travel bug

The phrase "travel bug" metaphorically captures the intense desire to explore new places and cultures.

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Definition

(idiom, informal)A strong desire or passion for traveling and exploring new places.

After her trip to Europe, she caught the travel bug and started planning her next adventure.
His travel bug has taken him to over 30 countries.

(technical, hobby)A tag with a unique number, placed in a geocache to track its movement by subsequent finders.

I found a travel bug in the geocache and will move it to a new location next week.

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