Dreams about traveling – what do they mean? (Dream interpretation travel)
To be traveling in a dream is something a lot of people dream about. And no wonder, because “travel dreams” are often about our own journey of life – our movement forwards (or backwards) in life, that is. The following describes various aspects of what it means to travel in dreams.
To be traveling in a dream as a symbol of movement in life/journey of life. When seeing yourself traveling in a dream, either by car, by train, by ferry, etc., well, then it is usually about your own journey in life – the inner (and outer) development you are going through. Which mode of transport you use can also be of significance – see for example the blog posts about driving a car and riding a bus. The interesting thing, then, is what you experience on these night-time travels; is there something which prevents you from getting there? Are you struggling to make it in time (see the blog post about being late)? And where are you actually going?
A classic theme in travel dreams is that you are carrying a lot or too much (heavy) luggage, making it difficult or maybe even impossible for you to catch the bus, train, ferry, plane or whatever it may be in your dream. The main question for the dreamer could then be; is something we are carrying with us in our life story somehow pinning us down in our current situation, and making it difficult for us to move on before we let it go? (See the post about luggage in dreams)
Dreams about being scared of losing your passport (your identity papers) are also common when you are at a point in your life when you are about to move into the unknown, for example in your career. In real life, the fear of losing your identity (status etc.) can of course prevent you from taking the plunge into the unsafe and unknown. You can also encounter various barriers on your (dream) journey. These often symbolize your own mental barriers, but they can of course also be barriers that someone else puts in front of you (for example your partner or your parents trying to talk you out of doing something). However, always look inwards before you look for outside reasons.
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When trying to understand your dreams it is important to know that your dreams are… your dreams. As such, you are the best person to figure out the true meaning of your dreams.
However, it is important to learn how to generally approach your dreams. Dream dictionaries like this one are only a supplement, and if you want to fully utilize the potential of your dreams, you should start at a different place.
My online course “Unlock your DREAMlife” gives you a great foundation for understanding (and recalling) your dreams.
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As mentioned, the mode of transportation in your dream is often important. If you’re driving a car, it seems that you are well on your way in life – in a car, you decide where you go – but if you are a passenger in a car someone else is driving, it may mean the exact opposite. In this case it might be this other person (in the outside world) or what this person represents within you that have taken control.
The car is often also a symbol of your body (the body that brings you around). If you drive a bus (public transportation), it may mean that you live your life in keeping with what others are doing and what they might expect from you – you are not following your own path. Traveling by ship represents a somewhat larger perspective on your life’s journey than traveling by car and bus – you can dream about shipwrecks, giant storms, etc. And you can also experience taking the ship to sea – this may symbolize a break from the family or the life you have lived until now.
The road you travel – if by land – can curve and bend and suddenly split in two, and you may be unsure about which way to choose. This will then usually equal a similar dilemma you face in your life right now – which way should I go? There are very many aspects of dreaming about being on the road, and only you – the dreamer – would know which of these is right for you in your life right now.
As a last point, I want to highlight the importance of your destination in the dream. Are you heading to unfamiliar countries? In this case, this will often be a picture of you in your waking or conscious life (including home life) where you might be exploring uncharted territories. Or it may be new aspects of yourself, a new leisure activity you wish to start, etc. You might be experimenting with new sides of yourself. If, in your dream, you are sure that you are heading towards your “final destination”, then it may be a warning about your own death – your final destination in life.
Dream dictionaries are a very helpful tool when interpreting dreams. However, generally learning how to approach your dreams, will give you a better foundation for understanding them. My online course “Unlock your DREAMlife” teaches you how to much better utilize – recall and understand – your dreams.
Return to the index of dream themes and symbols:
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Also read: Why I no longer interpret dreams for free
NOTE: Dreams are 100% individual, and when you dream about traveling, it’s almost certainly about something else for you than it is for your friend, who has also dreamed about traveling. Dream interpretation / dream analysis is sometimes a difficult art, and a particular interpretation of a dream is only correct if you feel “affected” by it. Therefore, it is not certain that the above mentioned interpretations are relevant to you.
In my dReam I went to America.. at the beginning it was a school trip.. But I saw some uni friends were also there.. we walked everywhere.. I saw a big river and sea in the country.. we walk along it.. some times it was difficult to find the correct way.. but finally we found the correct place.. we all gatherd to one place.. it was like a auditorium.. American soldiers also were there.. then we entered to the place.. after entering to the place I saw our cricket players were playing well.. we enjoyed it a lot..
Then I got up… can’t figure out the meaning….
Thank you so much….
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some time i seen in my dream i am working hard in afraid & a little child laughing on me.after seen the little boy again do my work firstly & afraidly
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I dreamt with my late Dad. He gave us 3K each to me and my step Bro. He was very happy with me in the dream n wants me to travel with him to the village. What does that mean?
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Wow, you hit it on the head for me with that general analysis on your site. I am going through a tough divorce, selling my home and frankly not knowing what will happen next. So dreaming of being on a journey on foot to the promised land with my son and niece, going through rocky, sandy and mountain terrains probably depicts the state of my life right now. After we reach the bottom of a tremendous mountain and hundreds of us are laying our heads to sleep, my son tells me he will be going home in the morning and as I ponder what he says, I reply – me too. that’s where I am stuck. After going through that difficult journey, not yet reaching my destination, I too decide to turnaround and go home. what can that mean?
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And thank you for your comment. Apologies for my late reply, but I receive many comments every day, and I simply cannot keep up with them. That is also why I have decided to no longer do interpretations for free. Instead I offer the following options: http://www.michaelrolsen.com/dreamcoaching. Best regards – Michael
PS: I am glad that the blog post helped you to understand parts of your dream.
In my dream three of us were trekking fast going to the air port but I was left behind due to some distraction.
Hi Tebeck,
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i saw a dream sitting in a beautiful green meadow,,what is its symbol? Can i get success or not? Plz tell me
Hi Sabina,
And thank you for your comment, and highly interesting dream! Apologies for my late reply, but I receive many comments every day, and I simply cannot keep up with them. That is also why I have decided to no longer do interpretations for free. Instead I offer the following options: http://www.michaelrolsen.com/dreamcoaching. Best regards – Michael
WHY have this website when no one is there to respond – don’t understand !!
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I am constantly dreaming about missing a flight or train and being lost. I also dream a lot about heights climbing and coming to a huge drop with deep water (can’t swim). loosing my bag is another I constantly dream of. Also my house being damaged fence falling down, arguments and problems with my siblings. I also have the occasional dream of someone special romantically. These are reoccurring dreams all the time. What do they mean – could it be – lost insecure ?
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i had a dream that tanzania ‘(a place i have been before) had opened up its borders to america and that i could drive there, like it was only a drive away, and enter without a passport or visa only thing necessary was my ca id. and then someone popped up and asked me who do i want to be like oprah or donald trump? what does this mean?
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I jad a dream i was traveling some where in a car with friends. Not friends in real life but in my dream they were friends. We stoped at a bbq / bday party. And it was soooo much fun. I was dancing so good and being cheered on by the crowd. So much attention and all eyes where on me. Guys where amazed and pleased. I was so happy and confident.
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Hi mish, please I had a dream last night where I was on the road coming back home, and some big vehicle’s had accident and the men inside were said to b dead and in the same dream, I felt responsible over their death but cnt Really tell y. I became scared and running into hideouts that soon police was coming after me. But to my surprise am uncle in my house was strike either by thunder or so, and he was the confirmed the killer. Also had another dream where I was living in a tall story building with no stair case. Usually climb with a child into my room please help me go about this. Gold
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I had a dream where I was packing and taking my neice and I on a trip to see doctors, we had to fly. It seemed that I had had surgery on my back and was going to get that checked out and my neice has a kidney disease. So we were running around packing and we had to go, my husband was supposed to take us but he was no where to be found. So my neice and I jumped in the car to head to the air port and my daughter wanted to come, so I said ok. We were driving so fast because I was late and then realized how would my daughter get home. So I called my husband to meet us at the airport and get her. Our drive is crazy and hurts my back, so I take the brace off. When we get to the airport, we are going through all of this crazy security stuff, my neice is no longer with me. After we get through, I realize that my daughter needs stuff and I leave her and now my son to go grab things for them to go to camp that they don’t have. And now they are the ones traveling not me.
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Hi i been dreaming of being late to college twice now i have dreamed of traving to america found an orthodox chruch went out then some how in the dream i found out i was traving to western Australia then i was lost some guy lead me to the shops then a train and then i got lost and my dad came to get me nack to the hotel but then i found out it was a Catholic chruch and my friend was then when i was getting my stuff then i went back home with my dad and friend
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Wow this post did it I was dreaming about we where waiting to take a plane I only saw myself I got there by car and I was wondering if I was la late but to my suprise it was 10 hours before the plane will get to the destination
I dreamt of going to a place which I know as it is my relatives house, and nowadays condition or relationship have been very tense between me and them.
At the last paragraph you wrote it’s leading to death.
Is it true, because someone has been trying to kill me for last couple of years, could this be my end ???
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Hi Michael
I have been dreaming about travelling since 2-3 consequent days now..once I saw I was travelling in a train then another day I saw I was at airport..then another day again at airport..today I saw I was travelling via flight to somewhere though I never saw the destination..I also saw today I was packing lot of luggage as I was heading to somewhere it was around 17-18 suitcases and other bags..my mother was helping me with the packing..and few of my family members were also there to see me off..
Can you please help me with the interpretation of this dream..I’ll be highly obliged..thanks a ton in advance ?
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Hey i usually dream of travelling of somewhere by train (most of d tyms to my parents plac ) smtyms i miss d trn bt mostly i catch it bt always fail to reach my destination in dream !
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Hi I dreamt of travelling with my entire extended family my kids n no husband. In the dream I was a bit worried about leaving my job for two weeks. What does it mean
Hi Lisa,
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dear Michael R Olsen,
i constantly see different kind of railway stations in my dream, i am always in a hurry to catch a train either with my mother or wife or both, but never i saw any other person accompanying with me, last night i saw a dream where i had a fight with my mother and we were going to catch a train from unknown railway station to some place and from there after 4 hours i was to catch another train, but after the arguement i left the platform and went somewhere, when i returned, i saw my train leaving the platform, i ran as fast as i could, the platform was very long, but i missed the train, i was surprised to see that my mother dint board the train, as she said that the she read the ticket again and realized that the connecting train was 17 hours apart from our station where we were to alight, so what would she do for such a long time, she said she might have to book a hotel in the city and that would be a tideous affair, later she said that instead we should look for another train 8 hours after this missed train, the dream adbruptly stopped there
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I had a dream that I ws on a bus with my boyfriend bt I dnt no were we we’re going,as we reached ther I found my self with a different man and different environment,as we walked we found people singing loudly with joy
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hi i dream i was on a boat traveling with a friend and she put me to front of the peroug which is the most dangerous part of the boat to travel the the boat engine broke off and the boat had to stop and i didn’t no where i was. Can you plz tell me what you think this dream mean
Hi Ayanna,
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