Wanderlust: Do You Have It? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Wanderlust: Do You Have It?

If you have these symptoms, you may be suffering from wanderlust.

Meredith Pollock
Feb 01, 2016
Southwestern University
19
Wanderlust: Do You Have It?
Meredith Pollock

Wanderlust is the intense desire to travel. If you have it, these are symptoms that may be experienced:

 

Never wanting to stay in one place

Yes, annual trips to the same place are fun, but what is even better are annual trips to different places! A person suffering from wanderlust is never truly satisfied by staying in one place. The world is so big and full of amazing places! Why limit yourself to just a few?

 

Freaking out when someone says they hate to travel

This one makes my jaw drop. When people say they hate to travel, those affected by wanderlust are flabbergasted. How could you hate to travel?! Yes sometimes planes, trains, and automobiles can be boring and seem tedious, but the destination is so worth it!

 

Having a bucket list that is only filled with destinations

 

Whether it is a Pinterest board or their own personal photo collection, those with wanderlust either spend their time reminiscing about past trips or daydreaming about future ones. Either way, they are mentally planning a trip.

 

Talking about travel nonstop

While travel is a great subject to use as an icebreaker, wanderlust-filled people need to be wary that others may not share as much passion as they do. If you notice that you are basically having a one-sided conversation, maybe switch the topic to something like food!

 

Though being full of wanderlust can seem like torture because you aren’t able to travel at the moment, the happiness you experience when you finally travel is worth the wait.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
169498
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
86871
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
54949
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
116145
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

Eastern Michigan University
48946
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.
Unsplash

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less
hygiene tips

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments