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Lost in Translation was sort of my go-to movie when living in Japan many years ago. Thanks for sharing this list, Matt. Into the Wild among a few. What a fantastic list of movies! These movies really help bridge the gap between travels — Thanks! The Way has me wanting to walk El Camino as well. This year if I can swing it, definitely next year, if I have to wait that long.

If you can stand a romance movie, Letters to Juliet has beautiful scenery shots of Italy. And you get to learn about the women from around the world who write letters to Juliet, and the Italian women who answer them all. Met lovely people from around the world.

I came here to say the same thing! I walked the Camino nearly three years ago after watching the film. I have seen many of these and enjoyed them. Just saw the Secret Life of Walter Mitty this past weekend. Thank you for sharing. I found it interesting, if predictable, that you hated the romantic aspect of Under the Tuscan Sun, but liked it in A Good Year, with the underlying theme of both being essentially the same.

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For me, Under the Tuscan Sun demonstrated what I love about travel — finding me. Only wandering souls get that. Did your tastes change? Or did the missing ones not make it into the ultimate list? Most of these are on this list too! I still love them all! Glad to see some of my favorite travel movies in this list!

You can see my own list on my blog! Just watched Map of Saturday last night because of this post. What a great movie to relate to and be inspired by. Check out Outsourced , a movie about an American who is transferred to India by his novelty gift company to manage a call center. The movie later was made into a comedy television series which sadly lasted only one season.

I see I have lots of watching to catch up with. Also, it may be interesting to see what peoples choices are for travel related documentaries. There are just so many today. I remember watching The Beach, and it instantly made me want to go to Thailand. I wanted to discover my own piece of paradise.. It was no longer a secret haven or hidden paradise… The nearest I ever came to a deserted island was Koh Rong in Cambodia, but even that island is becoming built up now.. Sure teaches you a good traveling lesson though!

My favorite quote of all time came from an episode in departures. A wise man named Filiberto on Chiloe in Chile departures. Live every moment intensely. Thats why we have to enjoy every moment. One must enjoy life. Try not to acquire so many things, but instead have experiences. Accomplish everything you want to do, no matter the effort that it deserves.

Life is too short and one must relish it. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is an incredible movie to watch to get pumped up for a trip. I watched this on my flight to London when I studied abroad, and it holds a special place in my heart. Also, it has an incredible storyline that can inspire travel anywhere. Midnight in Paris is a great movie that inspires travel to Paris, and also tells great backstories of some famous writers and artists.

The Lord of the Rings can inspire travel with the beautiful scenery. Thanks for such a wonderful list. This list is great. I have a couple other movies to add, the first being one of my favorite films of all time: Charlie Countryman, Tracks, The Way Back, Sideways not a ton of travel in this film, but the acting, writing are incredible.

Really shows how getting away from the world you know can open your eyes. I love all of these movies. I feel like Brook and I are friends. Have you not seen Hector and the Search for Happiness?! The Tourist and Sahara are two other good ones that I did not see on your list. I wish you a good trip on your next outing.

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And Australian film about a girl who walks from Alice Springs straight to the west sea accros the dessywith her dog and 3 camels! Another women power movie! Honestly, I think watching that movie changed my life. Such an amazing film. They play movies every night, and since the film incldues a section on Phi Phi, it created the perfect setting to watch it. Surrounded by fellow travelers. I recommend to it everyone! Midnight in Paris is a great movie and loved it. So many facets to one beautiful city. Other than that — great list.

I liked The Secret Life of Walter Mitty so much more than expected incidentally watched it on a plane — luckily on the way to my holiday, not back home and have yet to see The Way. Has Joshua Jackson in it, he finds out he has stage 4 cancer and travels across canada on a motorcycle.

I read that book in the 6th grade and the story of Chris Mccandless really had a huge impact on my life. As others have stated degrees south is my all time favorite documentary, one week was pretty good as well, departures was a great tv show, just watched north of the sun and i have to say the scenery is absolute beautiful Norway is definitely on my next place to visit. And lastly you guys should check out these short documentary by Chris Burkard you can find them on itunes to watch the trailers and stuff but they include, Cradle of storms, the out post volume 1 and volume 2.

Great shots of Paris and really gets into its gritty African based subculture.. Outsourced… Interesting comedy about a company outsourcing to India. Made me want to visit India! The guard… Portrays modern rural Ireland very well.. Where can I find Nowhere in Africa? As an old timer, highly recommend The Man who would be King. So many of these movies are near and dear to my heart! Into the Wild I read my first year out of high school, and inspired me to 20 years of living in mountain towns teaching skiing and guiding whitewater.

My husband and I listened to Wild on a road trip, and were both balling while trying to drive both the movie and both are amazing in their own right, but we were very happy that they cut out many parts of the horse scene from the movie! That was the brutal part of the book that caused the tears. The Whale Rider has a really special place in my heart, I was fortunate enough to see it the first day at showed at the Sundance Film Festival with my Kiwi ex husband and a bunch of our New Zealand friends. What an amazing movie!

We were so happy it won that year! I loved a map for saturday. And also great additions in the comments! I noticed there are lots of Italy lovers in the comments. Thanks for the list and to everyone that has commented. I now have a lengthy list of inspiring movies to watch whilst on the road. Totally cheesy but really captures that drive down the Amalfi Coast! It just made me confirm how much I need to go traveling to save myself. I think you should really add Degrees South. The Way also inspired me to do the Camino.

The book is wonderful too of course and in my opinion better than the movie but the movie was really good and loved the cast. Matt, thanks for providing this list. The one movie that started my dreams of travel was The Man from Snowy River. I watched with wonder at the scenery and splendor of that region of Australia. Just watched Hector and the Search for Happiness on Netflix. Check it out, see what you think. Thanks for the wonderful list.

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I also enjoyed all the suggestions in the comment section. With a young Mel Gibson and Sigourney Weaver. One that touched my heart was The Straight Story based on the true story of Alvin Straight who drove a lawn mower tractor from Iowa to Wisconsin. Thanks for the heads up. Before Sunrise, and After Sunset are great. The Way — please can I meet Yoast? Under the Tuscan Sun is brilliant!! Almost bought that villa, but in Umbria. Louis where Alex met Ryan in Up in the Air. I grew up in Africa so I must add three of my all time favourites: All three are hilarious, heartwarming, adventurous, full of history and rich culture.

I have seen most of them but have to check out the others, specially a map for Saturday. Others I love that are not on your list: By posting a comment, you agree to our community friendly, anti-spam comment policy that can be found here. Whale Rider I remember seeing this movie when it came out. Into the Wild Based on a true story, this movie follows Christopher McCandless as he tries to shed his material life and get in touch with real life and nature. In Bruges Colin Farrell may have thought a life in Bruges was hell, but the city provides a beautiful backdrop for this comedy.

Crocodile Dundee Not only did these movies launch the short career of Paul Hogan but they made everyone want to be an Aussie. Up in the Air I live in an airport world. Any Indiana Jones Indy made everyone an archaeologist and an adventure seeker. Thelma and Louise Released in , this tragic story stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as two women driving across the American Southwest in search of adventure and friendship while escaping the law. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert A movie about Australian drag queens that take a road trip across the desert in order to perform at a lip-synching show.

Eurotrip A silly movie about backpacking in Europe , this movie will nonetheless have you wanting to see all the places they filmed. Monsoon Wedding This Indian independent film tells the story of an arranged marriage and the modern pushback against this tradition by the bride as the family prepares to host a four-day wedding. The Way Someone who knows me well told me to watch it, and when I did, I was blown away. Wild Based on the novel of the same name, this movie follows Cheryl Strayed as she hikes the Pacific Crest Trail as a way to restart her life, end her drug addiction, and finally cope with the death of her mother.

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Thank you for not including Eat, Pray, Love. I agree, and one of the best funeral scenes ever! Great list, is there any upcoming movie you know like Point Break? Nice list of movies! How about Capitan Ron! Made me want to sail the Caribbean. Midnight in Paris and Before Sunrise are my favorites. Into the Wild is a great movie, makes me wanna travel! The Art Of Travel is also good One you might like it! Is it an amazing experience. One of my life goals is to do it. I also love Midnight in Paris! I will try to watch them all. Best wishes from Pakistan for every reader of this post.

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