In an era where travel memories are stored in cloud drives and phone galleries, a Bengaluru man has captured the internet’s attention with a simple yet nostalgic ritual — pasting every boarding pass on his bedroom wall after returning from a trip.
In a now viral Instagram video, the man is seen carefully adding another flight ticket to his growing collage, describing it as his “mandatory ritual after every trip”. The wall, layered with boarding passes from multiple airlines and destinations, quietly narrates his travel journey without filters or hashtags.
The caption read: “Mandatory ritual after every trip, updating the flight tickets on the room wall. What’s your post trip ritual?”
A wall full of memories
The clip has garnered over 2.14 lakh likes, with many users calling it wholesome and emotional. For most travellers, boarding passes are quickly crumpled and discarded at airport exits. In this case, however, each ticket becomes a tangible memory — a reminder of places explored and experiences lived.
Some viewers pointed out the practical challenges. “The printing fades in a few months,” one user commented. Another remarked, “That Vistara ticket hits hard!” while someone else wrote, “Finally found someone like me.”
A few eagle-eyed netizens even noticed metro tickets pasted alongside flight passes, adding to the charm of the collection.
Nostalgia in a digital age
In a time dominated by digital check-ins and e-boarding passes, the gesture struck a chord for its simplicity. It reflects how small, personal traditions can turn everyday travel documents into cherished keepsakes.
Sometimes, it is not about the destination alone — but about how one chooses to remember the journey.