The overwhelming urge to travel is known as wanderlust. It’s a strong, irresistible desire to escape your normal environment and explore the world. Some might even describe it as an obsession with traveling.
The word is a combination of two German words:
• Wandern: Wandern means hike.
• Lust: Lust means desire.
While wanderlust likely develops due to a combination of various factors, some studies have suggested that genetic variations may be linked to curiosity, restlessness, and the desire to constantly seek out new experiences. These people are often the risk-takers and thrill-seekers, constantly searching for that next rush of adrenaline.