Is your camera roll filled with travel inspiration? Are you lusting over a European city you’ve never been to before? Have you been daydreaming of adventure?
It’s time to buy that plane ticket!
Sometimes, you just need a little inspiration to remind you that investing in travel (and yourself) is worth it! These 12 travel quotes are meant to inspire just that — so buy that ticket and get out there!
“All you need is a passport”
“Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
“I followed my heart and it led to the airport.”
“It is okay to live a life that others do not understand.”
“You weren’t born to just pay bills and die.”
“There’s no time to be bored in a world as beautiful as this.”
“Go where you feel most alive.”
“If you never go, you will never know.”
“Travel is an investment in yourself.”
“Yeah, working is great. But have you tried traveling?”
“NOW is the right time for a new adventure.”
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Before any trip, I hand write (yes, on physical paper) a packing list. I usually start it about a week out, and add to it up to — and sometimes during — when I actually begin to assemble everything that I am going to take with me.
I usually have a staging area, where I start to gather all of the items, and the from there, I refine and cull things down.
I lived in the small city of Ansan just outside of Seoul, South Korea (close enough that I was still on the Seoul subway line) for a year and a half while I was working there as an English teacher. Because I was so close, I spent almost every weekend exploring Seoul’s winding historic alleyways, huge high-rises, modern art galleries, curated natural areas, and layer upon layer of food, fashion, and culture.
Based on my experience living near and then returning to this magical city, here is my guide to (what I think are) the best spots to see, and why you should see them (and if they are worth standing in line or paying the fee to enter).
Are you in the mood for a spring or autumn polar dip? Looking for a nice cold swim after a long summer hike? Or were you just hoping to dip your feet into crisp glacier water?
Despite being fed by glaciers and icy cold, these crystal clear lakes are the perfect places to cool off on a hot summer day in the mountains. In Jasper — a mountain town in the Rocky Mountains in Canada — temperatures can head well above 30°C (86°F) in the summer.
I am always surprised at the power of language — especially when a short sentence or quip completely changes my perspective, sets me on a new path, or inspires an adventure.
Hopefully one of these modern travel-inspired quotes inspires you!
The Anthrotorian has officially been around for more than a decade — since 2012, I have been writing about travel, culture, art, and history on this website. To celebrate this landmark birthday, I published a book, It’s Rude to Keep an Adventure Waiting: Travel Advice, Tips, and Tricks.
Lisbon is one of my favourite cities in the world! Sun drenched squares, colourful architecture covered in elaborate tiles, charming locals, amazing coffee, bakeries everywhere, amazing views, and easy-to-navigate public transit — what’s not to love!?
Here’s everything you need to see, eat, and experience in Lisbon on your next trip.