Touring the world might be an journey crammed with unforgettable experiences, and typically, it’s the humorous moments that make the journey much more memorable.
Whether or not you’re backpacking throughout Europe, cruising the Caribbean, or exploring the mysteries of Asia, a great giggle is a common language that connects us all. So, pack your humorousness and revel in these humorous journey quotes that may hopefully carry a smile to your face, regardless of the place you might be on the globe.
50 Hilarious Journey Quotes
To alter it up, I included my very own spin to those quotes, sharing a snippet of my very own adventures and recollections after every, bringing these phrases to life with tales from my journey diary.
“I haven’t been all over the place, however it’s on my checklist.” – Susan Sontag
For the insatiable traveler, this quote is a witty nod to the unending bucket checklist. We’ve determined that our journey bucket checklist isn’t really in a bucket anymore. It’s extra like an expandable pocket dimension.
“I’ve discovered that there ain’t no surer technique to discover out whether or not you want folks or hate them than to journey with them.” – Mark Twain
So true! Touring collectively continuous for a yr is how Micki and I discovered marriage may work for us. For those who can survive months dwelling in a tiny van and nonetheless take pleasure in their firm, you may seemingly get alongside without end.
“For those who suppose journey is harmful, attempt routine, it’s deadly”- Paulo Coelho
It’s solely humorous as a result of it’s true. Statistically, prepare connections within the USA are safer than getting off the bed daily. When doubtful, trip a prepare!
Birds actually simply eat, journey, and shit on issues they don’t like. I don’t learn about you, however that’s the life-style I’m striving for. – Nameless
Who knew that birdbrained would possibly really be a complement to some folks. Having wings could be helpful at occasions although.
“Jet Lag is for Amateurs.” – Dick Clark
This playful quip reminds us that true globetrotters know how one can deal with time zone adjustments with a smile. Whereas it impacts us all a technique or one other, pushing via it means you may get on along with your journey sooner. Onward and upward!
“Airplane journey is nature’s method of constructing you appear like your passport photograph.” – Al Gore
A humorous statement in regards to the less-than-glamorous aspect of air journey. It’s why we at all times giggle when folks exit of their technique to look good on their passport photos. We’ve discovered it’s higher to look so run down that regardless of how badly you’re doing in your day of journey that they gained’t suppose one thing is incorrect with you. Similar logic applies to your driver’s license.
“I journey quite a bit, I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett
Routine is simply one of many many issues nomads and wanderers attempt to keep away from. Why have a repeat of yesterday when tomorrow might be something?
“I’m a journey addict on the highway to restoration. Simply kidding, I’m headed to the airport.” – Nameless
For individuals who discover the attract of the airport irresistible, this quote is a humorous nod to our wanderlust. We purposely purchased a home on one aspect of town simply to be nearer to the airport. Simply saying…
“Some vacationers suppose Amsterdam is a metropolis of sin, however in fact, it’s a metropolis of freedom. And in freedom, most individuals discover sin.” – John Inexperienced
For me, this can be a intelligent statement on the liberating spirit of journey and the adventures we’ll discover when embracing that freedom. If the satan in your shoulder wins over the angel, that’s on you and never your vacation spot. 😉
“There needs to be sympathy playing cards for having to return to work after trip.” – Nameless
We’ve all felt the post-vacation blues, and this quote captures that sentiment completely.
“Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save fuel, take your subsequent journey in kilometers.” – George Carlin
A humorous tackle the metric system by the legendary comic, encouraging us to suppose in a different way about distances. One trick to happiness when touring is to at all times spherical up or down till the quantity appears palatable. For those who’re on a good finances, overlook I stated that although.
“I observe my coronary heart… and it often leads me to the airport.” – Nameless
One other witty testomony to the center’s need for brand new adventures and experiences. Whereas some folks dread airports, we’ve at all times beloved them.
“No place is ever as dangerous as they let you know it’s going to be.” – Chuck Thompson
Whether or not it’s journey, a film, a e-book or a meal, at all times take different peoples opinions with a grain of salt. Most experiences are distinctive and we’ve each hated a metropolis and beloved it, with our expectations being the one distinction between visits. Discovering a pleasant place to sleep and a great restaurant goes a good distance too.
“I’ve obtained 99 issues, however I’m on trip and I’m ignoring all of them!” – Nameless
The right motto for anybody seeking to quickly escape the stresses of on a regular basis life. Or, promote all of your belongings and transfer your issues to a different nation the place no less than they’ll have a unique accent.
Boy, these French. They’ve a unique phrase for every little thing. – Steve Martin
A great reminder that there isn’t any phrase for sorrow or remorse in Timatuathian. In fact that language itself doesn’t exist so why would these two phrases exist anyway?
“As soon as the journey bug bites there isn’t any recognized antidote, and I do know that I shall be fortunately contaminated till the tip of my life.” – Michael Palin
Ah, the enjoyment and ache of the journey bug. It has a ferocious chew and infrequently refuses to let go regardless of what number of miles you’ve placed on or the quantity of nations you’ve seen. The extra you see, the extra you understand there may be to see and therein lies the issue.
Witty journey quotes, the second half
Bear in mind, as St. Augustine as soon as stated, the world is a e-book, and those that don’t journey learn just one web page. So flip the web page, discover, and don’t overlook to giggle alongside the best way!
“You may’t purchase happiness, however you should buy a airplane ticket, and that’s type of the identical factor.” – Nameless
A lighthearted reminder of how journey can carry pleasure into our lives. Whereas it doesn’t take some huge cash to journey, extra definitely by no means hurts.
“My favourite factor to do is go the place I’ve by no means been.” – Diane Arbus
A easy but profound assertion in regards to the essence of exploration and discovery. Whereas it’s typically the brand new that drives some, typically it will also be the previous that they like to see of their rear view mirror.
“I might quit touring however I’m not a quitter” – Nameless
This quote is one other playful activate the onerous work ethic and the way typically when confronted with adversity, it’s greatest to simply bear down and hold at it, even when it’s satisfying.
“A vacationer is somebody who drives 1000’s of miles to get a photograph in entrance of their automobile.” – Nameless
A playful jab on the traditional vacationer photograph, this quote pokes enjoyable at people typically absurd journey habits. Don’t fear, we’ve dozens of these pics as nicely. As an illustration, right here we’re in entrance of…
“The worst factor about being a vacationer is having different vacationers acknowledge you as a vacationer.” – Russell Baker
This quote humorously captures the irony of making an attempt to mix in, solely to be noticed a mile away. We now have tons of pics over time sporting sure clothes from Thai pants in Thailand to an Outback hat in Australia and all they scream at us now’s vacationer in vibrant letters.
“Touring – it leaves you speechless, then turns you right into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
A humorous reminder that journey can render us speechless with its magnificence earlier than filling us with tales to inform.
“A great traveler has no mounted plans and isn’t intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu
This historic knowledge reminds us that typically the journey is extra vital than the vacation spot. Whereas I’m guessing Lao wasn’t spanning the globe, fairly certain he loved his travels and was secretly prophesizing about his baggage by no means arriving.
“Don’t observe the place the trail might lead. Go as an alternative the place there isn’t any path and go away a path.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Whereas not overly humorous in it’s personal proper, it does remind me of a narrative a couple of good friend who determined to forge his personal path as soon as on a hike and ended up needing to be reduce down from a tree hours later. It was a factor however positively provides to the adage {that a} good journey might be made nice with somewhat further humor thrown in.
Hilarious and galvanizing journey quotes, the third half
Typically all you have to add to a journey reminiscence is a touch of humor to make it unforgettable. Listed here are some extra humorous journey quotes to awaken your wanderlust.
“Folks don’t take journeys, journeys take folks.” – John Steinbeck
Whereas the imagery of a visit as a literal persona kidnapping an individual, throwing them on a airplane and making them have enjoyable makes me giggle, that is in fact a thought-provoking quote that implies journey has the ability to remodel us.
Aspect observe: A Transformer named Journey could be simply as amusing to me.
“A baby on a farm sees a airplane fly overhead and desires of a faraway place. A traveler on the airplane sees the farmhouse and desires of dwelling.” – Carl Burns
This ironic quote captures the contrasting views of the traveler and the stay-at-home dreamer. Whereas we frequently dream of issues we miss, being able to overlook them within the first place is cause sufficient to leap on a airplane and go someplace for some time. Perspective typically wants distance to realize itself.
“Journey is like an limitless college. You by no means cease studying.” – Harvey Lloyd
A reminder that journey educates us in ways in which transcend conventional studying. I recall our journey to the Galapagos Islands the place we not solely discovered about Charles Darwin’s ideas on evolution but additionally the very fact to get to the ferry early so we don’t have to sit down within the open again for two hours getting soaked from the rain…
“A highway journey is a method for the entire household to spend time collectively and annoy one another in attention-grabbing new locations.” – Tom Lichtenheld
This humorous quote positively highlights the trials and tribulations of touring with household. Whereas new locations and actions can maintain some curiosity, 2 snippy kids will argue it doesn’t matter what’s in entrance of them. Nevertheless, now they get to do it out of the country!
“If you’re going via hell, hold going.” – Winston Churchill
Winston clearly knew what it was like driving in LA however I digress, the reality is {that a} journey isn’t over till it’s over and even then, you won’t find yourself the place you thought you’d. The unknown is half the enjoyable.
“Reside your life by a compass not a clock.” – Stephen Covey
Clearly Covey wasn’t a clock maker, however his adage stays. It’s the route we absorb life that determines our scenario and that may’t at all times be achieved on a set timetable. Inflexibility in journey means inflexibility in life. Bending somewhat typically offers you a unique view on the place you might be and the place you’re heading. It’s additionally good for the again and knees.
“Your physique isn’t a temple, it’s an amusement park. Benefit from the trip.”- Anthony Bourdain
Anthony beloved journey, assembly new folks and making an attempt new meals. Certain, that 2000 calorie piece of cake shouldn’t be in your on a regular basis menu however are you significantly not going to attempt it as soon as? Reside somewhat.
“Don’t inform me how educated you might be, inform me how a lot you travelled.” – Mohammed
The distinction between data and knowledge can typically be measured by the quantity of footsteps we’ve taken to get there. Whereas the scholar reads about it, the traveler experiences it, tastes it, smells it, and digests it in such a method that they’re without end modified. The willingness to place oneself on the market regularly and the knowledge gained from such actions can converse volumes about an individual.
“From there to right here, and right here to there, humorous issues are all over the place.” – Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss’ characters strode the globe of their pursuits to show and entertain and infrequently discovered humor in essentially the most unlikely locations. I as soon as discovered it in a sock, underneath a rock, in a shoe, surrounded by goo and so are you able to.
“It’s not the vacation spot the place you find yourself however the mishaps and recollections you create alongside the best way.”- Penelope Riley
One other quote not so humorous in it’s wording however humorous within the mishaps division. A few of our most memorable moments on the highway occurred on account of one mishap or one other. Even our worst journey day ended with us saying “no less than it is going to be an entertaining story someday.”
“A ship in harbor is protected, however that isn’t what ships are constructed for.” – John A. Shedd
A traditional instance of a journey metaphor implying that we aren’t meant to remain in a single place without end. We’d like motion to meet our goal, whatever the end result. Although imagining all of us as little ships with legs strolling round all over the place can also be fairly humorous to me.
“The additional I am going, the nearer to me I get.”– Andrew McCarthy
Me is an individual on the opposite aspect of the world doing one thing wonderful at any second. The nearer to me I get, the extra me I change into. Whereas I can’t at all times be me, I get solace in realizing that me is on the market and I look ahead to the day I get to be me once more.
“A journey is like marriage. The sure technique to be incorrect is to suppose you management it.” – John Steinbeck
As Micki and I get nearer to celebrating our twentieth anniversary, the reality of this assertion hits me. It’s all in regards to the journey. Stopping the boat from capsizing isn’t about management, it’s about paying consideration, watching out for hidden rocks and transferring and altering with the river versus preventing in opposition to it. Like a journey or a wedding, a river will take you the place rivers take you. Benefit from the trip.
“That second while you’re requested the place you bought one thing and also you reply with the identify of the nation, not the identify of the shop.” – Nameless
We’ve been responsible of this dozens of occasions. For some time, every little thing we displayed was from one other nation or one other journey. As of late we’ve packed and unpacked our issues too many occasions to even hassle showcasing them anymore however we do personal some good containers. That one we crammed in Thailand, that one in Australia, that one in South America…
“Occurring a visit. Want about 5 outfits. I’ve packed 35 simply to be protected.” – Nameless
We’ve all achieved it although now we’ve discovered from our errors and understand that in life we frequently gown to impress. The fantastic thing about journey is most individuals don’t see you daily. Study to get artistic along with your outfits. Perhaps purchase a pleasant hat and look out the window extra typically.
“Some lovely paths can’t be found with out getting misplaced.” – Erol Ozan
If you’re too busy following the trail, typically you don’t understand you’re really lacking the journey. Discover past the trail, there may be at all times extra to expertise. Extra often that means beer, wine, meals, music, artwork, dance and all the opposite good issues in life price pursuing.
“Why do you go away? As a way to come again. As a way to see the place you got here from with new eyes and additional colours. And the folks there see you in a different way, too. Coming again to the place you began isn’t the identical as by no means leaving.”- Terry Pratchett
We journey not solely to see new issues but additionally to have the ability to return to issues we miss. Like distance, absence additionally offers perspective.
“Ironing boards are surfboards that gave up their desires and obtained a boring job. Don’t be an ironing board.” – Nameless
Don’t be an ironing board is my new mantra. For the file, I additionally don’t need to be an anchor (it holds folks again), a yesterday (it’s by no means within the current) or a sock (nothing humorous, I simply dislike socks).
“The world is ready for you. Good Luck. Journey Secure. Go!” – Phil Keoghan
Whereas journey isn’t at all times a tremendous race, typically it might really feel that method. Sluggish it down, discover, take pleasure in! Now Go!
“Nothing lasts without end, besides the day earlier than you begin your trip.” – Gayland Anderson
No more true phrases have been spoken! Anticipation of an upcoming journey remains to be excessive on my checklist of issues I look ahead to.
“You outline a great flight by negatives: you didn’t get hijacked, you didn’t crash, you didn’t throw up, you weren’t late, you weren’t nauseated by the meals. So you might be grateful.” – Paul Theroux
The fantastic thing about a brand new factor isn’t that it’s excellent or that it’ll immediately substitute every little thing that was comparable that got here earlier than. It’s the beginning of a brand new department of one thing that may someday change into wonderful and transformative. Air journey began out tough (each figuratively and actually) and has gotten to the purpose the place it may be a pleasure to sit down down on a flight. I’m grateful for that.
“You may’t management the previous, however you may management the place you go subsequent.” – Kirsten Hubbard
Once more we discuss management. Whereas our journey needs to be allowed to occur because it occurs, that doesn’t imply that typically you may’t level it in one other route. As winter approaches right here, south appears prudent to me proper now.
“I’m wondering if the ocean smells totally different on the opposite aspect of the world.” – J.A. Redmerski
Take it from me, it does. All the things does. Expectation typically colours our actuality. Colour away my associates, colour away.
“And that’s the beauty of household journey: it offers you with experiences that may stay locked without end within the scar tissue of your thoughts.” – Dave Barry
Haha, household journey is an effective way to expertise the very same journey from a number of factors of view. A dad or mum and a toddler can have the very same day but have very totally different takes on a scenario. Similar might be stated for journey. Need to see the world in a different way? Discover it through your kids and also you’ll have an entire new understanding of the world. Hopefully it’s a optimistic expertise for everybody but when not, no less than there’s in all probability a great story in there someplace.
Might your travels be crammed with laughter and pleasure. Bear in mind, each journey is a chance for brand new tales and a great chuckle. Journey is the one factor you purchase that makes you richer, particularly when it comes with a aspect of laughter!