Wanderlust

ˈwɒndəlʌst

noun

a strong desire or impulse to travel and explore the world

The word 'wanderlust' originates from German, where 'wandern' means 'to hike' and 'lust' means 'desire'. It encapsulates the feeling of a deep, innate urge to travel and discover new places.

Stu and Fran weren't the only ones with a touch of the wanderlust, apparently.

King, Stephen

The Stand

And to men with their termination pay in their pockets and the wanderlust on them .

Herbert, Frank

Dune

The old wanderlust had got into his blood, the joy of the unbound life, the joy of seeking, of hoping without limit.

Upton Sinclair

The Jungle