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Looking for inspiration or creative ideas to start your leg sleeve tattoo? These 10 ideas will get your creative juices flowing so you can decide how & where you're going to start your leg sleeve.

What you need to know about leg sleeve tattoos

Leg sleeves are a bigger commitment than most tattoos, both in terms of time and money. And to make sure you're well prepared for your tattoo , here’s everything you need to know before you start collecting ideas for your leg sleeve. 

Types of leg sleeve tattoos

A leg sleeve tattoo is a large tattoo, or more often a collection of smaller tattoos, that covers all or most of a person’s leg. There are a variety of design and color types. But generally, leg sleeves can be divided into three types – half, three-quarter, and full sleeves.

A half sleeve is one that covers only half of your leg, either the area between your ankle and knee or the area between your knee and hip. Three-quarter sleeves typically cover the skin from the ankle to the upper thigh. And as the name suggests, a full sleeve covers the entire leg from the ankle to the waist, usually on the outer hip.

How painful is a leg sleeve tattoo?

Leg sleeve tattoos are painful, just not for the reason you might think. Sure, some areas like the shin and ankle hurt worse than upper thigh tattoos . But the pain associated with leg sleeve tattoos is primarily because of the amount of time spent under the needle and in recovery . 

On average, most leg sleeves take at least 12-15 hours to complete. For more intricate designs, you’re looking at 20-30+ hours in the tattoo studio with your artist. Some people can hardly tolerate the pain of small tattoos that only take 1-2 hours to complete. So if you’re in the market for a leg sleeve, you’re more committed than most. 

But if you’ve decided to commit to a sleeve, certain parts will hurt worse than others. As mentioned just above, tattoos on the inner thigh and front of the shin will hurt the most. And compared to those areas, the rest of your thigh and lower leg will hurt significantly less. 

How much will it cost?

Leg sleeve tattoos can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $10,000, though they can often be more expensive. If you’ve ever had a tattoo, this number shouldn’t be shocking. The high price of leg sleeves factors in several things:

  • Artist’s experience
  • Length of time required
  • Amount of ink required
  • Color of ink
  • Flash vs. custom design
  • Type of style (Realism, American Traditional, Oriental, etc.)

Whether you’re in the early stages of planning your leg sleeve or already halfway through the design process, it’s important to understand the costs. Be prepared to spend several thousand dollars for the leg of your dreams. 

10 leg sleeve tattoo ideas to inspire your next design

Neo-traditional rainforest (full).

Neo-traditional tattoos combine traditional linework with bright, vibrant colors. And as you can see, this person definitely did not skimp on color. The warm color tone practically transports you to the tropical rainforest designed on the person’s leg. Complete with vibrant floral designs, this full leg sleeve idea is sure to stand out in any crowd.

colored rainforest-theme tattoo

Geometric blackwork (half)

True to form, this geometric blackwork half-sleeve separates areas of heavy black ink with thick lines. 

geometric blackwork full leg sleeve

New school cartoon (half)

Looking for a colorful, cartoonish design for your sleeve? Look no further than this creepy cartoon design that combines color, stencil work, and weed.  

creepy cartoon tattoo

War-themed colored realism (half)

This war-themed realism design is a walking history lesson, drawing inspiration from different centuries of air & water combat. 

air and water combat tattoo

Colored sailboat (half)

Ships symbolize journeys, new beginnings, and direction in life. This sailing sleeve is no different, navigating the rough seas as you walk through life. 

black & white sailing ship

Black & gray “Scream” (half)

Want to make people scream (literally) when they see your leg? This “Scream” tattoo is the perfect horror-style addition to any leg sleeve. 

scream half leg sleeve tattoo

Simple floral (full)

Floral tattoos aren’t anything special; everyone has one. On the other hand, a full floral leg sleeve that combines roses, leaves, hibiscus, and blackwork style is going to look way better than a basic flower on someone’s wrist. 

full black floral sleeve

Black & gray horror (half)

This half woman-half skeleton is surrounded by roses and candles, acting as the perfect anchor for the rest of your sleeve.

half woman half skeleton realism tattoo

Colored Dragon Ball Z (half)

Hundreds of millions of people around the world watch Dragon Ball Z. And even though the beloved anime show ended a few years ago, this person chose to enshrine Goku on their calf forever.

goku from dragon ball z

Snake (full)

Serpent designs are the perfect full sleeve design as they wrap around and extend the full length of your leg. Not to mention, they signify rebirth, fertility, and power.

full serpent leg sleeve

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take.

Leg sleeve tattoos usually take a minimum of 12-15 hours to complete. The amount of time depends on the size (half vs. full sleeve), ink color, and the tattoo style.

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1001 Inspired Travel Tattoo Ideas & What to Expect If You Get a Tattoo While Traveling

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Last Updated on: 22nd January 2024, 04:11 pm

Whether you have zero or twenty tattoos, if you love traveling then you’ve probably considered getting a travel tattoo at some point. 

Consider this the complete guide to getting a travel tattoo. First, I share my own experience of getting a travel tattoo in Jerusalem and questions for you to consider about getting one of your own.

Next, I have a giant – and I do mean freaking giant – list of travel tattoo ideas. I have general ideas at the top, then ideas for every country, sixty major cities, and every state in the US.

There are great ideas for travel tattoos for guys and travel tattoos for girls. I hope there’s a little something for everyone!

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Travel Tattoo Ideas and a List of Travel Tattoos plus How to Get a Tattoo While Traveling

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How to Get a Tattoo while Traveling

A tattoo is a common travel souvenir, but is it the perfect souvenir for you?

While I absolutely love my own travel tattoo and think they’re a great idea, there are still things you need to consider ahead of time. 

My Experience Getting a Travel Tattoo in Jerusalem

Jerusalem - Razzouk Tattoo - Getting a Travel Tattoo while Traveling

Before I visited Jerusalem in 2017, I had read about Razzouk Tattoo, which claims to have been in business since 1300!

As a history fan, I obviously wanted to check out the shop, but I wasn’t sold yet on whether I should get a tattoo here or not.

They do typical modern tattoos, but they also still do Coptic tattoos based on a set of blocks that have been in use for hundreds of years.

The original patrons of the shop were Coptic Christians and Crusaders, so a lot of these blocks feature Jerusalem crosses and other symbols that Crusaders wanted to commemorate what they saw as their time in a holy war.

Jerusalem - Razzouk Tattoo - Getting a Travel Tattoo while Traveling

I wanted to get a tattoo from one of these antique blocks, but I wanted to avoid getting anything with overt religious symbolism.

I found this flower detail that was a broken piece from a larger block.

I absolutely adored it, and it fit what I wanted: small, simple, and highlighting the different techniques used.

I even had them ink in the places where the edges of the stamp got ink on my skin since what I loved was the connection to history and the process as much as the tattoo itself.

Jerusalem - Razzouk Tattoo - Getting a Travel Tattoo while Traveling

My own travel tattoo was such a mix of research and impulse that I didn’t know I would actually get it ahead of time, but I knew if I ran into the tattoo shop that I would find out more (which I did by happenstance during a walking tour of Jerusalem).

I hadn’t even mentioned the possibility to anyone ahead of time!

Three years later, and I still love it!

Travel tattoos are really personal, and they’re as much about the experience and what it means to you as what it looks like.

So when you pick out what tattoo you want, your own opinion is the most important one.

Jerusalem - Razzouk Tattoo - Getting a Travel Tattoo while Traveling

There were a few things I had to give up in order to get it.

Besides having to spend the next week of my trip adding aftercare to my vacation itinerary, I had to skip a day trip to the Dead Sea since you can’t swim for two weeks after getting a tattoo. 

Things to Know Before You Get a Travel Tattoo on the Road

Getting a World Map Tattoo

Before I got one, I didn’t really think about a lot of these issues, but after going through it myself I now know these are things you need to consider before getting a travel tattoo:

First, if you’re excited to go to a particular tattoo parlor, find out if you need to make an appointment or if they typically are able to take walk-ins.

Next,  consider when you plan on getting it during your trip. Since you can’t swim and you need to keep it bandaged at night for a few days, you might not want to get it early in your trip.

Make sure you will be able to follow hygienic tattoo aftercare on your trip before you commit to a tattoo.

Next,  remember that you will need to travel home with it. If you get a large tattoo or a tattoo in a sensitive place, it may hurt for days afterward.

If you’ve ever traveled with a bad sunburn and been crammed into a plane, bus, car, or train, you know this can get very unpleasant. Make sure you can tolerate traveling with the soreness.

Finally, make sure a travel tattoo fits into your budget. Even small, simple tattoos at reputable places can cost a pretty penny. A tattoo might last forever, but they also are an investment.

Should You Wait to Get Your Travel Tattoo at Home?

I would suggest getting your tattoo on the road if the specific tattoo parlor is part of the experience, if you’re getting something a design that is special to the local culture and local artists will be the best to execute it, or if you want to get a tattoo in a local method like Bamboo tattooing in Japan.

If you are getting a common or easy design, like a word or phrase, you might want to wait to get it until you’re back home.

You should also wait if you know that good tattoo aftercare won’t be possible on your trip, or if you don’t have time in your itinerary (like you’ll be on a guided tour with little free time).

Alternatively, if you want something very complicated or large, you might want to get it at home if it will require multiple sessions. 

Tips for Picking the Right Travel Tattoo for You

Woman Traveling with Tattoos

Make sure you will like the placement, style, and content of your tattoo for years to come. This might be the only permanent travel souvenir you can get!

Style: there are lots of different styles of tattoos. You can get something watercolor, realistic, geometric, traditional, tribal, neotraditional, new school, etc.

Any motif you choose can be done in different styles. While an Eifel Tower tattoo might seem cliche, you can put a twist on it by doing it as a watercolor or as a small geometric tattoo.

Size:  you need to make sure you like the size of the tattoo AND that the tattoo makes sense for the size. Some pictures don’t look good small, while others look awkward when blown up too big.

Color:  if you will be getting something that has color, make sure it’s a color you can live with, especially if it will show. 

Visibility:  if you want something private that most people won’t see, get a tattoo on your ankle, behind your ear, or underneath your clothing. If you want something that will be easy to see, get something on your arm, leg, shoulder, or wrist. 

Best Travel Tattoo Ideas

Okay, here are approximately one billion travel tattoo ideas. Just kidding, it’s only a little over one thousand. For each of these, I’m providing the motif or subject. You can take these ideas and do them in hundreds of different ways. The sky is the limit!  

Train Tattoos

UK - Scotland - Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct in Scotland with the Jacobite steam train passing over

There’s nothing as romantic as train travel, and there are lots of ways to commemorate your love of trains and travel with a train tattoo. Consider getting:

A vintage train tattoo

A subway car tattoo

A cable car or tram tattoo (think San Francisco style)

A train window (think curtains and perhaps a beautiful view)

A train bridge tattoo

Train tracks tattoo (perhaps with a beautiful scene around them)

The Harry Potter Train tattoo

A train engine or mechanics tattoo (would be especially cool if it’s a bit steampunk)

A train conductor tattoo

A tattoo of train passengers

Air Travel & Airplane Tattoos

Travel Tattoo Ideas

Airplane tattoos instantly make me think of adventure and making a getaway. There are a lot of different kinds of tattoos you can get to celebrate air travel and flying the open skies. Some airplane tattoo ideas:

A cute little black airplane tattoo (They’re a staple for a reason. You can get them filled in or as a silhouette. They also are often accompanied with lines or other decorations like dots or dashes).

The view through a plane window. (Think clouds, sunrise, stars, etc).

The view through the cockpit. (This is a great tattoo for pilots).

An airport code tattoo (Think LAX for Los Angeles, CDG for Paris, etc.)

A tattoo of a plane over a map or globe.

A paper airplane tattoo.

A vintage plane tattoo. (This is another great steampunk tattoo idea).

A helicopter tattoo.

An actual airplane tattoo. (Not a silhouette or an old plane, but an actual representation of current airplanes).

A tattoo of Pilot Wings. (This is especially cool if you get one for an old airline that’s no longer in business).

Passport & Passport Stamp Tattoos

travel tattoo leg sleeve

There’s no item an international traveler holds more dear than his or her passport, which makes it a great travel tattoo motif. Here are different ways to incorporate this theme into a travel tattoo:

A passport stamp tattoo. (you can pick an actual design from your passport or one that’s a bit more artistic. Either way, you can use your real travel date as the date, which is extra cool).

A passport stamp tattoo collage. (If you’re looking to get a tattoo from every country you visit, this is a good theme to go with. You can do this in all black or pick different colors for different stamps).

A visa tattoo. (If you have a cool visa in your passport, like my old Turkey visa, these are a cool alternative to passport stamps).

A passport cover tattoo.

A passport page tattoo. (You can fill the stamps in over time. Just remember you will eventually run out of room…just like a real passport).

Road Trip Tattoos

Compass Tattoo

Road tripping on the beautiful roads of America, Europe, and Asia are some of my favorite travel memories of all time. Here are some tattoos you can get to commemorate epic road trips!

A highway sign tattoo. (Especially if the sign is of a famous road like Route 66 or the Pacific Coast Highway).

A vintage car tattoo. (Bonus points if you’ve actually road tripped in that car).

A road map tattoo. (Yes, we used to road trip using maps. Even if you only use Google maps for your road trips, I would opt for a more vintage or watercolor feel than an app).

A steering wheel tattoo. (You can expand it to the whole dashboard).

A tattoo of the view from the dashboard. (Ah, the open road ahead).

A tattoo of the view from the passenger seat. (Think views of mountains, lakes, or monuments).

An open highway tattoo.

A small dirt road tattoo. 

A tattoo of a roadside stop. (Think neon signs and gigantic balls of yarn).

Beautiful nature tattoos. (Get a mountain tattoo, lake tattoo, waterfall tattoos, wheatfields, prairies, etc. if you saw something you want to remember on your trip).

Postcard Tattoos

United States - New York - Souvenir Postcard

Postcards have the romance of mail and travel and bring tidings from far away lands. They are the perfect encapsulation of everything we love about travel. Here are some ideas if you’re leaning towards a postcard tattoo:

The front of a postcard tattoo. (The style here matters almost as much as what scene you choose to depict. You can bring in a real tattoo to help with inspiration).

A tattoo of the back fo the postcard. (You can even include a message in a script, like “I wish you were here!” or find your own).

A postage stamp tattoo. (You can use a real postage stamp from where you are for inspiration or work with your tattoo artists to create one using a mix of landmarks and symbols).

A canceled stamp mark tattoo. (These are the marks of the post system so they are great for travel tattoos since they mention the city and country the postcard is being sent from. You can send yourself a postcard if you want to have an example to work with, though you’ll probably want to put more of a flourish on it).

An entire postcard tattoo, front and back. (Basically include every element listed above. These tattoos are big and great for an arm or calf).

Travel Tattoo Quote Ideas

Travel Inspirational and motivational quotes - Your wings already exist, all you have to do is fly. Retro styled blurry background.

I have a giant list of 250 travel quotes , but a lot of these are way too long for an easy-to-read tattoo. Here are a few short travel quotes that will work beautifully:

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. -Helen Keller

To live will be an awfully big adventure. -Peter Pan

Travel far enough, you meet yourself -David Mitchell

So shut up, live, travel, adventure, bless and don’t be sorry. -Jack Kerouac

Paris is always a good idea. -Audrey Hepburn

You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut. -Dr. Seuss

Life is short and the world is wide. -Simon Raven

Not all those who wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien

Every exit is an entry somewhere else. -Tom Stoppard

Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. -Henry David Thoreau

Nautical Tattoos

Sailboat Tattoo

Not every journey starts in a plane, train, or automobile. Sailing enthusiasts, cruise lovers, and the like can get journey tattoos that fit their favorite kind of travel. Here are some maritime and nautical tattoos to choose from:

A sailboat tattoo. (Or another kind of boat. Think a kayak tattoo, canoe tattoo, cruise ship tattoo, tugboat, etc).

A nautical map tattoo.

An artisanal knot tattoo. (Think Portlandia but more fun).

A wave tattoo. (I especially like these when they are beautiful watercolor or fun geometric).

An oar tattoo. (Alone or as part of a larger rowboat tattoo).

A compass tattoo.

An astrolabe tattoo. (Or other vintage nautical equipment).

A tattoo of a boat in a glass bottle. (This is a great way to showcase a really gorgeous vintage ship).

An anchor tattoo.

A wooden helm tattoo.

Adventure Tattoo Ideas

USA - Arizona - Travel in Grand Canyon, man Hiker with backpack enjoying view, USA

If you love going on adventures like backwoods camping, multi-day hiking, rock climbing, etc, these are some ideas for adventure tattoos:

A mountain tattoo from a mountain you climbed. (Or a similar geographic landmark you’ve traversed etc).

A tattoo of a pair of running shoes. (Hiking shoes, climbing shoes, etc).

A tattoo of the coordinates of an important point on your adventure.

A number tattoo that’s important to your adventure. (Think 26.2 for a marathon tattoo, the height of a mountain, or the distance of a multi-day trek).

A tattoo of something that’s important to your kind of trip. (Think a carabiner tatoo, an oar tattoo, a runner’s bib tattoo, a hot air balloon tattoo, etc).

Study Abroad Tattoos

Trinity college, Dublin, Ireland

Studying abroad can be a really magical and formative experience, and it makes sense that an adventure this big would make you consider getting a commemorative tattoo. Here are a few ideas for getting a study abroad tattoo:

A beautiful campus building tattoo. (Especially if the campus has a famous landmark building or an especially beautiful one).

A tattoo of a beautiful word in the local language. (This is great if the place where you’re studying abroad speaks a different language than your native tongue. If the country uses a different alphabet than your own, make sure you know what the word means and exactly how it should be written).

A quote tattoo from a local author. (This is perfect for anyone studying literature abroad).

A number that is meaningful to you. (Maybe your apartment number, the room number of your favorite class, or even your flight number from your incoming flight).

A tattoo that represents the city. (Think landmarks, symbols, plants, airport code, etc. There are endless possibilities here).

Funny Travel Tattoos

Italy - Rome

If you want to have your travels inked with a little bit of levity, consider getting a funny travel tattoo.

A funny travel pun tattoo. (I have a giant list of travel puns here, plus articles on puns for many cities and countries that you can use for inspiration).

A tattoo of your favorite travel food. (Even better if it’s had a bite taken out of it. Think a gelato from Italy or a slice of apple pie from the USA).

A cartoon character from the country you’ve visited.

A tattoo of a funny word or joke in the local language.

A tattoo that commemorates a hilarious adventure you had. (If something especially funny happened on your trip, get a tattoo to remember it by. Then you can tell the story whenever someone asks you about the tattoo).

Camping Tattoos

USA - Colorado - The Camping Tent near mountain lake in the summer

If you love camping, get a camping tattoo to celebrate your hobby. Here are some ideas for camping tattoos:

A tent tattoo. (It doesn’t have to be the kind of tend you actually own. You can get a tent that’s a little more vintage or Wes Anderson-inspired).

A campfire tattoo.

A camping scene tattoo. (Think the tent, the campfire, a mountain or lake, etc).

A water canteen tattoo.

A bow and arrow tattoo. 

A trail map tattoo.

An RV tattoo. (Or a camper van tattoo. You can get a tattoo of your real motorhome or a vintage one. Alternatively, if your RV has a name, then you can get the name tattooed instead.).

A boy scout or girl scout tattoo. (If you were one, obviously).

A sleeping bag tattoo.

Pilgrimage Tattoos

Signal indicating the pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela

Whether you go on a religious, spiritual, or personal pilgrimage, these kinds of trips can result in a lot of soul-searching.

It’s common to come out on the other side changed, and a tattoo to solidify that progress or celebrate the experience is a great idea.

Of course, not every religion allows tattoos. If you do want to get a pilgrimage tattoo, here are a few ideas:

A religious tattoo. (Like the Jerusalem cross I mentioned above, there are sometimes special religious symbols for specific pilgrimages. These make great tattoos as long as they are done with respect).

A journey tattoo. (If you’re going on a walking pilgrimage like the Camino de Santiago, there are lots of special symbols about the journey, from the seashell that marks pilgrims on the road to the waymarkers on the path).

A landmark tattoo. (If your pilgrimage is about the destination and not the journey, why not get a tattoo of an important landmark in your destination city or village?)

A significant number tattoo. (It could be the date of your trip or the distance you walked).

A short prayer tattoo. (If your pilgrimage has a specific prayer associated with it, you can get this as a tattoo if it’s short enough, or get a quote from it if it’s longer).

Latin Travel Tattoos

Italy - Rome

People love tattoos in Ancient Latin and Roman Numerals. An unlike significant tribal tattoos and symbols in foreign languages that you don’t speak, a tattoo in Latin is neutral since it’s a dead language. Here are a few ancient Latin tattoos ideas:

A tattoo in Roman Numerals. (It could be the date of your trip or another significant number from your trip).

A tattoo of a famous Latin phrase. (Think Carpe Diem or Vini Vidi Vici).

An ancient Latin pun or joke tattoo. (Just make sure you are 100% sure of the meaning or you’ll have Latin nerds making fun of you the rest of your life).

A tattoo of an inscription. (If you love a particular ancient Roman building or statue, get the Latin inscription tattooed).

The Latin name for your favorite pace. (For example, I could get a Serdika tattoo to celebrate Sofia since that’s what the city was called during the Roman Empire).

Travel Tattoo Sleeves

Travel Tattoo Sleeve

If you love to travel and you do it often, you can get an entire sleeve. Great themes for sleeves include passport stamps, state flowers, landmarks, etc. Just think about what you want to do ahead of time so there’s some sort of cohesive plan.

A great tattoo artist can make it work, but it’s nice to go in with a plan. You can get the tattoos as you travel or get them done all at once after you’re back home.

Some cool travel tattoo sleeves that I’ve seen are a Route 66 themed sleeve, an  Oklahoma tattoo sleeve, and a sleeve of postcard tattoos.

Should You Get a Tattoo in Every Country You Visit?

This can be really fun, but it can end up being quite a large area if you do a lot of traveling!

If you want a small area then pick a minimalist travel tattoo for each country. Make sure it’s something that looks good as you’re getting it done and will also look good as you add more countries.

World Country Tattoos

Here are a few suggestions for travel tattoos from every country and major territory.

Afghanistan Tattoo Ideas

An Afghan Hound tattoo.

A pomegranate tattoo.

A Rubab tattoo.

Albania Tattoo Ideas

A Berat house tattoo.

An Albanian Bunker tattoo.

A tattoo of your favorite piece of Tirana street art.

Algeria Tattoo Ideas

A Ghardaia skyline tattoo.

A Fennic Fox tattoo.

An Oran architecture tattoo.

Andorra Tattoo Ideas

A tattoo of the Andorra Coat of Arms.

A skiing-inspired tattoo.

A Coma Pedrosa tattoo.

Angola Tattoo Ideas

An Ilha do Cabo tattoo.

An Angola Flag tattoo.

A tattoo of Kalandula Falls.

Anguilla Tattoo Ideas

An Anguilla Crayfish tattoo.

An Anguilla Catholic Church tattoo.

A Sandy Island tattoo.

Antigua & Barbuda Tattoo Ideas

A Rum Punch tattoo.

A Wadadli Beer tattoo.

A tattoo of the view from Shirley Heights.

Argentina Tattoo Ideas

A Ceibo Flower tattoo.

An El Sol de Mayo tattoo.

An Aconacqua tattoo.

Armenia Tattoo Ideas

An Armenian monastery tattoo.

An Armenian alphabet tattoo.

A Mount Ararat tattoo.

Australia Tattoo Ideas

An Australian animal tattoo. (For example a kangaroo tattoo or a koala tattoo).

An Acacia flower tattoo.

A 12 Apostles tattoo.

Austria Tattoo Ideas

A Prater tattoo.

A Klimt tattoo inspired by his colors and style.

An Edelweiss tattoo. 

Azerbaijan Tattoo Ideas

A fire tattoo. (This could be literal or something like the Flame towers).

A tattoo inspired by the tilework at the Palace of the Sheki Khans.

A petroglyph tattoo from Gobustan.

Bahamas Tattoo Ideas

  • A flamingo tattoo.

An Exuma pig tattoo.

A Blackbeard or pirate tattoo.

Bahrain Tattoo Ideas

A pearl tattoo.

A Bahrain Coat of Arms tattoo.

A Bahrain-style tattoo. (Think the beautiful Bahrain-style henna tattoos, but tattooed in permanent ink).

Bangladesh Tattoo Ideas

A Bangladesh flag tattoo.

A Bengal tiger tattoo.

A Bangladesh Coat of Arms tattoo.

Barbados Tattoo Ideas

A Rhianna song tattoo. (Perhaps an…umbrealla tattoo?)

A trident tattoo.

A flying fish tattoo. 

Belarus Tattoo Ideas

A colorful wooden house tattoo.

A Polesie moor tattoo.

A tattoo of the National Library of the Republic of Belarus.

Belgium Tattoo Ideas

A Magritte tattoo based on your favorite work.

A Chimay beer tattoo (or another great Belgian beer).

An Atomium tattoo.

Belize Tattoo Ideas

A Black Orchid tattoo.

A Laughingbird Caye tattoo.

A Rio Frio Caves tattoo.

Benin Tattoo Ideas

A leopard tattoo.

A Benin flag tattoo.

A tattoo based on your favorite bronze or wood carving.

Bermuda Tattoo Ideas

A Bermuda skink tattoo.

A Bermuda cedar tattoo.

A Gibbs Hill Lighthouse tattoo.

Bhutan Tattoo Ideas

A Bhutan Dragon tattoo.

A Jakar Dzong tattoo.

A Himalayan Blue Poppy tattoo.

Bolivia Tattoo Ideas

A Llama tattoo.

A Salar de Uyuni tattoo.

A traffic control zebra tattoo.

Bosnia & Herzegovina Tattoo Ideas

A Stari Most tattoo.

A Visegrad bridge tattoo.

A Sarajevo rose tattoo.

Botswana Tattoo Ideas

A Seven Sisters tattoo.

A Lilac-breasted Roller bird tattoo.

A Matsieng Footprints tattoo.

Brazil Tattoo Ideas

An Oscar Niemeyer tattoo based on your favorite of his buildings. 

A Brazil flag tattoo.

An Escadaria Selarón tattoo.

Brunei Tattoo Ideas

A Kota Batu tattoo.

A Simpor flower tattoo.

A National Emblem of Brunei tattoo.

Bulgaria Tattoo Ideas

A Buzludzha tattoo.

A Kopitoto tattoo.

A tattoo based on the colors and patterns of Rila Monastery.

Burkina Faso Tattoo Ideas

A White Stallion tattoo.

A Burkina Faso flag tattoo.

A mask tattoo.

Burundi Tattoo Ideas

A Karera Falls tattoo.

A Burundi Flag tattoo based on the 1962 flag.

A Tanganyika fishing boat tattoo.

Cambodia Tattoo Ideas

A tattoo of a tree taking over a temple. (Though if you aren’t Hindu or Buddhist then I would make the temple non-descript as I do not advocate coopting a religion that’s not your own).

An Angkor monkey tattoo.

A Romduol flower tattoo.

Cameroon Tattoo Ideas

A Cameroon flag tattoo.

A Mount Oupay tattoo.

A tattoo of the silhouette of the Monument de la Reunification. 

Canada Tattoo Ideas

A Maple Leaf tattoo.

A Canada Goose tattoo.

A Nova Scotia lighthouse tattoo.

Cape Verde Tattoo Ideas

A Cape Verde star flag tattoo.

A Cabo Verde map tattoo.

A tattoo of the view from Calhau beach.

Cayman Islands Tattoo Ideas

A Grand Cayman Parrot tattoo.

A stingray tattoo.

A tattoo of one of the dive sites. (Great for scuba diving enthusiasts)

Central African Republic Tattoo Ideas

An elephant tattoo.

A Bouar megaliths tattoo.

A Boali Falls tattoo.

Chad Tattoo Ideas

A Gala Beer tattoo.

A Nile Crocodile tattoo.

An Emnedi desert tattoo.

Chile Tattoo Ideas

A Copihue flower tattoo.

An Easter Island tattoo.

A Hand of the Desert tattoo.

China Tattoo Ideas

A panda tattoo.

A peony flower tattoo.

A Ginko tree tattoo.

Colombia Tattoo Ideas

A Fernando Botero tattoo.

A Wax Palm tree tattoo.

An emerald tattoo.

Comoros Tattoo Ideas

A Comoros map tattoo.

A Humpback whale tattoo.

A Mount Ntingui tattoo.

Congo Tattoo Ideas

A mango tattoo.

A Nabemba Tower tattoo.

A Republic of Congo flag tattoo.

Costa Rica Tattoo Ideas

A Parque Francisco Alvardoa tatto.

A Pura Vida tattoo. (But try to come up with a unique angle since this is the most common Costa Rica tattoo).

A La Guaria Morada orchid tattoo.

Croatia Tattoo Ideas

A lavender tattoo.

A Podgaric monument tattoo.

A maraschino cherry tattoo.

Cuba Tattoo Ideas

A Cuban flag tattoo.

A White Mariposa flower tattoo.

A vintage Cuban car tattoo.

Cyprus Tattoo Ideas

A tattoo based on your favorite piece of Cyprus street art.

  • A Cyclamen flower tattoo.

A halloumi tattoo. 

Czech Republic Tattoo Ideas

A Czech beer tattoo.

A Lime tree tattoo.

A Bohemian Paradise tattoo.

Democratic Republic of the Congo Tattoo Ideas. 

A DRC flag tattoo.

An Okapi forest giraffe tattoo.

A Mount Nyiragongo tattoo.

Denmark Tattoo Ideas

A Little Mermaid tattoo.

A Carlsberg tattoo.

A Danish Modern furniture tattoo.

Djibouti Tattoo Ideas

A Lac Assal tattoo.

A Djibouti flag tattoo.

A Lake Abbe tattoo.

A Sisserou parrot tattoo.

A sea turtle tattoo.

A scuba diving tattoo.

Dominican Republic Tattoo Ideas

A mahogany tattoo.

A baseball tattoo

A mangrove tattoo.

Ecuador Tattoo Ideas

A Cotopaxi tattoo.

An empanada tattoo.

A Galapagos turtle tattoo.

Egypt Tattoo Ideas

A Hatshepsut tattoo.

  • A lotus tattoo.

An ankh tattoo.

El Salvador Tattoo Ideas

  • A camel tattoo.

A Dahlak Islands tattoo.

A tattoo based on the Gama cave petroglyphs.

Equatorial Guinea Tattoo Ideas

A Silk Cotton tree tattoo.

A Malabo skyline tattoo.

A Colobus monkey tattoo.

Eritrea Tattoo Ideas

An Eritrean flag tattoo.

A Fiat Tagliero service station tattoo. 

Estonia Tattoo Ideas

A cornflower tattoo.

A Walls of Tallinn tattoo.

A barn swallows tattoo.

Eswatini Tattoo Ideas

A lion and an elephant tattoo.

A Coddia flower tattoo.

A rhinoceros tattoo.

Ethiopia Tattoo Ideas

A Calla Lily tattoo.

An Ethiopia coat of arms tattoo.

An Erta Ale volcano tattoo.

Fiji Tattoo Ideas

A Tagimaucia flower tattoo.

A Fijian Druras boat tattoo.

A Fiji map tattoo.

Finland Tattoo Ideas

A whooper swan tattoo.

A Crusell Bridge tattoo.

A ladybug tattoo.

France Tattoo Ideas

A fleur-de-lis tattoo.

A Gallic Rooster tattoo.

A Pont du Gard tattoo.

French Guiana Tattoo Ideas

A Lily tattoo.

An Ariane 5 Rocket tattoo.

Les Roches Gravées Petroglyphs tattoo.

Gabon Tattoo Ideas

A tattoo based on Gabon’s green, yellow, and blue national colors.

A tattoo based on the poetry of Maurice Okoumba-Nkoghe.

A Pathers football tattoo.

Georgia Tattoo Ideas

A Khinkali tattoo.

A tattoo of your favorite piece of kitsch at the Dry Bridge Market.

A Borjgali tattoo.

Germany Tattoo Ideas

A funny Germany tattoo. (You can use one of these Germany puns ).

A German castle tattoo. (One fo the palaces in Potsdam would work nicely).

A poem based on the works of Herman Hesse.

Ghana Tatoo Ideas

A Ghana flag tattoo.

A Golden Eagle tattoo.

Kintampo Waterfall tattoo.

Great Britain Tattoo Ideas

A Union Jack tattoo.

A tattoo based on Great Britain’s great children’s literature.

A British Isles map tattoo.

Greece Tattoo Ideas

A Greek Island house tattoo.

An olive tree tattoo.

A Temple of Delphi tattoo.

Grenada Tattoo Ideas 

A Grenada Dove tattoo.

A Bougainvillea tattoo.

A Cricket tattoo.

Guadeloupe Tattoo Ideas

A Gallic rooster tattoo.

A Guadeloupe flag tattoo.

A La Grande Soufrière volcano tattoo.

Guatemala Tattoo Ideas

A Quetzal tattoo.

A coffee tattoo.

A marimba tattoo.

Guinea Tattoo Ideas 

A Mount Nimba tattoo.

A Tinkisso Falls tattoo.

A turtle tattoo.

Guinea-Bissau Tattoo Ideas

A  Guinea-Bissau flag tattoo.

A Bissagos Islands tattoo.

An Orango National Park tattoo.

Guyana Tattoo Ideas

A Jaguar tattoo.

A water lily tattoo.

A Kaieteur Falls tattoo.

Haiti Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hibiscus tattoo.

A Hispaniolan Trogon bird tattoo.

A Port-au-Prince Houses tattoo.

Honduras Tattoo Ideas

A Scarlet Macaw tattoo.

A Roatan tattoo.

A Honduras coat of arms tattoo.

Hong Kong Tattoo Ideas

A Giant Panda tattoo.

A Hong Kong orchid tree tattoo.

A Hong Kong skyline tattoo.

Hungary Tattoo Ideas

A Turul tattoo.

A Hungarian wine tattoo.

A paprika tattoo.

Iceland Tattoo Ideas

An Icelandic horse tattoo.

A Gyrfalcon tattoo.

A Northern Lights tattoo.

India Tattoo Ideas 

An India train tattoo.

A tattoo inspired by the colors of the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

A Vallam boat tatoo.

Indonesia Tattoo Ideas

A Komodo Dragon tattoo.

An Ubud monkey tattoo.

A Bali swing tattoo.

Iran Tattoo Ideas

A Mount Damavand tattoo.

An Azadi Tower tattoo.

A tattoo based on the colors or tilework of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (the Pink Mosque).

Iraq Tattoo Ideas

An Ishtar Gate tattoo.

An Eagle of Saladin tattoo.

A Lion of Babylon tattoo.

Israel Tattoo Ideas

A tattoo based on the architecture of Tel Aviv

A Hoopoe bird tattoo.

Italy Tattoo Ideas

  • An Italian coffee or drink tattoo.
  • An Italian wolf tattoo.
  • A Vespa tattoo.

Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) Tattoo Ideas

  • An African elephant tattoo.
  • A Baobab Flower tattoo.
  •  A Cascade in Man tattoo.

Jamaica Tattoo Ideas

  • A Red Stripe tattoo.
  • A Jamaican boat tattoo.
  • A Dunns River Falls tattoo.

Japan Tattoo Ideas

  • A tattoo based on the artwork of Hokusai. 
  • A traditional Bamboo tattoo.
  • A Chery Blossom tattoo.

Jordan Tattoo Ideas

  • An Amman Citadel tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the artwork in Petra.
  • A Wadi Rum tattoo.

Kazakhstan Tattoo Ideas

  • A Nomad’s Land tattoo.
  • A Big Almaty Lake tattoo.
  • An Emblem of Kazakhstan tattoo.

Kenya Tattoo Ideas

  • A Mount Kilimanjaro tattoo.
  • A Maasai Market tattoo.
  • A lion tattoo.

Korea Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Korean magpie tattoo.
  • A Siberian tiger tatoo.
  • A Kimchi tattoo.

Kosovo Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Newborn monument tattoo.
  • A Stone Bridge tattoo.
  • A Balkan lynx tattoo.

Kuwait Tattoo Ideas

  • An Arfaj dessert flower tattoo.
  • A Kuwait Towers tattoo.

Kyrgyzstan Tattoo Ideas

  • An Epic of Manas tattoo.
  • A Komuz tattoo.
  • A Peregrine falcon tattoo.

Laos Tattoo Ideas

  • A Plumeria flower tattoo.
  • An Asian elephant tattoo.
  • A Kuang Si waterfall tattoo.

Latvia Tattoo Ideas 

  • A White Wagtail bird tattoo.
  • A Freedom Monument of Riga tattoo.
  • An amber jewel tattoo.

Lebanon Tattoo Ideas

  • A Cedar of Lebanon tattoo.
  • A Ruins of Tyre tattoo.

Lesotho Tattoo Ideas

  • A Black Rhinoceros tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on iconic Lesotho textiles.
  • A Lesotho map tattoo.

Liberia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Liberian flag tattoo.
  • A Pepper flower tattoo.
  • A Pygmy Hippopotamus tattoo.

Libya Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Barbary Lion tattoo.
  • An Afzejare Arch tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the Tadrardt Acacus rock art.

Liechtenstein Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Jägerndorf shield tattoo.
  • A Vaduz Castle tattoo.
  • A Yellow Lily tattoo.

Lithuania Tattoo Ideas

  • A Lithuanian flag tattoo.
  • An iron wolf tattoo.
  • A White Stork tattoo.

Luxembourg Tattoo Ideas

  • A Goldcrest bird tattoo.
  • A Vianden Castle tattoo.
  • A Bofferding beer tattoo.

Macau Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Macau flag tattoo.
  • A Morpheus tattoo.

Madagascar Tattoo Ideas

  • A Ring Tailed Lemur tattoo.
  • A Baobab tree tattoo.
  • A Tsingy de Bemaraha tattoo.

Malawi Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Thomson’s Gazelle tattoo.
  • A Lake Malawi rocks tattoo.
  • A Chongoni Rock Art tattoo.

Malaysia Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Petronas Towers tattoo.
  • A Malayan tiger tattoo.
  • A Gunung Mulu tattoo.

Maldives Tattoo Ideas

  • A Yellowfin tuna tattoo.
  • A Maldives map tattoo.
  • A Pink rose tattoo.

Mali Tattoo Ideas

  • A Tomb of Askia tattoo.
  • A Firefinch tattoo.
  • An ancient Timbuktu skyline tattoo.

Malta Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Maltese balcony tattoo.
  • A Maltese fishing boat tattoo.
  • A Pharoah Hound tattoo.

Martinique Tattoo Ideas

  • A large Madnina flower tattoo of the different flowers on the island.
  • A manicou opossum tattoo.
  • A Trois Rivieres  rum tattoo.

Mauritania Tattoo Ideas

  • A White Antelope tattoo.
  • An Atar Stone Circles tattoo.
  • An Oulata architectural detail work tattoo.

Mauritius Tattoo Ideas

  • A Mauritius flag tattoo.
  • A Dodo bird tattoo.
  • A Star and Key tattoo.

Mayotte Tattoo Ideas

  • A seahorse tattoo.
  • A Mayotte map tattoo.
  • A ylang-ylang flower tattoo.

Mexico Tattoo Ideas

  • An eagle holding a snake tattoo.
  • A Nopal cactus tattoo.
  • A dahlia flower tattoo.

Moldova Tattoo Ideas

  • An Eternal Flame monument tattoo.
  • A Struve Geodetic Arc tattoo.
  • A cognac tattoo.

Monaco Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hedgehog tattoo.
  • A Barbagiuan tattoo.
  • A Monaco skyline tattoo.

Mongolia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Przewalski horse tattoo.
  • A seabuckthorn berry tattoo.
  • A falcon tattoo.

Montenegro Tattoo Ideas

  • An Our Lady of the Rocks tattoo.
  • A Sveti Stefan tattoo.
  • A mimoza tattoo.

Montserrat Tattoo Ideas

  • A Montserrat Oriole tattoo.
  • A Heliconia tattoo.
  • A pribby tattoo.

Morocco Tattoo Ideas

  • A Barbary lion tattoo.
  • A Chefchauouen tattoo.
  • An Ait Benhaddou skyline tattoo.

Mozambique Tattoo Ideas

  • A Mount Panda tattoo.
  • A Maputo railway station tattoo.

Myanmar/Burma Tattoo Ideas

  • An Inle Lake boat tattoo.
  • A Chinthe tattoo.
  • An Indo-Chinese tiger tattoo.

Namibia Tattoo Ideas

  • An oryx tattoo.
  • An Ecola tattoo.
  • A red sand dunes tattoo.

Nepal Tattoo Ideas

  • A Madal tattoo.
  • A Peepal tree tattoo.
  • A Khukuri tattoo.

New Zealand Tattoo Ideas

  • A kiwi tattoo.
  • A silver fern tattoo.
  • A Wanaka tree tattoo.

Nicaragua Tattoo Ideas

  • A Sacuanjoche flower tattoo.
  • A motmot tattoo.
  • A five volcanoes tattoo.

Niger Tattoo Ideas

  • A Dama Gazelle tattoo.
  • A Maraadi architecture tattoo.
  • A Dabous giraffe petroglyph tattoo.

Nigeria Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Red Eagle tattoo.
  • A Nigerian flag tattoo.
  • A Y tattoo.

North Macedonia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Skopje statues tattoo.
  • A Macedonian pine tattoo.
  • A Lake Ohrid boat tattoo.

Norway Tattoo Ideas

  • A moose tattoo.
  • A purple heather tattoo.
  • A cod tattoo.

Oman Tattoo Ideas

  • A Khanjar dagger tattoo.
  • The Giant Incense Burner tattoo.
  • An Oman roundabout tattoo.

Pakistan Tattoo Ideas

  • A jasmine tattoo.
  • A markhor tattoo.
  • A Himalayan Cedar tattoo.

Palestine Tattoo Ideas

  • A West Bank Separation Wall tattoo. (If you want to make a political statement).
  • A Banksy hotel or street art inspired tattoo. (Another good political tattoo idea).
  • A Palestine sunbird tattoo.

Panama Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Holy Ghost Orchid tattoo.
  • A Panama beer tattoo.
  • A Panamanian Golden Frog tattoo.

Papua New Guinea Tattoo Ideas

  • A Dugong tattoo.
  • A Sepik Blue Orchid tattoo.
  • A Tree Kangaroo tattoo.

Paraguay Tattoo Ideas

  • A Pink Lapacho tattoo.
  • A Pampas fox tattoo.
  • A Paraguayan harp tattoo.

Peru Tattoo Ideas

  • A vicuña tattoo.
  • A Cantuta flower tattoo.
  • A Peruvian panflute tattoo.

Philippines Tattoo Ideas

  • A Jeepney tattoo.
  • A Sampaguita jasmine tattoo.
  • A Phillippine pearl tattoo.

Poland Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Warsaw dragon tattoo.
  • A Red Corn Poppy tattoo.
  • A Pierogi tattoo.

Portugal Tattoo Ideas

  • A Portuguese tilework tattoo.
  • A Barcelos Rooster tattoo.
  • A Portuguese University Robes tattoo.

Puerto Rico Tattoo Ideas

  • A Coqui frog tattoo.
  • A Puerto Rican flag tattoo.
  • A Cuatro tattoo.

Qatar Tattoo Ideas

  • A Limonium tattoo.
  • A Museum of Islamic Art tattoo.

Reunion Tattoo Ideas

  • A Reunion map tattoo.
  • An Ile Bourbon tattoo.
  • A Piton de la Fournaise volcano tattoo.

Romania Tattoo Ideas

  • A Bran Castle tattoo.
  • A Romanian egg tattoo.
  • A Great White Pelican tattoo.

Russian Federation Tattoo Ideas

  • A Russian bear tattoo.
  • A Cosmonaut tattoo.
  • A Cheburashka tattoo.

Rwanda Tattoo Ideas

  • A Sprinbok tattoo.
  • An Inanga tattoo.
  • A Rwanda flag tattoo.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Tattoo Ideas

  • A map tattoo of the islands.
  • A poinciana flower tattoo.
  • A Saint Kitts and Nevis flag tattoo.

Saint Lucia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Saint Lucia flag tattoo.
  • A Saint Lucian parrot tattoo.
  • A Gros Piton tattoo.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Tattoo Ideas

  • A map tattoo.
  • A St. Vincent Parrot tattoo.
  • A Soufriere Tree tattoo.

Samoa Tattoo Ideas 

  • A manumea bird tattoo.
  • An Alofaaga Blowholes tattoo.
  • A Fuipisia Falls tattoo.

Sao Tome and Principe Tattoo Ideas

  • A  Sao Tome and Principe flag tattoo.
  • A Sao Tome shrew tattoo.
  • A Cao Grande Peak tattoo.

Saudi Arabia Tattoo Ideas

  • An Arabian horse tattoo.
  • A Mada’in Salih tattoo.
  • A Royal Jasmine tattoo.

Senegal Tattoo Ideas

  • An African Spoonbill tattoo.
  • A Green star tattoo.
  • A Kora tattoo.

Serbia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Lily of the Valley tattoo.
  • An Ada Bridge tattoo.
  • A Golubac Fortress tattoo.

Seychelles Tattoo Ideas

  • A Striped Dolphin tattoo.
  • A Seychelles flag tattoo.
  • A Triangle instrument tattoo.

Sierra Leone Tattoo Ideas

  • A Lion tattoo.
  • A Charlotte Falls tattoo.
  • A Hoddu tattoo.

Singapore Tattoo Ideas

  • A Merlion tattoo.
  • A Singapore skyline tattoo.
  • A Supertree Grove tattoo.

Slovakia Tattoo Ideas

  • A  Čumil, Man at Work tattoo.
  • A Linden tree tattoo.
  • A Most SNP tattoo.

Slovenia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Lippizaner horse tattoo.
  • A Špičnik 1 heart road tattoo.
  • A Ljubljana Dragon tattoo.

Solomon Islands Tattoo Ideas

  • A Conch shell tattoo.
  • A Five Stars tattoo.

Somalia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Leopard tattoo.
  • A durbaan drum tattoo.
  • A King Protea tattoo.

South Africa Tattoo Ideas

  • A Capetown skyline tattoo.
  • A King Protea flower tattoo.
  • A Blue Crane tattoo.

South Sudan Tattoo Ideas

  • An African fish eagle tattoo.
  • A Suddia grass tattoo.
  • A tattoo of Juba from above.

Spain Tattoo Ideas

  • A Camino de Santiago tattoo.
  • A Bull tattoo.
  • A Spanish guitar tattoo.

Sri Lanka Tattoo Ideas

  • A blue water lily tattoo.
  • A Sri Lankan birdwing butterfly tattoo.
  • A Columbo Lotus Tower tattoo.

Sudan Tattoo Ideas

  • A Sudan Cheetah tattoo.
  • A Rose Mallow flower tattoo.
  • A Nubian pyramid tattoo.

Suriname Tattoo Ideas

  • A Faja Lobi flower tattoo.
  • A Paramaribo architecture tattoo.
  • A Sipaliwini Savannah Petroglyph tattoo.

Sweden Tattoo Ideas

  • A Swedish horse tattoo.
  • A  Swedish cabin tattoo.
  • A Stockholm skyline tattoo.

Switzerland Tattoo Ideas

  • A Matterhorn tattoo.
  • A Swiss Flag tattoo.
  • A Swiss Chocolate tatoo.

Syria Tattoo Idea

  • An Olive Tree tattoo.
  • A Palmyra tattoo.
  • A Syrian Bear tattoo.

Tajikistan Tattoo Ideas 

  • A Rising Sun tattoo.
  • An Iskanderkul tattoo.
  • A Tajikistan flag tattoo.

Tanzania Tattoo Ideas

  • A Giraffe tattoo.
  • An African Blackwood tree tattoo.

Thailand Tattoo Ideas

  • A Siamese Fireback Pheasant tattoo.
  • A Thai elephant tattoo.
  • A Long-tail boat tattoo.

The Gambia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Gambia River & Canoe tattoo.
  • A Jul Brew tattoo.

The Netherlands Tattoo Ideas

  • A windmill tattoo.
  • A wooden shoe tattoo.
  • A funny Amsterdam tattoo. (You can use one of these Amsterdam puns if you want).

Timor Leste Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hibiscus flower tattoo.
  • A Mount Ramelau tattoo.
  • A Sia Maubara tattoo.

Togo Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hippopotamus tattoo.
  • A Togo flag tattoo.
  • A plantain tattoo.

Trinidad & Tobago Tattoo Ideas

  • A Chaconia tattoo.
  • A steelpan tattoo.
  • A Scarlet Ibis tattoo.

Tunisia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Tunisian door tattoo.
  • A tagine tattoo. 
  • A Cape Angela lighthouse tattoo.

Turkey Tattoo Ideas

  • An Ottoman house tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on Turkish tilework.
  • A Cappadocia hot air balloon tattoo.

Turkmenistan Tattoo Ideas

  • An Akhal-Teke horse tattoo.
  • A Darvaza Gas Crater tattoo.
  • A Turkmenistan TV Tower tattoo.

Turks & Caicos Tattoo Ideas

  • A Turk’s Head Cactus tattoo.
  • A conch shell tattoo.

Uganda Tattoo Ideas

  • A Crested Crane tattoo.
  • A Lake Bunyonyi tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the poetry of Okot p’Bitek. 

Ukraine Tattoo Ideas

(Please do not get a Chernobyl tattoo unless you have more of a connection to it than just a tourist).

  • A Kyiv tattoo.
  • A Nightingale tattoo.
  • A Batkivshchyna Maty tattoo.

United Arab Emirates Tattoo Ideas

  • A Burj Khalifa tattoo.
  • A Tribulus Omanense tattoo.

United States of America Tattoo Ideas (USA)

  • An American Flag tattoo.
  • A Statue of Liberty  tattoo.
  • A Route 66 tattoo.

Uruguay Tattoo Ideas

  • A La Mano tattoo.
  • An Uruguayan sun tattoo.
  • A Mercado del Puerto tattoo.

Uzbekistan Tattoo Ideas

  • A Plov tattoo.
  • A tattoo inspired by the colors of Uzbekistan tilework.
  • An Amir Timur Museum tattoo.

Venezuela Tattoo Ideas

  • An Orinoco river tattoo.
  • A Flor de Mayo tattoo.
  • A Venezuelan troupial bird tattoo.
  • A Ha Long Bay tattoo.
  • An egg coffee tattoo.
  • A bamboo sling tattoo.

Virgin Islands Tattoo Ideas

  • An oleander tattoo.
  • A Mourning Dove tattoo.
  • A Bananaquit bird tattoo.

Yemen Tattoo Ideas

  • A tattoo inspired by the poetry of Waddah al-Yemen.
  • A Yemen National Library tattoo.
  • A Socotra Dragon tree tattoo.

Zambia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Victoria Falls tattoo.
  • A Zambia Flag tatoo.
  • A  Lukusuzi National Park tattoo.    

Zimbabwe Tattoo Ideas

  • A Flame Lily tattoo.
  • A Sable Antelope tattoo.

World City Tattoos

If you want to rep your favorite city to travel to (or even your home city), these are tattoo ideas for some of the world’s major cities.

Tokyo Tattoo Ideas (Japan)

  • A Tokyo Skytree or Tokyo Tower tattoo.
  • A tattoo of your favorite plane or scene at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
  • A geometric tattoo based on Shibuya Crossing.

Jakarta Tattoo Ideas (Indonesia)

  • A Thousand Islands tattoo. (The islands outside of Jakarta, not the salad dressing).
  • A Monas Tower tattoo.
  • A tattoo of a dragon with pearls in its mouth. (Based on the ones at Jin De Yuan).

Delhi Tattoo Ideas (India)

  • An India Gate tattoo.
  • A tattoo of your favorite scene, plant, or tomb in the Lodi Gardens.

Seoul Tattoo Ideas (South Korea)

  • A  Gyeongbokgung Palace tattoo. (You can pick something based on the colors, patterns or architecture).
  • A Dongdaemun Design Plaza tattoo. (This would be especially cool as a minimalist tattoo of just the shape).
  • A tattoo of a scene from Bukhansan National Park.

Manila Tattoo Ideas (Philippines)

  • A seal of Manila tattoo.
  • A Manila skyline tattoo.
  • A Coconut Palace tattoo.

Mumbai Tattoo Ideas (India)

  • A Gateway of India Mumbai tattoo.
  • An Elephanta Island tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the Bandra–Worli Sea Link Bridge.

Shanghai Tattoo Ideas (China)

  • A tattoo of the Oriental Pearl tv tower.
  • A tattoo of your favorite plant or scene from the Yu Garden.
  • A Shanghai Disneyland tattoo.

New York City Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • The quote “I’m in a New York State of Mind” tattoo. (Or pick another New York City quote or pun ).
  • An art deco tattoo from the Chrysler Building or Empire State Building.
  • An “I Heart NY” tattoo. (It’s not just for NYC souvenirs )!

Beijing Tattoo Ideas (China)

  • A Forbidden City tattoo. (Take inspiration from the colors, designs, and architecture).
  • A Drum Tower or Bell Tower tattoo.
  • A tattoo of a boat on Kunming Lake.

Mexico City Tattoo Ideas (Mexico)

  • A Frida Kahlo-inspired tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
  • A Chapultepec Castle tattoo. (It is one of the most beautiful castles in the world after all).

Moscow Tattoo Ideas (Russia)

  • A St. Basil’s Cathedral tattoo. (You can go literal or pick some of the colors and patterns for a more abstract interpretation).
  • A Bolshoy Theater tattoo. (You can pick the building or something from the inside of the opera house or something inspired by a performance you saw there).
  • A Shukhov Radio Tower tattoo.

Cairo Tattoo Ideas (Egypt)

  • A Pyramids of Giza tattoo.
  • A Nile River tattoo.
  • A tattoo of a scene or plant from the Orman Botanical Garden.

Bangkok Tattoo Ideas (Thailand)

  • A Skytrain tattoo.
  • A tattoo of a boat on the Chai Phraya River.
  • A scene or symbol from the  Chatuchak Market.

Los Angeles Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A tattoo of the Hollywood sign. (Bonus points if you make it say ‘Hollywoo’ instead).
  • A Santa Monica pier tattoo.
  • A Disneyland tattoo.

Buenos Aires Tattoo Ideas (Argentina)

  • A Caminito Tattoo. (Great if you want a really colorful tattoo from Buenos Aires).
  • A  Centro Cultural Borges  tattoo.
  • A Kavanagh Building tattoo.

Istanbul Tattoo Ideas (Turkey)

  • A Galata Tower tattoo.
  • An Istanbul cat tattoo.
  • A Bosphorus Bridge Tattoo.

Lagos Tattoo Ideas (Nigeria)

  • A Lagos Bridge tattoo. (The city has a few great ones to pick from).
  • A National Arts Theatre tattoo.
  • A DANFO tattoo.

Rio de Janeiro Tattoo Ideas (Brazil)

  • A Sugarloaf Mountain tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Escadaria Selarón.
  • A Cable Car tattoo.

Lima Tattoo Ideas (Peru)

  • A Park of Love tattoo.
  • A Lima coat of arms tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the work of Mario Testino.

Paris Tattoo Ideas (France)

  • An Eiffel Tower tattoo. (Yes, it’s cheesy, but you can find ways to make it original).
  • A funny Paris tattoo. (Feel free to borrow a Paris pun ).
  • A tattoo of a detail from the artwork or architecture of one of Paris’s churches.

London Tattoo Ideas (United Kingdom)

  • A Big Ben tattoo. 
  • A funny London tattoo. (Feel free to borrow a London pun ).
  • A tattoo of a sign or symbol from your favorite London tube station.

Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Tattoo Ideas (Vietnam)

  • A tattoo of your favorite flower or scene from the  Saigon Zoo And Botanical Garden  
  • A Mong Bridge tattoo.
  • An abstract tattoo based on the colors and designs of the  Temple Goddess Mariamma.  

Bogota Tattoo Ideas (Colombia)

  • A tattoo based on your favorite piece in the Gold Museum.
  • A Monserratte tattoo.
  • A Guadua Bridge tattoo.

Chicago Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A Chicago Dog tattoo. (If you want a funny Chicago tattoo but don’t want food, you can use a Chicago pun).
  • A Chicago Bean tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on your favorite piece or art at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Johannesburg Tattoo Ideas (South Africa)

  • A Johannesburg skyline tattoo.
  • A Nelson Mandela Bridge tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the amazing Johannesburg street art.

Taipei Tattoo Ideas (Taiwan)

  • A tattoo based on the colorful village of Jiufen
  • A Xiaolongbao tattoo. 
  • A Bubble Tea tattoo. (It was invented in Taipei ).

Hanoi Tattoo Ideas (Vietnam)

  • A  Pont Thê Húc Bridge Tattoo. 
  • A tattoo based on the beautiful architecture of the Hanoi Old Quarter.
  • A Train Street tattoo.

Kuala Lumpur Tattoo Ideas (Malaysia)

  • A Petronas Twin Towers tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on your favorite piece in the Kuala Lumpur City Gallery.
  • A Batu Caves inspired tattoo.

Santiago Tattoo Ideas (Chile)

  • A street art tattoo based on your favorite piece in the  Museo Cielo Abierto .
  • A tattoo based on a sculpture at the Sculpture Park Museum
  • A Calicanto bridge tattoo.

Madrid Tattoo Ideas (Spain)

  • A Real Madrid tattoo. (I would only get this if Real Madrid is your favorite team).
  • A Madrid landmarks tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the Chrystal Palace.

Toronto Tattoo Ideas (Canada)

  • A CN Tower tattoo.
  • A tattoo inspired by Nathan Phillips Square.
  • A Lake Ontario inspired tattoo. 

Miami Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A Miami lifeguard station tattoo.
  • A Cape Florida Lighthouse tattoo.
  • A street art tattoo from your favorite piece of Miami street art.

Dallas Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A Dallas Cowboys tattoo. (If they’re your favorite team).
  • A Reunion Tower tattoo.
  • A kitschy Dallas tattoo based on your favorite item in the International Bowling Museum.

Houston Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A NASA tattoo. 
  • A Kemah Boardwalk tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Beer Can House.

Philadelphia Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A South Street tattoo based on the works of Isaiah Zagar.
  • A Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge tattoo.
  • A Love Park tattoo.

Barcelona Tattoo Ideas (Spain)

  • An LGTB tattoo inspired by the monument  Barcelona’s Monument to Trans History
  • A Flor-de-Barcelona tattoo.
  • A Gaudi tattoo based on your favorite work.

Atlanta Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • An ATL tattoo. 
  • A tattoo of your favorite piece from the High Museum of Art (one of America’s best art museums ).
  • A vintage Coca Cola tattoo.

St. Petersburg Tattoo Ideas (Russia)

  • Your tattoo inspired by the Hermitage museum.
  • An Aurora Cruiser tattoo.
  • A Neva River or Dvortsovyy Most tattoo.

Washington DC Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A tattoo of your favorite piece or art of historical artifact in the Smithsonian.
  • A tattoo based on the portraits of Michelle Obama or Barack Obama. (I’d go with colors and symbols over something literal).
  • An American Beauty Rose tattoo.

Sydney Tattoo Ideas (Australia)

  • A Sydney Opera House tattoo (though I personally would do something geometric or based on the shape as opposed to realistic here).
  • A Sydney Harbour Bridge tattoo.
  • A Vintage Sydney Olympics tattoo.

Boston Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A Boston Tea Party tattoo.
  • A Boston Terrier tattoo.
  • A Beacon Hill tattoo.

Melbourne (Australia)

  • A Flinders Street Railway Station tattoo.
  • A Melbourne Skyline tattoo.
  • A Luna Park tattoo.

Phoenix Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A Camelback Mountain Tattoo
  • An actual Harry Potter-style Phoenix tattoo.
  • A tattoo of your favorite plant from the Desert Botanical Garden.

Montreal Tattoo Ideas (Canada)

  • A  Pont Jacques-Cartier tattoo.
  • A Habitat 67 tattoo.
  • A La Plateau house tattoo.

Vancouver Tattoo Ideas (Canada)

  • A Vancouver Skyline tattoo.
  • A tattoo inspired by your favorite hike near Vancouver.
  • A Van City tattoo.

Prague Tattoo Ideas (Czech Republic)

  • An  Astronomical Clock tattoo.
  • A Charles Bridge tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on the works of Kafka.

Budapest Tattoo Ideas (Hungary)

  • A funny Budapest tattoo. (Feel free to use one of these Budapest puns ).
  • A Danube River Bridge tattoo.
  • A tattoo inspired by the artwork in the Gellert Spa and Bath.

Berlin Tattoo Ideas (Germany)

  • A Brandenberg Gate tattoo.
  • A tattoo of a piece of Berlin street art.
  • An Ampelmann tattoo. (I have an explanation of these here ).

Venice Tattoo Ideas (Italy)

  • A Gondola tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Giant Hands of Venice.
  • A tattoo based on the maze of canals and houses in the city.

Athens Tattoo Ideas (Greece)

  • A Parthenon tattoo. (Or another building on the Acropolis ).
  • A laurel wreath tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Mask of Agamemnon.  

Nashville Tattoo Ideas (Tennessee)

  • A Grand Ole Opry tattoo.
  • A tattoo of your favorite piece of Nashville street art.
  • A Nashville Hot Chicken tattoo.

Rome Tattoo Ideas (Italy)

  • An SPQR tattoo.
  • A Bernini-inspired tattoo.
  • A Spanish steps tattoo.

Edinburgh Tattoo Ideas (Scotland)

  • A tattoo of your favorite flower or plant in the Royal Botanic Garden.
  • A  Greyfriars Bobby tattoo.  
  • A tattoo based on your favorite piece in the Scottish National Gallery.

Dublin Tattoo Ideas (Ireland)

  • A Ha’Penny Bridget tattoo.
  • A tattoo of your favorite artifact in the Little Dublin Museum. (I vote for the James Joyce death mask myself).
  • A colorful Georgian door tattoo.

Las Vegas Tattoo Ideas (United States)

  • A tattoo of the iconic Las Vegas sign.
  • A casino-themed tattoo.
  • A Las Vegas skyline tattoo.

Lisbon Tattoo Ideas (Portugal)

  • A tattoo of a Pasteis de Nata from Belem .
  • A Lisbon tram tattoo.
  • A Pont 25 de Abril tattoo.

Amsterdam Tattoo Ideas (The Netherlands)

  • An Amsterdam Canals tattoo.
  • An Amsterdam houses tattoo.
  • A bicycle tattoo with Amsterdam tulips.

US State Tattoo Ideas

Here are a few ideas for tattoos of American states.

Alabama Tattoo Ideas

  • A University of Alabama tattoo. (Think cute elephants, the Roll Tide motto, etc).
  • A camellia tattoo.
  • A Sweet Home Alabama tattoo.

Alaska Tattoo Ideas

  • A tattoo of Alaska from the water. (Think mountains and whales and beautiful waves).
  • An Alaskan animal tattoo. (Think bears, moose, seal, puffins, etc).
  • A tattoo of the Alaskan state motto “North to the Future.”

Arizona Tattoo Ideas

  • A Grand Canyon tattoo.
  • A saguaro cactus tattoo.
  • An Arizona flag tattoo. (Love the stars and colors on the Arizona flag).

Arkansas Tattoo Ideas

  • An apple blossom tattoo.
  • A Thorncrown Chapel tattoo. (This would be a great opportunity for a cute geometric tattoo).
  • A tattoo of a scene of Hot Springs.

California Tattoo Ideas

  • A tattoo of the word Eureka!
  • A cable car in San Francisco tattoo.
  • A funny California tattoo. (Feel free to borrow one of these California puns ).

Colorado Tattoo Ideas

  • A Colorado flag tattoo.
  • A Rocky Mountain tattoo.
  • A Pikes Peak sign tattoo.

Connecticut Tattoo Ideas

  • A Mystic Lighthouse tattoo.
  • An American robin tattoo.
  • A Stars Hollow tattoo. (Yes it’s a fictional town, but it lives in our hearts forever.

Delaware Tattoo Ideas

  • A peach blossom tattoo.
  • A Kalmar Nyckel tattoo.
  • A tattoo of Delaware state motto “Liberty and Independence”

Florida Tattoo Ideas

  • A Disney World tattoo.
  • An orange blossom tattoo.
  • A pelican tattoo.

Georgia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Georgia peach tattoo.
  • An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Fountain at Forsyth Park in Savannah. (If you’re a fan of the book or movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, note that the statue is actually in Illinois).

Hawaii Tattoo Ideas

  • A pineapple tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Hawaiian archipelago.
  • A volcano tattoo (especially if you fell in love with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park )

Idaho Tattoo Ideas

  • A tattoo of a scene from Idaho’s magnificent landscapes. 
  • A potato tattoo. (Especially if you’re looking for funny Idaho tattoos).
  • A mountain bluebird tattoo.

Illinois Tattoo Ideas

  • A Frank Llyod Wright tattoo. (You could go minimalist with a geometric pattern from his work or something bigger inspired by the houses in Oak Park).
  • A cardinal tattoo.
  • A monarch butterfly tatoo.

Indiana Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hoosier pun tattoo.
  • A peony tattoo. 
  • A tattoo of Indiana’s flag.

Iowa Tattoo Ideas

  • A geode tattoo.
  • An acorn tattoo.
  • A goldfinch tattoo.

Kansas Tattoo Ideas

  • The tattoo of the state motto “Ad Aspera Per Aspera.”
  • A Jayhawk tattoo.
  • A sunflower tattoo.

Kentucky Tattoo Ideas

  • A honeybee tattoo.
  • A banjo tattoo. (Or another Bluegrass-inspired motif like an Appalachian Dulcimer).
  • A Viceroy butterfly tattoo.

Louisiana Tattoo Ideas

  • A green treefrog tattoo.
  • A Pirogue boat tattoo.
  • A magnolia tattoo.

Maine Tattoo Ideas

  • A lobster tattoo.
  • A Portland Head Lighthouse Tattoo.
  • The tattoo of the state motto “Dirigo.”

Maryland Tattoo Ideas

  • A Baltimore Oriole tattoo. (The bird or the baseball team).
  • A crab tattoo.
  • A Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly tattoo.

Massachusetts Tattoo Ideas

  • A cranberry tattoo.
  • A Dr. Seuss tattoo.
  • A Norman Rockwell tattoo. 

Michigan Tattoo Ideas

  • A Lake Michigan tattoo.
  • A Pictured Rocks tattoo.
  • A Model-T tattoo.

Minnesota Tattoo Ideas

  • A blueberry muffin tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the state motto “L’Etoile du Nord.”
  • A North Star tattoo.

Mississippi Tattoo Ideas

  • A Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly tattoo.
  • A Gulf of Mexico-inspired tattoo.

Missouri Tattoo Ideas

  • A St. Louis Arch tattoo.
  • A silver dollar tattoo.
  • A flowering dogwood branch tattoo.

Montana Tattoo Ideas

  • A Going-to-the-Sun Road Tattoo (or another scenic road or beautiful Montana landscape).
  • A Montana seal tattoo.
  • A bitterroot tattoo.

Nebraska Tattoo Ideas

  • An ear of corn tattoo. (Or another corn theme).
  • A goldenrod tattoo.
  • A Kool-aid Man tattoo.

Nevada Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hoover Dam tattoo.
  • A Desert Tortoise tattoo.
  • A Seven Magic Mountains tattoo.

New Hampshire Tattoo Ideas

  • A Red-Spotted Newt tattoo.
  • A Ladybug tattoo.
  • A Purple Lilac tattoo.

New Jersey Tattoo Ideas

  • A Boardwalk tattoo.
  • A Cape May Lighthouse tattoo.
  • A Dogwood tattoo.

New Mexico Tattoo Ideas

  • A hot air balloon tattoo.
  • A Dusty Roadrunner tattoo.
  • A New Mexico state flag tattoo.

New York Tattoo Ideas

  • A Niagara Falls tattoo.
  • A Lilac tattoo.
  • A Montauk Lighthouse tattoo. (Or other motifs from small towns in New York ).

North Carolina Tattoo Ideas

  • A Whirligigs tattoo.
  • An Outer Banks lighthouse tattoo.
  • A wild Spanish Mustang tattoo.

North Dakota Tattoo Ideas

  • A Wild Prarie Rose tattoo.
  • A Western Meadowlark tattoo.
  • A Flickertail March tattoo.

Ohio Tattoo Ideas

  • A bullfrog tattoo.
  • An Ohio Buckeye tattoo. (The tree or the university).
  • A Hocking Hills waterfall tattoo.

Oklahoma Tattoo Ideas

  • A Redbud Tree tattoo.
  • A bison tattoo.
  • A scissortail flycather tattoo.

For more, check out my guide to Oklahoma tattoo inspiration.

Oregon Tattoo Ideas

  • A Mount Hood tattoo.
  • A tattoo of the Oregon state motto “She Flies with Her Own Wings.”
  • A Crater Lake tattoo.

Pennsylvania Tattoo Ideas

  • A Hershey Kiss tattoo.
  • A Fallingwater tattoo.
  • A firefly tattoo.

Rhode Island Tattoo Ideas

  • A Castle Hill Lighthouse tattoo.
  • A Rhode Island Red tattoo.
  • A Harbor Seal tattoo.

South Carolina Tattoo Ideas

  • A South Carolina Flag tattoo.
  • A Yellow Jessamine tattoo.
  • A Loggerhead Sea Turtle tattoo.

South Dakota Tattoo Ideas

  • A Sylvan Lake tattoo.
  • An American Pasque tattoo.
  • A Triceratops tattoo.

Tennessee Tattoo Ideas

  • A Smoky Mountains tattoo.
  • A Dollywood or Dolly Parton tattoo.
  • A Raccoon tattoo.

Texas Tattoo Ideas

  • A San Antonio Missions or Alamo tattoo.
  • A Bluebonnet tattoo.
  • A Texas Longhorn tattoo. (The animal or the university.

Utah Tattoo Ideas

  • A Rocky Mountain Elk tattoo.
  • A tattoo based on one of Utah’s National Parks.
  • A cherry tattoo.

Vermont Tattoo Ideas

  • A Red Clover tattoo.
  • A Sugar Maple tattoo.
  • A Vermont Flag tattoo.

Virginia Tattoo Ideas

  • A Shenandoah tattoo. (Especially views or trees on Skyline Drive ).
  • A tattoo of the state motto “Sic Semper Tyranus.”
  • An Oyster tattoo.

Washington Tattoo Ideas

  • A Seattle Space Needle tattoo.
  • A Public Market Sign tattoo. (Or another landmark in Seattle tattoo).
  • A Mount Rainer tattoo.

West Virginia Tattoo Ideas

  • A West Virginia state tartan tattoo.
  • A New River Gorge Bridge tattoo.
  • A Golden Delicious apple tattoo.

Wisconsin Tattoo Ideas

  • A Milwaukee Art Museum tattoo. (Think geometric tattoo or something inspired by it rather than a literal version).
  • A Wisconsin Badger tattoo. (The animal or the university).
  • A cheese tattoo. (If you want a funny Wisconsin tattoo, I have a giant list of cheese puns you can use).

Wyoming Tattoo Ideas

  • A Bucking Horse and Rider tattoo.
  • A Horned Toad tattoo.
  • An Old Faithful tattoo.

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The   Lonely Planet   guidebook. It can be kind of a pain to find the major guidebooks once you land, or you’ll find them overpriced. I always like to pick mine up ahead of time.

An Unlocked  Cell Phone   so that you can use a local sim card while here to help navigate public transportation and when you’re on the road. (For people without local cell phone plans).

Backup Charging Bank  for your cell phone since you’ll be using it as a camera, GPS, and general travel genie.

A Camera  since you’ll want to take a million pictures on your trip. I use a mix of my  Nikon D810  and my  Samsung8  smartphone these days.

A Great Day Bag   so you can carry what you need with you (like your camera, snacks, water, sunscreen, cash, etc). My current favorite is the  Pacsafe Citysafe , which is especially great for travel because it has many anti-theft features designed to deter pickpockets. It also transitions to a night bag more easily and won’t embarrass you if you go to dinner directly after sightseeing all day or cities with pickpockets. 

Don’t Forget About Travel Insurance!

Before you leave for your trip make sure you have a valid  Travel  Insurance Policy  because accidents happen on the road. I pay for  World Nomads,  and I happily recommend them. It’s especially important to get travel insurance if you’ll be hanging enjoying time in the beautiful (but occasionally slippery) outdoors.

I have been a paying customer of  World Nomads  for travel insurance for three years, and I happily recommend them.  If you get sick, injured, or have your stuff stolen, you’ll be happy to have the ability to pay for your medical bills or replace what’s stolen or broken.

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74 Leg Sleeve Tattoo Ideas for Men and Women

The leg sleeve tattoo is one for the bold and the fashionable. It is meant to make a statement for the onlooker whenever it’s visible to the eye. It carries with it the kind of confidence and jaw dropping aesthetic that would leave onlookers speechless at the wearer’s feet!

Mostly seen as a crowd favorite among tribal ink enthusiasts, biker gangs and aspiring rock stars alike. The leg sleeve tattoo is also symbolic of the triumph of pain required to overcome a tattoo of such a large magnitude. It could require multiple visits to the studio and might cause a tremendous amount of pain depending on the exposed areas being treated to the needle.

The level of detail or closeness to certain sensitive areas required for the tattoo to reach completion also contributes to the fluctuating pain levels associated with the leg sleeve tattoo.

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Leg Sleeve Tattoo Meaning

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Leg sleeve tattoos are the ultimate statement-fueled choice for people who treat their bodies like canvases for art pieces, or a whole exhibition blooming with details and deeply layered meaning that they could proudly boast out loud to the world.

One of the most meaningful and symbolic places to get a large form of tattoo inked on, is the entire leg sleeve. The leg pretty much serves as a blank canvas for the wearer’s personal meanings to be imprinted onto.

The leg sleeve tattoo may symbolize anything from the wearer’s patience, the nature of their uprootedness, or their penchant for standing out boldly from the crowd and their fearlessness to speak out their individual concerns in a world full of conformity and moral corrosion.

Leg Sleeve Tattoos A Step Ahead of Most Styles

@aleksgtatts

A tattoo style that is largely displayed on the entire leg sleeve, it is a visible and highly artistic proclamation of the wearer standing firmly grounded in their personal beliefs.

Such interests and beliefs the wearer tends to take a strong stance on, could be converted into leg sleeve tattoo imagery. These could range from social issues, to politics, to highly detailed homages to sports teams or detailed sketches of superheroes.

Simply put, the leg sleeve tattoo fashionably has a literal leg ahead of the competition.

Trendiest Leg Sleeve Tattoo Ideas for 2024

The range for artistic expression is boundless when it comes to the freedom offered to make up for the ultimate, trendy masterpiece in the world of body art that is the leg sleeve tattoo!

So do not hesitate any further, and get a run ahead of your aesthetic competition with these fabulously trendy leg sleeve tattoo ideas for 2024!

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@spine_spine

The Japanese tattoo has always been a permanent staple in the world of body art for as long as tattoos themselves have existed. It has always stayed on top of the trends regardless of time and period of history. And the Japanese leg sleeve tattoo serves up as the perfect artistic piece of love letter to show off this traditional yet artistically jaw dropping tattoo style in all its detailed glory.

Modern styles and fusion are also encouraged within the Japanese leg sleeve tattoo to symbolize any additional meaning the wearer wants to implement. But an adherence to traditional methods is preferred most when it comes to the Japanese leg sleeve tattoo.

From the Samurai, to the Geisha and even the undead Yokai, express your love for the artistic magic from the land of the rising sun with your Japanese leg sleeve tattoo.

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When it comes to making a fashionably statement ridden tattoo that transforms the leg into something truly otherworldly, then a leg half sleeve tattoo is one of those choices to help the wearer, literally stand out in a trend of mediocre tattoos with bare minimum details.

The leg half sleeve tattoo is the antithesis of minimalist designs. It demands the wearer to go through the painful ritual of getting a detailed tattoo that would graze along the bones and thin layers of skin and when it eventually reaches completion.

The end result would be a dazzling combination of body art and creative beauty. With symbolisms that could pop out as vividly as the detail and use of precise artistry the tattoo artist employs on their craftwork!

The leg half sleeve tattoo can come in the form of tribal, traditional or even whole pieces of museum-tier art that could even have three dimensional details for the maximum eye catching and stand-still-at-first-glance aesthetic effect!

Full Leg Sleeve Tattoo

@buddhafacetattoobali

Double the action, double the fun! The full leg sleeve tattoo, just like its half sleeve iteration, is also an artistically demanding tattoo archetype. Whose end results reap the same artistic benefits that could come out of extreme patience and a tolerance for pain.

The full leg sleeve tattoo is the largest canvas for a tattoo of this genre and makes the most out of the artist’s repertoire of designs, skills as well as the wearer’s scope of imagination. Demanding in all aspects, the leg sleeve tattoo is the ultimate proof of the fact that with pain comes extreme gains.

They tend to be highly detailed, near realistic in shading and usage of color, and contain highly symbolic meanings that make a proud social statement, or bear extremely high importance to the wearer in a more personal way.

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Much like how the Japanese tattoo style is a permanent household name in the world of tattoos, the dragon tattoo is also one of the most popular derivations of that art form. Still a permanent sought after creature for tattoo enthusiasts the world over trying to stay on top of the trends.

This style also takes the very similar concept of displaying magnificent and traditional tattoo wizardry prevalent in Japanese tattoos, and dials it up to a hundred. To put it in layman terms, if you were to ask your tattoo artist to turn your leg sleeve into a dragon’s limb; with near photo-realistic scales popping out in their shading and details, you’ll be doing yourself a favor!

The dragon leg sleeve tattoo is meant to look bold, colorful, detailed and assertive. Be prepared to be the main spotlight in any social setting you walk into if you visibly sport the dragon leg sleeve tattoo.

Lion Leg Sleeve Tattoo

@biglakestattoo

Nothing says bold, proud and assertive more than a lion leg sleeve tattoo. Not only is the tattoo symbolic of strength, pride and courage. It also gives off the positively assertive vibes and intimidating aura associated with the lion.

Ideal as a highly detailed and color-heavy piece, the lion leg sleeve tattoo is meant to look as close to resembling the real king of the jungle as possible. If the wearer wants to go the non realistic route, then they could also convert the imagery of the tattoo to resemble fiction’s most favorite lion duo: Simba and Mufasa.

Traditional Leg Sleeve Tattoo

@kennie.ill

This is a rather ironic name for a tattoo style that is often considered very trendy. For the traditional leg tattoo makes a boastful statement full of ink that although pays homage to tattoo art styles of the old, is never going to stay out of fashion.

The traditional tattoo art style also benefits from the large canvas offered by the leg sleeve, by giving the artist as much freedom to add detail in its imagery as possible.

Floral Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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Similar to the traditional art style, flowers are a timeless mainstay when it comes to tattoo genres. And no form of trendy body art would bloom out more beautifully than adoring the entire leg sleeve with floral tattoos.

Symbolizing the wearer’s love for nature, inner beauty and strength, the floral leg sleeve tattoo soothes the senses with its peaceful vibes and its timelessly beautiful design style that encourages artistic evolution and creativity.

The range for artistic freedom with this tattoo is as plentiful as the species of flowers that exist. With each floral pattern carrying deep meaning behind them. Whether it could be a birth flower reference, or an entire garden inked onto the sleeve for aesthetic purposes.

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@spiderinkphuket

Turn everyday into Halloween with the horror leg sleeve tattoo! Let your inner spookiness shine out in either light or darkness, and thrill and amaze onlookers with your spook-tacular piece of body art!

The tattoo could pay homage to your favorite horror movie or character, or take the form of something even scarier, into fully realistic looking, scary limbs reminiscent of horror movie or ghost story icons, and other terrifying creatures of the night!

Colorful Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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The colorful leg sleeve tattoo pretty much breathes in new life to your legs. It would change the entire outlook of your body from the waist down and would aesthetically, be a more striking appearance when completed than any expensive pair of trousers or pants that the world can offer.

The colorful leg sleeve tattoo, just like its namesake demands the extreme emphasis on bright colors in order to make the tattoo and its canvas, literally stand out as a vividly colorful fashion statement!

Aztec Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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The Aztec leg sleeve tattoo symbolizes pride in the tribal heritage of the Mayan people.

It could take the form of the traditional tribal symbols worn by the Aztec people, or it could be an entire three dimensional painting of an entire Aztec civilization complete with a highly detailed pyramid.

The Aztec leg sleeve tattoo looks stunning in both monochrome or color.

Egyptian Leg Sleeve Tattoo

Much like Japanese tattoos, Egyptian tattoos have also been a prime staple when it comes to body art styles deriving inspiration from ancient cultures and civilizations.

Symbolizing the wearer’s royal aura and their imposing, but peacefully assertive approach to all things in life, the Egyptian leg sleeve tattoo symbolizes royalty and opulence. It could also mean that the wearer is a huge fan of Egyptian mythology in general.

Christian Leg Sleeve Tattoo

@joshromanitattoo

Nothing could be a more devout step forward in the eyes of God than getting oneself a Christian tattoo fully adorning the leg sleeve. As if the tattoo itself was a sign from the heavens above.

Perfectly suited as a highly detailed and colorful piece of religious tattoo that mimics the vivid structure and imagery of Church art, the Christian leg sleeve tattoo symbolizes the wearer’s journey through spirituality and their eventual quest to get that place in heaven once this plain of mortality has passed upon them.

Skull Leg Sleeve Tattoo 1

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Besides looking broodingly cool, the skull leg sleeve tattoo symbolizes death and rebirth. It is as striking in details and meaning as it is equally tantalizing to the senses with its bold imagery and spooky art style.

The skull leg sleeve tattoo is a favorite amongst witchcraft enthusiasts and body art connoisseurs who love their tattoos splashed with a pint of darkness and death.

Disney Leg Sleeve Tattoo

Every Disney superfan dreams of one day growing up and getting themselves a tattoo to declare their love for their favorite entertainment franchise for the rest of their lives. And the doers among these dreamers do end up getting themselves a Disney leg sleeve tattoo.

Disney imagery always provides both the artist and the wearer, a plentiful choice of characters and symbolism to embody in their tattoo. Which itself is done on a large canvas area on the body. Hence the creative possibilities required for the tattoo to stand out in the end, are limitless.

Polynesian Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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Polynesian tattoos are a classic and popular archetype of tribal tattoos. They are also synonymous with the ink adorned by famous Polynesian-origin celebrities like Dwayne Johnson, and wrestler Roman Reigns to name a few.

The Polynesian leg sleeve tattoo achieves this same aesthetic goal by giving its wearer the distinctive look of an ancient tribal chief, or just serving as a symbol of their love for this style of tribal tattoo.

The Polynesian leg sleeve tattoo has become a trendy status symbol in today’s society. Versatile in its designs while maintaining a deep historical foundation in its art style.

Tribal Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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Tribal leg sleeve tattoos are bold proclamations of the wearer’s love for their heritage. It is a representation of traditions that stem from old times and continue on into new legacies and bloodlines through ink.

The tribal leg sleeve tattoo symbolizes strength and the love of tradition. As with most tribal tattoos requiring a lot of detail, this style also encourages a fusion of tattoo art forms both old and new, along with the use and application of colors.

Butterfly Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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Highly symbolic of the wearer’s acceptance to new changes in life and as a symbol of transformation, the butterfly leg sleeve tattoo much like the floral tattoo, remains as timeless as nature itself in the world of ink on skin.

The butterfly leg sleeve tattoo could be a beautiful addition to the wearer’s body canvas to serve as a token of good journeys. Or as a memory of a very crucial part in their lives when an important form of transformation may have taken place.

Rose Leg Sleeve Tattoo

The rose tattoo utilizes the artistic appeal and magic of the world’s most recognizable flower of all time with the large, visible canvas of the full leg sleeve.

The rose leg sleeve tattoo is also versatile and malleable with any tattoo design and range of colors. And depending on the imagery, the meaning and symbolism is entirely up to the wearer to represent.

The rose leg sleeve tattoo represents love and peace, and the wearer’s romantic allure.

Viking Leg Sleeve Tattoo

@seanlewistattooer

Similar to most tribal tattoos, the Viking leg sleeve tattoo is also a tattoo style deeply rooted in tribal and ancient historical imagery.

Suited as a highly detailed and albeit highly painful piece with sometimes entire regions of the leg covered fully in ink, the Viking leg sleeve tattoo requires the wearer to wield the same patience and pain tolerance as the ancient warriors who used to serve Odin before reaching Valhalla!

The Viking leg sleeve tattoo is rich in meaning, and wealthier in artistic details.

Geometric Leg Sleeve Tattoo

@alexberintattoos

Even for a tattoo archetype that is maximalist in design and nature and requires a large canvas to fill, the geometric tattoo style would still be perfectly suited for the leg sleeve.

The geometric leg sleeve tattoo could use the application of mere fine lines and turn them into something truly dazzling and awe-inspiring.

This dependence on shapes and lines could take the form of a continuous collection of mandalas, or different shapes juxtaposed and combined with each other to form a vast, labyrinthian artistic landscape on the leg. With each shape and structure depicting a different meaning for the wearer.

Joker Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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The Joker is the most iconic villain in all of fiction. And in recent times the Joker has also become an extremely popular figure in the world of tattoos. Getting a Joker leg sleeve tattoo is a no brainer choice for the most ardent of Joker fans.

Symbolizing rebellion, chaos and the Joker’s controlled nature of mischief, the Joker leg sleeve tattoo is a proud declaration of staying unapologetically true to yourself regardless of how society tells you to behave.

American Flag Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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If you’re feeling highly patriotic then wearing the American flag literally on your sleeve is the ideal way to show off your love for what is considered God’s Own Country.

Or on the off chance you don’t happen to be American and just want to thank the country responsible for giving us the internet, Starbucks, jazz music and comic books, then getting an American flag leg sleeve tattoo is also an ideal choice of body ink for you!

Greek Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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The Greek leg sleeve tattoo is one for the pure art and aesthetic lover. Those who want images of their leg tattoos to be featured as inspirational photos to be followed on Pinterest, then the Greek leg sleeve tattoo is just up their alley.

It treats the leg as a literal museum when it comes to the sheer jaw dropping detail it implies on its artistry. The Greek leg sleeve tattoo could depict old Greek statues or entire tales of Gods and deities. Regardless of imagery, it is one of the most difficult and demanding sleeve tattoos to achieve perfection so far.

Wolf Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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The wolf leg sleeve tattoo is representative of the wearer’s strong, courageous and cunning nature. Associating the tattoo with other similar character traits commonly associated with the wolf.

Ideally suited as either a monochrome or a vividly colorful piece brimming with details till the very end, the wolf leg sleeve tattoo is for those individuals who deal with life’s hurdles alone, and take immense pride in the strength of their solitude.

Phoenix Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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Just like the mythical creature it symbolizes, the Phoenix leg sleeve tattoo is emblematic of the wearer’s desire for rebirth and a metaphor for the transitory state of life itself.

The tattoo symbolically represents the Phoenix’s eternal struggle for newer, more fruitful beginnings.

Ideally suited as a large, detailed tattoo with “fiery” undertones, the Phoenix leg sleeve tattoo is worn proudly to depict the wearer’s immense struggles of life needed for them to achieve the perfect state of triumphant rebirth after every hurdle.

Space Leg Sleeve Tattoo

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Perfect for the astronomy and science fiction aficionados out there who are on the fence as to what could be the ideal tattoo for their fandom, look no further than space!

The space leg sleeve tattoo is pretty much as boundless as space itself when it comes to the creative freedom and the imagination required to achieve that once in a lifetime tattoo that would look as fascinating as a starry night sky, or a full blown voyage to space on a flaming rocket.

The range for artistic experimentation is much like space, near infinite.

Chicano Leg Sleeve Tattoo 1

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Mostly used as a proud statement of identity among Mexican residents in America, the Chicano leg sleeve tattoo is also used as a symbol against systemic oppression against the Latino people in the U.S.

Besides serving as a bold artistic symbol against racism and discrimination, the Chicano leg sleeve tattoo is also used to depict the Mexican people’s pride in their culture of origin besides their penchant for artistic creativity.

Mandala Leg Sleeve Tattoo

Highly reliant on geometric tattoo art, the mandala leg sleeve tattoo requires the exact precision of a mathematician on the artist’s end. It is heavy on symbolism as much as it is demanding of detail.

It most represents the wearer’s yearning for balance between their physical and mental planes of existence, and the harmony of body, mind and soul.

Whether in monochrome or color, the mandala leg sleeve tattoo looks splendid regardless of the art styles it may employ and fuse together.

With the resources provided in the article at your disposal, you should find it rather simple to choose the ideal leg sleeve tattoo. However, if your choice is still mildly draped in uncertainty, worry not. Do view the following video to dust up any remaining dilemma you’ve got before your inevitable appointment with the tattoo artist!

You’ve already taken a pretty fashionable step forward with a splendidly bold tattoo choice, by deciding to get yourself inked with a dazzlingly trendy leg sleeve tattoo!

And to dispel any last-minute qualms and remaining crumbs of dilemma before obtaining a tattoo with such high potential for aesthetic greatness, here’s a short questionnaire to help you feel even more confident before making up your mind for your next tattoo appointment.

Q: Are leg sleeve tattoos expensive?

Ans: They kind of are due to the large canvas style required for these tattoos to blossom properly. Leg sleeve tattoos are usually large in design and detailed in nature. For the smallest of sleeve tattoos to the ones that range in the medium, the price could fetch up to $100 to even $250. Anything above that requirement would start from the $450 range and would keep rising upwards.

Q: Do leg sleeve tattoos hurt?

Ans: Leg sleeve tattoos cover the entire area of the leg, Which means it’s prone to hurt a lot in some areas that have thin layers of skin and are close to the bones, such as the shins. Meanwhile areas like the back of the calves or the thighs, would register little to nothing on the pain tolerance scale.

The leg sleeve tattoo looks heart-stoppingly splendid to the eyes and feels just as karmically satisfying for the wearer to sport and boast during runs and social gatherings.

It is also an individual representation of the vocal stance of the tattoo’s owner, and the pride they have in their convictions. This may be any issue the wearer tends to take a strong stance on and happens to be highly passionate about.

The scope and range of creative freedom offered by the leg sleeve tattoo is bound to make the wearer, a surefire attention grabber at any time their prized ink catches the eyes of any onlooker, or even other seasoned tattoo veterans.

Whether the leg sleeve tattoo is generically geometric, outlined, or brimming with so many layers of intricately carved and needled detail goodness that it would, no pun intended, give actual pieces of art in museums a run for their money!

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80 Travel Tattoo Designs and Stamp Tattoo

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Posted on September 18, 2019 January 27, 2024 by Tattoo Expert

Here I bring Travel tattoo designs for all the passionate travelers and the ones who dream to see the world. Believe you me, nothing could be better than traveling around this wonderful world. There are many travel quotes but my personal favorite is “ Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer ” Yeah, by all means this is true, you acquire so many wonderful memories, great experiences, and create beautiful moments while you travel, and that’s how you become richer.

Today, we are in the era of technology where nothing is impossible, there are so many travel means and ways one can travel across the world. Now it’s not difficult to travel from one place to another, and that’s the reason travel and tourism increased substantially. Not just that, in fact, people’s love for travel and to explore new places has also increased exponentially.

Though, there are many ways to express your fondness and love for travel but more often than not people choose to get inked with travel tattoo designs. Mostly travel tattoos consist of compass, airplanes, postcards, landscapes, passport stamps, camera, monuments, towers , and much more. Each travel tattoo displays something unique and extraordinary about one’s own travel experiences. And also travel tattoos help display one’s love for travel and explore the new world.

Here in this post, I am sharing with you 80 top travel tattoo designs… Have a look and see which one best suits you in the process…… ☺ ☺

TRAVEL INSPIRED TATTOOS

1. World Map Outline on Wrist

World Map Tattoo Designs on Wrist

For those who dream to see the world. World map outline can be done anywhere, but wrist will make for the perfect location to get this.

2. Beautiful Mandala Compass Tattoo on Forearm

Travel Tattoo Designs

Mandala already make for a wonderful tattoo designs, and when done in compass it add to the tattoo. This one makes for a great travel tattoo.

3.  Get a Travel Tattoo Etched on your Forearm

Travel Quote tattoo designs

“Not all those who wander are lost”, a beautiful quote for the ones who are always on a quest to explore something new in this beautiful world.

Also See: Inspiring Quote Tattoos

4. A Small Black Airplane on your Index Finger

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It’s going to be a bit painful, because our fingers have thin skin, but trust me the design is absolutely eye-catching. You will get 100% admiration for this small cute travel tattoo.

5. Black Compass with Airplane on Forearm

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Another beautiful travel tattoo design is black compass with an airplane with it on your forearm. Try it out, you will love it.

Also See: 30 Globe Tattoo Ideas To Fuel Your Travel Passion

6. Explore Dream Discover – Compass Travel Tattoo on Forearm

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If you are looking for something unique then this is perfect. Get a compass along with ‘Explore’, ‘Dream’, and ‘Discover’ etched on all sides. This tattoo is a great way to express your love and passion for travel.

7. An Outline Airplane on Forearm

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If you are looking for some small and cute travel tattoo design, then this one’s for you. Simply an outline airplane on your forearm will look mesmerizing. Trust me!!

8. “Fernweh” on your Inner Bicep

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“Fernweh” is a German word for wanderlust, which means ‘The desire to travel, a feeling of ‘far sickness,’ the longing and aching for distant places.’ If you also feel the same way, then this tattoo is for you.

9. “Wanderlust” on your forearm

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If not in another language then go for an English quote on your forearm. Believe you me this will make for an amazing travel tattoo.

10. Abstract Travel Compass Tattoo for Men

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A wonderful tattoo for men, the abstract travel compass tattoo looks really great on men, especially when done on arms. And it looks great on someone with nice biceps.

11. Triangle Tattoos with Sea Waves and Mountains

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For the ones who want to express their love for mountains and nature. If you really love the sea waves, mountains, and nature then this one’s for you.

See More: Incredible Wave Tattoo Designs

12. Black Outline World Map on Forearms

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A world map done anywhere looks great. And the size can vary as per your desire. The black outline world map on the forearms looks perfect.

13. Beautiful Mountain on Forearm

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For all mountain lovers, this is an amazing mountain tattoo design . If you also think you Love Mountains then go for this one.

14. Globe Parachute with Luggage

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A colorful parachute with luggage will also look wonderful on your back.

15. A Globe with Black Airplane

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Another wonderful travel tattoo is – get a globe with black airplane. A black small cute airplane crossing over globe will represent your love for travel.

16. Heart with Airplane

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Another great travel tattoo design to express your love for travel is this – Heart with airplane. This one makes for an elegant and unique tattoo design.

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17. Airplane Circling Around the World

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A World map with a small black airplane circling makes for a perfect travel tattoo design. This one looks beautiful on your shoulder or bicep.

18. Get a Mini Bus Etched on your Forearm

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How about having a way of transportation etched on your forearm. Yeah, a minibus on your forearm will look amazing.

19. Airplane with Heart Tattoo on Ankle

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A perfect travel tattoo that looks amazing on ankle. This one makes for a gorgeous tattoo design on ankles.

[ See More: Ankle Tattoo Designs ]

20. Get an Eiffel Tower Etched on your Neck

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A great tattoo design for women. This one will look amazing if you wear off the shoulder dress. A beautiful way to express your love for this beautiful wrought-iron lattice tower.

21. Stamp Tattoos

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Stamp tattoos also make for a wonderful travel tattoo design for the ones who love to flaunt their love for travel. You can get stamps from as many countries as you want etched on your forearm. Or you can get those ones which you have already covered so far, or the ones you love the most.

22. Eiffel Tower

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A colorful Eiffel tower on your nape or on your shoulder will look stunning and will make for an eye-catching tattoo design. Try out!

23. Mountains & Beach in Yin Yang Travel Tattoo

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Another stunning travel tattoo for both men and women is having mountains and beaches in Yin Yang travel tattoo.

24. Palm Tree Travel Tattoo on Neck

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Believe it or not, palm trees also make for a great travel tattoo. And it looks amazing when done on the nape.

Also See: Delicate Miniature Tattoos

25. World Map with Compass and Airplane

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Have all the travel components together in one tattoo. A world map with compass and airplane done on your bicep will look perfect travel tattoo.

26. Colorful World Map

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Now get a bit creative and have a colorful world map etched on your forearm. This tattoo looks not only creative, but also it looks stunning.

Also see: Architecture Tattoo Designs

27. Creative luggage – Airplane Travel Tattoo

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Another wonderful travel tattoo is – get a bit creative and have a luggage along with airplane etched on your forearm.

28. Get Paris, Chile, Berlin, US, Stamp Tattoo

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Stamp tattoos make for real wonderful tattoo designs, if you also want to have something unique and elegant then this is for you.

29. A Landscape

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A beautiful landscape done on your shoulder will make for a perfect travel tattoo design. If you have immense love for landscapes and you love to spend time amidst nature, then this tattoo is for you.

30. Travel Portraits Tattoo Design

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Travel portraits look stunning on Chest. This tattoo design is specifically for men, especially when they have strong build.

See More: Chest Tattoo Ideas for Women and Men

31. A Camera on your wrist

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A cute little camera on your wrist will make for a perfect travel tattoo design. Cameras are the most important parts of travels. Cameras help capture wonderful memories. Also, cameras are perfect for the ones who love photography while traveling.

32. “To Travel Is To Live”

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For those who actually live to travel, a beautiful quote to express ones extreme love for travel and adventure.

33. Camera with Globe

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A globe with a cute little camera will simply be enough to represent your immense love for travel and capturing great moments.

Also See: Attractive Couple Tattoo ideas : Matching Tattoos

34. Globe and Compass on your Forearm

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Globe and compass together will make for a stunning tattoo design. Trust me this one will be very creative and an absolute head turner.

35. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone”

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A beautiful travel quote etched on your feet will look mesmerizing and the most eye-catching travel tattoo design.

36. GO on your forearm

Go Travel tattoo designs

Have GO etched on your forearm, and to make it look more creative replace O with a small cute globe. It will look not only beautiful, but also gorgeous!

37. Globe with Anchor Travel Tattoo

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A globe with anchor may be a common travel tattoo design, but to date it makes for a perfect travel tattoo design. You will really love this design.

38. An Outline Airplane with Year on Forearm

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Another outline airplane travel tattoo is along with the year, it will look stunning on your forearm. A great idea to make your first trip or adventure memorable by having this tattoo.

Also See: 60 Matching Tattoo Ideas For Friends, Couples & Sibling

39. Skyline Travel Tattoo

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If you admire those skylines and want to flaunt your love for them then get those skylines etched on your neck or forearm. A perfect travel tattoo design for one and all.

40. An Outline Camera on Your Forearm

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Traveler without a camera…. Possible?? Nope!! An outline camera for a true traveler…. Amazing travel tattoo design.

See More: Camera Tattoo Ideas

41. Different Countries Airports Abbreviations on Your Arm

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Another unique travel tattoo design is the having your favorite country(s) airport abbreviation etched on your arm.

42. Mountains with Word “Adventure”

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This tattoo has an outline mountains etched with word “Adventure”, a great idea to display your own adventure experience on mountains. A great adventure tattoo ideas for mountaineers.

43. Sailing Ship with World Map & Compass Tattoo

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Combine sailing ship along with world map and compass tattoo. All these travel elements combined together will make for a perfect travel tattoo design.

44. Compass – Airplane with Colorful Passport Stamps

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An airplane coming out of the compass that has colorful passport stamps with it will look amazing travel tattoo design. This one will make for an eye-catching tattoo design.

45. Amazing ‘GO Travel’ Tattoo on Arm

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For the ones who really love to travel and are always ready to go for travel. Just display your readiness for travel via this simple yet elegant tattoo design on your arms.

46. Passport Stamp Tattoo Design

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For expressing your love for international travel, this one is a beautiful travel tattoo design for you. If you wish to or are already have traveled to many international locations, get this one!

47. Colorful World Map on your Wrist

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Get a beautifully colored map on your wrist and let the world around you know your love for travel and adventure. A perfect way to flaunt your passion for travel!

Also See: 65+ Fabulous Colorful Tattoo Ideas For Boys & Girls

48. “Adventure is out there” on your Inner Bicep

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Get this quote etched on your inner bicep and believe you me, this one will be an eye-catching tattoo design. Also, it will be visible only when you want to flaunt it.

49. “TRAVEL” with heartbeats

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If you think your heart only goes for travel and nothing else, then this one is a cute, tiny travel tattoo design. Get this one behind your ear. An amazing tattoo with a great placement.

50. Compass with Passport Stamps

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Get a compass with passport stamps on your arm, and trust me it is going to be an amazing travel tattoo design.

51. Compass with World Map

Compass Tattoo With World Map

A beautiful compass along with the world map will make for an amazing travel tattoo design for one and all. Seriously if you are quite confused about the design, go for this one.. It has everything the direction and the destination ☺ ☺

52. Tiny Wanderlust with Airplane on Wrist

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If you are looking for a tiny travel tattoo design, then this one’s for you. Get a tiny wanderlust with an airplane with it, believe you me, it will look gorgeous!

53. “Enjoy the Journey”– on Arm

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Another phrase for expressing fondness for travel is this….. For the ones who love to enjoy the journey and want to flaunt their love for this journey. Get this tattoo… It will look amazing!

54. Mountains in Black and Grey

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Simple mountains in black and grey will make for a simple yet elegant tattoo design. It is for those who want to have something simple.

55. Anchor Palm Tree Tattoo on Ankles

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Specifically for beach lovers, yeah a great tattoo design for the ones who love beaches and would want to spend their time on the beach side. Perfect for beach travelers.

56. Tiny Compass and Maps Travel on your Finger

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A tiny compass along with a world map on your finger will be an amazing tattoo design. This one is for those who want to get something unique and miniature.

57. Tiny Airplane on your Finger

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A tiny airplane etched on your finger will look great. Believe you me this miniature tattoo will make for a stunning tattoo design.

58. Airplane in Colorful Clouds

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Another beautiful travel tattoo is an airplane amidst colorful clouds. This tattoo will look mesmerizing and will be a head turner. And yeah, get airplane in black!

59. Hot Air Balloon Globe on your Shoulder

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One more unique travel tattoo design! This design is apt for those who wish to travel all around the world in this lifetime.

60. Beautiful Mandala in World Map

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Get a beautiful mandala in world map. Yeah, mandala designs already make for perfect tattoos and if you club a mandala design with the travel tattoo, the combination will be unbelievably stunning.

61. Airplane in the Blue Sky

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For your travel passion another travel tattoo is this – Get a blue sky etched and with that an airplane on your arm. This tattoo will look beautiful!

62. “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us”

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Another great way to express your fondness for travel via quote is this – Get “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us”on your inner forearm. This tattoo will look enchanting!

63. “If you can dream it, you can do it” on your Ankle

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Ankle tattoos may be painful a bit, not much if you’re passionate about some tattoos. Get “If you can dream it, you can do it” phrase etched on your ankle. On your ankle it will make for a perfect placement.

64. Colorful Palm Tree on Your Wrist

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A small colorful palm tree on your wrist will appear as if a real miniature tree is standing on your wrist. Great tattoo design!

[ See More: Wrist Tattoo Ideas ]

65. “Explore” with an Arrow on your Wrist

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Get this word “Explore” etched on your wrist along with an arrow. A great way to express your desire to explore the entire world.

66. “Free Spirit” with Heart Outline

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Get a heart outline along with the phrase “Free Spirit” etched with it. Flaunt your true self via this beautiful travel tattoo. And yeah, this one is apt for the ones who are looking for a miniature tattoo design.

67. A Monument Outline

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Another wonderful way to flaunt your love for travel is to get your favorite monument outline etched on your arm. And for a miniature travel tattoo, you can get that in small size near your thumb or nape.

68. Get your Favorite Country’s Map Etched on your Shoulder

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If you think you have a special fondness for some country then a map outline of that country can also make for a great travel tattoo design.

69. Old Buildings with Stamp and Airplane

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Get your favorite old building combined with stamp and airplane will be a great travel tattoo design. You will love the tattoo for sure! However, it is meant for men… So, get it done!

70. Date of your First Trip on your Thumb in Romans

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Save your first trip memories via travel tattoo design. Yeah, get your first trip dates in romans etched on your thumb. A very unique and cute tattoo design for the ones who love simple tattoos.

71. Compass with Directions

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A black outline compass with the shades of grey in it along with directions will make for a perfect travel tattoo.

72. Classic Globe on Arm

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A beautifully etched globe on your arm will make for a wonderful travel tattoo design. If you want, you can keep it black or if you want, you can have it colored. Up to you absolutely.

73. “Miles to go” on your Wrist

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Another way to express your desire for travel is this phrase. Het “Miles to go” etched on your wrist. This tattoo will look amazing!

Wrapping up…..

So, get the one you like the most and flaunt your love for travel and adventure to the world!

Enjoy Tattooing……. ☺ ☺ & Enjoy Traveling…!!

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62 Travel Tattoo Designs from Around The World

A list of wanderlust tattoo ideas that inspire.

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With global COVID-19 restrictions on travel affecting all of us in some way, it may be the perfect time to go through past travel experiences. Whether it’s browsing through photos on the hard drive or tidying up a memory box, the art of travel is very well proven to nourish our well being.

Reading articles on travel blogs and exploring tourist information sites is a wonderful way to reminisce and plan another trip once the global restrictions are over.

Revisiting happier memories during this time can be a tonic for the soul.

Planning the next trip may also be a great way to work through a lockdown. Here at Round The World Magazine, we’ve been catching up on old posts from the places we have visited as well as listing out travel images for sale and organizing a couple of new websites.

We find browsing through travel tattoos another fantastic way to fill up the heart cup.

It may even stir up inspiration to draw some tattoo designs .

We’ve found some of the most interesting and creative wanderlust tattoo designs across the internet and we’d love to share them with you in a bid to promote positive emotion and inspiration…

** Please respect the original work of the artists/designers/models and always ask permission before using any of the travel tattoo designs. If you like a particular design, please consider following the social media account of the artist/model via the link within the image credit as an appreciation of their work. **

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Considering a Sleeve Tattoo? Here's What Experts Think You Should Know

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Big, bold, overpowering tattoo sleeves might not be everyone's cup of tea, but don't count them out just yet. If this is your only idea of a sleeve tattoo (a large tattoo or a bunch of smaller tattoos that, when placed together, cover a significant portion of the arm), you're missing out on a world of possibility. Thanks to tools like Instagram, we're able to discover artists, styles , and techniques that challenge our old ideas of sleeves, so much so that we bet even the most tattoo-shy could find a design they like.

Any tattoo is a huge commitment, but since your arms are relatively difficult to hide, you'll want to be 100% sure about your design, placement , style, size, and color. To walk us through everything we need to know before getting a quarter, half, or full sleeve of ink, we tapped two industry experts, Amanda Wachob and Bryan Gutierrez. Keep scrolling for their best advice and the most important things to consider before getting a sleeve tattoo.

Meet the Expert

  • Amanda Wachob is a NYC-based tattoo artist. She specializes in abstract, watercolor-like designs.
  • Bryan Gutierrez is a tattoo artist at Bang Bang NYC.

Pick the Right Artist for You

If you're only interested in a tiny, hidden tattoo, you can probably get away with going to most artists. But when it comes to prominent, large-scale designs, like a sleeve tattoo, the most important factor is choosing the right person for the job. "There are so many amazing tattoo artists who specialize in different styles," Wachob says. "It wouldn’t make sense to approach an artist who does traditional Americana and ask them to do something delicate." In other words, find an artist whose work and overall aesthetic fit that vibe you're going for.

Thankfully, finding that perfect tattoo artist is much easier than it used to be with the help of social media. But although Instagram is a great tool for finding your artist, Wachob advises against sending direct messages. "I'd check out their website and see if they have a preferred way of being contacted or if they open their books up at specific times," she adds. "Signing up for someone's mailing list is always a great way to stay informed, too."

Book a Consultation

Once you have an artist in mind, Gutierrez suggests going in for a consultation to feel out the vibe of the studio and the artist and see if you're a match. If the artist you've found isn't in your area, Wachob says it's definitely worth the travel. "Not everyone in the tattoo industry has the same skill set," she says. "And this is on you forever, after all." By booking a consultation, you can also discuss what you're looking for with your artist and they can give you input without you feeling pressured that you need to get the tattoo done that day. You may come away from your consult with a different idea or inspiration based on the artist's expert opinion.

Put Thought Into Your Sleeve Design (But Not Too Much)

When working on a large area with ample space, you have a lot of freedom when picking the design (or multiple designs). But since your arm is such a prominent part of the body, choose a design that feels timeless to you and not too trendy. "Think about the future you," Wachob says. "Think about you 10 years from now. If you feel like that design will still resonate with the future you, go for it."

Another reason why it's important to choose the right artist first is that if you are unsure of the design you want, you can fully trust their input. Gutierrez says if you like the style and the aesthetic of the artist, you'll be happy with whatever you end up with, even if it wasn't your idea.

Although it's important to communicate your vision to your artist, collaborate with your artist for the best design. "I would make sure that your goals for your tattoo are communicated and clear, but that you also step back and trust your artist on what they think will work best for you," Wachob says. "Oftentimes people try to art direct their tattoo design, and it kills any sort of excitement or enthusiasm that may have existed for the idea."

Decide on the Right Placement and Size

Tattoo sleeves generally come in three sizes (quarter, half, and full) and can start from any place and cover any segment of the arm. Once you have your design chosen, your artist can help you decide on the best placement and the best flow for the area.

"I like to put the show-stopper parts of the design in areas that are more visible, like the outside of the arm," Wachob says. "I always think about musculature and curvature of the body. I think about how images will look when they wrap, I think about how to make them feel more like they are a part of the body, rather than something stuck on it."

Plan out Your Sleeve Design

Some people start with just a few randomly placed tattoos and bridge them together later with a more significant piece, but if you're just starting your sleeve idea, consider the final project and scale by planning it out in advance.

"For something large, I'll spend one session consulting and planning with a client," Wachob says. "When we begin the tattoo, I like to schedule sessions on the same day of the week at the same time, two weeks apart until the tattoo is completed. Consistent appointments are just easier to remember and commit to. Usually, two weeks in between sessions is enough time for your body to heal ."

According to Gutierrez, how long a sleeve takes to complete is based entirely on the design. "I’ve seen people knock out sleeves in two days, but I’ve seen it take up to a year or more," he says. "It’s always good to plan it out so that you know the layout and there’s no guesswork involved."

Incorporate New Tattoos Seamlessly

If you're someone who goes with the flow, planning out your tattoo in advance might stifle your creativity. If a design that's too contrived doesn't feel right for you, start with a few smaller tattoos and add to them over time. If you want your collection of tattoos to have a cohesive feel, there are a few different ways your artist can aid in the look and flow of the overall design so that they don't look disjointed.

One common way to integrate everything is with a continuous background color or design. However, if you prefer a more delicate look, this might not be the best option for you. "The more skin you have showing, the less overpowering it feels and the airier it feels on your body," Gutierrez says. If you are a fan of "empty space," Gutierrez recommends keeping the sleeve cohesive by using artists with similar styles. Wachob says another way to keep your tattoo sleeve cohesive is with a theme. "Having a theme or a subject matter in mind is always helpful," she says. "Gather images and books that you love and bring them to your artist."

Don't Be Afraid of Colorful Tattoos

Adding vibrant details to your tattoo sleeves can make them really stand out, but that doesn't mean that adding color will make your design too overwhelming. If you prefer the look of delicate tattoos, you don't have to be afraid of incorporating color. Gutierrez, who has mastered the art of the delicate, large-scale tattoo, says the artist can use different techniques when incorporating color so that it doesn't feel too overpowering. 

"Some artists work really dark, and some are really bold," he says. "If you see their style and it’s more on the softer side, they’re probably going to be able to work with you as far as delicacy so it doesn’t look too harsh on you."

But as far as choosing specific colors that are better to work with for a softer overall effect, Gutierrez says color has little to do with it. "It comes down to technique and what the actual design is," he says.

However, one important thing to consider with color is the touch-up you'll need down the line. "Color tattoos especially need a little extra care when it comes to sun exposure and do tend to fade faster than black and gray tattoos ," Gutierrez adds.

Consider the Cost of a Sleeve Tattoo

When even the tiniest tattoos can cost you, you might be a little hesitant to ask about a full sleeve. But the truth is it depends on a bunch of different factors. " Pricing varies artist to artist, studio to studio," Wachob says. "Some people will charge by the piece, some will charge hourly, some will charge a day rate. I often feel like price shouldn’t be much of a consideration when you are thinking about altering your appearance permanently, though. A tattoo isn’t something to bargain hunt for. It’s an investment in yourself and your future happiness. Especially for something like a sleeve, which will be so visible. If an artist whose work you love is expensive, save, save, save."

There are a lot of variables to consider when estimating the cost of a full sleeve tattoo (hourly rate of the artist, intricacy of the design, etc.). You can expect to spend at least $2,000 and up for a full sleeve.

Sleeve tattoos vary widely depending on how intricate they are, or what colors they include. A full sleeve will likely take at least 12 hours (or around two days worth of work) but can require as many as 80 hours.

First, you'll need to decide whether you want one large design, or a collection of smaller pieces. From there, you can visit an artist to talk about what step comes first. Likely, this will require multiple sittings, even if it's all part of one design, and your artist will likely first create an outline and then go in to add detail and color.

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