25 Movies to Transport You and Inspire Your Favorite Travel Style
Whether you’re experiencing travel restrictions, your budget is tight, or your life needs a little zhuzh, a movie is always a great way to transport you from wherever you are right now. This carefully curated list of films is full of color, international acclaim, lots of laughs, and creativity. Whether you’re in the mood to escape, watch romance and lusty relationships, or have your eyes filled with gorgeous cinematography, this list should do the trick. Make yourself some popcorn, set up your pillows and projector (maybe go ahead and pour another glass), and enjoy!
25 Movies to both Transport You and Inspire Your Favorite Travel Style
25. Y Tu Mamá También (2001):
Mexico - road trip - drama, comedy, and sex… (i.e. spicy)
24. Grand Budapest Hotel (2014):
Republic of Zubrowka - Wes Anderson - tragedy, war, fascism, nostalgia, friendship, and loyalty
23. A Star is Born - Kris Kristoferson + Barbara Streisand version (1976):
American West - musical romantic drama - smitten
22. Sideways (2004):
Solvang, CA - wrapped around wine - comedy/drama/friendship
21. Before Sunrise (1995)
Paris to Vienna - what solo travel hopes for - romance
20. National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985):
London, France, Germany, Italy - slapstick - Fun
19. Paris, Je T’aime (2006):
Paris - short stories - life
18. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015):
Europe - during the Cold War - sexy (i.e. Henry Cavill)
17. Adore (2013):
Australia - hot summer - taboo
16. Lost in Translation (2013):
Tokyo - romantic comedy - strangers in a foreign land
15. In Bruges (2008):
Bruges, Belgium - Colin Farrel, Dark-comedy
14. Lion (2016):
India - Dev Patel - tears
13. Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011):
India - lush - feel-good
12. Easy Rider (1969):
USA - motorcycles - road drama
11. Crazy Rich Asians (2018):
Singapore - over the top fun - romance
10. Into the Wild (2007):
Alaskan Wilderness - beautiful - tears
9. Wild (2014):
Pacific Crest Trail - feminist - adventure
8. The Eye has to Travel (2011):
Everywhere - fantastical - documentary
7. Roman Holiday (1953):
Rome, Italy - Hepburn - Classic
6. MILF (2018):
South of France - hot men and women - lusty
5. P.S. I Love You (2007):
Ireland - love letters of sorts - tears and joy
4. Under The Tuscan Sun (2003):
Tuscany, Italy - Diane Lane - Colorful
3. Midnight in Paris (2011):
Paris, France - Woody Allen - Escapism
2. Call Me By Your Name (2017):
Lombardy, Italy - Hot - Deep romance
1.Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008):
Barcelona, Spain - Americans away for a summer - SexyZ
BONUS: 6 MORE FILMS!
Atomic Blonde (2017):
Berlin, Germany - Charlize Theron - Badass action
Moonrise Kingdom (2012):
An island off the coast of New England - Wes Anderson - charming
If Beale Street Could Talk (2018):
Harlem (1970’s) - like a painting - romance
Coming to America (1988):
Zamunda - Queens, NY - Hilarious - a prince in search of his princess
Chocolat (2000):
Tranquil French town - Chocolate shop - Johnny Depp!
Paris is Burning (1990):
New York, City - documentary - drag queens, and “House” culture
Don’t see a movie you love on the list? Send it over! And, as always, let me know what you think.
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