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When going on an adventure, you really want to absorb as much of it as you can, and remember as many details as you can after. That's why travelers are constantly collecting passport stamps, coins, fridge magnets, and photos from their journeys. Some, however, choose to honor their wanderlust with memorabilia that lasts longer - meaningful tattoos. Bored Panda has a compiled list of some of the best travel tattoos out there to give you some ideas if you're looking for alternative ways to immortalize your lust for new experiences.

From a contrail heartbeat to exact coordinates of a place that touched your soul forever, these tattoo designs were created for hardcore backpack fans, and these creative tattoos will definitely inspire you to pack your bags. From large scale to small tattoos, there's a choice for everyone's liking. Scroll down to check out the awe-inkspiring tattoo ideas below, and if you don't want to limit yourself to land and sea, we've gathered an awesome unique tattoo ideas on cosmos list too!

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    Travel tattoo of an airplane window on arm, featuring clouds and sky, inspiring wanderlust.

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    SJ_Panda_love
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pure Genius.. but I am sure, creating those clouds.. must have hurt like hell! That's continuous jabbing!

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    Detailed map tattoo on a person's back, ideal for travel enthusiasts.

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    Gustavo Colli
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful! But never tattoo a design too full of details. It will just look like a big black blur in few years.

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    Travel tattoo with passport stamps on a forearm, symbolizing a passion for exploring the world.

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    mocochang
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if they add a new one every time they visit a new country. It's kinda cool.

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    Travel tattoo featuring a scenic city skyline split into three panels on an arm.

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    Becca
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen a landscape tattoo in 3 parts like this! So cool!

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    Tattoo of a suitcase with a person inside, symbolizing travel and adventure.

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    chachkimooch
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the style of this one! It's like a children's book illustration!

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    Minimalist travel tattoo of an airplane and heartbeat line on forearm.

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    Daniel Losinger
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting, heartbeats with a double p-wave and a double t-wave as well as repolarization that with greater negative amplitude than the original positive depolariztion. Congratulations, you have a previously-undocumented abnormal heart rhythm.

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    #38

    Tattoo of a van with mountains and stars, captioned "Always cruising," inspiring travel vibes.

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    Pseudo Puppy
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've only ever owned VW's, and dream of restoring a splitty-kombi-van. so, yeah.... you won my heart with this one. <3

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    Ornate travel-inspired hot air balloon tattoo on upper back.

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    Joanne Hudson
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have positioned a little lower to accommodate sag in later life.

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    #42

    Minimalist travel tattoo of an airplane on a person's forearm, symbolizing adventure and wanderlust.

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    #51

    Travel tattoo featuring a scenic landscape in a footprint design on forearm.

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    well
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not every good idea looks like a good idea on your arm.

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    #56

    Tattoo of the word "explore" with mountain design on forearm, perfect for travel inspiration.

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    Andrew Gibb
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of a pair of Northface trousers (pants to you North Americans) I have now worn out - they had 'Never Stop Exploring' on the zip / fly. Good advice sewn in for the ladies ;-)

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    Travel tattoo of a camera and airplane on a person's ankle, symbolizing adventure and exploration.

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    #63

    Back view of a person with a world map travel tattoo on their upper back, hair styled in an intricate updo.

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    Maureen Zappellini
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool Tattoo design....I like the folded paper quality of the drawing...but for me, the hair is the star in this photo- shiny beautiful braids!

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    Hands with travel tattoos raised against a cityscape backdrop.

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    #65

    Close-up of travel tattoos on a person's arm, featuring an airplane and the word "Where?"

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    Magpie
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where?, When? , What ?...... replace the W with a T and you get the answer. [ saw that somewhere on Bored Panda ]

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    Travel-themed tattoo with a hot air balloon and mountains on an arm.

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    #73

    Minimalist travel tattoo of explorer with luggage and airplane on shoulder.

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    #75

    Travel tattoo of an airplane and world map on a person's arm, symbolizing adventure and wanderlust.

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    #76

    Minimalist globe tattoo on a person's arm, inspired by travel ideas.

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    #79

    Arm with a travel tattoo featuring a compass and flowers, symbolizing adventure and exploration.

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    #80

    Travel tattoo featuring a suitcase with a globe inside, decorated with stars and plants.

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    #82

    Minimalist world map tattoo on a person's upper back, symbolizing travel inspiration.

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    Elizabeth Butler
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New Zealand is here too! Maybe Middle Earth is not imaginary after all.......

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    Back tattoo of Africa with a tree, featuring travel-inspired design elements.

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    Troy Currie
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's gonna take a lot to take me away from you There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do I bless the rains down in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never had

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    World map tattoo on shoulder, symbolizing travel and adventure.

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    Airplane travel tattoos on wrists, inspiring wanderlust and adventure.

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    Travel tattoo ideas with airplane designs on forearms, inspiring adventure and wanderlust.

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