Many backpackers and travellers alike acquire a mark of their journey around Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia or wherever it may be. Most individuals that have been inked catch the ‘tattoo bug’ and shortly have multiple tattoos. These serve as a reminder or a ‘souvenir’ if you like, of your time away from the stresses of everyday life. Detailed below is our unofficial guide to acquiring a tattoo souvenir (and keeping it). Follow the steps below for a memorable and meaningful purchase.
1. Respect your body: Remember that this marking, whether it be a symbol or text, will most likely be inked onto your skin for the rest of your life. That is, unless you choose later to remove your tattoo, which is quite costly, or cover it with another tattoo.
Josh (left) stayed at Yamba YHA for 507 nights while travelling, and decided to commemorate the experience with some fresh ink.