Wanderlust is such a lovely word for a feeling that’s not always easy to live with (you can’t always travel whenever you want). If you check out Wikipedia’s discussion of wanderlust you might be reminded (as I was) that of course it originally meant the desire to go hiking (wandern) rather than travel – and that nowadays Germans tend to use Fernweh (“farsickness” – the opposite of homesickness) instead, but in any case: I have long had a very strong wanderlust, and long wondered how that starts.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I chat with three different travel-lovers about the origins of their wanderlust. It’s much more varied than I would have expected and Ava’s story gives me reassurance that you can develop wanderlust as an adult (so I will continue to try and convert the Whole World!).
Where does your wanderlust come from? Leave me a message in the comments to tell me, because I find all the different answers utterly intriguing.
Show notes for Episode 17 – What Sparks Wanderlust?
Where does wanderlust come from? It’s a question that’s intrigued me ever since I discovered that some people don’t even like travelling, others love it despite their parents never mentioning it, and others (like me) have been led to a life of travel by their parents’ example.
In Episode 17 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I talk to three travel lovers who have had their wanderlust sparked by very different things. For Bethaney Davies of Flashpacker Family, it was a childhood babysitter who started it all – and then Bethaney became a teenage Lonely Planet addict!
The next guest on this episode is Diane Bortoletto of Travelletto, who was somewhat influenced by her parents – although she didn’t take her first overseas trip until the age of 24. Lastly I speak to Ava of My Meena Life who is a really interesting guest because her wanderlust has only hit her recently – but it’s hit her hard!
Links:
- Bethaney Davies at Flashpacker Family
- Dianne Bortoletto of Travelletto
- Ava Meena of My Meena Life
- Travel genetics on Not A Ballerina
You might also like:
Child-Friendly Cultures for Travellers – Episode 102 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast: Episode 4 – Smashing Stereotypes
Important Things Travel Teaches Us – Episode 40 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Ways to Experience Nature on Your Travels – Episode 45 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
I was feeling a bit bummed because we were supposed to take a day trip last weekend but I was feeling too poorly to go, but then I listened to the podcast (finally!) and felt much better when I remembered there’s always another trip and a huge reservoir of travel desire that will make it happen. Thanks for including me!
Oh I’m glad the podcast helped you cheer up Ava! And yes, from what you told me you’re never going stop getting out there and seeing the world. 🙂