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1. "Life is short and the world is wide"
2. "Be brave in pursuit of what ignites your soul." -Jennifer Lee
3. “Travel humbles you. You see what a small place you occupy in the world. -Gustave Flaubert
Jennifer Lee's second travel quote is one of my all-time favorite quotes. What I love is that this applies to everything, not just travel. He tells you to be bold in pursuing your passions and the things that interest you.
For me it's the journey. For others, it might be a business venture, a lifestyle change, or even an important life decision. Whatever your passion, pursue it relentlessly.
Traveling puts things in perspective for me. It allows me to see that there are things much bigger than my problems. What if the wifi is slow or my favorite ramen restaurant is closed? Traveling makes you realize that the world doesn't always revolve around you. It allows me to see how other people live and what they struggle with on a daily basis.
Travel humbled me and broadened my perspective in many ways. Traveling to places like Southeast Asia and other impoverished areas has given me a sense of appreciation for the modern conveniences I can enjoy.
4. "Travel: Leaves you speechless and then a storyteller." - Ibn Battuta
5. "It's better to see something once than to hear it a thousand times"
6. "Adventures can hurt you, but monotony will kill you."
When I was a child, I read books avidly. I read page after page and became obsessed with distant lands. It wasn't until I started traveling that I realized what the travel quote "it's better to see something once than hear it a thousand times" says.
As a travel writer, I do my best to describe my readers' places and destinations. However, there are some things and experiences that are too beautiful for words. For me, the best thing about traveling is that every day is different. There are no routines, fixed rules and expectations. You can do what you want, when you want.
I've been traveling the world with my partner for over two and a half years and one of the things we love most is the freedom that traveling and that lifestyle gives us. Traveling breaks the routine and monotony and brings a little adventure, excitement and exploration back into people's lives.
7. "Don't listen to what they say. Go and see."
8. "All you need to know is that it's possible." -Wolf, an Appalachian Trail hiker
9. "To travel is to live" -Hans Christian Andersen
I often stop and reflect on how traveling has changed my life. In these times I realize how much traveling is part of me. During my teenage years, I read books and wondered what it would be like to visit all these exotic places.
I never thought it was possible, but unfortunately, traveling has opened so many doors and opportunities for me that I often have to pinch myself. For me, traveling is life. It's about seizing each day and making the best out of every situation.
For me, traveling means experiencing the extraordinary and it is always challenging, exciting and rewarding. I love the quote "The life you lead doesn't have to be the only life you have." by Anna Quindeln because I reinvented myself so many times.
Full-time teacher, director, backpacker, travel blogger and digital nomad. As cliché as it sounds, you can be whatever you want, as long as you have the courage to fight for it.
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10. "The life you've led doesn't have to be the only life you have." -Anna Quindle
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11. "The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself." - Wallace Stevens
12. "Work, travel, save, repeat"
Coming from the Philippines, it wasn't easy to save enough money to travel the world. I hurried... and I hurried a lot. Unlike most first world countries, you can get a part-time job while studying to boost your savings.
Since the minimum wage in the Philippines is low, you pretty much have to work multiple jobs to earn enough to save, and that's exactly what I did. I was a teacher at the time and I worked from 7 am to 3 pm. After that I would tutor and work another 4-5 hours.
At some point, I earned more than a part-time job as a tutor. My takeaway behind this is that while it feels like I only travel now, the Work Travel Save Repeat quote is one of my favorites.
Although I no longer have a 9-to-5 job, we still apply this theory while saving for certain trips and vacations along the way.
13. "It's the journey that counts, not the arrival." -T.S. Eliot
14 "The happiest moment in human life is to depart for unknown lands." —Sir Richard Burton
15. "Dare to live the life you've always wanted."
One of our biggest lessons when it comes to traveling the world full time is that you DON'T need material things as much as you think. When we first traveled, both my partner and I had huge backpacks full of unnecessary things.
Now we both travel carry-on only and keep our material possessions to a minimum. Traveling simplifies things and made us realize that material things don't make us happier. Instead, we prefer to spend our money on experiences.
This is why I love the Antoine de St. Exupery (the same author who wrote The Little Prince). It's just a quick travel quote that reminds me to travel light and that joy is not physically found in material possessions.
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16. "Travelling and changing places gives new strength to the spirit." – Seneca
17. "Those who want to travel happily should travel light." -Antoine de St. Exupéry
18. "And then there's the most dangerous risk of all: the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, with the gamble that later you can buy the freedom to do it." – Randy Komisar
The quote above is one of my all-time favorite quotes. If there's one thing I know, it's that life is short. People keep saying that one day I will travel the world. One day I will learn to speak a new language. Guess friends? Life is short and time will take you.
We are not even sure if we are aging. So if your ultimate goal in life is to be happy, why not pursue the things that make you happy?
I know this is easier said than done as many of us have commitments and responsibilities, but I am one of those people who believe that if you want something badly enough, there is a way to get it.
Life is not about making money. Yes, money makes things a lot more convenient, but are you really willing to sacrifice years and years of your life to do something you hate? So find a job you love or find a passion that can drive your work.
Confidently making enough money to one day pursue what you love is no guarantee. As hard as it sounds, really take the time to look at your life and what you want from it. I'm not saying that everyone should quit their job and travel.
No way. I know this life isn't for everyone, but if there's something you've always wanted to do but been afraid to try, now is the time to do it.
19. Nobody realizes how good it is to travel until you get home and lay your head on the old and familiar pillow. -Lin Yutang
20. “Our battered suitcases piled on the sidewalk again; We had longer ways to go. Anyway, the road is life." -Jack Kerouac
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21. "Life is a daring adventure or nothing." -Helen Keller
This famous Helen Keller travel quote has been immortalized in many sayings and articles, but its message still rings true. Life is our greatest adventure and if it really is, are you doing what it takes to live it?
There are so many people who get consumed in the daily movements of life, forgetting that every moment needs to be cherished and cherished.
No matter what situation you find yourself in, try to make the best of every situation. Trust me, changing your perspective and your point of view will make all the difference.
22. "The goal is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." -Henry Miller
23. "If you refuse food, ignore customs, fear religion and avoid people, it is better to stay at home." -James Michener
24. "Go, fly, walk, travel, travel, explore, travel, discover, adventure."
Quote by James Michener "If you reject food, ignore customs, fear religion and avoid people, you better stay home." It's something I feel strongly about.
I believe that the purpose of traveling is to broaden your horizons and get to know your surroundings. Out of the box and open to other cultures, traditions and religions.
I can't count how many times I forced myself to try exotic dishes, even when they disgusted me. 3 out of 10, I wouldn't eat it again, but at least I tried it anyway. In Indonesia, a local resident invited us to his house for dinner.
The only food he and his family ate was some rice and sambal (lots of homemade pepper). Though my mouth was on fire, I emptied my plate, for who was I to refuse the kindness of someone who opened his home to us?
I should have had a pitcher of water, but I was still grateful for the opportunity to meet him and his family.
25. "All journeys have secret destinations unknown to the traveler." -Martin Buber
26. "Travel makes a wise man better, but a fool worse." -Thomas Fuller
27. "The world is a book and those who don't travel read only one page." - Augustine of Hippo
28. “In my opinion, the greatest reward and luxury of traveling is being able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, being in a position where almost nothing is so familiar as to be taken for granted.” —Bill Bryson
29. "Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien
The famous quote by J.R.R Tolkien is something I really like. In the later years of our nomadic journey, many people always assume that we feel lost because we choose to live our lives without a permanent home base.
Although we don't have a home, we make a home wherever we go. We leave a little piece of our heart in every place we visit and form deeper connections with the people we meet along the way than most people do in their entire lifetime.
It turns out we choose to live life around us, it keeps us excited, keeps us grounded and reminds us that compassion and kindness have not left this world.
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30. "Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble over one thing while chasing another." -Lawrence Block
31. “Don't go where the path takes you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
32. “Travel is brutal. It forces you to trust strangers and lose sight of all the familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essentials. -The air, the sleep, the dreams, the sea, the sky. -all things tending towards the eternal, or what we imagine by it.” – Cesar Pavese
I love the Cesare Pavese quote above. Having been on the road for the past four years, he's nailed it. Nothing is safe. Nothing is set in stone.
Friends come and go, transportation fails, technology lets us down, but at the end of the day, no matter how bad your day was, learn to appreciate the little things in life like the sunset, the sound of the ocean or a gentle breeze, reminding you that you are lucky to be alive.
Lawrence Block, on the other hand, talks about the spontaneity of travel and how we should be open to that stuff. My partner and I have completely different travel styles. He's more of a spontaneous traveler who doesn't like to plan anything.
As you can imagine, it drives me crazy sometimes as I would like to know if I have a place to sleep tonight or not. After traveling together for nearly three years, we compromised and met halfway.
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33. "Any man can transform the world of drudgery and drudgery into a world of excitement and adventure." - Irving Wallace
34. “What you've done becomes the judgment of what you'll do, especially in other people's minds. When you travel, you are what you are in this moment. People don't blame you for your past. There is no yesterday in the way." -William Less Heat Moon
35. "We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls." - Anaïs Nin
After traveling the world for over 4 years, we realized that sometimes the journey to a place is more important than the place itself. Traveling is about transformation and growth and the journey is part of the whole experience.
So while it's easy to plan entire trips, it's also good to let go once in a while and leave room for spontaneity and surprises.
Typically, the most meaningful experiences are the ones you don't plan for. Interact with the locals, make new friends or even get lost. Those are now the things I live and love most about travel.
36. "A good traveler has no definite plans and no intention of arriving." -Lao-Tse
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37. “Life is a journey. Give your best."
38. “We live in a wonderful world full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if we pursue them with our eyes open.” –Jawaharial Nehru
39. "I've found there's no surer way to tell if you like or hate people than traveling with them." -Mark Twain
40. "Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer"
After traveling the world (and spending a lot of money along the way) we realized that no amount of money could compare to the amazing experiences we had.
We camp in arid deserts, cross countries, explore islands in sailboats, and even live with fishermen. My point is, things will be things, but the experiences will stay with you for a lifetime!
Even if we don't have a house, car or other things that society considers important, the freedom to experience life and other cultures makes us rich.
41. "A journey is better measured in friends than in miles." -Tim Cahill
42. “Man cannot discover new oceans if he does not have the courage to lose sight of the coast.” – Andre Gide
43. "Like all great travelers, I saw more than I remember and I remember more than I saw." -Benjamin Disraeli
44. "Hope is the only thing stronger than fear." -Suzanne Collins
45. "Because in the end you won't remember the time you worked in the office or mowed the lawn. Climb that damn mountain.” – Jack Kerouac
Ever wanted to do something but kept putting it off until you found the perfect moment? We strongly believe in following your passion and that means stepping out of your comfort zone and pushing the boundaries. If you want it bad, there's always a way to do it.
I love this quote by Jack Kerouac because it's a constant reminder that life is short and we need to actively seek out the things we want. There is nothing sadder than hearing someone say, "One day I will..."
do something now Climb that mountain. Book this trip. Make time for your loved ones, because one day is no guarantee.
46. “Travel is finding out that everyone is wrong about other countries.” -Aldous Huxley
47. "Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures."
48. "Remember that happiness is a way to travel, not a destination." -Roy M. Goodman
49. "You can shake the sand out of your shoes, but it will never leave your soul."
50. "The greatest adventure you can ever have is living the life of your dreams."
Have you ever dreamed and wanted something so badly and yet you constantly feel "frozen", unable to go after the things you really want? Sometimes we live life in fear and unconsciously adapt.
There's no such thing as dreams that are too big. I learned this firsthand as I slowly began to boldly pursue what I really wanted in life. For me it was being able to travel and work at the same time.
Now I can honestly say I'm living the life of my dreams...but you know what? It really didn't happen overnight. It was years of hard work, determination and risk.
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51. "Once in a while, people really realize that they don't have to experience the world the way they've been told." -Alan Keightley
52. "Like all great travelers, I saw more than I remember and I remember more than I saw." -Benjamin Disraeli
53. "Twenty years from now you'll be more disappointed about the things you didn't do than the things you did. Then drop the anchors. Sail away from safe haven. Catch the trade winds in your sails. To explore. To dream. Find it out." – Mark Twain
This Mark Twain quote had a huge impact on my life. The words that you'll be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than the things you did are so powerful that they really make you think.
Every time I'm faced with a decision, I remind myself that I might regret it later if I don't take the risk. With that in mind, I remind myself to try everything at least once, to do things that scare me out of my comfort zone.
Because, in the end, I prefer to look back and realize that, although I could have failed in many things, at least I tried and dared.
54. "Take only memories, leave only footprints." -Chef Seattle
55. "I'm in love with cities I've never been to and people I've never met."
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56. "Oh, the places you'll go." -DR. sweet
57. "Wherever you go, go with all your heart!" - Confucius
58. "Don't call it a dream... call it a plan."
59. "A great way to get to know your country is to leave it." -Henry Rollins
60. "Then I realized that adventure is the best way to learn."
Coming from the Philippines, traveling made me realize that it really is the people that make a country and not the other way around, which is why I love the Henry Rollins quote. While we've messed up a lot of things in our country, the people are indeed some of the nicest and most hospitable people we've ever met.
Anywhere in the world, meeting another Filipino brings a smile to my face as it reminds me that hospitality is a fantastic virtue and that no matter what your social status, kindness is something that should always be extended.
Traveling to other countries also gives me a deeper appreciation for my homeland and all it has to offer.
61. “It's not on any map; real places never are.” -Herman Melville
62. “You don't have to be rich to travel well. - Eugene Fodor
This particular quote strikes me as many people tend to assume that travel is only for the rich. Some of the best experiences we've had so far have been staying with locals, camping on islands, or even sleeping on people's couches.
These everyday situations keep us grounded and remind us that traveling is more than luxury resorts, it's about experiencing local life and the culture that surrounds you.
A good trip means learning about our surroundings, being kind to others and, above all, being open to all possibilities and experiences.
63. "I love the feeling of being anonymous in a city I've never been to before."
64. “Have only what you can always carry with you: familiar languages, familiar countries, familiar people. Let your memory be your suitcase” -Alexandr Solzhenitsyn
65. "Once a year, go somewhere you've never been." - Dalai Lama
66. “As you prepare for your trip, prepare all your clothes and money. So take half the clothes and double the money." - Susanne Heller
67. “What you've done becomes the judgment of what you'll do, especially in other people's minds. When you travel, you are what you are in this moment. People don't blame you for your past. Yesterday doesn't get in the way." - William Least Heat Moon
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68. "Travelling is never a question of money, but of courage." - Paulo Coelho
69. “Conventional wisdom tells us…we take our baggage with us. I'm not sure. Travel, at its best, changes us in ways that aren't always apparent until we return home. Sometimes we leave our luggage behind or, better yet, it gets diverted to Cleveland and we never hear from it again." - Eric Weiner
70. "The goal is to die with memories, not dreams"
71. "Two roads parted in a forest and I took the one less travelled." -Roberto Frost
It is often difficult to take roads less traveled. There's no clear path to where you're going, but anyone who walks it knows it's going to be a lot more rewarding than just following the rest of the crowd.
Growing up, I was expected to go to graduate school, get a job, get married, and have kids. Instead, I choose to follow my dreams, chase the unknown, and create a life I'd like to live.
Every time I read the Robert Frost quote, I smile a little because I know I've decided to live life outside my comfort zone... and take the path less travelled!
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72. "There was nowhere to go but everywhere so keep rolling under the stars." -Jack Kerouac
73. "Live your life by a compass, not a clock." -Stephen Covey
74. “With the right attitude and spirit, the sky is the limit”
75. “Happiness is letting go of what you think your life should be and celebrating it for all that it is.” —Mandy Hale
76. “If you're 22 years old, physically fit, and hungry to learn and improve, I challenge you to travel as far away as possible. If necessary, sleep on the floor. Discover how other people live, eat and cook. Learn from them wherever you go." -Anthony Bourdain
This quote from the late Anthony Bourdain is STILL one of my favorites. It evokes such a powerful message that it conveys that, for the most part, adventure and travel are always worth it.
This knowledge of the world and the life experiences of different cultures is truly one of the best ways to grow as a person. Many people think they know the world, but in reality, they only see it on their television screens.
In the end, you realize that there is more good than bad in this world and that respect for other cultures involves experiencing and understanding their origins and way of life.
77. "Everything you do is based on the decisions you make" - Wayne Dyer
78. "There was no way I was born to pay the bills and die"
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79. "Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going." - Paul Theroux
80. “Adventure is a journey. The self-determined, driven, and often risky royal adventure forces you into direct encounters with the world. The world as it is, not as you imagine it. Your body will touch the ground and you will witness. In this way, you will be forced to face humanity's limitless goodness and bottomless cruelty, and perhaps you will realize that you are capable of both. It will change you. Nothing will ever be black and white again." - Mark Jenkins
81. "I'm not the same after seeing the moon shine on the other side of the world." -Mary Anne Radmacher
To be perfectly honest, when I first took a trip I thought I knew what the world was like. I made assumptions about certain cultures and made generalizations.
It wasn't until I really started to delve into the way people live that I understood what it really means to travel. Traveling is not sitting by the pool at a resort. It means trying new foods, diving into your way of life, and really taking the time to think about it.
These experiences and reflections change you for the better and inspire you to travel further and seek the unknown.
82. "At its best, travel should challenge our most cherished prejudices and views, make us reconsider our assumptions, shake us up a bit, make us more open and understanding."Arturo Frommer
83. "Travel Far Enough, You'll Find Yourself" - David Mitchell
84. “Don't go where the path takes you. Go where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
85. "It feels good to be moving in the right direction."
86. "Waking up completely alone in a strange city is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world." - Freya Stark
87. "A ship in a harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for." - John A. Shedd
88. I don't travel to go somewhere, I travel to go. I travel to travel. It's best to move." -Robert Louis Stevenson
Like the other travel quotes in this article, the following quote is one of our favorites as it reminds us to be careful about how we travel. Over the past few years, we've made a commitment to travel more sustainably, knowing that we all need to do our part to help the planet.
We often take the beauty of the earth for granted and refuse to change our ways simply because it is not convenient. Whether it's banning plastic bags in stores, or even something as small as bringing your own cups, these small changes can help make a bigger impact... if everyone did it.
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89. "Take only memories, leave only footprints." - Chief Seattle
90. “Wherever you go, become a part ofsome form of you." –Anita Desai
91. "Take every chance you get in life because some things only happen once." -Karen Gibbs92. “I never travel without my diary. There should always be something sensational to read on the train." - Oscar Wilde
93. "Good company on a journey makes the journey seem shorter." - Izaak Walton
94. "Live life without excuses, travel without regrets" - Oscar Wilde
95. Life is a journey, not a destination.”
96. "I don't travel to cross countries off a list, but to start passionate adventures with destinations." -Nyssa P. Chopra
97. "Come, come, Amavi. We come, we see, we love.
The quote above that life is a journey not a destination is VERY important and applies to almost everything. Most of the time, we try to run through life and end up missing out on all the little joys! That's what we love most about traveling. He experiences and enjoys the journey.
98. “People don't choose to be extraordinary. You decide to accomplish extraordinary things.”–Edmund Hillary
99. "Quit the job, buy a ticket, get a tan, fall in love, never come back."
100. "I will look back and smile because that was life and I chose to live it."
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101. "Good company on a journey makes the journey seem shorter." -Isaac Walton.
102. "No matter where you go, it's who you have by your side." - A stranger
103. "As soon as I saw you, I knew there was a great adventure ahead." - Winnie-the-Pooh
104. "A good friend listens to your adventures. A best friend makes them with you." - A stranger
105. "A journey is better measured in friends than in miles." -Tim Cahill.
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1. "Adventures can hurt you, but monotony will kill you."-A foreigner
2. "There's no way I was born to pay the bills and die."- A foreigner
3. "Live your life by following a compass, not a clock."-Stephen Covey
4. "Life is a daring adventure or nothing."-Helen Keller
5. "The goal is to die with memories, not dreams"-A foreigner
6. "Be courageous in pursuit of what ignites your soul."–Jennifer Lee
7. "Travel is life"-Hans Christian Andersen
8. "Not all wanderers are lost."-J.R.R. Tolkien
9. "And therein lies the most dangerous risk of all: the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, betting that later you can buy the freedom to do so."-Randy Commissioner
10. "Do not go where the path takes you. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail."-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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I hope these travel quotes have inspired you to travel the world and keep exploring this big and beautiful world we live in.
Travel has changed my life and I'm excited it will change yours too. Remember, you don't have to go to a faraway country. You can spend years exploring your own country and come back with a different experience each time. So what are you waiting for?
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