Top 5 Travel Movies

So do you need a little extra motivation to travel? After you watch one of these movies I think you'll already have bought your ticket.




#5 - 180 South

This one was just released and is available on instant view with Netflix. It's a documentary about a guys journey from southern California to Patagonia, Chile. He takes a sail boat all the way down there to climb the legendary Mount Fitzroy. There are some seriously beautiful shots in this film and the soundtrack was written by The Shins which really adds. A serious must for any adventure lover.



#4 The Art Of Travel

This is a small little movie that probably not a lot of people have seen. It's about this guy who drops everything in his life and jumps on a plane to Central America. Along the way he meets some interesting people and has an incredible journey traveling all the way to South America. This is one of those coming of age films but with travel. Although it can be a little rough around the edges (it's low budget), it's still a must for anyone who is stuck in a 9 to 5 job that they hate. Live vicariously through this movie and you'll understand why films like these are so good.



#3 - Vicky Christina Barcelona

I loved this film. I am a huge Woody Allen fan and he blew me away with this one. Sure, this movie might not be "realistic" but isn't that why we travel? To escape realism and find that fantasy? That's why I travel at least. This movie will make you want to visit Spain.



#2 - The Beach

Danny Boyle may be my favorite director but that does not make me biased. This is the ultimate travel movie. Although the second half kills the fantasy aspect of it, I still must recommend this film. It may not be a popular choice, knowing how everyone bags on it, but the locations are beautiful. I love what the main character Richard is all about and how he describes most tourists - people who travel far far away to sit in their comfy hotels and watch reruns of American television. Watch it!



#1 - Lost In Translation

I wish I could have amnesia for this film so I could relive the first time I watched it over and over again. This film is a masterpiece. If you haven't seen this film...GO OUT AND BUY IT NOW! And buy it on Blu-Ray. Buy yourself some Asahi, get some sushi and turn this thing on. Bill Murray gives his best performance since Groundhog Day and Scarlett Johansson gives her 2nd best (Ghost World can't be topped in my book). This movie is so hard to explain in a few words. It's more of a feeling. I can't begin to describe it but it's number 1 so watch it now. You'll want to visit Japan and do karaoke after watching this.