There’s something magical about the way movies can transport us—sometimes not just emotionally, but to entire worlds we’ve never seen before. A great travel film captures the spirit of exploration, wonder, and self-discovery. Whether it’s the cobblestone streets of Paris or the sweeping deserts of Morocco, these cinematic journeys awaken our wanderlust and make us dream of packing a bag and setting off on an adventure of our own.
Travel movies appeal to something deep within us: the desire to escape, to learn, and to feel alive. They remind us that the world is vast and full of beauty—and that every journey, whether across continents or within ourselves, begins with curiosity and courage.
Some places star as themselves in a film. London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles often serve as the backdrops of popular films. Ghostbusters showcases New York’s different areas while Collateral shows Los Angeles’ darker night side.
Some places masquerade as exotic tropical paradises or even other planets. The volcanic fields of Iceland are transformed to a distant planet in Interstellar while the island of Hawaii become home to marauding dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
Next time you’re in the theatre and think, “that place looked interesting,” look up where it was filmed. You might have just found your next travel destination.