Ever had a bad case of Fernweh? Us, too... Learn all the travel words!
Some languages have words that simply cannot be translated to other languages directly. Have you ever come across a word in your own language that just explains something so perfectly? Since we're all travel addicts over here, we're going to take a look at travel words in different languages that should definitely be a part of your vocab! ✈️
10. Flâneur (French)
French is a beautiful language, even more so when it can be used to describe travel. Flâneur is a perfect word for all of you daydreamers out there, meaning an aimless stroller, who observes and enjoys a slow pace of wandering. Sometimes the best thing to do in new places is to practice a little bit of flâneur, you never know where you might end up!
The people of Paris know their flâneur
9. Vacilando (Spanish)
Ever heard of the saying 'it's the journey, not the destination'? This word describes all that perfectly in one word. Vacilando is a Spanish word meaning wandering around and taking the experience of travel as being more important than actually reaching your destination. Vacilando around the world with your newly found TripMates!
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8. Hygge (Danish)
Hygge has become a quite widely used word in recent days, but it's one that we can all learn from when it comes to enjoying the little things in life. Hygge is all about enjoying the simple pleasures with friends, kind of like random travel moments during your trip that just leave you with all the good vibes.
Experience hygge in Denmark
7. Eleutheromania (Greek)
How does travel make you feel? What about if you can't travel for some time? Eleutheromania means an irresistible desire for freedom, kind of like how we've felt after not traveling for a long time. Start your first adventure now to cure your Eleutheromania. If you've always wanted to go to Greece, make sure to check out our Greece Guide.
6. Smultroställe (Swedish)
What's your go-to place when you just want to escape from this life? Many of us have a favorite travel destination that just never, ever gets old. Smultroställe describes a special place to us that frees us from stress. Where is your Smultroställe? Tell us in the comments!
5. Peregrinate (Latin)
Many of our words have origins in Latin, and we especially like this one. Peregrinate simply means 'to travel from place to place.' What a liberating feeling when there's no end in sight to your adventure! Check out all the unique places we have upcoming adventures to! Here are 50 places you need to visit before you die, so you'll never run out of destinations.
4. Sonder (Unknown Origin)
The term sonder describes the odd feeling of connection to people which we have, even if we do not know them. It is the realization that everyone who surrounds you is in the end living a life that is just as complicated as your own. So, you're not alone! Sonder is also a perfect reason for you to start traveling with friends you haven't met yet! 😉
3. Sehnsucht (German)
Germans are really the geniuses of creating words that describe so many feelings at once. Sehnsucht refers to the yearning and nostalgia we experience for travels in the past, but also those in the future! What trip do you have planned next? If you have nothing scheduled yet, browse all our upcoming adventures for unique opportunities for adventure!
Is the nostalgia hitting you yet?
2. Numinous (Latin)
Numinous is the feeling you get when you experience something truly wonderful before your eyes, but at the same time kind of scary- kind of like a supernatural experience. It's described as being overwhelmed by awe by something in front of your eyes- like a beautiful mountain landscape. ⛰️
1. Fernweh (German)
We saved the best for last! Fernweh is a German word that describes the ache we feel to go to a distant place, and it is a feeling that is even stronger than wanderlust. The literal translation is 'distance-sickness.'
Where is your Fernweh taking you to?
Now you've expanded your travel vocab to describe all the feels you get while dreaming of travel or while traveling. Time to get rid of your fernweh and flâneur the streets of Paris. 😉 Start exploring upcoming trips with like-minded TravelMates at JoinMyTrip, or create your very first trip now!
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