According to Merriam-Webster, wanderlust is a strong longing for or impulse toward wandering.
The first documented use of the term in English occurred in 1902 and can be traced back to German Romanticism and the German system of apprenticeship. For more information, please visit the Wikipedia page.
Nowadays, the term, wanderlust, is often associated with one's desire to travel, as well as experiencing the unknown, confronting unforseen challenges, and exploring different cultural experiences.