Behold, a list of cliché travel quotes that are actually true, or at least pretty accurate.
We know the ones. They exist on every Pinterest travel quotes board, on posters with a sunset back drop or air plane wing. And someone in your hostel probably has it tattooed on their forearm or shoulder blade.
By definition, ‘cliché’ is a phrase or opinion that is over-used and betrays lack of original thought.
Sure, they’re unoriginal and pretty cheesy, but part of the reason they’re over used is because they’re built from truths.
So perhaps this blog itself is a bit cliché, but it’s day 15 of Blogmas, I need an easy post and sometimes cliché’s are fun.
Here are 10 Cliché Travel Quotes that are actually true.
Go ahead and use one in your next Instagram caption, I won’t judge, too much.
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. “
Susan Sontag
This couldn’t be more true. I’ve travelled to 36 countries so far and I can’t wait to explore more. I don’t have a list per se, but I know I want to go everywhere!
“Travel, the only thing you buy that makes you richer.“
Anon
It might be challenging to afford to travel the world. But the life experience and stories you gain as a result certainly make you richer.
“I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.“
Melody Truong
It’s true. We wanderlust through other’s stories, photos and memories of a place before we ever see it for ourselves.
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by.”
Robert Frost
Firstly, anyone who has seen Orange is the New Black will know that this is a misquote. But the concept stands the same, heading off the beaten path is always more fun.
“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before”
Dalai Lama
This is less a quote about travel and more a great idea! Whether it’s a dream trip across the globe or a simple staycation, trying to explore somewhere new every year sounds like a great idea.
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries”
Aldous Huxley
I couldn’t agree with this more! I always love to see a place for myself before making an assumption. Sure, reviews, books and even blogs 😉 are great. But there’s nothing better than making up your own opinions.
“Travel, it leaves you speechless and turns you into a story teller.”
Ibn Battuta
I think the fact that I created a blog to share my travel stories speaks for itself on this one!
“So much of who we are is where we have been.”
William Langewiesche
The friends I have, the food I love, the stories I tell. I am a product of every trip and journey I’ve taken in my life so far.
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”
Saint Augustine
I can’t imagine living my life in one place now that I know how much the world has to offer. I’m aware of how much privilege I have to be able to see the world. And I’m aware of how much wider it makes my perspective on things too.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”
Mark Twain
If there’s only one travel quote you need to remember, its this one. Travel opens our eyes, it broadens our minds and it makes us more accepting of difference. And that’s the most important thing of all.
Got a cliche travel quote that I missed? Drop me message on Instagram and let me know!
