Etchings of the elements
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Exploration

16 tattoos that prove you’re an adventurer

Call yourself an explorer? Show it with an inking.
Written by Ellie Ross
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There are plenty of ways to document an adventure – from filming your first skydive to taking photos of a weekend climbing trip. But these explorers wanted a more permanent souvenir to take home – body art. From minimalist markings to truly incredible inkings, here are 16 tattoos that prove you’re an adventurer.
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1. Spell it out

2. Be in your element

Etchings of the elements

Etchings of the elements

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3. The foot of the mountain

Peak design

Peak design

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4. Live on the edge

5. Foot print

6. The perfect match

Minimalist markings

Minimalist markings

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7. Safety first

8. Highs and lows

9. Where to next?

10. Follow the markings

Palm prints

Palm prints

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11. What are you waiting for?

12. Choose your own direction

13. Adventure addict

An artistic arm

An artistic arm

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14. Yin and yang

Land and sea

Land and sea

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15. Make waves

Surf's up

Surf's up

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 16. The sky's the limit!

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