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Travel and tattoos can often go hand in hand, with dedicated wanderlusters having specific ink on their bodies that ties them to and reminds them of some of their favorite places they’ve discovered.

At the world’s best tattoo parlors, there’s often months – or years – long waits to get inked by semi-famous, established tattoo artists, who have made a name for themselves with their impressive portfolio of skin artistry.

It’s important to note that different parts of the world practice and dole out tattoo art in different lineages and techniques, so be sure to get all the facts before facing the needle.

Without further ado, here are 5 of the world’s coolest, most coveted tattoo parlors. Cheers to happy inking!

Bang Bang (New York, USA)

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Hanky Panky Tattoo (Amsterdam, Holland)

Tin-Tin Tatouages (Paris, France)

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AKA (Berlin, Germany)

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Tattoo Temple (Hong Kong)

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