13 movies that will make you want to travel the world

We've got a long list of movies that will transport you to far-flung places and add more on your bucket list. The flicks here may just be enough to inspire you to book your next travel adventure—without ever leaving your living room. 

2013 | Jeremy Irons | English | Places of action: Germany, Switzerland, Portugal

An old Swiss Professor leaves his job and decides to start a thrilling adventure to Lisbon. It is a story about life and love, what we gain from exploring new places, and the beautiful capital of Portugal.

2013 | Ben Stiller | English | Places of action: USA, Greenland, Iceland, the Himalayas

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty tells the story of an introvert photo editor named Walter who has a very active imagination. On the quest to save his own place in the company, he plans the wildest adventure of a lifetime.

It is witty and funny. The perfect movie to inspire you to experience more out of your life than just sitting on your desk for eight hours every day.  

2013 | Mia Wasikowska | English | Places of action: Flinders Ranges, South Australia, Australia

This is a great film based on a true story about a woman named Robyn Davidson who goes on a 1,700-mile journey on foot across Australia with four camels and her pet dog.

2011 | Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez | English | Place of action: Spain

After his son’s tragic death, a father decides to embark on a journey to Europe and finish his son's trip on the Camino de Santiago, also called “The Way.” It is trail through the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

2010 | Amy Adams | English | Place of action: USA, Ireland

The movie is about a woman who has a detailed plan to go to Dublin to propose to her boyfriend, following an Irish tradition of leap year, for fear of not getting married on time.

2008 | Joshua Jackson | English | Place of action: Canada

The movie will show iconic landmarks across Canada while Ben rides his motorcycle on a quest to find meaning in his life. It's entertaining and an uplifting film to watch.

2007 | Emile Hirsch | English | Place of action: North America

The movie is based on facts portrayed by Chris who chooses adventure and freedom instead of money. He burns all his papers and money then travels from the US to wander in Alaska.

2007 | Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman | English | Places of action: India, Egypt, China, France, USA, Tanzania

This cliche titled film is one amazing movie about two terminally ill men who went out there to live their life to the fullest just before they near the end of their lives. It is a story full of adventure, colourful sceneries, and friendship.

The Darjeeling Limited

2007 | Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman | English | Places of action: Indian cities - Osian, Udaipur, and Jodhpur

After their father's death, three warring brothers who are very different from each other, meet for a train trip through India. Aside from the entertaining things that the story has to offer, the cities are a wonder.

2006 | Russell Crowe | English | Place of action: Provence, France

Everything is so pure and beautiful in this movie. Max inherits his uncle's chateaux and multi-million dollar vineyard, which he plans to sell. But the charming landscape is just too good to let go.

2004 | Walter Salles | Spanish | Place of action: South America

The Motorcycle Diaries is a true story about two medical students who embarked on a five-month motorcycle trip across South America to volunteer for a remote leper colony along the Amazon river.

The movie was based on the personal journals of Latin American revolutionary Che Guevara about the beauty of adventure, freedom, and self-discovery. 

2003 | Scarlett Johansson | English | Place of action: Tokyo

A former actor travels to Japan to shoot an ad. There he meets a neglected young woman and together experience the colourful culture of the city.

2003 | Diane Lane | English | Place of action: Tuscany, Italy

A writer wants to change her whole life and buys a property in Italy on a whim. The movie is a fun comedy-drama, set on the gorgeous Itialian landscape.