Staying at home in a lockdown due to the pandemic may make you feel a little low and unhappy. However, don’t let extended lockdowns and travel suspensions bring down your morale. You can always make up for the times that have been lost now to indulge in some fun movie-binging session. A little arm-chair travelling is always exciting! In fact, once the pandemic is lifted and tourism is reinstated, you can venture out and make your own version of these movies!
A true story of a young Christopher "Alexander Supertramp" McCandless' journey and eventual demise in Alaska. You can call it poetic or borderline moronic to have chosen a life of exploring wilderness over settlement but the movie showcases an exemplary spectacle of the Pacific coast.
One of the most famous travel movies has got to be Eat Pray Love. Julia Roberts embarking on a journey of self-discovery around the world, indulging in food, spirituality and romance is quite the ideal travel movie to watch at the moment.
The heart-warming camaraderie shared between two terminally ill men, who actually meet in a hospital ward, battling cancer, is too good for words. What's amazing is how the film promotes individuals to make their own list! So, use this time to make up a nice travel bucket list of your own.
Transport yourself back in time and let Audrey Hepburn with her perky personality amaze you as she explores Rome with Gregory Peck. The adorable romcom with Rome as its backdrop gives you romantic feels!
From San Francisco to Tuscany, here's a jump that you wouldn't expect from the lead protagonist (Diane Lane) but would be onboard with! Poignant and perfect to satiate your travelling pants, this movie will put a smile on your face. You can always indulge in some exquisite staycation and spend your lockdown period looking at fine properties! Find a good hotel room on our hotels platform.
Based on a true story of Richard Linklater, the slow-cinema of strolling through the wondrous city of Vienna is just what you need to feel happy. You should follow this one up with Before Sunset and Before Midnight as the films further explores newer cities such as Paris and Messinia.
If watching a boyish Leonardo DiCaprio hop through islands and expeditions across Thailand as a solo backpacker is something that interests you, go for this movie! Besides, you'll get to watch the pristine blue waters and white sandy beaches with a cute Leo trying to find meaning in life.
Let Jean-Pierre Jeunet's camera lens take you through the pristine city of Paris while the shiny confection of quaint cafes and cool streets marvel you. Amelie brings the best of the city and will certainly make you want to book your flights once the pandemic is controlled.
Zoya Akhtar’s amazed fans with this beautiful story of three friends reconnecting after a long time and taking a trip together. Ever made a pact with your BFFs to take a trip? Well, now is your time! Watch the ZNMD stars' activities from skydiving to bar hopping across Spain.
From Corsica's Matarghasti to Delhi's bustling fervour, Tamasha will have an effect on you, emotionally. However, it is the places Imtiaz Ali takes you through that will truly leave you speechless and with a thirst for wanderlust.
Luca Guadagnino's vision of a small town in Italy is a sun-kissed spectacle that will leave you with a sense of elation. While the film is beautiful, the scenic bliss of Italy will transport you to one of the most gorgeous locales in the world.
The film surrounds the life of Cheryl Strayed who backpacks through the Pacific Crest Trail to cope with the loss of her mother's death. Reese Witherspoon would totally resonate with you, if you are a backpacker, waiting to be let out in the world so you can get with your soul-searching and exploring.
Queen's solo honeymooning across Western Europe is one of the best Hindi films with travel as a character. It's amazing how the recently-left-at-the-altar Rani finds solace in the company of strangers while she travels and does unimaginable things! Watching her hop on a train from Paris to Amsterdam with flashbacks of Delhi is quite a trip.
Bangkok might look scary to many in The Hangover Part II but they couldn't have been more right about the luxurious islands and busy streets. The place certainly has a charm to it which is further amplified with some adventure! Laugh away and relish all the Bangkok vibes.
Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai literally put Goa in the map of budget travellers and backpacking tourists who love the tropical vibes of the coast state! From the Vagator Fort to the beautiful beaches showcased in the film, Goa has found immense prominence since then. Perhaps go back to this film and reminisce while you're at home?
While the tangle love stories and endearing moments from the film do take up a major chunk of your attention, the pristine backdrop of Jaipur and India is a character in itself. You will be reminded of the fun side of Jaipur with its street food, cycle transports and more.
Grandpa Carl and Russell's poignant travel story from the US to South America is so heart-wrenching yet practically perfect considering our pandemic situation. We are all just floating in our dreams of eventually getting out there. Plus, the wilderness is explored phenomenally in this Disney-Pixar movie.
Watch Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson strike up an adorable camaraderie while they stroll through the busy but lit streets of Tokyo in Lost in Translation. The film could easily pass off as an advertisement for Tokyo tourism for the way it has been shot! Definitely worth a watch.
These movies will help you find your inspiration for the next travel destination. Either that or you can always be amazed by how beautifully cinema has helped keep your spirits up with their view on travel and places!
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