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By Dan Forteza

Funny Travel quotes are a great way to get inspired and at the same time to bring fun and entertainment. There is a simple reason for that: they keep the travel persona in you going! Whenever you are not able to travel for whatever reason, a funny travel quote may help you sometimes to get you moving! So here some of my Funny Travel Quotes collection.

Hi there! First of all, I am Daniel from the Philippines. If you don’t know my story yet, feel free to read this article where I talked about myself becoming a digital nomad. This article was also featured on TripZilla Philippines.

Let me know which one is your favorite funny travel quotes. Enjoy!

Funny Travel Quotes for Millennials

Friends: Why are you always gone? Me: Why are you always here?

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/FRIENDS_-WHY-ARE-YOU-ALWAYS-GONE_-ME_-WHY-ARE-YOU-ALWAYS-HERE_-oaj7fwrww5kk9woaz6cbeqjd3qtkqteswg5ml7ery8.jpg" title="FRIENDS_ WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS GONE_ ME_ WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS HERE_" alt="FRIENDS_ WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS GONE_ ME_ WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS HERE_">

Dear Flight Attendants, If you see I’m asleep when you’re serving snacks & drinks, please wake my ass up. Sincerely, I want my money’s worth.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Dear-Flight-Attendants-If-you-see-Im-asleep-when-youre-serving-snacks-drinks-please-wake-my-ass-up.-Sincerely-I-want-my-moneys-worth.-oaj6u135szma0oggqpuyd9b3aunzkgjqk5gqfbuosg.jpg" title="Dear Flight Attendants, If you see I’m asleep when you’re serving snacks &amp; drinks, please wake my ass up. Sincerely, I want my money’s worth." alt="Dear Flight Attendants, If you see I'm asleep when you're serving snacks &amp; drinks, please wake my ass up. Sincerely, I want my money's worth. funny travel quotes">

I googled my symptoms. Turns out I just need a vacation.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/I-GOOGLED-MY-SYMPTOMS.-TURNS-OUT-I-JUST-NEED-A-VACATION.-oaj60f66iv34avgrmx40tqadnwlr3p04hlo47jr4sg.jpg" title="I GOOGLED MY SYMPTOMS. TURNS OUT I JUST NEED A VACATION." alt="I GOOGLED MY SYMPTOMS. TURNS OUT I JUST NEED A VACATION.">

Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.

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Traveling solo does not mean traveling alone. Most often, you meet awesome people along the way and make connections that last a lifetime.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/TRAVELING-SOLO-DOES-NOT-MEAN-TRAVELING-ALONE.-MOST-OFTEN-YOU-MEET-AWESOME-PEOPLE-ALONG-THE-WAY-AND-MAKE-CONNECTIONS-THAT-LAST-A-LIFETIME.-oaj5esvtc1hp9qv9vkoxh6opsv5u2b6dili2uft3wg.jpg" title="TRAVELING SOLO DOES NOT MEAN TRAVELING ALONE. MOST OFTEN, YOU MEET AWESOME PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY AND MAKE CONNECTIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME." alt="TRAVELING SOLO DOES NOT MEAN TRAVELING ALONE. MOST OFTEN, YOU MEET AWESOME PEOPLE ALONG THE WAY AND MAKE CONNECTIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME. funny travel quotes">

Physically I’m here. Mentally, I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Physically-Im-here.-Mentally-Im-in-a-pool-in-Bali-ordering-my-third-mojito.-oaj4g8dhze62a12zqmqvrwqfapjuz1xrfhr7g32cqo.jpg" title="Physically I’m here. Mentally, I’m in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito." alt="Physically I'm here. Mentally, I'm in a pool in Bali ordering my third mojito.">

My friends don’t ask ‘How are you?’, they ask ‘Where are you?’

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/MY-FRIENDS-DONT-ASK-HOW-ARE-YOU_-THEY-ASK-WHERE-ARE-YOU_-oaj3vlt009xji31m6prm244a0b7w261t9edmbhnda8.jpg" title="MY FRIENDS DON’T ASK ‘HOW ARE YOU_’ THEY ASK ‘WHERE ARE YOU_’" alt="MY FRIENDS DON'T ASK 'HOW ARE YOU?' THEY ASK 'WHERE ARE YOU?' funny travel quotes">

Go to work. Open computer. Scroll for plane tickets for 6 hours. Close computer. Go home.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/GO-TO-WORK.-OPEN-COMPUTER.-SCROLL-FOR-PLANE.-TICKETS-FOR-6-HOURS.-CLOSE-COMPUTER.-GO-HOME.-1-oaiovjn9b2movnifr9sbgea2yh3tiq1sccmfw6egao.jpg" title="GO TO WORK. OPEN COMPUTER. SCROLL FOR PLANE. TICKETS FOR 6 HOURS. CLOSE COMPUTER. GO HOME." alt="GO TO WORK. OPEN COMPUTER. SCROLL FOR PLANE. TICKETS FOR 6 HOURS. CLOSE COMPUTER. GO HOME.">

On my flight home, I’m already planning my next trip.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/on-my-flight-home-Im-already-planning-my-next-trip-oaio9vh7qkyp7azoawjyyv5hwnx61y0kp35fkij7r4.jpg" title="on my flight home I’m already planning my next trip" alt="on my flight home I'm already planning my next trip funny travel quotes">

Packing tip: Never unpack so you’re already packed to go next time.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/packing-tip_-never-unpack-so-youre-already-packed-to-go-next-time.-oaing7ok2scyua2pi2zsaclv2y475s9hya1ue6ig3k.jpg" title="packing tip_ never unpack so you’re already packed to go next time." alt="packing tip_ never unpack so you're already packed to go next time. Funny travel quotes">

The hardest part about traveling is saying goodbye to friends you’ll probably never see again.

                                    <img src="http://dantravels.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/The-hardest-part-about-traveling-is-saying-goodbye-to-friends-youll-probably-never-see-again.-oaklsqadnf6nk7gbdrzn8a0t23nvw06hh2nkmnivpc.jpg" title="The hardest part about traveling is saying goodbye to friends you’ll probably never see again." alt="The hardest part about traveling is saying goodbye to friends you'll probably never see again. funny travel quotes">

I have been traveling abroad for the past four years and have met some incredible people through penpal and language exchange sites. In fact, I started making international friends online long before I ever set foot outside my home country.

In this blog, I’m sharing the best free penpal and language exchange platforms that have worked for me!

I remember back in 2013, my first penpal was Chisako from Fukuoka, Japan. She even sent me some of her beautifully sketched anime drawings!

Also, check out: The countries I have visited so far!

From my Japanese Penpal way back in 2015.

My Japanese penpal sent me her hand-drawn sketches!

I’ve had several “snail mail” penpals over the years. Snail mail means corresponding through handwritten letters, stamps, and the post office. There’s something so exciting about finding a physical letter in your mailbox!

If you’re looking for something more modern to learn about new cultures, languages, and traditions, these five websites and apps are the best free options available today.

TOP 5 FREE PENPAL & LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SITES

1. SLOWLY (The Digital Snail Mail)

Slowly is perfect for those who find instant messaging too overwhelming. It brings the traditional penpal experience to your smartphone. The “letters” take time to arrive depending on how far away your penpal lives! It’s a great way to have meaningful, long-form conversations.

2. INTERPALS

Interpals is one of the oldest and largest communities on the web. It’s fantastic for finding travel buddies or locals who can show you around their city. Meeting someone from another country gives you a unique perspective on their culture through the eyes of a friend.

Interpals is the site where my Japanese penpal and I first chatted.

3. PENPAL WORLD

PenPal World is highly focused on safety and privacy. All initial interactions happen through their internal messaging system, so your personal information stays hidden until you’re ready to share it. It’s a very clean, straightforward site for finding international matches.

4. MY LANGUAGE EXCHANGE

If your goal is specifically to practice a new language, My Language Exchange is the go-to. You can search for partners by city and country, allowing you to find a native speaker of the language you’re learning while helping them with yours in return.

5. GLOBAL PENFRIENDS

Global Penfriends is excellent for both email and traditional snail mail. They have a family-friendly environment and a “virtual smile” feature to break the ice. It’s a very active community with members of all ages.

A QUICK SAFETY TIP

While meeting people online is a great way to prepare for travel, please stay cautious. I’ve mostly used Interpals and PenPal World, and occasionally you’ll run into “fake” profiles. Never share sensitive financial information or your home address until you have built a solid foundation of trust.

Good luck finding your new friends! If there’s a site I missed that you think belongs in the Top 5, let me know in the comments below!

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Hilarious and Funny Travel Quotes for Millennials