What is wanderlust syndrome?

The meaning of Wanderlust comes from German; it's composed of the words wander which means to wander, and lust, obsession, desire. The meaning of Wanderlust Syndrome is therefore the obsession with travel, so strong that it becomes a syndrome that drives those affected to constantly want to travel and visit new places.



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Dromomania was a historical psychiatric diagnosis whose primary symptom was uncontrollable urge to walk or wander. Dromomania has also been referred to as traveling fugue. Non-clinically, the term has come to be used to describe a desire for frequent traveling or wanderlust.

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The definition for wanderlust is a simple one: A strong desire to travel. But the word encompasses so much more; when we travel we are victims of the unknown, we are students of a foreign world.

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12 Ways to Cure Wanderlust When You Really Can't Travel (Video)
  1. Take a language class. ...
  2. Plan a bucket list trip. ...
  3. Meet other travelers. ...
  4. Taste a cuisine you've never experienced before. ...
  5. Be a tourist in your own city. ...
  6. Reminisce on a past trip. ...
  7. Mimic the hotel experience. ...
  8. Read a great travel book.


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Of course, wanderlust never goes away completely. I think once you develop a fascination with the world it sticks with you forever. Wanderlust is a form of dreaming, and who among us doesn't dream? I love wanderlust and I want to make travel as my career, how can I make it?

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Wanderlust is a common, but not universal experience. What makes some people catch that travel bug while others are apparently immune? One theory is to do with our genes. Scientific research has identified a variant of the DRD4 gene.

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Dr Brein believes that if travel becomes too much for people, too much a form of escapism that overwhelms a life and all other meaningful pursuits and goals are postponed or ignored until it becomes too late, then travel can be as disruptive as any other addiction.

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The definition for wanderlust is a simple one: A strong desire to travel. But the word encompasses so much more; when we travel we are victims of the unknown, we are students of a foreign world. We think about traveling before we fall asleep, as we make our daily commute, or when scanning a morning magazine.

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Many people embark on solo adventures to “find themselves” and explore their identity. Being on your own will also make you realise that you don't need someone else to make you feel whole. Being alone is good for the soul, and can even help you manage problems of depression, anxiety and stress.

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