TOP 20 Travel Films
No, EuroTrip won't be on this list ;)
If you really want to travel but don't have the opportunity, check out our top 20 travel films. Perhaps this will spark an idea for a future trip or create a list of places you absolutely must visit, following in the footsteps of the characters.
The Art of Travel, 2008
High school graduate Conner Layne was about to marry his first love, but standing at the altar, he realized it wasn't what he needed right now. Leaving his bride and astonished guests, Conner embarks alone on a journey through Central America. On this trip, the protagonist meets a group of foreigners with whom the young man will experience incredible adventures.
Tracks, 2013
The story of a young woman named Robyn, who intends to cross all of Australia on foot. It is a picturesque but very dangerous continent, where almost all flora and fauna pose a threat to humans. She sets off on her journey accompanied by a dog and four camels. National Geographic magazine became interested in her endeavor and offered her a photographer to accompany her. The film is based on real events. The author of the novel on which the film is based, Robyn Davidson, crossed 2700 kilometers on foot in 1977, accompanied by camels and a dog. It took her 9 months.
One Week, 2008
An ordinary young man, an ordinary job, a girlfriend, and an impending wedding. But all this crumbles when the protagonist, Ben Tyler, learns a terrible diagnosis. He doesn't know how long he has left to live, perhaps no more than a week. Ben decides on a desperate step. He rejects therapy and a slim chance of recovery, choosing instead to enjoy the last days of his life. He buys a motorcycle and sets off across Canada on a journey that will help him re-evaluate life. But how long will his journey last?
The Darjeeling Limited, 2007
Another comedy produced in the USA. The setting moves to delightful India. This is where three foolish brothers, who haven't spoken to each other for a year after their father's death, go. The eldest brother suggests they embark on a train journey across India to find themselves and reconcile. But everything goes awry, as the dim-witted men immediately start quarreling and sorting out their relationship. For this, they are kicked off the train in the middle of the desert. And this is just the beginning of their adventures…
Wild, 2014
One of the longest and incredibly interesting hiking trails is the Pacific Crest Trail in the USA. It runs from the Mexican border, across America, and up to Canada. Its length is 4279 kilometers. And not every daredevil would decide to embark on a journey along it. The main character, Cheryl Strayed, after a failed marriage, disillusioned with life and having lost her mother, sets off on foot along this route to find herself, overcome fears, and understand why she lives.
Leap Year, 2009
A woman desperately wants to get married, and specifically to a certain man. So, when he leaves for Dublin without proposing, she takes matters into her own hands! Learning that there's a tradition in Ireland where any woman can propose to a man on February 29th and he cannot refuse, she immediately buys a plane ticket. The weather makes adjustments to her plans, and the plane carrying the lady rushing to her beloved makes an emergency landing in Wales, from where she has to make her own way. A young Irishman offers to help her find her beloved in time, and together they travel across Ireland to finally propose to the clueless groom.
Nowhere in Africa, 1991
A German film telling the story of a girl named Regina, who at the age of five, along with her mother and father, flees Germany for Africa. The girl and her family have to survive in completely new conditions for them. Instead of civilized Europe, they encounter Black Africa. Living on a farm in Kenya, Regina quickly adapts to the new way of life, like any child. She learns the local language, plays with the children, and soon she is "breathtakingly" captivated by the beauty of Africa, which has become her second home.
Lost in Translation, 2003
In a luxurious and trendy Tokyo hotel, a couple of Americans, actor Bob and young Charlotte, spend their time sitting at the bar, escaping insomnia. After meeting, they decide to take a walk through the night city. The walk unexpectedly becomes something more. A series of acquaintances, encounters, and events make it unforgettable and very rich. Moreover, it restores their faith in themselves and humanity.
Cairo Time, 2009
A Canadian melodrama, the plot of which unfolds in Cairo. Juliet arrives here, the wife of UN worker Mark, who is currently in the Gaza Strip. It's not peaceful there, and he cannot get away to his wife, so he sends his friend to help her see Cairo. Juliet explores the city, its customs and traditions, and gets acquainted with the wildness of the local inhabitants. Simultaneously, a platonic love develops between her and her guide. Betrayal, lies… All these events unfold against the backdrop of Egypt's incredibly beautiful nature and most interesting places.
Kon-Tiki, 2012
Another film based on real events. It tells of the madness and simultaneous bravery of some people, their faith in themselves and their idea. Adventurers who are ready to go against all known truths. Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian, descendant of glorious Vikings, in 1947, together with a team of like-minded people, decides on a desperate step – to cross the entire Pacific Ocean to the shores of Peru on a small raft. The heroes will face a battle with whales, their own doubts, and nature. Who will emerge victorious?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, 2011
A group of retirees from the UK decides they have worked enough in their lives and now it's time to rest. They choose a cheaper, exotic country to spend their old age – India. When choosing a place to stay, they settle on the recently renovated "Marigold" hotel. However, upon arrival, they realize that no trace of its former grandeur remains. The surrounding environment is very far from what they imagined. But all the adventures that befall them will teach them to let go of the past and rediscover themselves and their love.
The Jungle Child, 2011
A young girl, Sabine, stands barefoot in the snow, gazing into the distance, telling her story. For the world she is in now has become alien… Her father, along with his wife and children, goes to live and work in the jungles of New Guinea. There, as a linguist, he studies the language. During this time, the family adapts to the new conditions. Sabine, one of the daughters, quickly settles in and feels at home there. She makes friends among the local children and becomes "one of them." However, serious problems soon begin, including inter-tribal hostility, and these events will affect the fate of the family and the girl herself.
Seven Years in Tibet, 1997
Third Reich officer Heinrich Harrer has it all. He has a successful job, he is well-known, and he is prophesied fame and success in his party career. But even this is not enough for him. He wants to conquer the impregnable peak of the Himalayas. For this, he leaves his pregnant wife at home and embarks on a journey. Tibet — appears in this film incredibly beautiful and magnetic. And it also changes lives — mountaineer Heinrich Harrer returned from Tibet a different man. The same will happen to you if you dare to visit there.
The Motorcycle Diaries, 2004
In 1952, the future revolutionary hero Ernesto Che Guevara, with his friend, undertook a motorcycle journey through the countries of Latin America. They saw with their own eyes the lives of ordinary Latin Americans and changed greatly. It is believed that this journey greatly influenced Che Guevara, becoming one of the reasons for his struggle. This was one of his two major journeys through these countries, and the filmmakers tried to convey the corresponding atmosphere to us.
Without Borders, 2015
Together with the characters, we will visit three countries that deeply preserve the spirit of fraternal solidarity. We will go to Armenia, and together with the characters, we will journey through picturesque lands and mountain valleys. The ancient city of Tbilisi will lead us through its narrow, green-filled streets. New Year's Moscow will greet guests with colorful lights during one of the country's most important holidays. And the characters, with their simple earthly destinies, will become our guides through the world of romantic love in all its manifestations.
A Perfect Getaway, 2009
A young couple embarks on a journey to a picturesque island to spend their honeymoon fabulously and unforgettably. However, a sudden message that a pair of serial killers is operating on the island hardly sounds like a fairy tale. In addition to the cleverly twisted plot, the stunning landscapes of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica add to the film's spectacle.
Eat Pray Love, 2010
We couldn't help but include this film on the list. After all, it's recognized as the most popular among travel films. This movie provided a recipe against depression — choose any three countries starting with "I" and embark on a journey. Stunning views of Indonesian Bali, India, and Italy. We bet that after watching, the thought of embarking on an adventure will stick in your mind.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 2013
Walter Mitty is an ordinary fellow, holding the position of photo editor at "Life" magazine. Office plankton – there are many like him. Day after day, engaged in boring activities, the man learned to escape into a world of fantasies. There, he is a superhero, saving his beloved's lame dog from a burning house. And also a mountaineer conquering a peak, and just a cool guy arguing with his boss.
This film about the adventures of an office loser seems to shout from the screen "Don't be afraid!", "Take risks!", "Change the world!". The teenage enthusiasm was vividly demonstrated to us by 48-year-old Ben Stiller. And after the film, we all collectively fell in love with Iceland. And you thought, why did it become so popular?
Into the Wild, 2007
It's hard to imagine what goes on in the soul of a young man from a well-to-do family when one day he decides to abandon everything. But that's exactly what happened — Christopher donates all his money to charity and leaves his family, heading to Alaska. He doesn't know what awaits him, but he is sure that life needs to change. Alexander Supertramp – that's the name he chose for himself for life in the wild.
Himalaya, 2004
Touching the heavens and spanning thousands of kilometers, lie the most inhospitable mountains on Earth — the Himalayas. This icy fortress serves as protection for a wonderful and diverse fauna. Mighty, mysterious, and seemingly mythical animals have made this frightening landscape their home. The nearby lands offer immense wealth. Towering above all this, the Himalayas leave an indelible mark. The mountain range forms a scar over three thousand kilometers long across Asia, separating India from the Tibetan Plateau. If you travel through these mountains from West to East, you can experience all seasons at once. In the culture of the peoples of the Himalayan region, it is asserted that everything in life is interconnected, so each animal depends on another. Likewise, we are closely connected to everything around us, be it a mountain or domestic animals.
