"I don't know what my future holds, but the world is wide, and I want to make some memories." – Donna Sheridan.
We'll start this article with a quote from Mamma Mia because why not?
Movies can transport us to places we never thought we'd visit. Many of us watch movies to escape reality. If you've watched Mamma Mia, you may have longed for a trip to Greece.
This article will explore movies that intersect with travel. Have you ever watched a movie that inspired you to travel to a particular country? If you have, have you ever acted on this inspiration? If not, the time is now. We have brought you ten movies to inspire your next vacation. You may have seen some of them but let's refresh your memory. This time, you'll be eager to travel to all the places you dream of.
We'll start this article with a quote from Mamma Mia because why not?
Movies can transport us to places we never thought we'd visit. Many of us watch movies to escape reality. If you've watched Mamma Mia, you may have longed for a trip to Greece.
This article will explore movies that intersect with travel. Have you ever watched a movie that inspired you to travel to a particular country? If you have, have you ever acted on this inspiration? If not, the time is now. We have brought you ten movies to inspire your next vacation. You may have seen some of them but let's refresh your memory. This time, you'll be eager to travel to all the places you dream of.
1. Mamma Mia
You can already tell that we have an unhealthy obsession with this movie. What about you? Are you part of the fans that received Mamma Mia with open arms when it was first released in 2008?
Mamma Mia is a movie centered around love, family, and parenthood. It is about a girl who invites three men to her wedding to determine which one is her father. The movie is set on the Island of Skopelos in Greece, known as Kalokairi in the movie. The scenic island is enchanting in the movie. You should add it to your list of vacation locations.
2. Under the Tuscan Sun
Many movies portray how healing and the discovery of self can be brought about by traveling. And from what we have seen, they may not be far off. Under the Tuscan Sun is one such movie.
In this film, Frances Mayes catches her cheating husband and goes through a disastrous divorce in which she loses everything. She travels to Tuscan in Italy and fixes a villa and her life there. This movie showed such great shots of this region that it is enough to get you dreaming of an Italian vacation.
3. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Sure, anyone can laugh their way through a movie. How about you laugh your way through New York City? The title of this movie is enough to tell you about trips and vacations. The main male characters- Steve Martin and the late John Candy- are to die for. That's not all, though.
The movie shows New York City in a light that has inspired us. Wouldn't it be fun to walk in the same places these men did? You could even cosplay one of the actors from the airports to the train stations.
4. Lord of the Rings Trilogy
You know this one; everyone knows it. You haven't watched Lord of the Rings? You've got to be kidding. This movie can surprisingly inspire your next vacation.
Most of the scenes in this movie were shot in New Zealand, and they left us stunned. Watch Lord of the Rings to realize just how beautiful the landscape in New Zealand is. Save this one for your next winter vacation.
5. Cast Away
Some leave home for foreign countries to seek adventure or discover themselves, and others still find themselves stranded on deserted islands by mistake. The story of Chuck Noland, played by Tom Hanks in Cast Away, is a perfect example of the latter.
We'll never suggest you get lost on purpose, but what if you test your survival skills like Hanks did in Monuriki Island? The only difference would be that you'll have a ready way out.
6. Eat, Pray, Love
Not everyone will find love at a resort in Bali, but it is always worth a try. Eat, Pray, Love is a movie based on a best-selling memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert. It has been and still is a source of inspiration to many people today.
Besides finding love, Julia Roberts, the lead actress, did other things in other countries. In Italy, she discovered new delicacies, and in India, she learned to pray. Even if you are not looking for love, don't you want to try mouth-watering Italian food? That's what we thought; now add this to your list.
7. The English Patient
This movie is uplifting as it is heart-wrenching. The English Patient follows the story of Count Laszlo, a badly burnt and disfigured patient, and his nurse, Hana.
The movie is set in the final days of World War II. The movie's plot is not the only thing that moved us; the scenery did as well—watching people come to terms with their past and discover their future on the breathtaking land of Val D'orcia in Tuscany is magical.
8. Far and Away
This movie follows the story of an Irish immigrant couple. Played by Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, the movie's lead characters go to America with big dreams and discover that life there is not as easy as it is painted to seem.
Far and Away depicts how resilience can be enough to achieve your dreams. The characters fight for a better life in Billings, Montana. The scenery lent the movie such authenticity, and it is an excellent place to visit if you want to be reminded never to give up.
9. Thelma and Louise
This movie revolves around the lives of two women in suffocating relationships. Thelma is married to a horrible partner who likes her mute, and Louise also has issues with her musician boyfriend. One day, both of them decide to up and leave in a Ford Thunderbird Convertible.
Thelma and Louise was mostly filmed in California and Utah. For most of the movie, both lead characters are on the road, and this is until they ride into the Grand Canyon to avoid the police. Every scene in this movie screams, "Come find me." Why don't you listen?
10. Before Sunrise
A lot can happen in one night; this iconic movie is a testament to that. It follows Jesse and Celine through an all-night city walk. A lot happens between the two main characters during this all-nighter, and you'll have to find out what it leads to.
It is a story centered around love in beautiful Vienna, Austria. Jesse and Celine visit exciting landmarks, including Kleines Café, Café Sperl, Maria Am Gestade, and Friedhof der Namenlosen. It wouldn't hurt to trace their steps when you visit.