{"id":207,"date":"2018-07-17T07:08:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T07:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/?p=207"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:45:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:45:39","slug":"24-travel-tattoo-ideas-for-travel-fanatics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triponmag.com\/24-travel-tattoo-ideas-for-travel-fanatics\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Life Traveling and You Want Imperishable? 24+ Travel Tattoo Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re after a permanent reminder of how you feel when you\u2019re traveling? Symbolic ink could be just what you need to remind you of where you\u2019ve been, what\u2019s made you feel good, and where you\u2019re headed. Tats are, of course, an ancient art.<\/p>\n

Wherever you go, do remember to check out the skill and capability of the tattoo artist you choose. And, of course, be sure that the image(s) you pick are ones you want for life! Or are easy to laser … here are 24 ideas for travel tattoos!<\/p>\n

1. Directed<\/h2>\n
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Have you found your direction in life and that is to travel? This compass and major continent inspired design lays it all out. It looks like there may be some planetary influence in there as well.<\/p>\n

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2. Pathfinding<\/h2>\n
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The wearer of this tattoo could be following the loop de loop of a set flight path. Or <\/span>maybe<\/span><\/span> she’s committed to an annual migration between two countries?\u00a0There’s a little love heart to the left, so looks like she’s enamored, whichever it is.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Blossoming<\/h2>\n
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This is some serious flower power and floral fancying going on in this world map! NB, for those keen on an atlas type design, don’t forget New Zealand! It’s down below Australia!<\/p>\n

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4. Classic Trips<\/h2>\n
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Aah the classic VW Kombi van. This baby has been both transport and home on many road trips as a converted camper or just a mattress in the back. This image says it all – mountains, trees and surf. For many, even your parents, this is the European or Australasia experience!<\/p>\n

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5. Stamped<\/h2>\n
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Collecting stamps in your passport is a rite of passage – and yes, pun intended! You will look back on the stamps you have collected in years to come. And you will be sad when a passport stamped with your favorite places expires. You then have to consign your old to a drawer or box.<\/p>\n

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6. Openings<\/h2>\n
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www.surfandsunshine.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is this ink all about being in love with the world…? Wearing your heart on your sleeve …? Opening up to your inner core …? At a crossroads, or on the straight and narrow…? You decide!<\/p>\n

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7. Icons<\/h2>\n
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www.cravetoexplore.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wanting to really make your mark? Just pick your personal favorite or the most iconic landmarks around the world. You could start with the outline, and have them colored as you see each … perhaps!<\/p>\n

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8. Loyalties<\/h2>\n
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Obviously a New York fan here … or a local resident and native New Yorker or resident of Queens. On that note, if you’re proud of where you’re from and want to take that with you on your travels, there’s your next tattoo!<\/p>\n

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9. Adventures<\/h2>\n
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www.dubuddha.orgrealistic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maybe this salty sea dog is a time traveler and has had the journey of a lifetime on a pirate ship. Or maybe they fancy the romance and adventure of being a pirate in the Caribbean …<\/p>\n

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10. Purely Symbolic<\/h2>\n
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A simple sketch like this plane and its flight path really can say it all. It looks like this tattoo may be on the wearer’s leg, but you could put this kind of design anywhere at all.<\/p>\n

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11. More than a Cat Lady<\/h2>\n
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Where to start … with a map, of course! There’s way, way more to this woman than meets the eye. Obviously, she has a love of traveling and black cats. And that heart, I mean earth, she’s perched on, it has a life of its own …<\/p>\n

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12. Mountains to Climb<\/h2>\n
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Have you been on a momentous trek? Or traversing your way around the world and ticking off each mountain peak you successfully climb? This orienteering type mountain design may be the one for you.<\/p>\n

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13. Tripped on Trytych<\/h2>\n
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Ironically, the technical term for three separate pieces of art is a Triptych. An intentional pun on the world trip? Who knows! But this is obviously another die-hard NYC local or lover of New York and the Brooklyn Bridge.<\/p>\n

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14. Discovery<\/h2>\n
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Feeling like a true explorer or discover of centuries ago? On this antiquity styled map, America Do Norte is the Portuguese for North America. This one makes sense, but if you do go for a phrase in another language, double check the meaning is what you think it is before you get inked!<\/p>\n

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15. Duality<\/h2>\n
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There’s some double symbolism going on here, depending on your belief system. Circular mandalas and the inner patterns can represent your personal universe, or your search or wholeness. Having a mandala cradle and cup the globe, a dual experience<\/p>\n

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16. Self-Awareness<\/h2>\n
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www.allteenstalk.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A line like this, from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, can be a simple statement and affirmation of who you are and what you represent. Perfect for those who know who they are wherever they may go or fly.<\/p>\n

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17. Unions<\/h2>\n
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Historically the French and the Britsh haven’t always been ok with standing side by side But … in traveling terms the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben are two landmarks on many people’s bucket lists! Or maybe the base of red roses is more indicative of a romance and uniting two cultures across the channel!<\/p>\n

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18. Anchored<\/h2>\n
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Once upon a time tattoos of anchors were for sailors, sea, and fisherfolk. That is not so\u00a0anymore!\u00a0This colorful design seems to be saying that travel is what stabilizes or anchors this wearer to the earth.<\/p>\n

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19. Capturing Everything<\/h2>\n
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Avid photographer? Never seen anywhere without your lens? Do your plans for every country revolve around capturing the moment on your camera? Do your thoughts wander to apertures, focal lengths, and zoom lenses? Capture it all from behind as well.<\/p>\n

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20. The Personal Touch<\/h2>\n
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Often on our travels, we develop our own personal sayings and anecdotes. They may not mean anything to others, but mean the world to us. One way to keep the fond memories alive is to incorporate them into a bigger design.<\/p>\n

21. Keeping It Close<\/h2>\n
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Wrist tattoos are the perfect spot to remind you daily of a time and place. The inside and outside of your wrists are the part of your body you’re usually most visually aware of. Even if you wear long sleeves, they’re easy for you to get a quick peek at now and then.<\/p>\n

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22. The Beauty of Batik<\/h2>\n
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www.tattoosboy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This looks like some gorgeous Indian or Asian inspired floral ink. One word of caution on tribal tattoos. They can look cool, but sometimes the symbolism may mean the opposite of what you think, and in some cultures, the right to wear the symbols and images should be earned. <\/p>\n

23. Simple Statements<\/h2>\n
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Another flight trail showing the love of travel, and in another discrete place. This kind of design and location is perfect if you prefer to make a simple statement for yourself. It’s in a position that is not <\/span>necessarily<\/span><\/span> obvious to everyone else.<\/span><\/p>\n

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24. Mapped Out<\/h2>\n
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Another world map – this time wrapped around a thigh. It’s nice to see some of the smaller islands in the Asia and the South Pacific region showing – and New Zealand is there on the map!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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