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134 Funny Travel Quotes That Will Make You Laugh 2024

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Looking for a laugh? Check out this bumper collection of the funniest and most relatable travel quotes out there.

Designed to put a smile on your face and inspire your next travel adventure, these funny travel quotes will banish boredom and keep you entertained whilst you wait for your next trip to roll around. They are created to be shared, so make sure you send your favorite ones onto your friends!

Fun Quotes About Traveling When You’re Broke

• Stuck somewhere between “I need to save” and “you only live once”. 
• Friend: Let’s go to Bora Bora. Me: Man, I wanna go, but I’m pora pora.
• My favorite childhood memory is my parents paying for my holidays.
• When you’re trying to save money for a house, but end up with a one-way ticket to some tropical island.
• If traveling was free, BYE!

Funny Quotes about Travel

• I need a reasonably paid job. Something like $2000 an hour. Nothing too wild…
• Me: “I want to travel more”, the bank account: “Like, to the park?”
• Me before vacation: “I’m going to be responsible with my money. This is a low budget trip. I’m gonna stay in a hostel and everything.”Me on vacation: *orders fancy drinks, rides a jetski, goes skydiving, buys souvenirs for the uncle’s new girlfriend and adopts an alpaca.*
• I wish that road trips could pay my bills.

Funny Travel Instagram Captions

• At the end of the day…I’d rather like to have a lot of stories to tell, than a full bank account.
• I wish I was a postcard. For under $2 you can travel the world to any location in the world. 
• Do you ever stress about money and then accidentally book another flight?
• I wish travel therapy was covered by my health insurance. 
• Backpacking is money spent on Education.
• Bank account nice and empty. Starting the new year on a clean slate.

Funny Captions on Travel For When You’re At Work

• How can people my age plan spontaneous trips to Thailand, I can barely afford a spontaneous soft pretzel.
• I love when people say “just quit your job and travel.” Taking an Uber from the bar to my home is the only travel I can afford. 
• Go to work. Open computer. Scroll for plane tickets for 6 hours. Close computer. Go home.
• I need a vacation so long, I forget all my passwords!

Funny Holiday Quotes

• Work tip: Stand up. Stretch. Take a walk. Go to the airport. Get on a plane. Never return.
• Yeah, working is great…but have you tried travelling. 
• There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation.
• Physically I’m here. Mentally I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito. 
• Ironing boards are surfboards that gave up their dreams and got a boring job. Don’t be an ironing board.

Funny Captions for Trip with Friends

• Life is short. Call in sick and book that last minute flight. 
• I feel like most of my work problems could be solved with a trip to…anywhere.
• I googled my symptoms. Turns out I just needed to go on a vacay.
• I’m getting tired of waking up and not being at the beach.

Travel Quotes About Funny But True Life Priorities

• Everyone is pregnant, engaged or getting married. I just wanna lose weight and travel.
• Forget champagne and caviar – Taste the world instead
• I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine
• I just want to travel the world, overspend at IKEA and drink coffee while cuddling puppies.
• Friend 1: I’m getting a house. Friend 2: I’m having a baby. Friend 3: I’m getting married Me: I’m headed to the airport. 

Holiday Quotes Funny

• People having babies…and I’m like: What country am I going to next?
• I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just want a paycheck to buy plane tickets.
• I don’t want a house. I just want to travel and pet a lot of dogs.
• Screw the caviar, I want to travel the world!
• Reality called, so I hung up.

Funny Quotes For Vacation Obsessed Globetrotters

• I need 6 months of vacation. Twice a year.
• I’m a travel fiend on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m headed to the airport.
• I’ve got 99 problems. But I’m on vacation so I’m ignoring them all!
• “You can’t buy happiness” Okay, explain travel then…
• Travsessed ( n .) An obsession with travel. When all you talk or think about is your past or future trips

Vacation Quotes Funny

• It’s bad manners to keep a vacation waiting.
• Good things come to those, who book flights. 
• I heard an airplane passing overhead. I wished I was on it.
• Tripophobia (n.) The fear of not having any travel trips currently booked.
• You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy plane tickets, which is kind of the same thing.

Funny Quotes on Travel

• Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas and take your next trip in kilometers. – George Carlin
• A coconut a day keeps the doctor away.
• “Be strong”, I whisper to my WiFi signal
• Jetlag is for amateurs

Funny Vacation Captions You Can Relate To

• My parents complain I travel too much. I mean, I could be a dr*ggie, do they realize how lucky they are?
• A plane ticket is the answer. Who cares what the question is.
• Don’t speak the language. Already said 3 times “what”. Now just smile and nod and hope for the best.
• Me travelling. Person: “Un Cafe?” Me: “Oui” Person: “Sucre” Me: “Non” Person: “You speak very good french” Me: “Gracias”
• You’ve never felt true fear until your passport isn’t where you think you left it.

Travel Captions Funny

• Have you ever stopped to think, maybe travel is into me?
• Education is important. But travel is importanter!
• If anyone is Christmas shopping for me, I wear a size 7-day Caribbean cruise.
• Me thinking about how many flights I can book for the cost of a new iPhone 14 Pro.
• I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m going. Are you coming with me?

Funny Quotes about Traveling

• Europeans: I drove 40 minutes to spend the weekend in Paris, then popped to Germany to visit family on the way home. Australians: I was in Queensland and drove for 18 hours. Now I’m still in Queensland.
• That moment when you’re asked where you got something and you answer with the name of the country, not the name of the store.
• Travelling is like a chocolate box. Don’t matter what you get. All is good.

Funny Quotes On Travel And Love

• Girls don’t wait for the prince anymore, they pack and travel the world.
• All you need is  love  a passport.
• I followed my heart and it led me to the airport. 
• If you had to choose between true love or travelling the world, which country would you visit first? 
• All I want for Christmas is  you  forever vacation.

Travel Funny Quotes

• Imagine falling in love with someone and then finding out they clap their hands when the plane lands.
• Some people spend their life searching for “the one”. I’m just searching for the one good travel deal.
• I’ve got a crush on the world.
• I want someone to look at me the way I look at a travel magazine!

Funny Travel Memes About The Life Goals Of A Traveller

• Birds literally just eat, travel, and make a mess on things they don’t like. I don’t know about you, but that’s the lifestyle I’m striving for.
• By 35, if I’m not engaged or already starting a family, I declare myself the aunt who’s always travelling & comes to family events tipsy.
• High five if you don’t know what you’re doing with your life and just want to travel the world.
• I want to live in the world where searching for plane tickets burns calories.
• Everyone should believe in something. I believe I should be on the beach drinking Margaritas.

Short Funny Travel Quotes

• Be afraid. And do it anyway.
• Can we just skip to the part in my life where I travel the world?
• I just need a large coffee, a plane ticket and a bag full of cash. 
• Getting out of bed would be 10x easier if there was a Caribbean ocean and 30 degree weather waiting outside for you.
• I love those days when my only decision is whether to go to the beach in the morning or in the afternoon.
• Live a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Funny Quotes about Vacation

• Work hard. Travel harder.
• I need a holiday. And by “holiday” I mean I need to move away and find a job. On the beach. With cocktails. 
• The temptation to go to the airport, buy a one-way ticket, leave the country and live on my own has never been so real.
• Ladies, imagine this. It’s 15 years from now, and you have no kids. You’re the cool wine aunt that occasionally comes back to the country for a brief visit before leaving for another long exotic vacation. You have no commitments, and a suspicious amount of money.

Funny Vacation Quotes About Packing

• Packs 2 hours before leaving for a trip. Unpacks 3 months after coming home.
• Going on a trip. Need about 5 outfits. I’ve packed 35 just to be safe.
• Me: triple checked packing list Also me: *forgets underwear, contact solution, and favorite chapstick*.
• Watches Netflix happily. Remembers you need to pack. Watches Netflix stressfully.

Funny Traveling Quotes

• Me: I’m not going to overpack this time. Inner me: I need this. I will need that as well. I need everything.
• Procrastapacking (n.) the act of thinking about packing a suitcase instead of actually doing it.
• Overpack. It’s why suitcases have wheels now.

Funny Adventure Quotes

• I haven’t worn these trousers since I bought them. I should definitely pack them for my 3 day vacation. Just in case.
• So, do I live out of a suitcase for the next month? Do I unpack just to repack again? Do I put my toothbrush back in the bathroom? I’m a visitor in my own house what the heck.
• My favorite thing to pack on trips are all the clothes I never wear at home and then find fun, flirty and exciting ways to not wear them while I’m away.

Funny Captions for Travel

• Normal life: Wears the same top every day for a week. Packing for 3-day vacation: I’ll probably change a few times a day so I’ll take 21 tops.
• I have been to almost as many places as my luggage.
• Me getting ready for vacation: manicure and pedicure, buy new Sephora products, spray tan, get waxed, get hair done, work out for a month, live off kale and veggies, try on 30K swimsuits and cry in dressing rooms. Husband getting ready for vacation: packs a bathing suit, flip-flops, a T-shirt, and calls it a day.

Funny Travel Captions About Airports

• Running to the gate is my cardio.
• Airports: the only place where drinking 8 AM is socially acceptable.
• The airport is a lawless place. 7 am? Drink a beer. Tired? Sleep on the floor. Hungry? Chips now cost 17$.
• A passport holder sounds like a great idea until you get to the airport and have to remove it 4 billion times.

Funny Adventure Captions

• Worrying you’ve accidentally packed 3 kilos of dr*gs and an animal carcass as you walk through “nothing to declare” at the airport.
• I love those days when my only decision is window or aisle.
• “Be right back…” Just running away from Monday and going straight to the airport. 

Traveling Quotes That Are Funny

• If you look like your passport picture, you probably need a trip.
• Vacation calories don’t count, right?
• What’s that medical condition called where you constantly need to have a trip booked? 
• Should I book another flight to go abroad? Brain: no. Wallet: no. Mom: no. Dog: no. Universe: no…I think I’m gonna book the flight.
• You can’t make everyone happy. You are not a plane ticket.

Vacation Funny Quotes

• TIP: You won’t get the holiday blues if you just keep booking holidays.
• You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license…
• In desperate need of a full body massage, 4 days of sleep and a ticket to the Bahamas.
• Can’t decide if I need a hug, an XL coffee, 6 ounces of vodka, or 2 months of travel.
• Travitude (n.) when you start to feel grumpy and sassy because you haven’t travelled in a while.
• My mom watches a special type of news program that only reports on horrible incidents happening in places I’m about to visit.

Funny Travel Captions for Instagram

121. “Jet lag is for amateurs.” — Dick Clark

122. “Worst thing about being a tourist, is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist!” – Russell Baker

123. “You define a good 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 food. So you are grateful.” – Paul Theroux

124. “I’m getting used to wearing flip flops everywhere. It’s a dangerous place to be. Next thing you know, I’m gonna show to a board meeting in sandals.”

Travel Funny Captions

125. “Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” —  Al Gore

126. “Boy, those French. They have a different word for everything.” – Steve Martin 

127. “People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.” – Dagobert D. Runes

128. “Don’t worry about the world ending today; it’s already tomorrow in Australia.” – Charles M. Schulz

129. “Airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by stark moments of terror.” – Al Boliska

130. “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them” – Mark Twain

131. “Drink heavily with the locals whenever possible.” – Anthony Bourdain

132. “I travel light but not at the same speed.” – Jarod Kintz

133. “A hotel room all to myself is my idea of a good time.” – Chelsea Handler

134. “I crossed a time zone and I feel younger already. If I keep traveling west, I can become immortal.” – Jarod Kintz

That’s 134 Best Funny Trip Quotes

That’s a wrap on my hand picked selection of the best funny travel quote and witty puns out there. I hope they’ve entertained you and brought a smile to your face.

If so, I’d love to know which of these funny quotes about adventure were your favorites and if you know of any more I need to add to this list please comment below!

Remember, if you loved these funny travel quotes and want more inspiration and motivation check out the other travel captions and quotes I’ve compiled:

• Travel with Friends Quotes
• Solo Travel Quotes
• Summer Captions for Instagram
• London Quotes
• Road Trip Quotes
• Sunrise Captions for Instagram
• Mountain Quotes
• Ocean Instagram Captions
• Best Nature Quotes
• Beach Quotes
• Hiking Quotes
• Outdoor Quotes
• Quotes about Exploration
• Waterfall Quotes
• Sunset Captions for Instagram
• Miami Quotes
• California Instagram Captions
• Arizona Quotes
• If you prefer visuals check out my Pinterest Travel Quotes board

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26 Travel Memes That Will Make You Laugh in 2022

If you’re a frequent traveler I’m guessing you’re also a fan of funny travel memes.

As frequent travelers, we often find ourselves in amusing and precarious situations. Many of which can be perfectly summed up in a great travel meme. 

So just for fun, I’ve put together this list of the 25 Best Travel Memes on the Internet. You’ll find inspirational travel memes, airline travel memes, social media travel memes, and many more.

Best Travel Memes 2022

All travel memes and journey quotes for this article have been sourced from the internet. The original source for each image is identified where possible.

1. No children travel meme

This is my personal favorite travel meme. It describes my life perfectly.

I don’t have kids so I don’t have to worry about family responsibilities when planning to travel. I’ll go wherever the cheap flights will take me and try to never miss out on a good flight deal.

2. Hotel travel meme

This is one of the most hilarious travel memes I’ve found.

I don’t tend to mess with housekeeping much, but I have to admit this is really funny.

I’ve actually worked in housekeeping before, many, many years ago. I’ve seen some things. But definitely nothing like this.

3. Airplane travel meme

Agreed! There’s something relaxing about flying and looking down on the world below. 

Funny travel quotes like this also perfectly sum up how I feel about flying. I love being away from everything, not knowing anybody, and just having this time to myself.

I’ll listen to a good book or podcast and just enjoy the quiet. You can’t go anywhere until the plane lands, so you might as well make the most of it.

Does anybody else find flying therapeutic?

4. Group travel plans meme

I think this travel meme sums up everybody’s experience when planning a trip with friends.

At least until we learn to stop asking people to join us beforehand. Now I just tell people my plans after I’ve booked my trip.

If they want to join, great! if not, they can stay home. 

I also love how the pics in this travel meme include dogs! Dogs are the perfect recipe for a funny vacation meme.

5. Packing travel meme

This is one of my favorite funny travel memes going around on social media. I think it’s one we can all relate to.

Personally, I buy lots of clothes I never end up wearing, mostly because I’m a terrible shopper.

Yes somehow these clothes always end up in my suitcase. It’s amazing how that works sometimes.  

6. Airline baggage policy travel meme

How perfect is this funny travel meme?

Airline baggage policies often both amuse and infuriate me, mostly because many are a bit ridiculous and don’t make much sense.

I do understand the airlines need to make up for the cost of low ticket prices somehow, but I feel they could do a better job explaining their convuluted baggage policies.

Not all airlines are bad at this, but some certainly are.

I think many also miss that the weight limits are not because the plane will be too heavy, but because the airline is limiting the weight of the bags for baggage handlers.

You wouldn’t want to be lifing 100 pound suitcases all day either. Keeping them closer to 50 pounds is safer for the staff moving your bags on and off the airplane.

7. Water at the airport travel meme

This has happened to me too many times. I’ve since learned to bring a refillable bottle in my carry on.

I can’t imagine how much money this has saved me in just the past year. Now if I could just remember to buy chewing gum before I get to the airport. 

To be totally honest though, while I may not be spending money on bottled water at the airport, I sure don’t seem to have a problem spending money on wine at the airport. Who’s with me?

8. Carry on bags travel meme

I’ve seen this a million times as well.

Fortunately, I usually manage to squeeze my bag in somewhere in the overhead bin. 

It always makes me wonder how some people have so many items when the airlines’s baggage policy states each passenger gets one carry on.

I’m starting to think people just hide their bags when they go to the counter for check in.

9. Airplane boarding meme

Some people take FOREVER in the aisle. I don’t even understand how whatever they’re doing could possibly take that long.

Do they not see the line behind them?

Seriously though, can someone explain this to me?

10. Reclining airplane seat meme

I’ve never been one to recline my seat on an airplane because it doesn’t make the flight any more comfortable.

I also don’t want to squish the person behind me.

Like everybody else, I hate it when the person in front of me reclines their seat. For some reason, this always happens when I’m watching a movie or eating.

Why someone would recline their seat during meal service is beyone me, but it happens. If you paid for your seat on the plane, you can recline it if you wish. It’s really not that big of a deal. I’m usually just happy to be on a plane in the first place.

11. Southwest Airlines meme

I love how seriously some folks take the boarding situation on Southwest Airlines.

I never really put much thought into it other than to ensure I check in right away to get a good boarding position.

I’ve definitely overheard some squabbles between passengers before though. This usually seems to happen when someone tries saving a seat for someone else who hasn’t been able to board yet.

I don’t really get why people insist on doing this. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t get to sit by your friend or partner during a flight.

And if it is such a big deal, why didn’t you just pay the $20 for the first boarding group? Makes no sense to me.

As for me, I head to the back of the plane to grab a window seat and silently hope no one sits next to me.

12. Reward points travel meme

Gotta love The Office…and travel reward points. 

I don’t know about you, but I always make my purchases using a credit card that gets me points for travel.

I personally use the Chase Sapphire and a few Marriott rewards credit cards. I use the Sapphire for airfare and the Marriott cards for my hotels. It works out perfectly.

If you don’t already have a good travel rewards credit card or business travel rewards card, I strongly encourage you to get one. Use it for all your daily purchases, you’d be surprised how quicly those points add up.

Just be sure to pay it off in full each month. The reward points are no longer worth it if you’re paying hundreds of dollars in interest fees to carry a balance.

But if you can handle the card responsibly, say hello to free flights and hotels.

13. Airplane boarding travel meme

Any meme with John Goodman makes my list. 

Plus vacation memes about people blocking the airplane aisle are so accurate. I don’t understand this aspect of traveling by plane.

When I’m boarding a plane I usually feel awkward if people are waiting behind me to pass. So much so that I’ll do whatever I can to limit my time in the aisle.

If I’m taking longer that a few seconds, I’ll usually just step out of the aisle to let other pass if there’s room to do so. Not sure why everybody doesn’t do this.

Also, what’s up with people waiting until they board the plane to start digging things out of their carry on roller bag? Why? Just why?

14. The summer tourist vacation meme

My own reaction is similar. I live in Los Angeles and know that certain areas of the city are just off limits come summer.

I’m talking about you Santa Monica and Hollywood Blvd. 

Even when I make my travel plans I consider the possible crowds for the destination I want to visit. I usually avoid Europe entirely in the summer. Not only are there too many tourists, but the prices are way too high.

I’d much rather travel in the spring and fall when everybody else is back at work. You wouldn’t believe all the deals you can get by opting for off season travel destinations .

15. The Alpaca Road Trip Meme s

Every list of funny travel memes needs an alpaca road trip meme. Plus, this one shows the true spirit of a road trip.

Road trips are best when they’re spontaneous, with the right people who are down for anything.

16. Waiting for my friends to travel meme

People often ask me when we’re going to travel together?

I used to entertain these comments with destination ideas and time frames. Now I just respond by suggesting they let me know when they’re ready to book the trip.

This is usually the end of the conversation. I think many people just like to talk about traveling, but don’t really have any intention of doing it. 

17. Always posting on social media travel meme

We all have that friend who has to post every single photo they take on Facebook. You know the one.

18. Parents traveling without you meme

Many of us can relate to this in one way or another, whether it be travel or something else. It always seems your parents start doing cool things after you’ve grown up and moved out.

19. Covid Travel Meme

So many of us had travel plans this year that were cancelled. I know some of us handled it better than others. Here’s to hoping we’re out of this soon.

20. I wish I was quarantined in Paris travel meme

This was absolutely me for the majority of the pandemic. I live in a suburb of Los Angeles and would have given anything to be stuck somewhere more interesting.

21. Airlines travel meme

I’ve only done this once, and never again. Unless I find a spectacular deal, I much prefer to pay a little extra for more comfort and convenience these days.

22. Cruise Travel Memes

I don’t think anyone had it worse during Covid than the cruise industry. I have no idea how they plan to operate again, but I’m sure things will be interesting when they do.

23. When your mom is always worried travel meme

I absolutely relate to this one. No matter where on the planet I go, my mom is always worried about the safety of the destination.

Honestly, most of the destinations I visit are safer than where I live.

24. Airline seating travel memes

In all honesty, it never ceases to amaze me how little room some airlines leave for passengers between the rows. I’m lucky I’m on the small side.

25. Airport Travel Meme

I admit it, I’m definitely guilty of this one. I’m excited to be at the airport and traveling, but also bored at the same time. It’s a difficult situation.

26. Bank account travel meme

When your travel dreams are bigger than your bank account. I feel like this is true for most of us, and it’s definitely true for me.

I really hope you enjoyed this list of the 26 Best Travel Memes on the Internet? If you would like to support this blog please consider sharing this post. Thanks for reading.

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50+ Funny Travel Memes

They say laughter is good for the soul, and I try to find humor every day. Travel memes make the day go by easier, and life’s too short to be serious 24/7. Here are a few funny travel memes that I’ve created or come across over the years on social media that sparked conversation and a few laughs. There is a funny travel meme for every type of travel situation.

Travel Memes

Baecation Memes

Some of us choose to travel over dating. Some of us have hilarious stories from baecations. Here are a few memes about traveling with or with a significant other.

This one was sparked after seeing several people talk about fly outs and sponsored Dubai trips. I also was still frustrated by traveling with someone I thought I knew (not a bae) but I didn’t know at all and in the end, cost me a ton of money and a friendship. When I created the travel bae application/Travel buddy, now available in digital format , I always knew I wanted my future partner to love travel so here’s an easy way to vet them. I reposted this at a later date and asked the WHTW Squad what questions they would add. In general, most people agreed they want someone to travel with and needed this “application” to hand out to prospects.

Read: You shouldn’t travel with everyone

It depends on the destination and who had the idea for the trip. If it’s a destination I picked, I’m partner 1. If I’m just along for the fun I’m partner 2.

Funny travel memes about group travel vs solo travel

Unless it’s a baecation or my close friend. I prefer solo trips. I don’t even listen to people when they make comments about wanting to join me. Usually, when it’s time to go, they are nowhere to be found. Some will even go through the act of inquiring about pricing just to flake.

Does anyone else have people ask about joining your trip and then ghost you? The minute you post about the trip they are shocked you went without them? Ahem, just a friendly reminder. You will be left behind. I’m not afraid of solo trips.

If I had a dollar for every time someone said they were interested in the trip and then dragged their feet but pretend to be mad when they see me posting from a trip we discussed, I’d be rich! We’re all adults and I’m not chasing anyone around to travel with me (chase a check).  I’m not afraid of solo travel. Check out “7 Reasons To Travel Solo!”

Funny travel memes about airports and time on the plane

The heated debate about should you recline your seat on an airplane? Check out this video on should you recline your seat on an airplane?

Restaurants aren’t the only place for an awkward response. I know I’m not the only one?

Funny travel memes about missing travel

Funny vacation memes about using your time off to travel

Funny travel memes about travel deals and travel hacks

In 2016, Arthur returned to our screens, not for the reason you think. Someone started “meme-ing” faces and gestures from the childhood show. It was only appropriate that I adapt Arthur’s fist to travel. The caption was not far fetched as I constantly receive invites to travel but during this time I was ready to save money and take a small break. A lot of people can identify with the struggle of wanting to buy every flight deal vs being responsible.

Ok this one may not be funny but I want to mention the misconception about travel is that you have to make a lot of money to be able to travel. I receive far more questions about where I work versus how I travel. Read this article to to find out how I was able to book over 15 flights on points last year . How I fast track to high hotel statuses . How I’ve been able to travel so much and not accumulate debt and pay off student loans. How an airline financed my trip to Dubai.   How I visited Cuba for under $300 for everything . How I use social media to pay for trips. Hint. It’s not all credit cards or having a lot of money. I use various discounts and points for every aspect of the trip. Down to even getting into airport lounges at a discount.

Here is a link to all the travel discounts I use to travel without breaking the bank.

Funny travel memes about airlines

Southwest Airlines travel memes

Funny travel memes/Starting Vacation travel memes/ Returning to Work Memes

Funny travel memes about travel bloggers

In my early travel blogging days, my friends would give me crazy looks or roll their eyes (you know who you are) when I would take extra time to capture a shot or walk off and start narrating. Before we unpack I have to capture the room and take notes. Some friends were afraid I wasn’t enjoying the moment. As time progressed they got used to it and realize they benefit from my effort to produce great content.

Check out this article on the misconceptions of travel bloggers.

I will never forget this moment. 2 years later after my trip to Iceland . I still feel cheated!  The Sponge Bob/Mr. Krabs confused “effect” on a photo describes how I felt while in Iceland. Posting this photo sparked engagement from others who missed the Northern Lights and created awareness that there are certain times in the year that you can see Northern Lights in Iceland. I made the mistake of hopping on a travel deal without knowing this.

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Travel is fun, exciting, exhausting, exhilarating, stressful, thrilling, beautiful, and sleep-inducing. You can travel solo, with your family, with your friends, and with perfect strangers.

But no matter your travel style or travel companions, here are the best travel memes, vacation memes, and road trip memes just for you.

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1. Looking for a Travel Soulmate?

You don’t want to be locked in a ca bin in winter, a cute summer cottage , or a whole entire RV with the wrong person!

2. Nothing Compares to You

I would replace #5 with Diet Coke, but the rest is accurate.

3. They Really are the Luckiest

Life IS about choices.

4. Are There any Other Options?

5. A Dare is a Dare

The Dart has Spoken

6. Don’t all Ancient Religions have a god of Skyscanner?

I’m sure they did in Ancient Rome.

7. Even a Spider Can do It

Or a good app

8. Just be Chill

This is 100% how I am. Every time. Still.

9. Seven years into this travel blog life, and I still make this mistake. Every. Single. Time.

I’m working on getting better.

10. The Best Memes are Airport Memes

Or maybe little bottles of shampoo are freeballing instead of in a convenient ziplock.

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11. NSFW Memes

I mean, duh.

12. I love a good Airport Security Meme

This has literally never happened to me?

13. This Meme is a Dark Meme

I’ve never thought about this before, but mind blown.

14. It’s a Union Thing

I’ve literally been asked to move 2 lbs from one checked bag to the other.

15. Sometimes You Need a Little Pick Me Up

16. Seriously tho

17. So Much Drool. How Did I Drool that Much?

18. I Assume this African Travel Meme is 100% Accurate

19. These People Should be thrown off the Airplane

20. Basically My Entire Childhood

21. Airplane Food Sounds Disgusting Until You Know it’s Too Late

22. Tales from First Class

 23.  Well Maybe Hotel Memes are the Best Memes

24. Like Zero

25. You Even Get Your Own Hotel Soaps!

26. Solo Travel Memes are Kind of Amazing Tho

27. No More Drama

28. There are Disney People and there Are Non-Disney People

29. Cheese Travel Pic Memes FTW

30. It’s the Thrill of the Fight

31. Instagram Boyfriends aren’t Always that Enthusiastic

32. It Usually Works Tho

33. When It’s Over

34. Family of the Year

35.  Travel Money Memes are Also Great Tho

36. Those Pesky Details

38. It’s Called a Work-Life Balance, and It’s Not Happening

39. I’m about 20% of the way there so far…

40. Punny Memes are Funny Memes

41. You know this one is true.

42. Get that Flight Voucher, Girl

43. I’m not Saying Babies shouldn’t be on Airplanes, but…

44. This one is harder than it should be

45. Not sure where he picked up a new head on vacation tho

46. Business Travel Memes, like Business Travel, is Less Fun

47. YASSSSS!

48. Yes, I do. Like a Boss.

49. The Classics are Classics for a Reason

50. That Last Day of Work before a Vacation is Torture, but the Exit is Pure Magic.

51. Parents, SMH.

52. And the pet in “Pet Cemetary”

53. Travel Buddy Memes should always have Pugs

54. When Treat Yo Self becomes Pack Yo Self

55. It was just a Vacation!

56. I’ll Believe it When I see the Plane Ticket Receipt

58. Where is this vacation, Heart Attack City?

59. That Purse is the Truth

60. The Feeling of Victory

61. Seriously, this continent doesn’t want people on it.

62. But I won’t. Even with it.

63. Group Travel Memes Be Like…

64. Joe Biden ::Hearts:: Emily Post

65. Another Punny One

66. Why bring 32 if You Could Justify 50?

67. Another packing meme for you, because the struggle is real.

68. If the point is to make more time for travel, then the answer is always yes. Just trust me.

69. The anticipation is palpable.

70. Jetlag and no cell service are a recipe for disaster.

71. Yeah, because it’s absolute bullshit.

72. But my legs do hurt, so…

73. It’s about priorities, Debra.

74. Oh, I thought you said to pack matching…

75. I would be dead, just in a bar somewhere.

76. How about if it’s me?

77. Death by email is a real thing, right?

78. Moms always worry, but there are ways to use it to your advantage.

79. How I feel the day before a vacation:

80. Different emotions for different experiences.

81. Raccoons should be in every Vacation Meme, like ever

82. Wach out for the Vacation Over-Sharer

83. Don’t mess with a flight attendant before they’ve had their coffee

84. Which is more annoying: talking about study abroad or memes about study abroad?

85. The Over-Planner might actually be worse than the Over-Sharer

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88. When Your Bank Account is Incorrect…

89. Business Travel is Not Fun Travel, and You Can’t Convince me that It Is

90. Those subtitles sure are helpful.

91. Pun Memes are Fun Memes

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93. Instagrammers these days be like:

94. another one for the road (trip meme).

95. Yup, 100% accurate.

96. Travel Planner? I hardly knew her!

97. I just want that Jennifer Anniston Sky Bar situation

98. it’s only polite.

99. He propably saved $30 doing it this way.

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218 Ridiculously Funny Travel Quotes That Travelers Can Relate To

Don’t they say laughter is the best medicine? Well, it is, besides traveling of course.  Here I have compiled a list of 218 funny travel quotes that will knock your socks off your feet. I am pretty sure if you’re an avid traveler like me you can relate to each one of these hilarious funny travel quotes if not all.

Give yourself a good chuckle with these insanely funny travel captions for your Instagram until you’re on the next jet plane.

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Funny Travel Quotes

1| “Travitude (n.) when you start to feel grumpy and sassy because you haven’t travelled in a while”- Unknown

2| “ You’ve never felt true fear until your passport isn’t where you think you left it.- Unknown 

3| “What’s that medical condition called where you constantly need to have a trip booked?” 

4|“Should I book another flight to go abroad? Brain: no. Wallet: no. Mom: no. Dog: no. Universe: no…I think I’m gonna book the flight.”- Unknown

5| “Birds literally just eat, travel, and shit on things they don’t like. I don’t know about you, but that’s the lifestyle I’m striving for.”- Unknown

6| “Friend 1: I’m getting a house. Friend 2: I’m having a baby. Friend 3: I’m getting married.  Me: I’m headed to the airport.”- Unknown

7|“The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to smell it.” – Rudyard Kipling

8| “Imagine falling in love with someone and then finding out they clap their hands when the plane lands.”- Unknown

9| “I feel like most of my problems could be solved with a trip to…well, anywhere.” – Anonymous

10| “When you’re trying to save money for a house, but end up with a one-way ticket to some tropical island.”- Unknown

11| “I get pretty much all the exercise I need walking down airport concourses carrying bags.” – Guy Clark

12| “Traveling’s not something you’re good at. It’s something you do. Like breathing.” – Gayle Foreman

13| “If you’re upset when traveling, just thing about a T-Rex trying to drink a martini…”- Unknown

14| “Did you ever notice that the first piece of luggage on the carousel never belongs to anyone?” – Erma Bombeck

15| “What does it mean to pre-board? Do you get on before you get on?” – George Carlin

16| “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a plane ticket and that’s kind of the same thing.”-Unknown

17| “There’s nothing American tourists like more than the things they can get at home.”-Stephen Colbert

18|  “Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” — Al Gore

19| “A hotel room all to myself is my idea of a good time.” – Chelsea Handler

20| “Overpack. It’s why suitcases have wheels now.” –Unknown

21| “The cool thing about being famous is traveling. I have always wanted to travel across seas, like to Canada and stuff.” – Britney Spears

22| “Don’t worry about the world ending today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia.”-Charles M. Schulz

23| “Adventure, yeah. I guess that’s what you call it when everybody comes back alive.” – Mercedes Lackey

24| “People complain there’re delays on flights. Delays, really? New York to California in five hours, that used to take 30 years”- Louis C.K.

25| “Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station. ” – Lisa St. Aubin de Teran

26| “Any time you fly somewhere, don’t pay your credit card bill. If the plane crash lands, those people will never stop looking for you.” -Kelkulus

27| “Me: I want to travel more. Bank account: like, to the park?”- Unknown

28| “Boy, those French. They have a different word for everything!” –Steve Martin

29| “I wish travel therapy was covered by my health insurance.” – Unknown

30|“There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror.” – Orson Welles

31| “I don’t want a house. I just want to travel and pet a lot of dogs.” 

32| “No matter where you go, there you are.” – Buckaroo Banzai

33| “There are only two reasons to sit in the back row of an airplane. Either you have diarrhea, or you’re anxious to meet people who do.” – Rich Jeni

34| “The major advantage of domestic travel is that, with a few exceptions such as Miami, most domestic locations are conveniently situated right here in the United States.” –Dave Barry

35| “How is it that the first piece of luggage on the airport carousel never belongs to everyone?” – George Roberts

36| “I’m getting tired of waking up and not being on the beach .”-Unknown

37| “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better stay home.” – James Michener

38| “Imagine being on a plane and NOT eating every item presented to you as if you will never again have ready access to food in your life.” – Jia Tolentino

39| “When I go To Travel, I changed my password to incorrect. So whenever I forget my password, the login tells me, the password is incorrect.”-Unknown

Funny Travel Instagram Captions

40| “Catch flights not feelings.” -Unknown 

41| “I want to live in the world where searching for plane tickets burns calories.”- Unknown

42| “High five if you don’t know what you’re doing with your life and just want to travel the world.”- Unknown 

43| “You can’t make everyone happy. You are not a plane ticket.”- Unknown

44|  “TIP: You won’t get the holiday blues if you just keep booking holidays.”- Unknown

45| “Procrastapacking (n.) the act of thinking about packing a suitcase instead of actually doing it.”- Unknown

46| “Airports: the only place where drinking at 8 AM is socially acceptable.”- Unknown

47| “Running to the gate is my cardio.”- Unknown

48| “Work hard, travel harder.” -Unknown

49| “If you had to choose between true love or traveling the world, which country would you visit first?- Unknown

50| “A plane ticket is the answer. Who cares what the question is.”-Unknown

51| “Me traveling. Person: “Un cafe?” Me: “Oui.” Person: “Sucre.” Me: “Non.” Person: “You speak very good French.” Me: “Gracias.”-Unknown

52| “Tripophobia (n.) The fear of not having any travel trips currently booked.”- Unknown

53| “Suitcases are for princesses!”- Unknown

54| “Travessed (n.) An obsession with travel. When all you talk or think about is your past or future trips.” -Unknown

55| “People having babies…and I’m like: What country am I going to next?”-Unkown

56| “Go to work. Open computer. Scroll for plane tickets for 6 hours. Close computer. Go home.” -Unknown. 

57| “I want someone to look at me the way I look at a travel magazine!”-Unknown

58| “Work tip: stand up. Stretch. Take a walk. Go to the airport. Get on a plane. Never return.”- Unknown

59| “Yeah, working is great…but have you tried traveling.”- Unknown

60| “All you need is  love  a passport.”- Unknown

61| “Life goal: Create a life that people assume you have anyway based on your Instagram account!”-Unknown

62| “Reality called so I hung up.”- Unknown

63| “A change of latitude would help my attitude.”- Unknown

64| “If at some point you don’t ask yourself “What have I gotten myself into?” then you’re not doing it right. – Roland Gau

65| I have panicked unnecessarily in all four corners of the globe. – Jon Ronson

66| “I’m a travel addict on the road to recovery. Just kidding, I’m on the road to the airport.” – Anonymous

67| “ I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

68| “Work, save, travel, repeat.” -Unknown

69| “The best way to know a city is to eat it.” – Scott Westerfeld

70| “”Traveling is like a box of chocolates. Don’t matter what you get, all is good!”-Unknown

71| “I would totally give up travel, but I’m not a quitter.” – Anonymous

72| “I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine.”-Caskie Stinnett

73| “ Have you ever stopped to think, maybe travel is addicted to me?”- Unknown.

74| “Screw the caviar, I want to travel the world!” –Unknown

75| “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing your lawn. Climb that damn mountain.”– Jack Kerouac

76| “If anyone is Christmas shopping for me, I’m a size window seat in plane tickets.” – Anonymous

77| “Girls don’t wait for the prince anymore, they pack and travel the world.” – Unknown

Funny Vacation Quotes

78| “All I want for Christmas is you forever vacation.”- Unknown

79| “Me getting ready for vacation: manicure and pedicure, buy new Sephora products, spray tan, get waxed, get hair done, work out for a month, live off kale and veggies, try on 30K swimsuits and cry in dressing rooms. Husband getting ready for vacation: packs a bathing suit, flip-flops, a T-shirt, and calls it a day.”- Unknown 

80| “Be right back…” Just running away from Monday and going straight to the airport. “- Unknown

81| “A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.” – Robert Orben

82| “The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist.” –Russel Baker

83| “It’s bad manners to keep a vacation waiting.” – Anonymous

84| “You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your drivers license”-Unknown

85| “I heard an airplane passing overhead. I wished I was on it.”- Unknown

86| “Isn’t it amazing how much stuff we get done the day before vacation?” – Zig Ziglar

87| “I crossed a time zone and I feel younger already. If I keep traveling west, I can become immortal.” – Jarod Kintz

88| “I need a vacation of 6 months. Twice a year!” – Unknown

89| “The devil himself had probably redesigned hell in the light of information he had gained from observing airport layouts.” – Anthony Price

90| “My goal is to hit the gym every day I’m on vacation. Usually I just end up sleeping and drinking beer.” – Gary Allan 

91| “Me before vacation: “I’m going to be responsible with my money. This is a low budget trip. I’m gonna stay in a hostel and everything.”Me on vacation: *orders fancy drinks, rides a jetski, goes skydiving, buys souvenirs for the uncle’s new girlfriend and adopts an alpaca.*”- Unknown

Funny Vacation Captions

92| “I need a vacation so long that I forget my passwords!” -Unknown

93| “Just a reminder that I’m going on vacation and you’re not.”-Unknown 

94| “I haven’t worn these trousers since I bought them. I should definitely pack them for my 3 day vacation. Just in case.” – Unknown

95| “I can’t afford vacation, so I am just going to drink until I  don’t know where I am.”- Unknown

96| “Life is a trip, plan your next vacation.” – Matthe Fryer

97| “Ladies, imagine this. It’s 15 years from now, and you have no kids. You’re the cool wine aunt that occasionally comes back to the country for a brief visit before leaving for another long exotic vacation. You have no commitments, and a suspicious amount of money.”- Unknown

98| “Live a life you don’t need a vacation from.”- Unknown 

99| “I need a holiday. And by “holiday” I mean I need to move away and find a job. On the beach . With cocktails. “ – Unknown

100| “There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation.” Unknown

101| “Vacation calories don’t count, right?”- Unknown

102|“I need a vacation, not a stupid weekend.”- Unknown

103| “My favorite place to vacation is anyplace by the ocean.” – Nina Arianda

104| “Laughter is an instant vacation.” – Milton Berle

105| “ I’ve got 99 problems. But I am on vacation and I am ignoring them all! “-Unknown

Funny Quotes About Traveling With Friends

106|  “You and me, we are more than friends. We are like a small travel gang!”- Unknown

107|  “You can pack for every occasion, but a good friend will always be the best thing you could bring!” – Unknown

108| “Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.”– Leigh Hunt “Only the people you don’t know well enough seem normal. Every person you know well enough is odd, weird and different. This is called friendship!”- Unknown

109| “There is a whole world out there. Pack your backpack, your best friend and go.”- Unknown

110| “ I need a friend I can call in the middle of the night, tell him we have to leave, and the only sentence coming back is “when do we leave?“- Unknown 

111| “ I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” –Mark Twain

112| “Life is about doing things that don’t suck with people who don’t suck.”- Unknown

113| “The more I traveled, the more I realized fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” – Shirley MacLaine“There are no strangers in this world, only friends I haven’t met yet.”- Unknown

114| “Let’s always vacay together.”- Unknown

115| “In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.” -Charles Schultz

116| I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m going. Are you coming with me?”- Unknown

117|  “Sometimes all you need is a great friend and thirst for adventure.”- Unknown

118| “A good friend listens to your adventures. Your best friend makes them with you.”- Unknown

119| “Friend: Let’s go to Bora Bora. Me: Man, I wanna go, but I’m pora pora.”-Unknown

Funny Road Trip Quotes

120| “Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – Jerry Seinfeld

121| “I wish that road trips could pay my bills.” –Unknown

122|“If you come to a fork in the road, take it.” – Yogi Berra

123| “Life is beautiful if you are on the road somewhere.”- Orhan Pamuk

124| “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.”- Babs Hoffman

125| “On the road again…”- Unknown

126| “A tourist is a fellow who drives thousands of miles so he can be photographed standing in front of his car.”-Emile Ganest

127| “Let’s go on a road trip.”- Unknown

128| “Road trips require a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes – oh, and directions.” – Jenn McKinlay

129| “It’s a road trip! It’s about adventure! . . . It’s not like we have somewhere to go.” – John Green

130| “Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.”-George Carlin

Funny Travel Quotes From Movies

131| “Adventure is out there.” – Up

132| “To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” – The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

133| “You only get one life. It’s actually your duty to live it as fully as possible.”- Me Before You

134| “I want adventure in the great, wide somewhere.”- Into The Wild

135| “The world is not in your books and maps, it’s out there.”- The Hobbit

136| “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

137| “We travel just to travel.” – The Motorcycle Diaries

138| “Adventure waits for no one.” – The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

Short Funny Travel Quotes

139| “Jet lag is for amateurs.” –Unknown

140| “I just need a large coffee, a plane ticket and a bag full of cash. “- Unknown

141| ”Can we just skip to the part in my life where I travel the world?”- Unknown

142| “Don’t be a tourist, be a traveler.” – Unknown

143| “If traveling was free, BYE!”

144| “I’ve got a crush on the world.-Unknown

145| “If an ass goes traveling, he’ll not come home a horse.” – Thomas Fuller

146| “I love those days when my only decision is window or aisle.”-Unknown

147| “If traveling was free, you would never see me again.”-Unknown

148| “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”- Unknown

149| “People don’t take trips – trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

150| “The journey, not the arrival, matters.” – T.S. Eliot

151| “I love my job only when I’m on vacation.”- Unknown

152| “He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

153| “Hey, people who travel with their bed pillow. You look insane.” – Jim Gaffigan

154| “When in doubt, travel.”- Unknown

155| “I regret traveling said nobody ever!”- Unknown

156| ”I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage.” –Bob Hope

157| ”Education is important. But travel is importanter!”-Unknown

158| “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.” – Unknown

159| “Backpacking is money spent on education.” –Unknown

160| “Good things come to those who book flights.”-Unknown

161| “If traveling was free, you would never see me again.”-Unknown

162| “Adventure without risk is Disneyland.” – Doug Coupland

Funny Cruise Quotes

163| “Time to get ship faced.”- Unknown

164| “If anyone is Christmas shopping for me, I wear a size 7-day Caribbean cruise.”-Unknown 

165| “I bought my wife a ticket to go on a cruise. It’s no Titanic, but I’m optimistic.”- Unknown

166| “Bad girls don’t drink and drive…they sip and cruise.”- Unknown

167| “Seas the day and book cruise!”- Unknown

168| “On cruise mode!”- Unknown

169| “Cruise is my favorite season.”- Unknown

170| “The main point of a cruise is to eat until you weigh at the same as the boat.” – Maxine Humor

171| “Shipfaced!”- Unknown

172| “I work to support my cruising addiction.”- Unknown

173| “Work sucks, I’m going on a cruise.”- Unknown

174| “People drink on cruises so that they think the swaying is normal.” –Melanie White

175| “Warning! I bought the drink package.”- Unknown 

176| “Is it cruise o’clock yet?”- Unknown

177| “Living life one cruise at a time.”- Unknown

178| “Eat. Sleep. Boat. Repeat.”- Unknown

179| “Only on a cruise ship will you pay hundreds of dollars a day to sleep in a closet.”- Maxine Humor

180| “Let’s keep it classy on the cruise and promise we won’t dare anyone to jump off the ship.”- Unknown

181| “Honey, pack your “fat pants.” We’re going on a cruise!”- Unknown

Funny Family Vacation Quotes

182| “Help me! I’m on a family vacation.”- Unknown

183| “A family that travels together stays together.”- Unknown

184| “Family Vacation (n.) A time for you to remember why your family never spends any time together.” – Unknown

185| “Being on vacation with my family has brought me so much closer to my iPad.”- Unknown

Funny Relatable Quotes About Travel

186| “I wish I was a postcard. For under a dollar, I could travel to any location in the world.” – Anonymous 

187| “My mom watches a special type of news program that only reports on horrible incidents happening in places I’m about to visit.”- Unknown

188| “Me: I’m not going to overpack this time. Inner me: I need this. I will need that as well. I need everything.

189| “A passport holder sounds like a great idea until you get to the airport and have to remove it 4 billion times.”- Unknown

190| “By 35, if I’m not engaged or already starting a family, I declare myself the aunt who’s always traveling and comes to family events tipsy.”- Unknown

191|“Packs 2 hours before leaving for a trip. Unpacks 3 months after coming home.”

192| “Some people spending their life searching for “the one.” I’m just searching for the one good travel deal.”-Unknown

193| “Me: triple checked packing list Also me: *forgets underwear, contact solution, and favorite chapstick*”- Unknown

194| “So, do I live out of a suitcase for the next month? Do I unpack just to repack again? Do I put my toothbrush back in the bathroom? I’m a visitor in my own house what the heck.”- Unknown

195| “That moment when you’re asked where you got something and you answer with the name of the country, not the name of the store.- Unknown

196| “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.” -The Dalai Lama

197| “My parents complain I travel too much. I mean, I could be a drug addict, do they realize how lucky they are?” –Unknown

198| “Do you ever stress about money and then accidentally book another flight?”- Unknown

199| “At the end of the day…I’d rather like to have a lot of stories to tell, then a full bank account.”

200| “Nothing says ‘vacation’ like spending $72 on food and booze at the airport before even reaching your destination.” – Ashley Fern

201| “How can people my age plan  spontaneous trips to Thailand, I can barely afford a spontaneous soft pretzel.”-Unknown

202| “Going on a trip. Need about 5 outfits. I’ve packed 35 just to be safe.” – Unknown

203| “My favorite thing to pack on trips are all the clothes I never wear at home and then find fun, flirty and exciting ways to not wear them while I’m away.” – Adam Rippon

204| “My fear of flying starts as soon as I buckle myself in and then the guy up front mumbles a few unintelligible words then before I know it I’m thrust into the back of my seat by acceleration that seems way too fast and the rest of the trip is an endless nightmare of turbulence, of near misses. And then the cabbie drops me off at the airport.” – Dennis Miller

205| “The airport is a lawless place. 7 am? Drink a beer. Tired? Sleep on the floor. Hungry? Chips now cost 17$.” – Alyssa Limperis

206| “I just want to travel the world, overspend at IKEA and drink coffee while cuddling puppies.”- Unknown

207| “My favorite memory from childhood is my parents paying for my holidays.” – Unknown

208| “People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.” – Dagobert D. Runes

209| “I love when people say “just quit your job and travel.” Taking an Uber from the bar to my home is the only travel I can afford.”- Unknown

210| “Please remain seated until we’ve reached the gate, then feel free to stand hunched over weirdly sideways for 15 minutes while we do whatever.” – ContritePerson

211| “The temptation to go to the airport, buy a one way ticket, leave the country and live on my own has never been so real.” – American Nomad

212| “You want to know what it’s like to be on a plane for 22 hours? Sit in a chair, squeeze your head as hard as you can, don’t stop, then take a paper bag and put it over your mouth and nose and breathe your own air over and over and over.” –Lewis Black

213| “You define a good 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 food. So you are grateful.” – Paul Theroux

214| “When you hand someone a camera, why do they act like you just asked them to disassemble a bomb? They take it and they’re like, ‘What do I do … I don’t really … ha-huh …’ Yeah, it’s the button on the top right where it always is since the beginning of #*@! time!”-Dane Cook

215| “Stuck somewhere between “I need to save” and “you only live once.” – Unknown

216| “Normal life: Wears the same top every day for a week. Packing for 3-day vacation: I’ll probably change a few times a day so I’ll take 21 tops.”- Unknown

217| “If you think adventure is dangerous try routine, it’s lethal.” -Paulo Coelho

218| “Everyone is getting pregnant, engaged or getting married. I just wanna lose weight and travel.”- Unknown

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I hope you enjoyed this extensive list of funny travel quotes I compiled for you. Did these funny travel quotes tickle your fancy? Let me know which funny travel captions were your favorite? If you have a hilarious quote, leave it in the comments below. No need to let it waste. I will mix it in with the other funny travel quotes with credit!

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Love this quotes! They’re super unique.

Thank you Bliss, glad you enjoyed them 🙂

Haha these gave me a laugh, I especially love 98! Thanks so much for sharing!

Hello Jasmine. I am glad they gave you a good laugh!

Some fantastic quotes here! I definitely laughed aloud at some of these! My personal favourite is always “Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” I’m not sure how those machines manage to make me look SO bad in the photo, but it is definitely an accurate representation of how I look when I get off a plane!

Hi Hannah! I am so happy you enjoyed the quotes. That is a good one. They make me look bad too! lol

These quotes are so cute! And there are so many I haven’t heard before -they kept me entertained for a while! Thanks for putting a smile on my face 🙂

I am so happy I could put a smile your face Coni. I love funny travel quotes and so thrilled you enjoyed them.

These are great for a giggle!!

Thanks so much for reading Roshni! Glad they gave you a giggle 🙂

Love a good travel quote 🙂 The one about the airport being a lawless place… so true. haha thanks for sharing 🙂

So true Lora. The airport is a lawless place lol!

These are great. I love a good quote but the funny ones are the best. Awesome list!

Thank you so much Emma. So happy you enjoyed them!

Thank you for sharing. This put a smile on my face 🙂

So glad you enjoyed them!

I love love love this list, it is so great for my travel photo books!

Oh travel books are soooo much fun! I am sure you have a nice one Rebecca!

Fun collection of quotes. #31 about not wanting a house, just to travel and pet a lot of dogs – that could have been said by one of my daughters.

Hi Rhonda! I feel the exact same way as your daughter. She sounds wise! Thanks for reading!

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50 Funny Travel Quotes to Inspire Your Wanderlust

Traveling the world can be an adventure filled with unforgettable experiences, and sometimes, it’s the funny moments that make the journey even more memorable.

Whether you’re backpacking across Europe, cruising the Caribbean, or exploring the mysteries of Asia, a good laugh is a universal language that connects us all. So, pack your sense of humor and enjoy these humorous travel quotes that will hopefully bring a smile to your face, no matter where you are on the globe.

50 Hilarious Travel Quotes

To change it up, I included my own spin to these quotes, sharing a snippet of my own adventures and memories after each, bringing these words to life with tales from my travel diary.

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag

For the insatiable traveler, this quote is a witty nod to the never-ending bucket list. We’ve decided that our travel bucket list isn’t actually in a bucket anymore. It’s more like an expandable pocket dimension.

“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” – Mark Twain

So true! Traveling together non-stop for a year is how Micki and I learned marriage could work for us. If you can survive months living in a tiny van and still enjoy their company, you can likely get along forever.

“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal”-  Paulo Coelho

It’s only funny because it’s true. Statistically, train connections in the USA are safer than getting out of bed every day. When in doubt, ride a train!

Birds literally just eat, travel, and shit on things they don’t like. I don’t know about you, but that’s the lifestyle I’m striving for. – Anonymous

Who knew that birdbrained might actually be a complement to some people. Having wings would be handy at times though.

“Jet Lag is for Amateurs.” – Dick Clark

This playful quip reminds us that true globetrotters know how to handle time zone changes with a grin. While it affects us all one way or another, pushing through it means you can get on with your journey sooner. Onward and upward!

“Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” – Al Gore

A humorous observation about the less-than-glamorous side of air travel. It’s why we always laugh when people go out of their way to look good on their passport pictures. We’ve found it’s better to look so run down that no matter how badly you’re doing on your day of travel that they won’t think something is wrong with you. Same logic applies to your driver’s license.

“I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine.” – Caskie Stinnett

Routine is just one of the many things nomads and wanderers try to avoid. Why have a repeat of yesterday when tomorrow can be anything?

“I’m a travel addict on the road to recovery. Just kidding, I’m headed to the airport.” – Anonymous

For those who find the allure of the airport irresistible, this quote is a humorous nod to our wanderlust. We purposely bought a house on one side of the city just to be closer to the airport. Just saying…

“Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth, it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin.” – John Green

For me, this is a clever observation on the liberating spirit of travel and the adventures we’ll find when embracing that freedom. If the devil on your shoulder wins over the angel, that’s on you and not your destination. 😉

“There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation.” – Anonymous

We’ve all felt the post-vacation blues, and this quote captures that sentiment perfectly.

“Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.” – George Carlin

A humorous take on the metric system by the legendary comedian, encouraging us to think differently about distances. One trick to happiness when traveling is to always round up or down until the number seems palatable. If you’re on a tight budget, forget I said that though.

“I follow my heart… and it usually leads me to the airport.” – Anonymous

Another witty testament to the heart’s desire for new adventures and experiences. While some people dread airports, we’ve always loved them.

“No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.” – Chuck Thompson

Whether it’s travel, a movie, a book or a meal, always take other peoples opinions with a grain of salt. Most experiences are unique and we’ve both hated a city and loved it, with our expectations being the only difference between visits. Finding a nice place to sleep and a good restaurant goes a long way too.

“I’ve got 99 problems, but I’m on vacation and I’m ignoring them all!” – Anonymous

The perfect motto for anyone looking to temporarily escape the stresses of everyday life. Or, sell all your belongings and move your problems to another country where at least they’ll have a different accent.

Boy, those French. They have a different word for everything. – Steve Martin

A good reminder that there is no word for sorrow or regret in Timatuathian. Of course that language itself doesn’t exist so why would those two words exist anyway?

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.” – Michael Palin

Ah, the joy and pain of the travel bug. It has a ferocious bite and often refuses to let go no matter how many miles you’ve put on or the amount of countries you’ve seen. The more you see, the more you realize there is to see and therein lies the problem.

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Remember, as St. Augustine once said, the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. So turn the page, explore, and don’t forget to laugh along the way!

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a plane ticket, and that’s kind of the same thing.” – Anonymous

A lighthearted reminder of how travel can bring joy into our lives. While it doesn’t take a lot of money to travel, more certainly never hurts.

“My favorite thing to do is go where I’ve never been.” – Diane Arbus

A simple yet profound statement about the essence of exploration and discovery. While it’s often the new that drives some, sometimes it can also be the old that they prefer to see in their rear view mirror.

“I would give up traveling but I’m not a quitter” – Anonymous

This quote is another playful turn on the hard work ethic and how sometimes when faced with adversity, it’s best to just bear down and keep at it, even if it’s enjoyable.

“A tourist is someone who drives thousands of miles to get a photo in front of their car.” – Anonymous

A playful jab at the classic tourist photo, this quote pokes fun at humans often absurd travel habits. Don’t worry, we have dozens of those pics as well. For instance, here we are in front of…

“The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist.” – Russell Baker

This quote humorously captures the irony of trying to blend in, only to be spotted a mile away. We have tons of pics over the years wearing certain clothing from Thai pants in Thailand to an Outback hat in Australia and all they scream at us now is tourist in bright letters.

“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

A funny reminder that travel can render us speechless with its beauty before filling us with tales to tell.

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” – Lao Tzu

This ancient wisdom reminds us that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. While I’m guessing Lao wasn’t spanning the globe, pretty sure he enjoyed his travels and was secretly prophesizing about his luggage never arriving.

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

While not overly humorous in it’s own right, it does remind me of a story about a friend who decided to forge his own path once on a hike and ended up needing to be cut down from a tree hours later. It was a thing but definitely adds to the adage that a good journey can be made great with a little extra humor thrown in.

Hilarious and inspiring travel quotes, the third half

Sometimes all you need to add to a travel memory is a dash of humor to make it unforgettable. Here are some more funny travel quotes to awaken your wanderlust.

“People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

While the imagery of a trip as a literal persona kidnapping a person, throwing them on a plane and making them have fun makes me laugh, this is in truth a thought-provoking quote that suggests travel has the power to transform us.

Side note: A Transformer named Trip would be just as amusing to me.

“A child on a farm sees a plane fly overhead and dreams of a faraway place. A traveler on the plane sees the farmhouse and dreams of home.” – Carl Burns

This ironic quote captures the contrasting perspectives of the traveler and the stay-at-home dreamer. While we often dream of things we miss, having the ability to miss them in the first place is reason enough to jump on a plane and go someplace for a while. Perspective often needs distance to achieve itself.

“Travel is like an endless university. You never stop learning.” – Harvey Lloyd

A reminder that travel educates us in ways that go beyond traditional learning. I recall our trip to the Galapagos Islands where we not only learned about Charles Darwin’s thoughts on evolution but also the fact to get to the ferry early so we don’t have to sit in the open back for 2 hours getting soaked from the rain…

“A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” – Tom Lichtenheld

This funny quote definitely highlights the trials and tribulations of traveling with family. While new places and activities can hold some interest, 2 snippy children will argue no matter what’s in front of them. However, now they get to do it in another country!

“ If you are going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill

Winston obviously knew what it was like driving in LA but I digress, the truth is that a journey isn’t over until it’s over and even then, you might not end up where you thought you would. The unknown is half the fun.

“Live your life by a compass not a clock.” – Stephen Covey

Obviously Covey wasn’t a clock maker, but his adage remains. It’s the direction we take in life that determines our situation and that can’t always be done on a set timetable. Inflexibility in travel means inflexibility in life. Bending a little sometimes gives you a different view on where you are and where you’re heading. It’s also good for the back and knees.

“Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.”- Anthony Bourdain

Anthony loved travel, meeting new people and trying new foods. Sure, that 2000 calorie piece of cake shouldn’t be on your everyday menu but are you seriously not going to try it once? Live a little.

“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you travelled.” – Mohammed

The difference between knowledge and wisdom can often be measured by the amount of footsteps we’ve taken to get there. While the scholar reads about it, the traveler experiences it, tastes it, smells it, and digests it in such a way that they’re forever changed . The willingness to put oneself out there continually and the wisdom gained from such actions can speak volumes about a person.

“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” – Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss’ characters strode the globe in their pursuits to teach and entertain and often found humor in the most unlikely places. I once found it in a sock, under a rock, in a shoe, surrounded by goo and so can you.

“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.”- Penelope Riley

Another quote not so humorous in it’s wording but funny in the mishaps department. Some of our most memorable moments on the road happened due to one mishap or another. Even our worst travel day ended with us saying “at least it will be an entertaining story one day.”

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd

A classic example of a travel metaphor implying that we aren’t meant to stay in one place forever. We need movement to fulfill our purpose, regardless of the outcome. Though imagining all of us as little ships with legs walking around everywhere is also pretty funny to me.

“The further I go, the closer to me I get.” – Andrew McCarthy

Me is a person on the other side of the world doing something amazing at any moment. The closer to me I get, the more me I become. While I can’t always be me, I get solace in knowing that me is out there and I look forward to the day I get to be me again.

“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck

As Micki and I get closer to celebrating our 20th anniversary, the truth of this statement hits me. It’s all about the journey. Preventing the boat from capsizing isn’t about control, it’s about paying attention, watching out for hidden rocks and moving and changing with the river as opposed to fighting against it. Like a journey or a marriage, a river will take you where rivers take you. Enjoy the ride.

“ That moment when you’re asked where you got something and you answer with the name of the country, not the name of the store.” – Anonymous

We’ve been guilty of this dozens of times. For a while, everything we displayed was from another country or another trip. These days we’ve packed and unpacked our things too many times to even bother showcasing them anymore but we do own some nice boxes. That one we filled in Thailand, that one in Australia, that one in South America…

“ Going on a trip. Need about 5 outfits. I’ve packed 35 just to be safe.” – Anonymous

We’ve all done it though now we’ve learned from our mistakes and realize that in life we often dress to impress. The beauty of travel is most people don’t see you every day. Learn to get creative with your outfits. Maybe buy a nice hat and look out the window more often.

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan

When you’re too busy following the path, sometimes you don’t realize you’re actually missing the journey. Explore beyond the path, there is always more to experience. More usually meaning beer, wine, food, music, art, dance and all the other good things in life worth pursuing.

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”- Terry Pratchett

We travel not only to see new things but also to be able to return to things we miss. Like distance, absence also gives perspective.

“ Ironing boards are surfboards that gave up their dreams and got a boring job. Don’t be an ironing board.” – Anonymous

Don’t be an ironing board is my new mantra. For the record, I also don’t want to be an anchor (it holds people back), a yesterday (it’s never in the present) or a sock (nothing funny, I just dislike socks).

“The world is waiting for you. Good Luck. Travel Safe. Go!” – Phil Keoghan

While travel isn’t always an amazing race, sometimes it can feel that way. Slow it down, explore, enjoy! Now Go!

“ Nothing lasts forever, except the day before you start your vacation.” – Gayland Anderson

No truer words have been spoken! Anticipation of an upcoming trip is still high on my list of things I look forward to.

“ You define a good 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 food. So you are grateful.” – Paul Theroux

The beauty of a new thing isn’t that it’s perfect or that it will instantly replace everything that was similar that came before. It’s the start of a new branch of something that can one day become amazing and transformative. Air travel started out rough (both figuratively and literally) and has gotten to the point where it can be a joy to sit down on a flight. I am grateful for that.

“You can’t control the past, but you can control where you go next.” – Kirsten Hubbard

Again we talk about control. While our journey should be allowed to happen as it happens, that doesn’t mean that sometimes you can’t point it in another direction. As winter approaches here, south seems prudent to me right now.

“I wonder if the ocean smells different on the other side of the world.” – J.A. Redmerski

Take it from me, it does. Everything does. Expectation often colors our reality. Color away my friends, color away.

“And that’s the wonderful thing about family travel: it provides you with experiences that will remain locked forever in the scar tissue of your mind.” – Dave Barry

Haha, family travel is a great way to experience the exact same trip from multiple points of view. A parent and a toddler can have the exact same day yet have very different takes on a situation. Same can be said for travel. Want to see the world differently? Explore it via your children and you’ll have a whole new understanding of the world. Hopefully it’s a positive experience for everyone but if not, at least there’s probably a good story in there somewhere.

May your travels be filled with laughter and joy. Remember, every journey is an opportunity for new stories and a good chuckle. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer, especially when it comes with a side of laughter!

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101 Funny Travel Quotes

The one thing you should always pack when traveling is your sense of humor. Things may not always go as planned, and in the end, the difference between an inconvenience and an adventure is a question of attitude.

The pandemic had us all stranded at home for way too long, so let’s check out some fun travel quotes to help lift your spirits and give that old funny bone a good workout.

For a good giggle, or a funny travel quote to accompany your Insta post, we’ve hunted high and low to pull together this list of some of the funniest travel quotes for your enjoyment. Check them out!

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1. Work tip: Stand up. Stretch. Take a walk. Go to the airport. Get on a plane. Never return.

Our opening travel quote is a real gem. Don’t we all wish we could do this? If only it were that simple! In theory, it is, but the reality is that life happens to us all.

2. “You can’t buy happiness” Okay, explain travel then..

3. all you need is love and a passport..

4. A plane ticket is the answer. Who cares what the question is.

5. i googled my symptoms. turns out i just needed to go on a vacay..

6. Tripophobia (n.) The fear of not having any travel trips booked.

7. stuck somewhere between “i need to save” and “you only live once.”.

Boy, isn’t this the truth! The desire to throw caution to the wind is strong in many of us, but reality, however small and softly spoken, weighs in to keep us in check. On the one hand, the more you save, the more places you can go and the more luxuriously you can travel. But on the other, you can always figure it out as you go. Which one are you?

8. You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy plane tickets – which is kind of the same thing.

9. a coconut a day keeps the doctor away..

10. Backpacking is money spent on education.

They say the best way to learn is to do, and what better way to do than to head off into the great unknown with only the essentials on your back? Backpacking is undoubtedly the most outstanding teacher. You’ll learn about the world, about people, and the most valuable lessons about yourself.

11. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m going. Are you coming with me?

12. i’m getting tired of waking up and not being at the beach., 13. yeah, working is great.. but have you tried traveling, 14. “kilometers are shorter than miles. save gas and take your next trip in kilometers.” – george carlin., 15. at the end of the day, i’d rather have a lot of stories to tell than a full bank account..

Those epic stories of places you’ve been and things you’ve seen will warm your heart when you’re old and grey in a way that a loaded bank account will not.

16. Forget champagne and caviar – taste the world instead.

17. i need six months of vacation. twice a year..

18. Physically, I’m here. Mentally I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.

19. i’m a travel fiend on the road to recovery. just kidding. i’m headed to the airport., 20. good things come to those who book flights..

If you don’t stand at the bus stop, you’re not likely to catch the bus. Similarly, if you don’t put yourself on adventure’s path, you won’t have any. Book the flight. Put yourself out there and see what happens.

21. I need a vacation so long, I forget all my passwords!

22. i’ve got 99 problems. but i’m on vacation, so i’m ignoring them all.

23. Don’t speak the language? Already said “what?” three times. Just smile, nod and hope for the best.

24. me: “i want to travel more.” my bank account: “like, to the park”.

The struggle is so real for many of us! This funny travel quote reminds us that many of us have champagne dreams on a water budget. You only need to scroll on Instagram to see incredible places and beautiful people living their very best life to remind you that your bank account is totally holding you back.

25. My favorite childhood memory is my parents paying for my holidays.

26. reality called, so i hung up., 27. me traveling: person: “un cafe” me: “oui” person: “sucre” me: “non” person: “you speak very good french” me: “gracias.”, 28. there should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after a vacation..

We couldn’t agree more with this funny travel quote. Reality hits like a speeding train after a glorious escape. It’s the return to the same old , a mountain of emails, and the unpacking that bring on the blues after traveling.

29. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just want a paycheck to buy plane tickets.

30. I wish I was a postcard. For under $2 you can travel the world to any location in the world.

31. i feel like most of my work problems could be solved with a trip to.. anywhere., 32. i travel a lot; i hate having my life disrupted by routine..

Life is what happens when you’re traveling, and everything else is just a means to an end. A true wanderer thrives on the unexpected, and ever-changing scenery. Going to the same job every day to earn money is simply a way to afford the trips that remind you that you’re truly alive.

33. Have you ever stopped to think, maybe travel is into me?

34. how can people my age plan spontaneous trips to thailand i can barely afford a spontaneous soft pretzel., 35. education is important. but travel is importanter, 36. friend: let’s go to bora bora. me: man, i wanna go, but i’m pora pora..

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37. If anyone is Christmas shopping for me, I wear a size 7-day Caribbean cruise.

38. people having babies and i’m like; what country am i going to next.

We know this feeling all too well! Not everyone’s journey needs to look the same. Follow your heart.

39. Do you ever stress about money and then accidentally book another flight?

40. Europeans: I drove 40 minutes to spend the weekend in Paris, then popped to Germany to visit family on the way home. Australians: I was in Queensland and drove for 18 hours. Now I’m still in Queensland.

41. friend 1: i’m getting a house. friend 2: i’m having a baby. friend 3: i’m getting married. me: i’m headed to the airport., 42. ironing boards are surfboards that gave up their dreams and got a boring job. don’t be an ironing board..

It’s just a funny travel quote on the surface, but so true. If your dream is to travel, don’t let anyone stop you. Don’t deny the lure of the open road. Else you risk living out your days always wondering what if , and regretting those adventures you never took. You could be riding epic waves or stuck in a dark corner and doing a mindless job every day. Choose wisely!

43. I followed my heart, and it led me to the airport.

44. if you had to choose between true love or traveling the world, which country would you visit first, 45. imagine falling in love with someone and then finding out they clap their hands when the plane lands., 46. i’ve got a crush on the world..

And what’s not to love? There’s so much to see and explore!

47. I want someone to look at me the way I look at a travel magazine!

Is there a gaze more full of desire than a traveler flipping through a travel magazine? It’s a love affair like no other.

48. Birds literally just eat, travel, and make a mess on things they don’t like. I don’t know about you, but that’s the lifestyle I’m striving for.

49. high five if you don’t know what you’re doing with your life and just want to travel the world..

There was a time when a nomadic lifestyle was frowned upon, or at the least regarded with suspicion. Air travel and technology have made it so much easier to chase the life of which you’ve always dreamed.

50. Everyone should believe in something. I believe I should be on the beach drinking Margaritas.

51. Can we just skip to the part in my life where I travel the world?

52. getting out of bed would be 10x easier if there was a caribbean ocean and 30-degree weather waiting outside for you., 53. live a life you don’t need a vacation from..

Ok, this one isn’t the funniest travel quote, but it’s true – and we included it because everyone needs to be reminded. If your life makes you feel like you want to escape, you can change it. It might take time and planning, but it’s worth chasing.

54. Work hard. Travel harder.

55. packs two hours before leaving for a trip. unpacks three months after coming home..

We all know this person. Maybe you are this person. Unpacking is always such a chore. Once you unpack, the holiday is well and truly over. We can see why you’d put it off.

56. Me: triple-checked packing list. Also, me: forgets underwear, contact solution, and favorite chapstick.

57. procrastapacking (n.) the act of thinking about packing a suitcase instead of actually doing it..

And invariably, this ends with a mad scramble to get everything stuffed in a bag mere hours before your flight. You’ll have forgotten something important – it’s a given. Passport? Ticket? Money? You’ll figure the rest out.

58. Normal life: Wears the same top every day for a week. Packing for 3-day vacation: I’ll probably change a few times a day, so I’ll take 21 tops.

59. i have been to almost as many places as my luggage..

Oh, boy! Lost luggage woes. Who hasn’t had an awful experience of their luggage going missing? It’s all part of the adventure, though!

60. Running to the gate is my cardio.

61. the airport is a lawless place. 7 am drink a beer. tired sleep on the floor. hungry chips now cost $17., 62. i love those days when my only decision is window or aisle..

63. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need a trip.

Yikes! Find us one person who actually likes how they look in their passport pictures. It’s like the people taking those pictures are specifically instructed to make the subject look as awful as possible while still being vaguely recognizable.

64. What’s that medical condition called where you constantly need to have a trip booked?

65. you can’t make everyone happy. you are not a plane ticket., 66. in desperate need of a full body massage, four days of sleep, and a ticket to the bahamas., 67. “worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist” – russell baker., 68. “you define a good 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 food. so you are grateful.” – paul theroux., 69. “airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.” — al gore..

A strong contender on our list of funny travel quotes. Why is it that no matter how uneventful and smooth the flight, you always arrive at your destination looking like you were hanging onto the landing gear the whole way?

70. “Don’t worry about the world ending today; it’s already tomorrow in Australia.” ~ Charles M. Schulz.

71. don’t be a tourist, be a traveler..

Oooh, deep! Tourists take pictures of all the major sites and attractions, tick a destination off their list, and move on. A traveler feels a place, tastes a place, and wants to get below the surface.

72. I need Vitamin Sea.

73. “i have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” ~ mark twain..

This quote has stood the test of time. Even in our modern world of speedy air travel and high-tech gadgets, traveling with others will make or break your relationship.

74. Work, save, travel, repeat.

Words to live by, if you ask us. Life summed up in one neat, funny travel quote.

75. Overpack. It’s why suitcases have wheels now.

76. “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” ~ John Steinbeck.

77. “drink heavily with the locals whenever possible.” ~ anthony bourdain., 78. i wish i had never gone traveling, said no one ever..

It’s funny because it’s true. You’ll always gain more than you lose.

79. Let’s wander where the WiFi is weak.

We’re all so overly connected that it’s essential to disconnect so that we reconnect to the things that really matter. Don’t miss the moments that count because you’re too busy trying to get the perfect picture to post online.

80. A change of latitude would help my attitude.

81. travel – because money returns, time doesn’t..

82. That moment when you’re asked where you got something, and you answer with the name of the country, not the name of the store.

83. “sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – jerry seinfeld., 84. “a hotel room all to myself is my idea of a good time.” – chelsea handler., 85. “airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by stark moments of terror.” – al boliska., 86. “adventure without risk is disneyland.” – douglas coupland., 87. “backpacking is the art of knowing what not to take.” – sheridan anderson..

88. “I travel light but not at the same speed.” – Jarod Kintz.

89. “if you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal.” – paulo coehlo..

Another famous quote offering a snappy piece of life advice. Get out there now. There’s plenty of time to settle down into a routine later in life.

90. “I would totally give up travel, but I’m not a quitter.” – Anonymous.

91. “when preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. then take half the clothes and twice the money.” – susan heller..

Great advice wrapped up in a funny travel quote. You never need as much clothing as you think you will, and you always need more money than you budgeted.

92. “Once in a while, it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told.” – Alan Keightley.

93. “i feel like most of my problems could be solved with a trip to.. well, anywhere.” – anonymous., 94. “the gentle reader will never, never know what a consummate ass he can become until he goes abroad. i speak now, of course, in the supposition that the gentle reader has not been abroad, and therefore is not already a consummate ass.” – mark twain., 95. “the best way to know a city is to eat it.” – scott westerfeld..

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96. “Travel like Gandhi, with simple clothes, open eyes, and an uncluttered mind.” – Rick Steve.

97. “this is the first year i’m not going to fiji because of covid-19. normally, i do not go because i am poor.” — brooke miller..

We love this funny travel quote. Most of us usually aren’t able to travel because of budgetary reasons, but the recent pandemic gave us a new reason for not going anywhere. We’re so glad the hard lockdowns and travel bans seem to be behind us, and we can go back to blaming our bank accounts.

98. “I’ve had entire relationships that didn’t get as far as these airport security checkpoints.” — Michael LeRoux.

99. “thanks, tsa, i haven’t been touched like that since prom night.” — meaghan o’connell..

Airport security can be a real drag. Having to open up your bags and have your things rifled through. It’s never fun, but this funny travel quote puts a whole new spin on it.

100. “Airports are gonna go from being the meanest place to be to the nicest once we’re allowed to fly again. Check my bag? Go ahead. Screaming baby? Sit right next to me, buddy.” — Ashley Fern Rothberg.

We’re so grateful to be able to travel again. So thankful that all those petty annoyances we hated before seem to be like old friends welcoming us home. Happy post-pandemic travels!

101. Airports: the only place where drinking at 8 am is socially acceptable.

Final thoughts.

We stayed at home for way too long, and now that we can travel again, we hope you’re out there making plans, exploring, and chasing your wanderlust. If not, maybe these funny travel quotes will pep you up enough to get back out there.

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125 Hilariously Funny Travel Quotes + Pictures

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Are you looking for some hilariously funny travel quotes? Then you have come to the right place! Lets face it, we all need a laugh from time to time and funny travel quotes can help to brighten the mood whatever the weather! Whether you are in search of a funny travel caption for Instagram , a funny travel quote for a presentation or a funny travel quote for a written document, I have you covered in this post. Read on for some funny travel quote inspiration!

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Lets start off this post by taking a lo0ok at some of the very best funny travel quotes. Here are my top picks-

I wish I had never gone travelling. Said no one ever.

I want someone to look at me the way I look at a travel magasine!

I’m not lost, I’m exploring.

All you need is  love  a passport

Tan lines and unforgettable times.

Lets wander where the WiFi is weak.

I need a vacation so long, I forget all my passwords.

There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation.

The tans will fade, but the memories will last forever.

Good things come to those, who book flights. 

I followed my heart and it led me to the airport. 

There are many famous funny travel quotes that we hear quoted regularly, here are some of the best-

Don’t worry about the world ending today, it’s already tomorrow in Australia . – Charles M. Schulz

I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them. – Mark Twain

Jet lag is for amateurs. – Dick Clark

A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it. – John Steinbeck

I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places. – Henry Youngman

“There is nothing safer than flying, it’s crashing that is dangerous.” – Theo Cowan

You define a good 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 food. So you are grateful.– Paul Theroux

Drink heavily with the locals whenever possible. – Anthony Bourdain

I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine. – Caskie Stinnett

The worst thing about being a tourist, is having other tourists recognise you as a tourist! – Russell Baker

Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo. —Al Gore  

Boy, those French. They have a different word for everything. – Steve Martin 

What are the most popular funny travel quotes? I have summarised them for you here-

I need Vitamin Sea

I need a vacation of 6 months. Twice a year!

Work, save, travel , repeat.

Life’s a beach.

I have not travelled everywhere, but it’s on my list.

Life is better at the beach.

Work hard, travel harder.

People having babies.. and I’m like: “What country am I going to next?”

I’m in love with places I’ve never been to.

I googled my symptoms. Turns out I just needed to go on a vacation.

I’m a travel fiend on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m headed to the airport.

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy plane tickets, which is kind of the same thing.

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Beer. Beach. Sunset. What more could you want?!

Fifty shades of.. red, orange, pink, and purple?

Girls just want to have.. sun?

I wish I was a postcard. For under $2 you can travel the world to any location in the world. 

Backpacking is money spent on Education.

I feel like most of my work problems could be solved with a trip to…anywhere.

I’m getting tired of waking up and not being at the beach.

I’ve got 99 problems. But I’m on vacation so I’m ignoring them all!

A plane ticket is the answer. Who cares what the question is.

If you had to choose between true love or travelling the world, which country would you visit first? 

Some people spend their life searching for “the one”. I’m just searching for the one good travel deal.

Vacation calories don’t count, right?

I want to live in the world where searching for plane tickets burns calories.

Running to the gate is my cardio.

If you look like your passport picture, you probably need a trip.

These funny travel quotes are sure to make you giggle too-

Me: “I want to travel more”, the bank account: “Like, to the park?”

When life knocks you down, roll over and look at the stars.

I love those days when my only decision is whether to go to the beach in the morning or in the afternoon.

Sun of a  beach  that’s a nice sunset

Airports: the only place where drinking 8 AM is socially acceptable

What’s that medical condition called where you constantly need to have a trip booked? 

“Be right back…” Just running away from Monday and going straight to the airport. 

This is me, walking down the aisle (of the airplane).

Getting out of bed would be 10x easier if there was a Caribbean ocean and 30 degree weather waiting outside for you.

Do you ever stress about money and then accidentally book another flight?

Life is short. Call in sick and book that last minute flight.

Everyone is pregnant, engaged or getting married. I just wanna lose weight and travel.

Should I book another flight to go abroad? Brain: no. Wallet: no. Mom: no. Dog: no. Universe: no…I think I’m gonna book the flight.

Screw the caviar, I want to travel the world!

Everyone should believe in something. I believe I should be on the beach drinking Margaritas.

I’ve got a crush on the world.

Tripophobia (n.) The fear of not having any travel trips currently booked.

You’ve never felt true fear until your passport isn’t where you think you left it.

All I want for Christmas is  you  forever vacation.

Imagine falling in love with someone and then finding out they clap their hands when the plane lands.

I love those days when my only decision is window or aisle.

Can we just skip to the part in my life where I travel the world?

I just need a large coffee, a plane ticket and a bag full of cash. 

The airport is a lawless place. 7 am? Drink a beer. Tired? Sleep on the floor. Hungry? Crisps now cost £12.

Some funny travel quotes are just silly, but in a good way, of course! Here are my favourites-

Don’t be a tourist, be a traveller.

Not all who wander are lost. They’re just looking for coffee.

By 35, if I’m not engaged or already starting a family, I declare myself the aunt who’s always travelling & comes to family events tipsy.

My parents complain I travel too much.  I mean, I could be a drug addict, do they realise how lucky they are?

High five if you don’t know what you’re doing with your life and just want to travel the world.

Worrying you’ve accidentally packed 3 kilos of dr*gs and an animal carcass as you walk through “nothing to declare” at the airport.

Don’t make me slap you with my flip flop.

You can’t make everyone happy. You are not a plane ticket.

Sandy toes and salty kisses.

Kilometres are shorter than miles. Save gas and take your next trip in kilometres.

Birds literally just eat, travel, and make a mess on things they don’t like. I don’t know about you, but that’s the lifestyle I’m striving for.

I wish travel therapy was covered by my health insurance. 

I love when people say “just quit your job and travel.” Taking an Uber from the bar to my home is the only travel I can afford. 

Ironing boards are surfboards that gave up their dreams and got a boring job. Don’t be an ironing board.

Forget champagne and caviar – Taste the world instead.

I don’t want a house. I just want to travel and pet a lot of dogs.

“You can’t buy happiness” Okay, explain travel then…

Travelling is like a chocolate box. Don’t matter what you get. All is good.

And here are some of the best funny vacation quotes-

I have been to almost as many places as my luggage.

Overpack. It’s why suitcases have wheels now.

It’s bad manners to keep a vacation waiting.

Physically I’m here. Mentally I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.

You won’t get the holiday blues if you just keep booking holidays.

Packs 2 hours before leaving for a trip. Unpacks 3 months after coming home.

I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just want a paycheck to buy plane tickets.

I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m going. Are you coming with me?

Live a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Going on a trip. Need about 5 outfits. I’ve packed 35 just to be safe.

I need a holiday. And by “holiday” I mean I need to move away and find a job. On the beach. With cocktails. 

Normal life: Wears the same top every day for a week. Packing for 3-day vacation: I’ll probably change a few times a day so I’ll take 21 tops.

There are some funny travel quotes that can be seen as being a bit sarcastic (and you know us Brits love our sarcasm!). Here are some of the most common-m

Can we just skip to the part of my life where I travel the world?

Can’t decide if I need a hug, an XL coffee, 6 ounces of vodka, or 2 months of travel.

I wish that road trips could pay my bills.

Instead of driving a Mercedes to work,  I’d rather ride on a bike to the beach.

The temptation to go to the airport, buy a one-way ticket, leave the country and live on my own has never been so real.

You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license.

I’m busy.

Go to work. Open computer. Scroll for plane tickets for 6 hours. Close computer. Go home.

Work tip: Stand up. Stretch. Take a walk. Go to the airport. Get on a plane. Never return.

Travitude (n.) when you start to feel grumpy and sassy because you haven’t travelled in a while.

Friend 1: I’m getting a house. Friend 2: I’m having a baby. Friend 3: I’m getting married Me: I’m headed to the airport. 

Reality called, so I hung up.

Travsessed ( n .) An obsession with travel. When all you talk or think about is your past or future trips.

Girls don’t wait for the prince anymore, they pack and travel the world.

Have you ever stopped to think, maybe travel is into me.

Europeans: I drove 40 minutes to spend the weekend in Paris, then popped to Germany to visit family on the way home. Australians: I was in Queensland and drove for 18 hours. Now I’m still in Queensland.

And last but not least, here are some of the best funny travel quotes for Instagram-

I stayed up all night to see where the sun went.. Then it dawned on me.

Sunsets. Life’s way to saying: ‘good job, you survived another day. Here’s something pretty!

You weren’t born to just pay bills and die.

Work hard. Travel harder.

A coconut a day keeps the doctor away.

At the end of the day.. I’d rather like to have a lot of stories to tell, than a full bank account.

Me thinking about how many flights I can book for the cost of a new iPhone 11 Pro.

I know there is a flight leaving today that could bring me far, far away!

I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine.

I just want to travel the world, overspend at IKEA and drink coffee while cuddling puppies.

If anyone is Christmas shopping for me, I wear a size 10-day Caribbean cruise.

Me getting ready for vacation: manicure and pedicure, buy new Sephora products, spray tan, get waxed, get hair done, work out for a month, live off kale and veggies, try on 30K swimsuits and cry in dressing rooms. Husband getting ready for vacation: packs a bathing suit, flip-flops, a T-shirt, and calls it a day.

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40+ Funny Travel Quotes to Make You Laugh

By: Author Hannah Cooper

Posted on Last updated: January 3, 2024

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There’s nothing like chortling over funny travel quotes to beat the in-between-trips blues. Check out this bumper collection of the funniest, silliest, and most relatable travel quotes out there.

We’ve also included funny travel quotes from movies, TV, and books to inspire your watchlist and next read. 

Short, funny travel quotes

Short and sweet, these funny quotes about travel will have you scrambling for the travel brochures!

“A coconut a day keeps the doctor away.”

“Have you ever stopped to think, maybe travel is addicted to me?”

“Yeah, working is great. But have you tried traveling?” 

“Running to the gate is my cardio.”

“People having babies. And I’m like…what country am I going to next?”

Me: “I want to travel.” 

My bank account: “Like, to the park?”

Friend: “Let’s go to Bora Bora. 

Me: I wanna, but I’m pora pora.”

“When you’re supposed to take the 8 a.m. train to the office but miss the stop and end up at the airport”

“I love those days when my only decision is whether to go to the beach in the morning or in the afternoon.”

“ I’ve got 99 problems and travel could solve literally all of them .”

“I love my job, but only when I’m on vacation.”

Down-to-earth funny travel quotes

These silly travel quotes are relatable. 

Europeans: “I drove 40 minutes to spend the weekend in Paris, then popped to Germany to visit family on the way home.” Australians: “I was in Queensland and drove for 18 hours. Now I’m still in Queensland.”

“Physically I’m here. Mentally I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.”

“I Googled my symptoms. Turns out I just needed to go on a vacation.”

“I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just want a paycheck to buy plane tickets.”

Friend 1: “I’m getting a house.” Friend 2: “I’m having a baby.” Friend 3: “I’m getting married.” Me: “I’m going to the airport.”

Wise and funny quotes about travel

We can learn from traveling and reading wise yet funny quotes about travel when we’re at home. 

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.”  ― Michael Palin

“When traveling with someone, take large doses of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.”  ― Helen Hayes

“Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas and take your next trip in kilometers.” ― George Carlin

 “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” ― Helen Keller

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” ― Jack Kerouac

“Live life with no excuses, travel with no regret.” ― Oscar Wilde

Funny quotes about traveling with kids

Unsurprisingly, most of these funny travel quotes remain anonymous. 

“A road trip is a way for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.”  ― Tom Lichtenheld

“Parents don’t really go on holidays. They just look after their kids in a different country for a while.”

“Being on vacation with my family has brought me so much closer to my iPad.”

“You call it chaos. We call it a family vacation.”

“Summer vacations are a time when parents realize that teachers are grossly underpaid.”

Funny anecdotes on X (formerly Twitter)

The bluebird has flown the nest but X, formerly known as Twitter, is still a treasure trove of travel wit and snappy one-liners. Here are the cleverest and funniest plucked from the wittiest social media platform. 

“Hike in groups. Bears like to have options.” ― National Park Service

“Security at every level of the airport is insane until you get to the baggage claim. Then it’s like, take whatever bag you want.” ― Wandering Nick

“The fancier the hotel, the more likely I am to sleep with a towel on my face because I can’t figure out how to turn out all the lights.” ― Jen Rose Smith

“Got to love that final hour of a trip before the airport transfer, when you’re dressed for a flight to London but you’re still in a tropical country so you just… sit there, sweating profusely.”  ― Sarah J C Gillespie

“You know you’re getting older when you arrive at an airport two hours before the flight.” ― James Stewart

“Got an email saying I should get to the airport three hours early because of an update with the security systems. Got here and was through in five minutes. Can’t help feeling my dad is behind all this.”  ― Alexandra Haddow

“If I’m understanding correctly, in Italy, the norm is:

No breakfast, just espresso or cappuccinos.

Have a carb-heavy lunch/multi-hour meal from 1-3.

Take a 4-5 hour nap. Start dinner at 8.

Finish dinner at ~midnight

Drink wine all day.” ― David But In Survival Mode

“My kids mix their languages all the time but my favorite combo is Spanish and Scottish. Asking where a waiter had gone in a restaurant earlier: ‘Dónde está el wee mannie?’” ― Sophie Cameron

“When I worked in an office I asked a younger girl if she’d had a nice time in Ibiza on her first day back and she said, ‘aye it was brilliant we had an amazing time, one of my pals I went with died when we were out there but we still made the most of it.’ ” ― Natalie O’Donoghue

Sarcastic travel quotes

Not forgetting that Twitter is the home of sarcastic travel quotes.

“Baffled by suitcase shops at airports. Are there people who arrive at the airport with piles of clothes in their arms and bunches of underwear slung around their necks, and think, blimey I knew I forgot something?” ― Rory Boland

I tried to take peanut butter through airport security.

TSA: “Sorry, no liquids, gels, or aerosols.”

Me: “I want you to tell me which of those things you think peanut butter is.” ― Patrick Neve

“If you’re at the London fireworks and managed to get a recording on your phone, please make sure to share it. Would love to take a look.” ― Sam Bowman

Silly travel quotes inspired by pop music

Your favorite songs will never be the same again. 

“Oops!… I Traveled Again.”

“Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh,

Caught in bad turbulence…”

“If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my itinerary.”

“Hello suitcase, my old friend…”

“Cause if you liked it then you should have put an air tag on it.”

“Oh girls just wanna have trips.”

Funny travel quotes from movies

Watching a travel-themed film is a classic way to buck yourself up when you’re counting down (and saving up) for your next adventure. Especially if it’s a comedy. Let these funny travel quotes from movies inspire you. 

“Great! Where are we going?” ― The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

“Sir , sir? Sir, excuse me. I know this is your cab, but I’m desperately late for a plane, and I was wondering if I could appeal to your good nature and ask you to let me have it.” ― Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)

“First rule of India: there’s always room.” ― The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2004)

Joe Bradley: “Where do you live?”

Princess Ann: “…the Colosseum.”

Joe Bradley [to the taxi driver]: “She lives in the Colosseum.”

Taxi Driver: “Is wrong address!” ― Roman Holiday (1953)

“Just keep swimming.” ― Finding Nemo (2003)

“I’m just completely lost.” ― Lost in Translation (2003)

M. Gustave: “ How fast can you pack ?” Zero: “ Five minutes .” M. Gustave: “ Do it, and bring a bottle of the Pouilly-Jouvet ‘26 in an ice bucket with two glasses, so we don’t have to drink the cat piss they serve in the dining car .” ― The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

“For the last six months, he’s gone to Harvard and Berkeley. I’m betting he can get a passport.”  — Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Pippin: “ What about breakfast ?” 

Aragorn: “ Haven’t you had that already ?” 

Pippin: “ We’ve had one, yes. What about second breakfast? ” ― The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Jack: “What did he say?”

Peter: “He said the train is lost”

Jack: “How can a train be lost? It’s on rails.” ― The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

Funny travel quotes from TV

Not forgetting TV.

“Sicily can be very seductive”. ― ‘That’s Amore’, The White Lotus , Season 2 (2022)

“I’m going to have to go into the map.” ― ‘The One With Ross’s Wedding’, Friends , Season 4 (1998)

“You go to St. Tropez to party, not to work. It’s like going to Ibiza to do your taxes.” ― ‘Do You Know the Way to St. Tropez?’ Emily in Paris , Season 2 (2021)

Funny travel quotes from books

Bookworms and bibliophiles, these will give you something to giggle over. 

“Queuing is a rarity in India but if you are the next in line, you do not stand behind the person being served. You stand next to him. If possible, you stand next to him with one elbow lightly touching his ribs, so that when he moves you are guaranteed your spot.” ― Monisha Rajesh, Around India in 80 Trains

“I think the world divides neatly into those who are excited by the managed induction of terror and those who are not. I do not find terror exciting : I find it terrifying.” ― David Foster Wallace, A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again

“It used to be a good hotel, but that proves nothing – I used to be a good boy.” ― Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad

“Being an immigrant is not for the admin-phobic.” ― Helen Russell, The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country

“Go back?” he thought. “No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!” ― J. R. R. Tolkein, The Hobbit 

Funny travel quotes from Bill Bryson

The eternal expat himself, Bill Bryson deserves his own segment.

“I sat thinking what an odd thing tourism is. You fly off to a strange land, eagerly abandoning all the comforts of home and then expend vast quantities of time and money in a largely futile effort to recapture the comforts you wouldn’t have lost if you hadn’t left home in the first place.” ― Bill Bryson, Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe

“Suddenly, in the space of a moment, I realized what it was that I loved about Britain . Every last bit of it, good and bad – Marmite, village fetes, country lanes, people saying ‘mustn’t grumble’ and ‘I’m terribly sorry but’, people apologizing to me when I conk them with a nameless elbow, milk in bottles, beans on toast, haymaking in June, stinging nettles, seaside piers, Ordnance Survey maps, crumpets, hot-water bottles as a necessity, drizzly Sundays – every bit of it.” ― Bill Bryson, Notes from a Small Island

*Experience these phenomena in the Peak District , Lake District , and the Yorkshire Dales *

 “I was heading to Nebraska. Now there’s a sentence you don’t want to say too often if you can possibly help it.” ― Bill Bryson, The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America

*Check out alternative US travel destinations *

Funny travel quotes from articles

Closing with some travel stories worth a read for their wit.

“ We had unpacked and gone down into the lobby for a cocktail when it happened. The rain had begun. It rained all night, and all day, and all night again. This was not mild, polite British rain, but a rumbustious, glutinous, violent downpour in the dark, soon accompanied by lightning and thunder which, again, went on interminably, like hours of strobe lighting followed by aerial bombing .” ― Hanif Kureishi, The Guardian

“No, there’s nowt fancy on ferries. They are classless places, for all sorts. This is something you can take in at your leisure, as ships are the only mode of transit I can think of on which you can take a proper stroll.” ― Adrian Chiles, The Guardian

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Funny travel quotes are great to cheer up your day and keep the travel bug.

Humor will help you to turn around a bad day, simply a laugh would change your mood! That’s one reason why we do love these funny quotes and wanted to collect some of them for you.

We had a look at the travel quotes out there and we collected these 26 funny travel quotes . Some of these funny quotes we found them on our 5 Star Hostels!

If you find some more, you can always tag us on Instagram , we will be happy to see them.

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In case you need more inspiration or just wanna read more travel quotes, we also collected 109 Travel quotes to inspire every traveler .

I hear you wonder: How did we collect so many quotes?

Well, we are quite traditional here: we do always carry with us a travel notebook. There we write all the quotes we have come across during our travels, as well as many other notes. And of course, Pinterest!

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Well… we let you enjoy this moment.

We hope you do laugh, remember, love and share these funny travel quotes. After all, we know that a sense of travel humor can really lighten your mood. And since a lot can go wrong when exploring this world, a sense of humor is always a good tool to have on hand.

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A Full List of Funny Travel Quotes

Let’s start this list of funny travel quotes with a quote Matt likes to use.

1. “Forget champagne and caviar – Taste the world instead!”

– Hostelgeeks

2. Me : “I want to travel more”

the bank account : “Like, to the park?”

3. “I need a vacation so long, I forget all my passwords!”

4. “Men to the left because woman are always right”.”

This is a quote from BUS Hostel, one of the best hostels in Reykjavik .

5. “The journey, not the arrival, matters.”

– T. S. Eliot

6. “Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.”

– The Dalai Lama

7. It’s bad manners to let vacation wait!

8. “Have a fun(tache)tic day!.”

9. “Most things in life people are worried about, never happen anyway!.”

10. “Never stop doing things for the first time.”

11. “I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail.”

– Ricky Skaggs

12. “A journey is measured in friends rather than miles.”

– Tim Cahill

13. “Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

14.  “Laugh more, worry less!”

15. “I want to make memories all over the world.”

16. “If you are upset just think about a T-Rex trying to drink a Martini.”

17. “Don’t be a tourist, be a traveler.”

18. “Buy the ticket, take the ride.”

19. “If you think adventure is dangerous try routine, it’s lethal.” – Paulo Coelho

20. “Quit your job, buy a ticket, get a tan, fall in love, never return.”

– Anonymous

21. “I’m in love with places I’ve never been to.”

22. “ Free Boobs! Just kidding – Free Fruit! ”

22. “When life knocks you down, roll over and look at the stars.”

23. “If you don’t belong, don’t be too long.”

24. “I need vitamin SEA.”

25.“The people who made you laugh are more beautiful than beautiful people.”

Read : Best solo travel quotes and sayings

26. “People don’t take trips. . . trips take people.”

– John Steinbeck

27. “Make salsa, not war!”

28. “I hate traveling, no traveler ever said”

29. “Don’t look for love. Look for good coffee!”

30. You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license…

31. Life goal: Create a life that people assume you have anyway based on your instagram account!

32. “I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine.”

– Caskie Stinnett

33. There should be sympathy cards for having to go back to work after vacation.

34. If traveling was free, BYE!

35. “I’ve got 99 problems. But I am on vacation and I am ignoring them all!”

36. “Worst thing about being a tourist, is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist!”

– Russell Baker

37. “And then I went to the Sangria Familia…!”

38. “Jet Lag is for Amateurs”

39. “Work hard, travel harder”

40. I will conquer the world. Like, from here to the post box.

41. If travel would be free, you would never see me again. But it isn’t, so….what do we do tonight?

42. Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers.

– George Carlin

43. If you are going through hell, keep going.

– Winston Churchill

44. A change of latitude would help my attitude.

45. Suitcases are for princesses!

46. “The best things in life are free. The 2nd best things are super expensive!”

47. “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”

– Susan Sontag

48. Reality called, so I hung up.

49. Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, “What! You Too? I thought I was the only one.”

50. Kinda classy, kinda hood.

51. I need a vacation of 6 months. Twice a year!

52. I changed my password to incorrect. So whenever I forget my password, the login tells me, the password is incorrect.

53. Whenever you feel sad, remember, that somewhere in the world there is a guy pulling a door that says push.

54. All I want in life is pancakes!

55. “Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets.”

56. “The gladdest moment in human life, me thinks, is a departure into unknown lands.”

57. “ Every day can be an adventure. ” – Hostelgeeks

58. I’m done adulting. Let’s be mermaids from now on!

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WHEN TRAVEL GOES WRONG: Best Funny & Humorous Travel Stories

In BLOG , FUN CORNER by Clelia Mattana 18 October, 2018 88 Comments

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DO YOU WANT TO READ SOME AWESOME FUNNY TRAVEL STORIES? 

Then, my friend, you are in the right place because not only you’ll read some truly funny stories here, but I am actually The REAL MASTER OF DISASTER! They should give me an Oscar for  “Best Funny travel story” category. Yes, I’m that bad! 

But as someone wise once said:

“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” 

  Mark Twain

A  good funny travel story is usually the result of something that has gone (terribly)wrong. So there shouldn’t be anything to laugh about right? Except for the fact that you not only survived the accident but now you’re actually secretly proud to tell your friends all about your funny story over and over. I know I’m right…Confess! 😀

Those “Huh oh” moments can be quite unpleasant experiences, but you instantly know that they will make to the collection of excellent  and interesting humorous stories for years to come ! Heck, you might even score a date or two if you find an ironic person (Just saying!)

I love funny travel stories so much! They show the less glamorous part of traveling and are an important part of travel itself. They represent the challenge, the adventure, the thrill. The real deal, not those perfect Instagram shots we ALL know are staged. DUH!

So to quiet them down a bit I started to write a few humorous stories on FB and now I’m trying to collect them all and transfer my funny moments (disasters) while traveling in here too. 

I just added the infamous one I had this year (2019 as we speak) when I first arrived in Australia for the first time 😀

But back to this article: I had a mission!

To search and collect all the funny or at least humorous stories related to travel around the web and put them together in a top ten post, easy right? Not quite!

To reach my goal I started extensive researches on blogs and various websites. I even searched the most remote pages of Google to spot them and it wasn’t as easy as I thought!

But, at least, what I found and selected in the end, is definitely worth reading ! Someof the ones I’ve discovered are incredibly funny and humorous stories, others are creepy or beautifully written, whilst some others are quite spicy (stay away if you are a prude).  

No matter how different they are, they all have one thing in common: They made me laugh or chuckle a bit . And in any case, if something goes REALLY WRONG, there are legal ways and consultancies services you can count on (which is a release! phewwww).

BEFORE GETTING TO THE FUN STUFF, A SERIOUS NOTE:

As a Master of Disaster other than the funny ones, I have so many horror stories to tell! I got injured and sick during my trips and they stole my possessions during a bus ride in Thailand once (including 1000 euros cash).

So a word of advice is in order: be extra careful when you choose the travel insurance for your trip ! (Click here to see what I use , they literally saved my life and finances more than once).

I never go without it and even if in some of these funny stories it might not be necessary, trust me that in other cases… it most certainly is!

SO BACK TO THE FUNNY STORIES FINALLY!

Yeah, that would be me, with a whole tomato in my mouth in a pub in Amsterdam. WHY? There is no why, I simply like being silly 🙂

For each story, I will insert a quick excerpt to give you a glimpse of what the fuss is all about, and I’ll put the relevant link to the article if you want to read the filthy details 🙂

BONUS MATERIAL:

Scroll till the end to find an article that seriously cracked me up! It’s not technically a story, but it’s definitely travel related!

1| 24 HOURS TO GET TO MELBOURNE (AND ALMOST SLEEP UNDER A BRIDGE)

Category: Funny Stories

“I had dreamed of that moment for hours… That fantastic moment where I was given the key to my room and I would have seen the most precious thing in the world: A BED. What I see instead is a sofa in the living room of an unknown house, located in between the entrance door and the kitchen door. I swear I was about to faint. “

This is a new series of my blog. Given that my friends and followers on Fb love the live chronicles of my horror-funny travel stories I decided to start posting them here.

In this occasion… well, this is how the land of Kangaroos welcomed me on my first night Down Undernight, after 24 hours in the air, lost in space-time and angry like a stray cat 😀

Source   Keep Calm And Travel :  Humorous Stories turned into horror ones: Me, David & The Taxi Driver

1| ALMOST KILLED BY A TURKISH HAIRDRESSER IN GERMANY

Category: funny stories

“The hairdresser proceeded to shave around the perimeter of my hairline, focusing mostly on the back of my neck. He moved the razor in quick little strokes, handling its edge with feline grace. I made the mistake of picturing how easily he could take my eye out, or how quickly he might give me a Sweeney Todd, and it was then my complexion faded from ‘Eggshell Uncomfortable’ to ‘Chartreuse Sputum.’”

This is an absolutely brilliant story, reporting how a simple question about politics can change the course of a simple hair cut from magic to tragic.

Will our hero succumb under the claws of the Turkish hairdresser?

SOURCE: Oh God My Wife is German

2 |THE MYSTERIOUS EUROPEAN SHOWER 

Category: Humorous Stories

“There were no knobs or handles of any kind that I could turn to get the water running. There was this little console inside, which I tried to use. At first, it seemed self-explanatory. It had dials for water temperature and water pressure, and a start/stop button! Plus, it was all in English ! Surely I could figure this out, right?”

The mysterious shower

A very Funny insight on how an innocent European shower can become a mysterious sinister object for the poor American Tourist.Will Geraldine figure out how to handle a “highly technological” European Shower? Click on the link below!

This is a must-read tale from a  super talented writer. Geraldine would be able to make you laugh even by writing on how she drinks her coffee!

Source: Everywhereist

3| CULINARY EXPERIMENTS

Category: Funny/Quirky stories

“While in Vang Vieng, Laos, two other travelers and I decided to visit the local market one evening. The idea was that we would each purchase some kind of food item to bring back to the guesthouse and share with the group for a nice local dinner”

The post I’m linking to is a collection of stories from Derek Baron. He decided to put together a list of the dumbest things he did during his 14 years of extensive traveling.

The result is a quite hilarious post where, among other funny experiences, Derek tells us how he decided to eat a Rat, in an attempt to try the local cousin. How did the experiment go? Read on to discover it!

Source: Wandering Earl

4| THAI MASSAGE OR THAI TORTURE?

Category: Humorous stories

Her black eyes examined me closely, wrinkles forming in her chestnut brown facial skin as she visually assessed me prior to my massage. “You big boy. I think you need two hours.”  “No, I’m good with one.”

Would you like a massage??!

Beware of who you put your trust in. A relaxation massage turned into a Karate match against an old Thai lady. Who is going to be the winner?

Source: One dad one kid

5 |CHASED DOWN A MOUNTAIN BY SOME LOCAL WOMEN

“Wow, these people are so friendly!” I thought to myself. This is exactly the kind of cultural encounter every traveler hopes for – walking down a mountain en route to a rural village, water buffaloes munching away on shrubs, women from a local hill tribe joining for a walk. Why this is the kind of stuff makes the feature story on the National Geographic! Right?

We’ve all been there: captured by the innocent smiles and kindness of the locals in a foreign land… Be careful when putting your pink glasses on, as you will also probably need a good pair of shoes to run away as fast as possible! Click below to read Audrey’s escape plan!

Source: That Backpacker

6 |DEATH ON THE BOAT

Category: Black humor / quirky Stories

“I immediately felt my chest tighten and my heart began to race as my mind replayed the events of the past few days – had I been using insect repellent? Had I been covered up? Had I been bitten?  I was suddenly convinced that I was about to die too”

Lauren Smiling before the nightmare begins

What would you do if you find yourself trapped on a slow boat with a poor dead body lying next to you? This is obviously not a funny story, but a rather creepy adventure on the Mekong river. Lauren has an entire anthology of weird and funny-tragic stories on her website.

There I am, bumming at the airport before my flight and reading Lauren’s book!

A must-read! And now she has a book! Well actually I also have her book because her stories are just super fun, I totally recommend it, check it out in here !

Source: Never ending Foot Steps

7 |”MONKEY BUSINESS”. ON A CHICKEN BUS…

Category: Spicy Travel Stories

“As the bus ride progressed and the chicken bus going like crazy everyone sliding back and forth in every direction I noticed something weird. I kept feeling his leg purposely touching my leg so I, of course, started making my leg touch his as well”

Warning: Spicy Adventure ahead! 🙂 Some travel bloggers are quite adventurous and brave enough to tell us all about their hot encounters…

This story is probably one of the most popular spicy tales of the past few years. No need to get embarrassed tough. I actually admire those people who can be very open about their life, and the story is pretty hilarious! want to know more? Put the kids to sleep first 🙂

Source: Breakaway Backpacker

8| FLATTERY GOES A LONG WAY

“Hello! You are beautiful,” he began. While my first reaction was to keep on walking, I stopped to listen anyway. Because you have to admit, the man had a valid point.

Honestly? I didn’t know which post to choose from Sally’s dozen funny stories! She just drags you into her clumsy funny world so easily!

This time, she writes about how flattery seems to be her weak point. Apparently, she can’t resist a compliment and she was convinced to join a group of Chinese tourists, that treats her like the star of the hour!

Do you want to know how she ended dressed like a local on a rice terrace? Click on the link to read about her adventure!

Source: Unbrave Girl

9| FUNNY STORIES: OUTRAGEOUS PICTURES

Category: Visual Funny stories

Instead, I’ve decided to share some of the more quirky, bizarre, outrageous, outlandish, humorous, funny, ridiculous, absurd & truly off-the-charts moments I’ve experienced while traveling over the years, as summarized in a photo essay.

Indian-Man-Cleaning-Genitals

In a post about funny/weird stories, I couldn’t certainly forget to add a photographic essay on some funny/irreverent pictures from around the world! Get ready to chuckle! 🙂

Source: Nomadic Samuel

10 |SPANKED AT A FISH MARKET

Category: Funny /spicy /Humorous stories

“It was hot. Korean summer hot. Melting makeup hot. Seriously, summer in Korea gets up into the 30s and feels like plus 40s with 100% humidity and not a drop of rain. I had undone the top of my shirt to let a little air in and I suppose I should mention my breasts”

This is a funny short travel story on how you need to be extra careful whilst traveling in a different cultural environment. Especially in terms of clothing! 🙂

Source: The Escapism Artist

THE MOST HILARIOUS LIST OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) “Flight attendant on a Virgin Australia flight “And today we have someone who is celebrating their 21 st birthday, please stand up xxxxxxx……Fancy that, 21 and never been in a Virgin.”

2) “Please feel free to leave behind any of your items in the overhead compartment; I’m having a yard sale this weekend.”

3) “Hi, I’m Captain Amanda Smith. Yes, I’m a female pilot and as a benefit, if we get lost on the way I won’t be afraid to stop and ask for directions.”

4)On an early morning flight, “I noticed a few ladies who forgot to put on their makeup this morning. I’ll be dimming the lights for your convenience.”

5)“How about that landing? Not bad for his first day.”

Do you want to read more?! Check out the full article, to die for!

Flights and Frustration

So here they are, the 10 of the funniest/weirdest travel stories  I found on the web and let me tell you, It’s been a real challenge to find them!

Why is that? don’t people write enough about their weird adventures? am I a bad researcher or it’s just Google trying to hide them really well??

Whatever the reason, it’s a pity because these are the kind of stories that transform the average traveler in a real Indiana Jones!

If you have a very funny or humorous Travel story to share, please leave a comment with your link or a quick recap! I’d love to discover other Crazy adventurers out there! Come out from your shell and share your stories with us! 

Superb and valuable knowledge information because of useful updated for me, thank you so much for share this wonderful article.

this is freaking funny but this is common hacks everyone faces thanks for this interesting article.

Oh God My Wife is German :p What was it???

Hahahah That story is pretty hilarious 😀

Wow, wonderful weblog format! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The total look of your site is magnificent, let alone the content material!

Thanks Sonia, I’ve been blogging for 7 years and it’s not easy at all especially considering that English is not my native language, but I try my best 🙂

What a nice experience when traveling !

A Great Info about to travel and so Funny. Happy to share this info to my friends which are very useful. Thanks for sharing

Sooooooo funny! Great share!

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😉

It is truly a great and useful piece of info. I’m happy that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

Such a Great Information about to Travel I really liked your article, your article is very frightened me in the learning process and provide additional knowledge to me, maybe I can learn more from you, I will wait for your next article, I’ve really enjoyed reading it throughout. Thanks for Sharing.

Thank you for your kind words! here is always something new to learn when traveling, even for veterans 🙂

This was an awesome post. it inspires me to send it my mother whenever I decide to travel overseas alone. She freaks out everytime.

hahahah I’m 41 and my mother still freaks out! No matter that I left my parents house at 19, we are always kids for them 🙂

Nice post! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Anna! Glad you liked it!

This makes my day. I enjoy every single story in this post.

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Loved every single story! I’ll have to write down some accidents that happened to me while travelling as well.

Hey Vincent, thanks for your comment! I’m sure you’ll have plenty of travel story, everyone has them and they are the best part of the trip 😀

Your post had gave me ideas that how to share funny video. Thanks for sharing

The index is really helpful. I love how you edit the post Glad you find the information useful. Thank you very much for share this great helpful information with us.

Uhmm there is no index? maybe you should read the article first 😉

I’d love to travel too! Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

Dear Lord! 4 years since the post was published but the comments just keep coming and for a good reason! Thanks for putting together this list and interesting read! The accident on the boat is truly a creepy experience!

Ahahah yeah, Travel gone wrong is an evergreen topic! 🙂

Superb and funny post..! Really loved it… Keep posting….

Thank you 🙂

Love this blog…the main reason being is as travelers we ALL have something happen during our adventures. Regardless if they are truly bad or bizarre my thoughts on these events turn out to be some of our biggest highlights! These are the stories we will find ourselves repeating to eager ears back home and on the road, if you visit Vietnam, you will get it !

Hey Hong, you’re so right, these are the stories people want to hear 🙂

I’ve had so many crazy experiences travelling. Once in Cambodia I was caught on a bus where the drivers were smuggling drugs behind my chair! Just last week I was hitch hiking and I got caught up in the middle of a street race on a single motorbike with two other people, two bags and no helmets. You can read about it on my blog

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Thanks for adding your own travel nightmares! 🙂

Brilliant stories! If you’re doing anything similar in the future, hit us up, we have a lot to tell from our worldwide experiences! Great site by the way 🙂

Thanks Katie!

Yeah, Thank you for sharing, greating..:)

Thanks for stopping by!

I can totally relate about the European showers. During my trip to Europe, I was flummoxed by them.

Ah Sophie! I didn’t realize that the European shower could be so complicated 🙂

Nicely put…i like the MYSTERIOUS EUROPEAN SHOWER 🙂

ahahah Is it a mysterious tool for you too Vicky? 🙂

Hello my name is Daniel I’m a stand-up comedian from Edinburgh Scotland.

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I love the way you interpreted other people’s blogs with yours. Not only it is smart for your website but it gives a link to other website giving that person more followers. My blog is about traveling but in my eyes and the events that have happened to me during vacations.

Hey Tailor, thanks! I actually wasn’t thinking about my own website when I wrote this piece. I just loved the stories and wanted to share them all in one place 🙂

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Between last minute visa cancellation and getting stuck in a cave with a cobra I had my fair share of bad experiences, but I can see that I’m in good company! LOL!

Oh, and that announcements are hilarious! Ahahah

Gettin stuck in a cave with a COBRA?! Oh my!! 😀

Your style is very unique in comparison to other folks I’ve read stuff from. Thank you for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess I will just bookmark this web site.

Thank you for your kind comment! 🙂

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I thought travel always goes wrong. Maybe that’s just me…

Not always..it depends on how much risk are you willing to take!

Even tho I’m European I can totally relate to European shower trouble 😉 Love this post!

European showers rock! 🙂 glad you liked the post Anna!

Is that a rat? Ewww!

Yes it is! I have to say Earl was very brave to try it 🙂

Funny stories and unforeseen mishaps are always part of traveling. This is what makes it more memorable for us. Despite these, I know we can all say that without these funny stories, your travel wouldn’t be as fun as it was.

Hey Helen, if you have any funny story to add, feel free to do so 🙂

I love funny travel stories – and writing about them. My favourite lately was called the Perils of Potties in Japan – or something like that – featuring a hitech toilet that wouldn’t stop spurting water all over the place.

Hey Anabel, i’ve heard tat Japanese toilets are deadly.. I will search for the article, must be quite something!

I went on a road trip in Iceland in June and absolutely loved it! I would tell people (and did in a blogpost) to register with a free app that alerts search and rescue people if you vanish. Register at http://www.safetravel.is and download the free 112 Iceland app before you go. It could literally save your life – a lot of people wander off and get themselves in bad situations every year but if you use this they will save you from yourself (for free but a hearty donation should be considered if it’s your own fault!).

Thanks for the tip Kay!

Thanks for collect these stories.Will subscribes to get more story from you.

Glad you enjoyed it Louis!

Cool tales. I only travel so I don’t run out of dinner party conversations.. ;P The things that don’t go quite right are often the best stories!

true…people are more interested in the accidents than our amazing travel tales..

Love this blog…the main reason being is as travelers we ALL have something happen during our adventures. Regardless if they are truly bad or bizarre my thoughts on these events turn out to be some of our biggest highlights! These are the stories we will find ourselves repeating to eager ears back home and on the road. Of course they seem devistating as they are happening but we always have to look for the best in these situations and the most positive way out of these awkward moments. Cherish them – One Life, One Planet. @monkeyslick

Hi Evan, Very true…these are the best stories to showcase upon our return home!

We’d got our own funny travel stories following experiences close to home. Here’s one from when we visited a hotel in the south of the island: http://www.puretravel.com/Guide/Travel_writing_competition/Travel_Writing_Competition_2012_Entries_Page2/Cock_and_ball(s) . After reading, you’ll be relieved to discover that there are no photos.

ahah i’m actually pretty relieved yes 🙂

Thought you might be.

I saw your request in our FB group and was sorry I couldn’t contribute any! These are hilarious though; the image of Talon and the old lady cracks me up 😀

Hei Aleah, pity you couldn’t contribute, i was hoping to have a top 20 but was quite difficult!

I appreciate the mention above and link to my post!

My pleasure!…Eating a rat is not something you see everyday for sure!

Thanks for featuring my story Klelia!

These are a great collection of quirky tales.

Great finds! I love these quirky stories and that could well be me trying to figure out how to use that shower!

Yeah some of them are really brilliant, it surprised me that i couldn’t find more of them on the web!Oh and for the shower…even if i’m european, i struggled with it at first too!

Thanks also for including my funny quotes article, they certainly make flying more enjoyable.

As for the Thai massage I can certainly vouch for that. I had a one hour head massage and was screaming pain with every touch. I promise you, never, ever again!

hahaha tell me about the Thai Massage, I totally understand why you don’t want to try again! I also had some quite unpleasant experiences…now I only go for a more relaxing oil massage 🙂

Loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollll…when finished barking loudly with laughter, I might share a story or two…

Fire away! You can’t imagine how difficult has been to find these stories around! 🙂

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