Obsessed with travel? Make your home as much of a travel destination with these travel inspired home decor ideas to affirm your wanderlust.

One of my favorite parts about moving around a lot is the opportunity to decorate a new home. When describing my interior design style, it’s all about how to tastefully represent the outside world inside my personal haven. When it comes to travel inspired decorating, step outside the comforts of world maps and travel posters. In this list, you’ll find homegoods for the sentimentalist, fair trade handicrafts, upcycled objects, and wall art that will take you to all the places you long to be.

ALVAR CARTO MAP POSTER

World maps tend to be the most popular way to express a love for globetrotting. But instead of the whole world on display in your bedroom, how about zooming-in on one significant destination? Leave it to the Scandinavians to figure out a gorgeous way to readjust our perspectives. Finnish papergoods company Alvar Carto lets us magnify the most important places in our lives. When given a closer look, the focused approach has made me appreciate the places I love all the more. The customization is not limited to place; you can even customize the aesthetic, colors, and text too! The poster I splurged on features Daejeon, South Korea—the city where Tim and I first met! Hoping to add a Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam poster to my Christmas wishlist!

Custom posters starting at $45 USD on Alvar Carto.

LIFT TOP COFFEE TABLE

I don’t know what I love more about this coffee table: the ceramic tiles that whisk me away to the streets of Lisboa or the fact that the tabletop splits and lifts up to reveal a retractable desk. The unit also becomes another storage space to stow away puzzles, board games, and throw blankets inside.

On sale for $150 on Amazon.

DOUBLED CROCHETED HAMMOCK

Instantly transform your boring backyard to a groovy oasis with this rainbow hammock made in Brazil. Hammocks have long been used by native Brazilians since pre-Portugues colonists and many local artisans can skillfully  weave lavish, fringed lace. Caipirinhas not included.

Buy now for $125.79 on Novica.

CUSTOMIZABLE WORLD GLOBE

Nothing says “I Love To Travel” than a customized world globe proclaiming that exact sentiment. The handlettered design makes for an eyecatching, statement piece on a bookshelf.

Buy now for $28 on Etsy.

HANDWOVEN TRAY

Serve afternoon tea on this cheerful tray made from recycled silk saris—an art form known as ‘Kantha’. This time-honored weaving tradition is not only durable, but is also a practical way to repurpose discarded fabrics.

Buy a small tray for $24 at LEIF.

HOMESICK STATE CANDLES

As a recent Californian transplant, I find myself homesick for Massachusetts all the time. This company stocks fragrance blueprints of all 50 states. For example, Northern California is a splendid mix of wine and redwood, while the scent snapshot of Massachusetts is none other than donuts, apple cider, and a dash of that crisp autumn smell.

Buy standard size candle for $29.95 at Homesick Candles.

MANEKI-NEKO BATH MAT

I’m obsessed with the Maneki-Neko aesthetic and couldn’t believe my luck discovering this dose of happiness in bath mat form! Please bring good fortune my way lucky cat, and keep the morning chill away from my toes!

Online only for $34 at Urban Outfitters.

MOROCCAN TEA SET

My idea of Moroccan hospitality is synonymous to being served freshly-brewed Morrocan mint tea every place we went. I mean, who wouldn’t feel welcomed sipping sweetened, crushed spearmint leaves from these luxurious glasses. Every modern host/hostess needs to adopt this Moroccan custom.

Teapot ($79) and teaglasses ($48) sold separately. Find them at Casablanca Market.

MOUNTAIN PHOTO HOLDERS

With an overflow of polaroids and not enough display options, these dainty mountains are a great alternative to clothespins and twine presentations. You can also use them as place cards for fancy dinner parties.

1 mountain for $10; 3 for $25 on Etsy.

RUSTIC LOVE TRIPTYCH

When I think of wooden signs, I think of places I’ve been and places I’m going to. This rustic triptych is a beautiful way to celebrate origins and destinations, especially for those in long distance relationships or those who have moved away from loved ones. Can be customized with any US state or country.

Buy now for $42 at Etsy.

SANGRIA PITCHER

A friend of a friend had discovered this sunny pitcher during her study abroad days in Madrid, and to this day, gifts this Sangria pitcher to each of her friends. Each vessel from LaTienda is hand-painted in the small town of El Puente del Arzobispo and features the artisan’s signature for authenticity.

Buy now for $43.95 on LaTienda.

BLACK SUTI POOF

Growing up, I had two poof chairs in my house from my mother’s time living in the Middle East. Which is why, I can’t imagine an inviting homespace without a poof chair. This vibrant poof is a patchwork of embroidered Indian fabrics and guarantees that you have backup seating when the dining room fills up.

Buy now for $44.99 on World Market.

VINTAGE SUITCASE TRUNKS

You know you’re a traveler when… packing a suitcase is basically muscle memory. To ensure that you never forget how to pack sensibly, splurge on these nesting doll vintage suitcase chests that double as a nifty side table when stacked.

On sale for $79.99 on HayNeedle.

SUNBURST MIRRORS

Two things I came back with from Cusco: an all-too-real fear of altitude sickness and these darling sunburst mirrors, which made up for three days of non-stop nausea. The carving techniques used for these delicate wall accents demonstrate centuries-old craftsmanship once used for solely religious work.

12″ or 15″ mirror for $59 on West Elm.

THE ANTISANA ARROW BLANKET

Throw blankets are household essential and this alpaca-synthetic blend is sure to become a living room staple. Produced by the Otavaleños people who are native to northern Ecuador, the colors of the Antisana blanket are inspired by the volcano it was named after.

Buy now for $149.99 at Ecudane.

TURKISH MOSAIC LAMP

Of all the things showcased in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, nothing dazzled me more than these mosaic lamps. Anytime I need to travel back to Turkey, I turn on my handmade Turkish lamp and let the multiplex of colors transform my dreary room into a magical souk corridor.

Buy now for $49.99 on Amazon.

RETRO VINYL WALL CLOCK

Upcycled vinyls have never looked so stylish. There are dozens of lasercut skylines to choose from. Invest in your favorite cities around the world and set the clocks to their local timezones.

Comes in different cities for $34.99 at Vinyl Shop US.

BOHEMIAN WALL HANGING

Buy now for $34.99 at Ten Thousand Villages.

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