Best Travel Quotes to Inspire Wanderlust (Ultimate List)

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

Perhaps one of the most beloved quotes about journey, Frost wrote these lines about making choices (often difficult) in our lives. Let this quote and all the others be a reminder that travelling is the ultimate way of living your life and pushing your boundaries of safety. Don’t let your routine or mental inhibitions delay that next trip.

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

Life is too short to not to not enjoy it. What’s better than taking a break from your everyday life? Get that backpack out and

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

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Is it a coincidence that the best of people are often avid travellers? This is because travelling really opens another world for you and shows you how similar people are no matter which part of world you travel to. Travelling also teaches you that it’s okay to be different, with culture shocks turning into gradual acceptance. As they say, when in Rome!

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

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“I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven’t seen, how much I’m not going to see, and how much I still need to see.” – Carew Papritz

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Isn’t it just heartbreaking that the world is so big and our lifetime too short to explore it? If you’ve been delaying your journey, this quote is for you!

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

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

Travelling to a new place brings back the curious child in us; you see and observe things, you are amused by meeting new people and left wondering about places and things that you’ll probably not see again. Isn’t this bittersweet emotion the centre of wanderlust?

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” – Terry Pratchett

Travelling changes the way you see your world. When you leave for a trip, you can’t wait to start a new journey. However, as the trip comes to an end, the comfort of coming back to your home’s safety really hits different!

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

When you’re all alone on the top of a hill, you realise how small you really are. What are we humans compared to this eternal world?

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

Perhaps every LOTR fan's favourite, this line out of the Riddle of Strider and has inspired numerous artists, readers and travellers. No matter where you are in life, you have a purpose. We all have our journeys and they will be different from others. As you go exploring your life and the world around you, you are surely to reach a place meant for you.

Satisfy Your Wanderlust on a Budget

The only solution to Wanderlust is extensive travel. When the travel bug bites, there’s only one way to stop the itch. However, not all of us can up our bags and just leave for a trip, right? If you’re like most of us, you may feel financially constrained to go on the trip of your dreams. Here are some of the best way to satisfy wanderlust without spending a lot of money:

• Interact with other travellers. You will easily find fellow travellers who may be looking for a travelling buddy. You can always explore a place on a budget as you can split several shared expenses like stay, food and cabs.
• If you're a student, try opting for students’ exchange programmes in other country. It will give you a very different experience unlike a few days stay abroad.
• Look for volunteer programmes abroad. Several clubs and organisation offer free stay and food given that you meet their volunteer requirements.
• Interact with hosts. Many travellers abroad are happy to host travellers through registered programs and websites. In exchange, you will also need to host and guide travellers from other countries.
• Finally, make sure to have appropriate travel insurance no matter where you decide to go. Among all the thrill and adventure, it will keep you financially and mentally safe from unexpected expenses (especially if you’re short on funds!).

Over to You

As the philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. If there's a universal hobby, it has to be travelling. Most people are always up for vacations, and holidays. Even if they're short day trips, the essence of travel lies in stepping out of your comfort zone and exploring the unknown. However, don’t confuse adventure with carelessness. Ensure that you buy international travel insurance before heading to a new place. Your travel insurance will keep you safe from medical and trip related issues that can dampen your travel plans.