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Tattoos and travel seem to be inextricably linked nowadays. From a cliche Chinese character tramp stamp, to a ritual tribal marking, many travelers are getting more permanent souvenirs of their journeys.
In an article for Lonely Planet, author Jess Lowry explains that tattoo tourism is hardly a new phenomenon.
Travelling for a tattoo follows a rich legacy of trend-setters. There are many places that still use ancient tattooing traditions and these might inspire you to travel for a piece of their traditional art. Destinations known for their ritual tattooing include Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand, Borneo, Thailand and Samoa.
If you are interested in integrating some skin art into your next adventure abroad Lowry also lists some of the best places to blend tatts with travel.
Read the entire article at Lonely Planet.