Wanderlust

/ˈwɒndərlʌst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Her wanderlust took her to remote islands and bustling cities around the globe.

A longing for or impulse to wander or travel.

With a sense of wanderlust, he booked a one-way ticket to Europe.

An innate urge to travel and discover new places.

After seeing stunning travel photos online, her wanderlust became irresistible.

An overwhelming yearning for adventure and exploration.

He often felt wanderlust strike him during the long days at the office.

The term 'wanderlust' comes from the German words 'wandern' meaning 'to hike or wander' and 'lust' meaning 'desire'.

set off on an adventure

To begin a journey or travel experience.

travel bug

A yearning or strong desire to travel.

hit the road

To leave a place to begin a journey.

nomad

A person who travels from place to place without a permanent home.

explorer

Someone who travels to unknown or uncharted territories.

adventurer

A person willing to take risks for the sake of adventure.

Jet setter

She's a real jet setter, always flying off somewhere new.

Road tripper

He's a road tripper at heart, always planning his next long drive.