11 Travel Costumes For Halloween Adventure-Seekers
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When it comes to travel-themed costumes, we've all seen planes, trains, and automobiles. There are also plenty of culturally offensive costumes that might create anxiety about travel-themed getups. However, don't let overdone and derogatory options keep you from embracing your love of travel this Halloween! There are tons of creative ways to let out your trick-or-treating travel bug, and you can make most of them yourself. Take a journey through this DIY list of globe-trotting getups for some serious travel inspiration. Source: Instagram
Venetian Gondolier
Riding on a Venetian gondola is at the top of many travelers' bucket lists, so dress as the iconic gondoliers of the Italian city's canals.
To DIY: a straw hat, red suspenders, and striped t-shirt will do the trick!
Lady Liberty
One of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, the Statue of Liberty makes for a great Halloween costume.
To DIY: paint your face to match the statue's blue-green hue, cut a paper crown, and drape a sheet over your shoulders.
Pilot
Modern globe-trotting is rooted in airplane travel, so dress up as a pilot for the holiday!
To DIY: don a pair of aviators and a jumpsuit, or go the airline route with a white button-up and dark slacks. Don't forget your suitcase!
Safari Explorers
A safari-themed costume works for individuals or groups, so you can't go wrong with this idea!
To DIY: along with stuffed animals and a large hat, be sure to wear khakis and boots.
National Flag
You can become the very country that you most want to visit by adorning yourself in a flag.
To DIY: create a cape that's made of the flag's colors to wear on Halloween night.
Oktoberfest-Goers
An annual German tradition, Oktoberfest lifts the spirits of attendees from all over the world. Try on some lederhosen and grab yourself a beer!
To DIY: since you probably don't have an authentic pair of German lederhosen around the house, attach suspenders to a pair of green shorts and carry a beer stein.
Carmen Sandiego
This famous figure is a symbol of travel and nostalgia, so the costume is sure to be a hit.
To DIY: a red coat, red hat, and gloves will really drive the costume home.
Parisian Mime
They won't tell you, but mimes perform a classic street theater act that has become iconic of French travel.
To DIY: a black beret, white face paint, and black clothing is all you need for this simple Halloween idea.
Tourists
Everybody can recognize this fun costume idea, because tourists exist everywhere!
To DIY: while everything else in this costume is up to interpretation, you must be sure to carry a camera and wear a hat.
The World
You don't need to travel the globe when you are the globe!
To DIY: unless you already own a map-patterned garment, try attaching printed maps to a dress or jacket.
Travel Bug
If you're reading this, you've already got the travel bug . . . so why not become it?
To DIY: cover your clothes with maps, then use a headband and pipe cleaners to craft "bug" antennae.