[Psst, most of these are great ideas for dates!]

1. Go on vacation to a new city with your boyfriend/girlfriend, walk separate ways and try to find each other by the end of the evening (without using your phone!).

2. Organize a surprise trip for a loved one. The only information you need to provide them is the date and time, where to meet and what to bring (200 g of blackberries and a screwdriver, for example). Here’s a detailed plan how to organize a surprise trip for a friend for less than 30 minutes.

3. Show up at the airport with hand luggage only. Buy a cheap ticket for a flight leaving in the next few hours and spend the weekend there.

4. Visit all the cities and villages whose names start with the initial of your first name. You can limit yourself to just one county/state or dream big and challenge yourself to a whole country!

5. Build yourself a raft and sail as far as possible on it.

6. Think of a place that you would never go. Like, never ever. Now go there.

7. Walk around the city until you find a particularly beautiful or somewhat strange house. Jot down its address and send the owners a kind postcard.

8. Pretend to be a tourist in your own city. Speak to people only in a foreign language. Even if you meet friends, don’t break the game.

9. If a friend can’t join you on a trip, print his/her head in real size, add a tiny body below and shoot a photo story of this friend ‘traveling’ with you.

10. Organize a completely free trip. The longer, the better. [some ideas how to travel for free without feeling like a tramp]

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Inspired by the book “203 Travel Challenges. Travel the World. Discover Your Inner Self”.

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1. He didn’t really like travel, of course. He liked the idea of travel, and the memory of travel, but not travel itself. – Julian Barnes

2. People are often frightened of Parisians, but an American in Paris will find no harsher critic than another American. – David Sedaris

3. What is it about maps? I could look at them all day, earnestly studying the names of towns and villages I have never heard of and will never visit… – Bill Bryson

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

5. Modern traveling is not traveling at all; it is merely being sent to a place, and very little different from becoming a parcel. – John Ruskin

6. You can handle just about anything that comes at you out on the road with a believable grin, common sense and whiskey. – Bill Murray

7. In Paris they just simply opened their eyes and stared when we spoke to them in French! We never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language. – Mark Twain

8. 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

9. Every Englishman abroad, until it is proved to the contrary, likes to consider himself a traveler and not a tourist. – Evelyn Waugh 

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10. In some peculiar way, indeed, the rules were now beginning to seem quite logical. It was then I knew that I had been in India long enough. – Tahir Shah

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

12. Statuettes of drunken sailors, velvet pictures of island maidens, plastic seashell lamps made in Taiwan. What contempt the people who think up souvenirs have for other people. – Diane Johnson

13. Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason. – Jerry Seinfeld

14. It can hardly be a coincidence that no language on earth has ever produced the expression, ‘As pretty as an airport’. – Douglas Adams

15. It is impossible to travel faster than light, and certainly not desirable, as one’s hat keeps blowing off. – Woody Allen 

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16. He has a passport,” my classmates would whisper. “Quick, let’s run before he judges us! – David Sedaris

17. It is the right of a traveler to vent their frustration at every minor inconvenience by writing of it to their friends. – Susanna Clarke

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

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

20. Switzerland is only bearable covered with snow,” Aunt Augusta said, “like some people are only bearable under a sheet. – Graham Greene

21. There are two kinds of travel: first class and with children. – Robert Benchley

22. When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money. – Susan Heller

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

24. Airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by moments of stark terror. – Al Boliska

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

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

27. 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

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

29. Another well-known Paris landmark is the Arc de Triomphe, a moving monument to the many brave women and men who have died trying to visit it.” – Dave Barry

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

31. One senses that, in these conditions, no amount of wet-wiping could bring true hygiene. – Tahir Shah

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Here are 99 things you, as a seasoned traveler, have probably already discovered on the road. If not, it’s time to catch up!

1. Traveling is good for your mental and physical health.

2. Traveling only changes you when you take every step mindfully.

3. You shouldn’t count miles covered, but rather friends made while you’re on the road.

4. You can eat, drink, visit museums and spend the night for free almost everywhere in the world.

5. The locals, not the travel guides, know where the best food is. You just have to ask them.

6. You can hitchhike on a bicycle in Amsterdam.

7. Experimenting is the best way to discover your new passion.

8. You can sleep in a medieval church in England.

9. You probably suffer from dromomania, but you actually enjoy the feeling.

10. The best natural shower is a waterfall.

11. You should always research what clothes to bring when you visit a country for the first time.

12. When you travel with your better half, you should not be glued to each other all the time (but you should still go out on dates).

13. Even when the situation looks completely hopeless, a miracle can save you.

14. If you don’t speak the language, a friendly smile is internationally understood.

15. You can visit a place 10 times with 10 different travel companions and it will be a completely different experience every single time.

16. You should know the difference between trattoria, ristorante and osteria when you want to have a bite in Italy.

17. Traveling makes you more thankful.

18. There’s a free app that scans the paintings in galleries and tells you their stories.

19. Keeping in touch with your family makes them happy.

20. Whatever you need, wherever in the world you are, local taxi drivers always know the solution.

21. Sleeping in a bed gets boring at times and you feel the urge to swap it for a hammock, treehouse or floating bungalow.

22. Mishaps on the road make you more resilient.

23. Spending time in a forest is beneficial for your body and mind. The Japanese know this, and they even have a word for it: shinrin-yoku.

24. Sometimes being alone is better than being with someone who is not on the same wavelength as you.

25. You meet the most extraordinary people when you least expect it.

26. There are towns without a single street in this world.

27. Sometimes you just need a day of doing absolutely nothing – no attractions, no museums, no new people. On days like these, staying snug in bed is better than anything the outside world can offer.

28. If you can’t wake up to see the sunrise, it’s better not to go to bed at all.

29. Doing something you’d never usually do is the best way to expand your personal boundaries.

30. A rainy day doesn’t mean a lost day.

31. When you miss a train/plane, life might be about to offer you an interesting opportunity in return.

32. Getting angry won’t get you anywhere. Especially when crossing an international border.

33. The best discoveries are made when you get lost (sometimes on purpose).

34. Bringing postcards from your hometown is always a good idea. You always meet adorable people on the road, and even a small gift can make their day.

35. There are certain days in the year when seeing a shooting star is not a matter of chance, it’s almost certain.

36. Eating plane food is usually a bad idea.

37. Sleeping at the airport can be comfortable if you bring a blanket, a sleeping mask and headphones.

38. Speaking in a foreign language really is easier when you’ve washed down a beer. It’s proven.

39. It’s okay to pinch pennies for food and then splurge on a five-star luxury hotel. Everyone has their guilty pleasures. Don’t judge.

40. Life feels brighter when you have an upcoming trip.

41. You can travel for months with only one pair of shoes.

42. There are plenty of ways to turn an average picnic into a creative feast.

43. Even if you visit the same destination over and over again, it will be a completely different trip every time.

44. When traveling with your better half, it’s a good idea to leave time for doing your own thing and giving each other some space.

45. You’d better bring a little bubble wrap in your suitcase to protect that expensive bottle of wine you’re bringing home with you.

46. You only need a stick to determine north, east, south and west if you’re lost in the wilderness.

47. Hitchhikers always have amazing stories to tell.

48. If you plan to shop til you drop on your next trip, you can leave with an empty suitcase and return with a full one.

49. There are better presents to bring home than souvenirs.

50. The best places to eat are usually two blocks away from the city center, have no English menu and are packed with locals.

51. Paying by card abroad can be cheaper than withdrawing money from ATMs; remember to check with your bank before you leave on your trip.

52. When you’re too busy to travel, even your lunch break can be an awesome opportunity to do something fun.

53. You can have no money and see the world. You can have billions and still stay at home, ignorant.

54. If you hang out with your more adventurous friends, you’re more likely to try extreme experiences. It’s proven.

55. It’s fun to pretend you’re a tourist in your own city. You can even speak in a foreign language.

56. Shipwrecks are not always underwater.

57. Whenever you’re in despair because you think there’s nothing exciting coming your way, an adventure happens.

58. Sometimes, you need to give up on comfort if you desperately want to visit a place you can’t afford.

59. Reaching a mountain peak is worth opening a bottle of champagne. We always do.

60. There are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ destinations; only destinations you are in the mood for.

61. There is always a way to skip the lines, wherever you are.

62. People would travel more if they were less afraid. People would be less afraid if they traveled more.

63. Going to the same restaurant day after day will inevitably bring you 1) new friends and 2) free desserts.

64. Sometimes you have to accept that you are going to remain dirty and stinky for some time.

65. A ‘five-star hotel’ can meet very different things in different countries.

66. Doing nothing is an art in some countries (like, hmm, Italy).

67. Holidays are sometimes more fun if you tweak them. Like spending Christmas in the desert.

68. The best time to fly is in the morning, because morning flights are the least likely to be delayed.

69. You should leave at least three hours for transfers between flights.

70. Packing light spares you a lot of trouble.

71. Bad weather doesn’t necessarily mean a bad trip.

72. They have free sparkling water fountains on the streets of Paris.

73. If you share your travel hacks with too many people, they will eventually stop working.

74. The same goes for those stunning secret corners of the world you discover and share pictures of… then everybody flocks there and the spot is spoiled forever.

75. Food is one of the best ways to discover a country.

76. If you can’t travel, you can become a local guide in your city and invite the world to visit you.

77. When you travel abroad, always take a few souvenirs or postcards from your country to give as gifts to locals you meet during your travels.

78. Some of the greatest beaches in the world are in the middle of busy cities.

79. A surprise trip is always a good idea for a gift.

80. Bartering for a night at a guesthouse in exchange for a photo shoot or a couple of books is actually a thing!

81. Every road you take will eventually lead you back home.

82. People change when they gather around a campfire.

83. Walking in nature kills negative thoughts.

84. A year-long journey could start with a casual Saturday talk.

85. The Gates of Hell are real, and we can access them on Earth.

86. You don’t have to be Bear Grylls to embark on an adventure. A mini-adventure counts, too.

87. You should never work during your vacation.

88. Traveling with a cause makes the whole experience more fulfilling.

89. Learning a few phrases in the local language always makes the locals more friendly and ready to help you.

90. Spontaneous trips often make the best stories.

91. The less often you check your phone, the happier you are.

92. You can live without your phone. You just didn’t know it until you lost your iPhone in the jungles of South Asia.

93. Your hometown is an exciting tourist destination, too.

94. You know where to find hundreds of tulip varieties in the Netherlands.

95. It’s sometimes cool to switch off all your electronic devices and spend a weekend completely offline.

96. Traveling is more interesting if you add some creative challenges to to your trip.

97. Small towns and villages without tourist attractions tend to have a special place in your heart because you are forced to find creative ways to have fun.

98. If you listen to a song regularly during a trip, it will remind you of that destination for the rest of your life.

99. Saying “yes” more often is the secret to an amazing life adventure!

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1. While you are telling us stories about your last trip to Provence, we are already making plans how to go there.

2. While you boast your new smartphone, we automatically turn its price into plane tickets, paragliding or summer festival ticket.

3. We love to eat our pizza in Italy. Not because we are haughty. Because the pizza in Italy goes with stories from the cook, the sound of conversations in Italian from the near tables and a view to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Same with gazpacho in Spain. And pljeskavica in Serbia.

4. We want to tell you about every single step of our last trip, about every new friend, smell and sound, but we are afraid that you might get bored.

5. We love it when you ask us for advice – where to go this weekend? What is the best place to visit in Barcelona? How exactly do I get to Versailles?

6. Sometimes we feel a little guilty that we travel without our friends. But we cannot wait for you forever to have enough money or free time.

7. We spend more time than you can imagine choosing a present for you from the trip.

8. Sometimes we wear the same pair of socks for more than one day.

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Dromomania is a medical diagnosis, which is best described as pathological tourism, or a ceaseless desire to travel from one place to another. Sufferers are usually so tightly grasped by these impulses that they simply cannot resist and resign to a life of constant traveling.

Below is a list of symptoms, which you can use to check if you might have Dromomania:

1. Your suitcase is never fully unpacked.

2. You can curse in at least six languages.

3. The only reason you do any job is to make money for your next trip.

4. Flight attendants know your name, even before looking at your ticket.

5. You have more friends abroad than in your own country.

6. You start planning your next trip before even having returned from the current one.

7. When you are abroad, tourists often ask you for directions. And you have an answer right away.

8. When you sit behind your desk, you reach back for your seat belt.

9. You’ve flown for more kilometers than you’ve driven your own car.

10. You own more of those tiny bottles of shampoo and shower gel than you the regular ones.

11. When you wake up at home you feel weird.

12. Sometimes you instinctively try to wrap a regular pillow around your neck, like you would a travel pillow.

13. You room is overflowing with souvenirs.

14. You are now an expert at currency exchange rates and always have a few types of currency on you.

15. The thought of staying home for the weekend is terrifying.

16. It’s hard to fall asleep without the soothing sound of a running engine.

17. You can pack your bags in less than 5 minutes.

18. Your bucket list contains almost only destinations.

19. When you are at home, you place your hands under the faucet and expect water to start running on its own.

20. You are saddened by the fact that the waiter doesn’t understand a word of your much practiced Dutch. Then you remember that you are in Hungary.

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#1 We all have that one friend who is either on a road-trip or planning a road-trip or thinking about a road-trip or talking to people who are on road-trip or posting quotes about road-trip. – Crestless Wave

#2 That’s why I love road trips, dude. It’s like doing something without actually doing anything. – John Green

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

#4 A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us. – John Steinbeck

#5 Map out your future – but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip. – Jon Bon Jovi

#6 Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. – Izaak Walton

#7 Road trips required a couple of things: a well-balanced diet of caffeine, salt and sugar and an excellent selection of tunes—oh, and directions. – Jenn McKinlay

#8 Now, on this road trip, my mind seemed to uncrinkle, to breathe, to present to itself a cure for a disease it had not, until now, known it had. – Elizabeth Berg

#9 Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road. – Jack Kerouac

#10 Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life. – Jack Kerouac

#11 I don’t have to take a trip around the world or be on a yacht in the Mediterranean to have happiness. I can find it in the little things, like looking out into my backyard and seeing deer in the fields. – Queen Latifah

#12 Part of us believes the new car is better because it lasts longer. But, in fact, that’s the worst thing about the new car. It will stay around to disappoint you, whereas a trip to Europe is over. It evaporates. It has the good sense to go away, and you are left with nothing but a wonderful memory. – Daniel Gilbert

#13 If you’re on a road trip, you need driving music. – Edgar Wright

#14 The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow Roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars, and in the middle, you see the blue center-light pop, and everybody goes ahh… – Jack Kerouac

#15 The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous and absolutely liberating. – Aaron Lauritsen

#16 Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling. – Margaret Lee Runbeck

#17 Discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. – Marcel Proust

#18 The most beautiful in the world is, of course, the world itself. – Wallace Stevens

#19 At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling. – Shanti

#20 What it takes to realize everything is fine around you? A road trip to the mountains where your soul dwells in the echoes of the winds that carry fragments of clouds with them. What it takes to realize world is going back to chaos and infinite hurry? End of the aforementioned road trip... – Crestless Wave

#21 Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. – Mark Twain 

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