16+ Pictures of the Best Travel-Themed Tattoos

1. Compass

Una publicación compartida de Tattooist Grain (@tattoo_grain) el 1 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 6:22 PST

The compass is a common theme. It can range from as simple as the basic, to the incredibly complex.

2. Globe

A simple globe tattoo can make it clear you love to travel.

3. Fill-it-in-as-you-go

Una publicación compartida de Christopher How (@askchrishow) el 4 de Mar de 2014 a la(s) 8:05 PST

This guy made headlines a little while back for getting the world map tattooed on his back and then filling in the countries he visits as he goes to each of them. Even though this is an undoubtedly awesome tattoo, coloring Russia was probably painful.

4. Coordinates

Una publicación compartida de Mermaid Maker🌈 • Nor ⭐️ Cal (@mermaidmakermeli) el 22 de Oct de 2016 a la(s) 4:10 PDT

The coordinates of some special place are another fairly popular idea, though this doesn’t necessarily need to reflect travel. It could be home, the place that something important happened, or possibly a map to treasure.

5. Nautical tattoos

Una publicación compartida de Don Kunto (@donkunto) el 21 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 1:12 PST

Anchors and ships are another fairly popular theme.

6. Minimalist tattoos

Una publicación compartida de danika 💀 (@danikajoan) el 3 de May de 2016 a la(s) 1:59 PDT

I’m a big fan of the minimalist tattoo done well. I also think the paper airplane is about the perfect symbol for the concept of wanderlust, which is one of the most common words I was finding on travel tattoos.

7. Maps

Una publicación compartida de Nate Greco (@nategrecoart) el 12 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 5:07 PST

Obviously, world maps are ubiquitous. But there’s an infinite amount of variety and complexity to how you can do them.

8. Free bird

Another great symbol is the “free bird.” Though this doesn’t necessarily denote travel, it signifies a state of mind compatible to travel.

9. Stamps

Una publicación compartida de tentass (@tentass_tattoo) el 23 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 10:02 PST

A postage stamp/postmark would be a great way to represent your hometown or a place that’s particularly close to your heart.

10. Voyage

Una publicación compartida de Miky Micol (@miky.micol.5) el 9 de Feb de 2017 a la(s) 12:23 PST

The creative image-based ones typically involve a globe or a vehicle with a token word or two.

11. Globe mandala

This globe mandala is one of my favorite travel-themed tattos. You could alter the specific design according to your own experiences.

12. Foot tattoos

Una publicación compartida de gabby grace gëmma jones (@gabbyjoness) el 7 de Mar de 2017 a la(s) 1:04 PST

For those who may not want large tattoos on prominent parts of their bodies, foot tattoos may be an understated alternative. All you need to cover them up are socks.

13. Passport stamps

Una publicación compartida de Cassie Stover (@judyisarunt) el 5 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 10:49 PDT

Your passport will expire and you’ll lose all those stamps. Your skin will always keep them.

14. Arms

Arms are cool place to show your love for the world.

15. Wanderers

Une publication partagée par travel tattoos (@traveltattoos) le 9 Sept. 2017 à 7h20 PDT

I’m not a big fan of quotes or words on tattoos. It’s a visual-art medium, so in my opinion pictures are preferable. That said, not everyone gets tattoos for the art. Sometimes they just need to be reminded of something.

16. Skylines

Skylines are a trendy choice, and you can find them for virtually any city with a remotely distinctive skyline.