You’ve probably seen plenty of family travel quotes before – I know I have! Between friends’ posts on social media or any travel account on IG, chances are you’ve seen quite a few travel quotes.

But that’s ok! Often a quote speaks differently to you at different times or in different situations. 

And even though I see a lot of travel quotes, they never seem to get old! (At least for me…)

When we aren’t travelling, we’re always dreaming of that next adventure and these travel quotes are a great way to keep that wanderlust strong.

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While there are PLENTY of travel quotes out there – I’m sure I could easily have 100+ on a list  I chose the best travel quotes that were more relatable to family travel. Some of these are more general travel quotes, while some are specifically about travelling with kids. Hope you like them!

What should you do with these family travel quotes? 

If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration, or even motivation to travel, keep these quotes handy.

  • Print them out. (Or write them out)
  • Post them somewhere where you can see them.
  • Hang these travel quotes above your desk, or on the kitchen fridge. Wherever you will see them often!

Or save this post and refer back to it when you need a bit of added travel inspiration. =)

P.S. They also make a great gift for travel lovers!

How to display these travel quotes

There are plenty of options for home décor – I’m not going to claim to be a home décor expert, but a quick browse of pinterest will give you plenty of ideas! Here are some of the easiest ways to display these quotes:

  • Prints in a frame
  • Canvas prints
  • Overlay prints over top of your own photos
    **choose the background free image in our shop and once downloaded, insert you own photo into the template
  • In a Vacation Scrapbook
  • As part of a Gallery Wall

Or create custom photo gifts for yourself or friends and family. Travel quotes can be printed on to mugs, blankets, pillow cases, travel mugs, keychains, calendars – there are plenty of options. Shutterfly, Vistaprint and Staples are all great places to order photo gifts from.

You can download the quotes below or visit our shop to download an editable version.

25 Family Travel Quotes


  • Wanderlust: (n) a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world
Family travel quotes - it's never too early to begin exploring the world
  • It’s never too early to begin exploring the world.
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. – Saint Augustine
  • Then I realized, adventures are the best way to learn.
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  • Having kids is a reason to travel, not to stop.
  • Live life with no regrets, travel with no regrets. – Oscar Wilde
  • When you travel with children, you are giving them something that can never be taken away….experience, exposure and a way of life. – Pamela T. Chandler
travel quote over photo of mom and child standing at the edge of a lake
  • Collect moments, not things – Karen Salmansohn
  • The world is yours to explore. – Al Pacino
  • If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet. – Rachel Wolchin
  • I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. – Susan Sontag
  • Travel makes you realize that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn.
  • We travel, not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.
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  • Deciding not to travel with your children because they won’t remember the trips you take is like saying don’t read them books because they won’t remember the stories.
  • Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take – Angela N. Blount
  • A wise traveller never despises his own country. – Carlo Goldoni
mountains in chile with words never stop exploring
  • Never stop exploring
  • Travel as much as you can, as far as you can, life is not meant to be lived in one places.
  • Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before – Dalai Lama
"not all who wander are lost" with globe as background
  • Not all who wander are lost. – J.R.R.Tolkien
  • Say yes to new adventures
  • Dream, then go travel
"adventure awaits" with road leading to mountains
  • Adventure awaits
  • The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories. – OS Mandino
  • Travel is always a good idea.
"travel is always a good idea" with boardwalk and over water huts in background

We hope these quotes have inspired you to start planning your next family adventure. There are so many amazing places in the world waiting to be explored!

What are some of your favourite family travel quotes? Let us know in the comments below.

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