Nice weather is finally on the horizon and travel fever is at an all-time high! If you’re excited to travel and are looking for some inspiration for your next trip — here are 5 travel movies to watch now.
The Bucket List
Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson play two terminally ill men determined to live out their bucket lists. Released in 2007, this film was named one of the Top Ten Films of the Year by the National Board of Review. Even though it deals with some sad subject matter, it’s lighthearted and lovely. The film features scenes at the Taj Mahal, The Great Wall of China, Mt. Everest and more. Add this film to your summer watch list and you won’t be disappointed.
Amelie
This 2001 French film tells the story of a lonely waitress who decides to take positive actions to change the lives of people around her. The film received critical acclaim and is still one of the most popular French-language films of all time. Amelie is filmed in over 80 locations all over France, and its whimsical depiction of Parisian life is sure to charm you and have you looking up flights before the film is over.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
This film takes place in New York, Greenland, Iceland, Yemen, Afghanistan, and the Himalayas. What more could you want? Follow Walter Mitty as he travels the world in search of a missing negative he needs for the cover of Life Magazine, where he works. This movie is introspective, humourous, and features amazing imagery of some of the world’s biggest landmarks.
The Motorcycle Diaries
This biopic follows the infamous Che Guevera as he travels by motorcycle across South America in 1952. After the film’s release in 2004, there was a big surge in tourism and local tour operators began offering Che Guevera themed excursions. If you have an interest in travelling to South America, this film is worth checking out. There are magnificent scenes shot in the Amazon River and in Machu Picchu.
Eat Pray Love
Based on the autobiography of Liz Gilbert, this film follows the main character, played by Julia Roberts, as she divorces her husband and embarks on a quest for self-love. This film truly has it all: Feminist undertones, romance, spirituality, food, and travel. Set in Italy, Indonesia, and India, Eat Pray Love will inspire you to pack your yoga mat and embark on your own quest to these beautiful destinations.
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