These 18 Travel-Inspired Tattoos Will Make You Desperate to Get Inked
Getting something inked into your skin forever is a commitment – but once you’ve got the travel bug, it doesn’t let you go. Showcase your love of experiencing new places through a beautiful design you can take with you always, no extra baggage allowance required. These elegant tattoos are sure to inspire you to take the plunge, or add to your collection if you’ve already got the tattoo bug.
World map
Classic and oh-so customisable.
Co-ordinates
These could be of your favourite place, the location of a meaningful connection or of spots you want to visit.
Skylines
A cool reminder of your favourite city.
Compass
To show you where you need to go.
Planes
You’ve got to get there somehow!
Paper planes
Sometimes an aeroplane can be too big.
Boats
Planes don’t have the monopoly on transport.
Passport stamps
You’ll never lose these, unlike your actual passport.
Globe
To get a better perspective on things.
Your favourite food
Memorialise the dishes you ate on your travels – if you love ramen, show the world!
Your home
To remember where you came from, when you’re far away. This could be a state, country or city.
Words
To remind you of your philosophy.
Luggage
A romantic reminder of where you’re headed.
A reminder of where you’ve been
This stunning list of destinations will only get bigger.
Your raison d’etre
So you won’t ever stop travelling.
Arrows
To remind you which way you need to go.
Your favourite place
So you won’t ever forget it.
A description of what you are
As if you needed reminding.
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