These 25 Travel Quotes Will Give You a Major Dose of Wanderlust

Let’s give the word “wanderlust” new meaning, shall we?

Here’s one for starters: Wanderlust is a deep, almost primal urge to discover new surroundings, new people, new cultures — and even new things about yourself. 

Do you like that? So do we.

All summer, the FOMO has been so real, watching friends and family go on these extravagant vacations overseas or even embark on a weekend getaway to go hiking through a national park. But those photos alone won’t get us off our couches and into the outdoors to explore everything Mother Nature has to offer. No, but these quotes do. 

You’re probably thinking, “Yeah freaking right.” But it’s true! These 25 quotes will truly spark a fire in your soul; they’ll make you reevaluate your life and ask the question, “Am I doing enough for myself? And am I truly living?”

This is getting deep, we’ll admit. But every once in a while, it’s important to take a step back and ensure that 20 years from now, you won’t regret anything about the life you lived and the experiences you had.

Now, go — go get inspired.

A version of this article was originally published in April 2016.