If you’re looking for some inspiration to help you pack your suitcase and head out into the big, wide world then look no further. I’ve searched high and low to bring you the 10 most inspirational and motivational quotes on traveling.
1. Not all who wander are lost. – J.R.R. Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien wrote this quote in his epic novel The Lord of the Rings and to this day it is one of the most celebrated quotes of all time. Traveling isn’t always about seeing unforgettable sights and exploring the world; sometimes it’s about discovering yourself, which brings me to my next quote….
2. Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. – Henry David Thoreau
Traveling is perhaps one of the best ways to find ourselves. By immersing ourselves in different cultures and the wonders of the world, we discover what we love, what life is, and most importantly we discover who we are.
3. The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Augustine of Hippo
For the book-lovers out there, this is perhaps the perfect traveling quote. There is so much in the world to see, do, and explore. By staying in one town or country, you truly are limiting yourself so get out there and see everything – read every page!
4. 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
Traveling isn’t just about the places that you go; it’s about the way that you see the world. Traveling can change your perception of everything and you’ll suddenly start seeing the world in a new light – especially your home.
5. It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. –Ernest Hemingway
While it’s great to know exactly what you want to see and do while traveling, it’s the experience that matters. It’s not about where you go; it’s about how you get there. Even if you don’t get to the destination you first intended, the journey will have counted either way.
6. Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. –Gustave Flaubert
When you’re at home, it’s easy to think of your hometown as the entire world – your whole life is there after all. The truth is that the world is unimaginably big and traveling will help you appreciate that.
7. One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. – Henry Miller
As well as bringing you a sense of modesty and humbleness, traveling is sure to broaden your mind. The minute you set food in a foreign land, it’s like the veil has been lifted from your eyes. As you immerse yourself in a new culture and lay eyes on incredible sights, you suddenly appreciate the world, all that is in it, and life as a whole.
8. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain
They say it’s the things you didn’t do that you’ll come to regret, and when it comes to traveling, this is definitely the case. Imagine having lived your life and looking back, realizing that you never saw half of what you wanted to – that you never explored or truly lived. The regret isn’t worth it, so throw caution to the wind and travel.
9. All destinations have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware. – Martin Buber
Traveling isn’t just about the big cities and world-renowned monuments; it’s about all the secret places the world has to offer, too. It’s about all the hidden caves, the quirky spots known only to locals and everything else off the beaten track. Never mind following a path that so many others have before you – make your own way while traveling and discover secret destinations.
10. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. –Lao Tzu
If you’re looking for the push to get you out your front door, then remember this final quote. Don’t think of traveling as a big experience; think of all the little steps that make it up, and suddenly it won’t seem so scary. You won’t get anywhere unless you take that first step so be brave and take an adventure!
Well, I don’t know about you, but after reading all those quotes, I wish I could hop on a plane and explore the world tonight! There is so much to see and do while traveling; in the end, it’s just a matter of having the courage to step outside your front door and head off into the great unknown.
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