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First and foremost, the best travel movies are the ones that inspire your inner wanderlust by showing beautiful locations and visuals. Not only that but they are captivating, exciting, and memorable! Of course there are hundreds of movies out there that inspire travel and show you why you need to enjoy life no matter what. With this mind, we added the most meaningful and entertaining ones on this list of top travel movies.
The Eagle Huntress is a documentary that follows a young 13-year-old girl named Aishol-pan who aspires to become an eagle hunter in Mongolia. Despite the traditions of the sport where the job is usually only passed down from father to son. Along with the full support of her father and grandfather, she overcomes the scrutiny of becoming a girl eagle hunter. Not only does this documentary show beautiful landscapes of Mongolia but also the courage and passion to have to follow your dreams.
The Grand Budapest Hotel is an amusing and whimsical film set in the 1930’s of a European resort. Follow the hotel’s renowned concierge, his trusted lobby boy and their adventures surrounding a murder. It should be noted that the hotel does not actually exist, but inspiration was drawn from Czech Republic. Also, filming was mostly in Germany. However, you will enjoy the captivating visuals that will inspire your next European adventure.
What if you found out you were terminally ill and only have months to live? Well, in the Bucket List, two men do what most of us would do, they make a bucket list to accomplish before “kicking the bucket”. Obviously the movie has some amazing filming locations and adventures. Including in Africa, China, India, Egypt and France. Without a doubt, The Bucket List will make you think about how you really want to live your own life.
Jiro dreams of Sushi is a documentary about Jiro Ono, a famed master of sushi in Tokyo, Japan. At the time of filming, Jiro is 85 years old and shows no signs of quitting his dream of creating the best sushi in the world. In addition, we get to see the dedication to his craft shown through stunning visuals of handmade pieces of sushi. Undoubtedly, Jiro will leave you wanting to push and strive for the best in your own life.
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy was filmed throughout the beautiful country of New Zealand. In fact, there is almost never a moment where you don’t see a remarkable shot of the destination. For the most part, the Lord of The Rings trilogy follows young Frodo Baggins on a quest to destroy the most powerful ring in the world. That being said, check out these films for action filled adventure and magnificent views.
Roman Holiday follows a young girl who desperately wants to escape her duties as a princess for a day. Subsequently, she escapes from her room to see Rome and all its glory. Of course, this leads to her doing everything a tourist wants to do in the Eternal City. Furthermore, Roman Holiday shows how simple satisfactions can yield the grandest experiences.
Walter Mitty is a man who is living a boring day-to-day life in a job that has him dreaming of a life of excitement. Due to a missing photograph, he winds up living out his adventurous fantasies in real life. Moreover, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has many scenes that show the gorgeous country of Iceland. Not only that, but it will also have you yearning for more adventure in your own life.
Last Holiday tells the story of a woman named Georgia who has spent her whole life only dreaming of the life she has always wanted. One day her life comes to an abrupt halt, forcing her to finally follow her dreams. Consequently, Georgia makes her way to her dream destination at the Grandhotel Pupp in Czech Republic. Apart from making the case for going to the hotel, this film will inspire you to make the most of every moment.
Walking along the Camino de Santiago route a man follows what would be his sons own journey that he was unable to make. Indeed, you would assume this to be an incredibly personal journey. Instead, the pilgrimage comes with tag-along travellers on their own path to self-fulfillment. To sum up, The Way shows that the road to enlightenment will bring interesting and memorable discoveries.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles shows just how much can go wrong when trying to get from point A to point B. Besides the obvious struggles, the main character meets an interesting fellow who he is the least bit amused by. Thus, this classic light-hearted comedy will teach you to roll with the punches as they come.
Maiden is a documentary about a woman named Tracey Edwards who in 1989 lead the first ever all-female crew in the Whitbread Round The World Race! Without a doubt, it is an inspiring story that sheds light on the problems that Tracy and her crew had to overcome just to be thought of as equals. Furthermore, Maiden is a film that will uplift and motivate you to always follow your heart.
Midnight in Paris whisks you away to another world that many of us dream of. In the film, a man and his fiancée are vacationing in the city of love. However, one evening he decides to wander alone and finds himself transported to Paris in the 1920s! In fact, Midnight in Paris impressively creates the fascinating era that you too would wish to join.
Up is the only animated movie on this list and it may also be the most heartfelt movie here. Following the adventures of an elderly widow to his beloved’s dream destination, Carl, the old grump finds himself in an interesting predicament with two loveable characters. Even though Up is an animated travel movie, the dream destination Paradise Falls is based off a real location in Venezuela, check it out here! In short, Up can be enjoyed by all ages, it will tear at your heart strings, and inspire you to make memories of your own.
Our final documentary on this list is The Endless Summer, it is about two surfers who set out to find the perfect wave. Surprisingly, it is an oddly satisfying movie, partly due to the calming narration of the film maker, and because of the interesting locations! Ride the waves with these two guys as they travel from America to Africa, Australia, New Zealand and French Polynesia.
Finally, In Bruges is a dramatic and comedic story of two hitman who are forced to stay in Bruges after a failed mission. If you didn’t know, Bruges is well-known for being one of the most charming places to travel to in Belgium and Europe. Although, one of the main characters can not stress enough about how much he hates Bruges. Rest assured, it does not stop you from wanting to explore the quaint town and its picturesque sights!
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