in my strategy. Also, friendly reminder to try to uninstall/remove any old devices from your accounts, as it can be very frustrating trying to get codes sent to devices that you no longer have.

It’s a pain to get notification by text oversea with Roam at Home plan like those by Rogers. As soon as you received a text, you are instantly hit with the Roam at Home fee for the day and it resets based on Eastern Standard Time.

You forgot Brim. Not on the list and they use Two-Factor Authentication with Email confirmation. Please add them to the list.

Brim is probably the most tech-friendly, easiest to track expenses, pay online foreign purchases, Google pay, and just in general pay while overseas. I have been blocked on my HSBC Mastercard and Scotiabank AMX cards at many retailers where Brim or TD Visa worked out as a last resort. As for withdrawals… using the global ATM alliance I have had better luck with ATMs working and even exchange rates with Canadian Scotiabank debit cards rather than with Tangerine debit cards. Tangerine uses a worse exchange rate than Scotiabank despite both not being charged the ATM fees. Tangerine also has longer hold times on the phone when stuff goes wrong which can become very costly or time-consuming while making an overseas call. Google voice drops after about 30 minutes.. so if you’re on hold for a while it can be a pain.

I have used pretty much every financial institution and found the easiest way around this two-factor authentication problem for banking apps, amazon, steam, points apps… etc is to briefly turn your roaming on but with the data off while still on a secure WiFi connection before entering the app or trying to log in. You’ll receive the code and then you can turn off roaming again immediately.

I am currently Rogers and this works with them… but Rogers has been going downhill lately especially since Rogers Mastercard really has so few overseas benefits for Rogers customers now… and with the ever-increasing roam like home fees and the worsening of their WE Mastercard even with their new credit card on the market waiving a couple of roam like home days a year it doesn’t seem worth it to keep going with them. I am thinking of going over to FIZZ for my mobile services and giving it a try for texts or emergencies overseas alongside a local country-specific sim card. The only thing is you can’t pre-pay your FIZZ account and they don’t accept AMX… FIZZ only accepts VISA & Mastercard like Videotron, so those points to keep in mind. Not sure the best card to use for Fizz and Videotron maybe a card that gives benefits on recurring bills if it counts? The reason I mention FIZZ is that you can set up a cheap phone line with them for less than 15 CAD a month to receive texts anywhere and adapt it to your needs as you go. I haven’t personally tested it out yet but will soon.

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5 Out of Office Examples for Traveling on a Business Trip

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When you need to travel for work, you might need to set an out of office message. Out of office messages are useful if you are not available during regular work hours. This may be necessary if you are out of the office in transport, such as on an airplane without WiFi, or if you are participating in a conference and cannot be online.

Out of Office Message Requirements

Your out of office message can be as detailed as you would like, but there is one requirement for your auto reply email: state when you will be back. You do not  need to explain why you are away, however you should at least communicate when you will be able to respond to your emails. Otherwise, you can be as creative as you would like.

A typical business travel out of office email will have the following components:

• Thank the person for their email.
• Let the person know when you will be returning.
• Provide an alternate contact person or emergency contact number.
• State that you will respond to emails when you return.

Additional components of your out of office message could include:

• Whether you are checking your email, versus if you are out of the country
• Why you are currently out of the office

See some of our business trip out of office messages below.

Out of Office on a Business Trip

If you are out of the office on a business trip, you can state so in your auto reply message. If you are traveling for a client, you do not want to get too specific on the location. Instead, leave your email vague. Put your location on your corporate calendar. If your coworker needs to know where you are, they can check your calendar for details.

Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office on a business trip, and I will be returning on [Date]. I will respond to your email upon my return. Sincerely, Michelle

The above should be the bare minimum included in your auto reply message. If there is the possibility of urgent matters coming up while you are gone, you should include a contact person or an emergency contact number in your message as well.

I am currently out of the office on a business, and I will be returning on [Date]. If your matter is urgent, please contact [Name] at [Name’s Email], or call me at [Number]. Otherwise, I will respond to your message when I return. Thanks, Michelle

Only include your phone number in your out of office message if you do not mind being reached. If you are traveling to a place without service or will be unable to talk, it is best to only leave a contact person.

Out of Office during Business Travel

Occasionally for work, you may find that you are in commute for an entire day and will have limited access to email. If many of your coworkers will wonder where you are, it may be ideal to set up an out of office message for business travel.

I am currently traveling with limited access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact [Contact]. Otherwise, I will respond to your email as soon as possible. Thanks, Michelle

You might also be traveling to work, but find yourself at a client with a poor Wifi connection. While you are working, many of your coworkers may be wondering why you do not appear online, or why you are taking longer than usual to respond. In these circumstances, you might want an auto reply message similar to the following:

I am currently on-site with limited access to Wifi. If your matter is urgent, please contact [Contact] or call me at [Number]. Thanks, Michelle

Out of Office Attending a Conference

If you are on a conference business trip, mentioning the conference in your out of office can be beneficial. If a client who is also attending the conference emails you, your client may notice the opportunity to meet up with you.

Thank you for your email. I am currently at the Tableau Conference in Las Vegas, with limited access to email. I will be returning on [Date]. If you need immediate assistance, please contact me on my cell at [Number]. Sincerely, Michelle

Auto Reply Messages for Business Travel

Depending on your company culture, your out of office messages may be more casual or fun. However, if you work in professional services, it is best to keep your auto reply messages as fluff-free and simple as possible. State that you will be out, say when you will be back, and include what to do if it is an emergency.

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How to set up free messaging on your phone while traveling internationally

E ver wished you could stay connected no matter where your travels take you? Imagine sending texts seamlessly even when you’re halfway around the world. Well, that’s exactly the kind of global connectivity Dean from Alpharetta, GA is after. 

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He wrote us telling us he is traveling in the near future and wants to be able to text while abroad. Here's what he had to say:

"We struggle with what we can do traveling internationally with our iPhones. We just want text. We have a trip to Italy ahead and a Mediterranean cruise as well. How do we set our phones up to let us text free. Verizon is our carrier. Thanks

-Dean, Alpharetta, GA"

Thanks, Dean, for writing to us. There are a few options for both iPhone and Android when it comes to completely free messaging, as well as a few options that will cost you a low price with more flexibility.

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To access free messaging when traveling internationally with Facebook Messenger, connect to Wi-Fi or use a local SIM card with data to send messages and make calls without incurring additional charges from your mobile carrier.

iPhone: 4.0 stars (at time of publishing) 

Android: 4.1 stars (at time of publishing) 

Facebook Messenger is great for instant messaging, allowing you to send text messages, photos, videos, and audio recordings to your contacts. 

This real-time communication feature enables you to maintain ongoing conversations with your loved ones, regardless of the distance between you. Facebook Messenger does require access to a Wi-Fi network if you don't want to pay anything. It relies on an internet connection to send and receive messages, make voice and video calls, and access other features.

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To get free messaging when traveling internationally with iMessage, connect to Wi-Fi or use a local SIM card with data to send messages and make calls without incurring additional charges from your mobile carrier.

iPhone: 4.1 stars (at time of publishing)

This option is only handy when it comes to messaging between iPhone users like Dean, but it is completely free to use. If you and the person you're texting both have an iPhone, you can use the Messages  app that you already use to text. If you didn't set up an international plan with your phone carrier, iMessage will only work while you're on Wi-Fi, and you'll be able to tell because your texts send as blue bubbles instead of green ones.

Be sure you have iMessage turned on by following these steps:

• Go to  Settings
• Tap  Messages
• Make sure the button next to iMessage is toggled on.

If you want to avoid any potential charges for international SMS messages, on the same Messages page of your Settings, be sure  Send as SMS  is toggled off.

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To get free messaging when traveling internationally with WhatsApp, connect to Wi-Fi or use a local SIM card with data to send messages and make calls without incurring additional charges from your mobile carrier.

iPhone : 4.7 stars (at time of publishing) 

Android: 4.3 stars (at time of publishing) 

WhatsApp is a popular messaging app that allows you to send messages over Wi-Fi or data connection. It works across iPhone and Android, so anyone can use it to message friends or family. You'll need to download the app and have an internet connection, and you can follow the steps to connect it to your cell phone number.

• Download and Install WhatsApp on your smartphone
• Once the installation is complete, tap on the WhatsApp icon on your home screen or app drawer to open the application
• On the welcome screen, you'll be presented with the WhatsApp Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Read through them and tap "Agree and Continue" to proceed
• WhatsApp will prompt you to enter your phone number. Make sure to enter the correct number associated with your cell phone. Select your country code from the drop-down menu and enter your phone number. Then tap " Next"
• WhatsApp will send a verification code to the phone number you provided via SMS. It will attempt to automatically detect the code, but if it fails, you can enter the code manually. If you don't receive the SMS, you can request a voice call with the verification code instead
• After verifying your phone number, WhatsApp will prompt you to set up your profile . You can choose to add a profile photo and enter your name. You can also add a status message if you like. Tap " Next" or " Skip" to proceed
• WhatsApp will ask for permission to access your contacts. Granting this permission allows WhatsApp to sync your contacts and identify people from your address book who are already using WhatsApp
• Once the setup is complete, you'll be taken to the WhatsApp main screen. You can now start using WhatsApp to send messages

Remember, WhatsApp requires an active phone number to function. Make sure your phone is connected to a cellular network or has a working SIM card to receive the verification code during the setup process. Be sure to have a good Wi-Fi connection to be able to send messages over WhatsApp for free.

If you're looking for a way to stay connected and enjoy free messaging while traveling internationally, Signal can be a great option.

iPhone: 4.8 stars (at time of publishing)

Android: 4.4 stars  (at time of publishing) 

Signal is a privacy-focused messaging app that prioritizes secure communication. It is free and easy to use and offers end-to-end encryption for messages, voice calls, and video calls. Signal's commitment to user privacy means that it doesn't collect or store user data, making it a popular choice for individuals concerned about their digital privacy. The app also supports features like disappearing messages, screen security, and encrypted group chats. It is a great way to go when traveling abroad.

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Stay connected for free while traveling internationally by utilizing Telegram's messaging features and connecting to Wi-Fi networks.

iPhone: 4.2 stars  (at time of publishing) 

Android: 4.3 stars ( at time of publishing )

Telegram is a great free messaging app that is particularly useful when traveling abroad. It offers reliable and fast messaging services even in areas with limited connectivity, allowing you to stay in touch with friends and family. With cost-effective communication over the internet, end-to-end encryption for privacy, and features like group chats and offline messaging, Telegram ensures seamless and secure communication while you explore new destinations.

HOW TO STAY CONNECTED ON YOUR PHONE WHILE TRAVELING ABROAD

All of the apps above allow you to stay connected without incurring hefty texting charges by harnessing the power of Wi-Fi. Here's how to make WiFi calls on your phone:

• Click on "Settings"
• Click "Cellular"
• "Wi-Fi Calling"
• Switch "Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone" on
• Click "Enable" Wi-Fi Calling"
• Click " Networks & Internet"
• Click "Mobile Network"
• Click "Advanced"
• Click "Wi-Fi Calling"
• Toggle on "Wi-Fi Calling"
• Click the "Phone" icon
• Tap the "More Options" (three vertical dots)
• Tap "Settings"
• Tap " Wi-Fi Calling" and then toggle the switch to the right to turn the feature on.

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Ensure that you confirm the Wi-Fi network name with the business that is allowing you to log onto their WiFI, as several locations may require a password for access.

Next, carefully browse through the available network options in the vicinity. If you come across multiple networks with identical names, inform the relevant establishment. In most instances, this situation arises due to the business utilizing a dual-band Wi-Fi router, which generates two separate networks—one operating at 2.4GHz and the other at 5GHz.

Make sure your gadget's operating system is up to date, along with the browser. That way, potential vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit will be eliminated.

You can also install a VPN app to encrypt your Internet connection. That way, hackers won't be able to snoop on what you're sending and receiving.  For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices by visiting CyberGuy.com/VPN.

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If you don't want to be dependent on a WiFi signal, you'll need to add an international plan to your phone carrier. You can contact your phone carrier to find out the most affordable option for your plan. For best ways to text wherever you are using an international phone plan and SIM cards, click here .

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If you only want to send a few text messages here or there while abroad, you'll be able to find WiFi pretty easily and will have no trouble using one of the apps I recommended. However, I do also recommend adding a cheap international plan, even if it's a small amount of data, so you're able to use your phone in case of an emergency in the country you're visiting.

Have you experienced the challenge of staying connected while traveling internationally? What messaging apps or strategies do you use to keep connected while abroad? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact

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Americans who have traveled internationally stand out in their views and knowledge of foreign affairs

Do people who travel think differently about the world? A new Pew Research Center survey suggests they do.

Americans who have traveled internationally are more interested in and knowledgeable about foreign affairs, feel closer to others around the world, and favor a more active foreign policy, according to the survey of 3,576 U.S. adults conducted in spring 2023. We also surveyed people in 23 other countries about their international travel habits.

This analysis examines international travel with a focus on Americans’ travel, including which Americans travel abroad and how their interest in the world and views of international affairs differ from others.

For this analysis, we surveyed 3,576 U.S. adults from March 20 to March 26, 2023; 3,581 U.S. adults from March 21 to March 27, 2022; and 10,606 U.S. adults from June 14 to June 27, 2021. Everyone who took part in these surveys is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about the ATP’s methodology .

For non-U.S. data, this report draws on nationally representative surveys of 27,285 adults conducted from Feb. 20 to May 22, 2023. All surveys were conducted over the phone with adults in Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Surveys were conducted face-to-face in Hungary, Poland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. In Australia, we used a mixed-mode probability-based online panel.

Here are the June 2021 survey questions and responses used in this analysis. Those for the March 2022 survey may be found here , as well as those for the March 2023 survey .

How many Americans have traveled internationally?

Roughly three-quarters of Americans (76%) have visited at least one other country, including 26% who have been to five or more. About a quarter (23%) have not traveled internationally, though most in this group say they would if they had the opportunity.

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To analyze how Americans’ travel experiences relate to their attitudes on other questions, we placed people into three categories:

• Globe-trotters have traveled to at least five other countries. About a quarter of the U.S. public (26%) falls into this category.
• Casual travelers have traveled to between one and four other countries. Half of Americans fall into this category.
• Nontravelers have never left the United States. This category includes 23% of Americans.

Compared with Americans, people in many European nations are more likely to have traveled to five or more other countries. For instance, 88% of Swedes have done so.

However, international travel is much less common in many middle-income nations. It is strongly correlated with a nation’s gross domestic product per capita. (For more on international travel and views about global engagement, read “Attitudes on an Interconnected World.” )

Who travels internationally?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, older people are more likely than younger people to have traveled internationally. Americans ages 65 and older are more than twice as likely as adults under 30 to fall into our globe-trotter category (37% vs. 17%).

Income is even more strongly related to travel than age. Two-thirds of upper-income Americans have traveled to at least five countries, compared with 9% of Americans with lower incomes.

Similarly, Americans with a postgraduate degree are far more likely to be globe-trotters than those with a high school education or less (59% vs. 10%).

Residents of suburban and urban areas generally have more international travel experience than people who live in rural areas.

There are no significant partisan differences when it comes to international travel: 26% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents qualify as globe-trotters, as do 28% of Republicans and GOP leaners.

Do travelers know more about the world?

Globe-trotters are especially likely to say they are interested in foreign affairs and follow international news. Casual travelers, in turn, are more likely than nontravelers to do so.

Globe-trotters are also the most knowledgeable about international affairs. In 2022, we conducted an international affairs quiz , asking Americans 12 questions related to international news. On average, globe-trotters got 8.2 of the 12 questions correct, compared with 6.4 for casual travelers and 4.2 for nontravelers.

Is international travel related to views of global engagement?

International travel experience is also linked to Americans’ views about international affairs and their feelings of connection to other people around the world.

When asked which comes closest to their view, 57% of globe-trotters say the U.S. should be active in world affairs, while 43% say the U.S. should pay less attention to problems in other countries and concentrate on problems at home. In contrast, most casual travelers and nontravelers say the U.S. should focus on problems at home.

In all three groups, at least half of respondents say that when the U.S. is making foreign policy, it should take other countries’ interests into account – even if that means making compromises. But globe-trotters are especially likely to hold that view.

Globe-trotters are also particularly likely to say they feel close to people around the world, with 42% saying so. By comparison, 34% of casual travelers and 30% of nontravelers say this.

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Vinotok takes the message of community mythology abroad

April 24, 2024 14 Views

Sharing a ‘Mini-tok’ in Germany this spring

By Dawne Belloise

is one of the most beloved and distinctively local celebrations of Crested Butte and now others are seeking its message and meaning as it might pertain to their own community and heritage. Vinotok founders Marcie Telander and Mark Schwiesow were contacted by a presenting group to bring a mini Vinotok troupe to perform in an international forum in Potsdam, Germany, May 17 through 19. The presenting group is called The European Forum for the Study of Religion and the Environment. The Vinotok clan is currently in the process of raising funds to get a few of them to the event and have set up a GoFundMe page (see below).  

The focus of the forum is on the questions of arts and celebration as being used to bring a community together to advocate for the environment, however, Telander says that the discussions were mostly listed as academic. “There was a lot of talking around the idea but with no experience of how it can really happen,” she says. Telander says that there will be academic discourse but also artists and activists at this conference. She also notes that the conference organizers were excited about the Vinotok clan performing as well as lecturing. “It shows them that it really can be done and how it’s done.”

At the forum, Telander explains that the Vinotok clan will create altars and banners that are interactive and immersive and show the seven days of the pilgrimage of the way of Vinotok. Activities that individuals can do at these environmental altars will also be included. “We will be docents. It will include performative pieces which involve the conference participants in writing their own grumps and considering what they would wish to release from their own community so they can beckon and bring in transformative mythology and healing stories from their own roots,” she says.  

The forum participants will also take part in a procession with nine of the Vinotok members who will be traveling to Germany, “who will be embodying the archetypal wisdom figures such as the Harvest Mother, the Green Man, the Earth Dragon, the Knight and others,” she says. The anticipated nine who will travel to Germany are Rob Sepety, Jo Ellipses, Chad Reich, KT Folz, Isabel Russell, Lisa Reuth, Molly Murfee, Schwiesow and Telander.

  Telander says that the forum is questioning, through case studies, if this type of community activism exists anywhere. “Are we repeating ancient things from the past that don’t have meaning anymore? How would they include mythism, gaiaism and what is indigeneity? Those are big questions around the world.” Telander says that Vinotok is the case study. “There are people seeking home across the world. COVID really brought that to the forefront. But what is home? We do not know until we arrive and our external landscape is matched by the internal landscape, and we feel that. We want to assist people,” she says and feels that “place spirit” can be anywhere.

At home, Vinotok had been developing an apprenticeship where people from other places could participate and volunteer with guild masters. “They’d learn our philosophy, have hands-on volunteering and servant leadership with us,” she says. The participating apprentices would then take the work they do back to their own communities. “This is a special kind of reclamation in the 21st century of some of the most ancient forms of village making and community celebrating and elevating. It’s one of the most ancient forms of eco-activism that exists, especially in Europe.”  

Telander explains that these ancient forms of “village making” and storytelling come from a band of sacred theater artists and players who would travel the villages and put on passion plays which helped identify and focus on the core values of the community, especially the elders, local artists and artisans. “It would bring the people together through the shared stories, music and theater. In turn, they would spend time with the different communities gathering personal stories and learn about the mythology and heritage of the peoples. They’d recreate it with local people learning the process.”

“Vinotok is based on a reclamation of these ancient European indigenous communities of enhancements and regeneration,” Telander explains. “We are practitioners of this, so essentially, Vinotok will be taking their stories to Germany and we’ll do a Mini-tok there. We’re returning with a European tradition to the homeland and the roots where it began.”  

Telander said the goal now is to raise enough money to allow nine of the Vinotok troupe to travel to the forum where they’ll first present a panel of speakers, “focusing on our practice of forming a village environment of resistance, assistance and persistence and how a community can bridge disparity of views of the environment, generational gaps and any other form of community separation more safely through personal story sharing, seasonal celebrations, the devotion to the personhood of the environment and expressive arts from the heritage and legacy of the community ancestry.”  

With the event rapidly approaching, Schwiesow comments, “Over 40 years, working-class Vinotok volunteers have dedicated tens of thousands of hours to making our community’s defining celebration available to all of Crested Butte. Of the 35 events during the week of Vinotok, many are free. The rest are for a minimal donation. We have not solicited money from the thousands of people who celebrate with us every year. We are not asking for personal remuneration now, merely help covering the expenses of the trip. Now we have an opportunity to show the world how, ‘Myth, Ritual and Practice’ can make a true difference both locally and internationally. This is why the conference was so interested and excited to have us there. It is our deep hope that those in our community who have the wherewithal will step up and contribute generously to this opportunity. The international community wants to know how our small village has united to celebrate together and raise awareness and activism on behalf of the environment in the ‘Age of Ecological Catastrophe’ and how to create a culture of resilience and sustainability in the 21st century.”

For more information on Vinotok, visit vinotok.org. The GoFundMe page is at: https://gofund.me/3933a6e5.

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• I was excited to study abroad in Florence and to take small, cheap trips while abroad.
• My classmates are not traveling cheaply; they are flying to luxury places like Dubai and the Alps.
• I wonder if they are just doing it for social media, but I'm still enjoying my time abroad.

As a third-year college student attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, I jumped at the chance to study abroad . Trading in a semester of snow and freezing temperatures for beautiful architecture and centuries-old art was a no-brainer.

I was so excited that I filled out the application to study in Florence nearly a year before the day I would depart. Four months in Florence, Italy, was comparable to the cost of a semester at my state school . After talking to my parents and counselor, I believed the cultural experience and travel opportunities were worth it.

I knew that when I arrived, I would have to budget when traveling —doing so through communal hostel stays and low-cost airlines. I was prepared for overstuffed backpacks and bus tickets; upon arrival, though, it became clear that pinching pennies was not on everyone's agenda.

The other students are jet-setting every weekend to expensive locations

The first few days in Florence were comparable to a freshman welcome week. The time was full of activities, including hikes, dinners, and other various ventures to get students to meet one another. My roommates and I attended one of the dinners to make connections before classes began.

Standing among groups of strangers , I expected to converse about majors and hometowns; however, I witnessed a quiet competition between students on who would be going to the most places in the coming months.

Comments such as "I have every weekend planned and booked" or "I would go, but I've already been" were stacked on top of one another as my peers attempted to one-up each other. At this time, I had a total of zero trips planned. When caught in these conversations, I felt oddly pressured to also fill my calendar each weekend, accompanied by the feeling of stress due to not being able to afford travel every five days. I feared I would be left behind.

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I've been here for over two months, and this conversation hasn't ended. Every Monday, I hear whispers about where my peers had jet-setted to days before. Places like Dubai and Morocco have been mentioned, leaving me just as shocked as that first dinner. I knew studying abroad was a privilege before getting here, but "a weekend in Dubai " was not what I expected.

Nobody is 'roughing it' like I thought they would be

My spring break was only three weeks into the start of the semester, and this was when I decided to take my first trip. When booking, I scoured sites, such as KAYAK and Skyscanner, but plane tickets and hotels were still extremely pricey. Eventually, my roommates and I decided to spend five days in Prague after finding affordable tickets on Ryanair. One of the greatest appeals of Prague was it was walkable, cheap, and had a good nightlife — my top three requirements as a traveling college student.

My three roommates and I booked a studio apartment for around $100 each for a total of five nights. It took us two trains, one bus, a plane, and some walking to get there, but the price was right. I was excited for the following week and felt satisfied with our trip and housing accommodations.

That was until I scrolled through Instagram to see my peers skiing in the Alps and skydiving in Copenhagen. It was almost unbelievable that the people I attend classes with could afford this style of travel while my school backpack was stuffed with a week's worth of clothes cause I opted out of the carry-on baggage fee Ryanair required.

I thought everyone at this stage made sacrifices when traveling, but I was mostly wrong.

I'm convinced people are traveling for the sake of their Instagram

I have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that anyone can experience a new country in the span of 48 hours.

I do know, however, that people are really good at making their time away look like the best time ever on my Instagram feed . It's as if they're collecting comments like postcards or putting another notch in their belts by showing one another how many stamps they have accumulated in their passports.

Traveling while studying abroad is a competitive sport with a large price tag that no one told me to train for.

I've learned that such comparisons defeat the purpose of traveling. Maybe I haven't flown on the best airlines or stayed in an oceanfront villa, but my experiences abroad have been enriching and allowed me to engage with other cultures. Best of all? I didn't have to spend much money, and my Instagram still looks good.

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