She had a yen for adventure and decided to travel the world.
Living in a small town all his life, he had a yen for new experiences and decided to move to the city.
She had a yen for challenge and always sought out difficult tasks to conquer.
He always had a yen for knowledge, constantly reading and learning new things.
He had a yen for adrenaline and loved extreme sports like skydiving and bungee jumping.