5 Incredible Films to Watch When You Want to Scratch That Travel Itch

If you’re a film buff, you’ve likely seen incredible movies about travel. Even if you haven’t, now that you’ve got some free time on your hands, you’re looking for recommendations to watch. Films have been an essential part of people’s culture from around the world. Providing a source of inspiration and entertainment, watching a good movie with family and friends, is one of America’s favorite pastimes.  

Bringing Travel to Your TV Screen

Five incredible films to watch when you want to scratch that travel itch are listed here for you to refer to often. You’ll discover other travel-related films as you familiarize yourself with the different streaming services you have access to currently. You can even compile your own list of films to watch thanks to the tools offered by Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.

Casablanca

Set in Morocco, this classic film stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It’s a love story that came out in 1942 and dealt with current topics such as World War II and the Nazi occupation. The movie was critically acclaimed and won three Academy Awards. It may not be something you gravitate to generally because of its age, but it will help you appreciate classic films more once you’ve watched it. 

Into the Wild

This rite of passage story focuses on the life and death of Christopher McCandless, a well-to-do adventurer who walks away from his life to embrace life in the wild. It bases itself on the accounts of McCandless, aka Alexander Supertramp, and the perils he faced as an inexperienced young man living in Alaska. A book of the same name existed before the film debuted. McCandless’ sister also wrote a book giving her side of the story about her brother’s life and death. 

Eat, Pray, Love 

Based on author Elizabeth Gilbert’s personal experience, the film starred Julia Roberts. It quickly became a favorite for diehard romantics wanting to experience the same kind of love affair with country after country. A journey of self-discovery led Gilbert to meet a man in Bali who she fell head-over-heels for. If you’re a fan of books with movie tie-ins, this is one that you’ll want to watch soon. 

Craigslist Joe

The film is a 2012 documentary where a young man tested the kindness of humanity by enlisting the help of strangers to give him a place to stay while he traveled. Using the popular platform Craigslist, Joseph Garner lived without money and refrained from getting assistance from people he already knew. The concept of ‘couch surfing’ was one that he explored as well as the ‘freeconomy,’ which are budget traveler favorites to this day. 

Wild

Based on a book by the same name by Cheryl Strayed, a young woman decides to hike the Pacific Crest Trail by herself. The one-hundred-mile solo hike is full of uncertainty. Strayed learns very quickly that without the assistance of others, she wouldn’t be able to withstand the rugged terrain and unforgiving weather alone. A movie full of personal achievement, it’s an inspiring film from 2014 starring Reese Witherspoon. 

Add New Places and Experiences to Your Current Bucket List Today

Cinematic treasures make you feel like you’ve traveled to far off places without stepping foot out of your living room. They help you create bucket list items that you want to experience. The films inspire you and fuel your love for travel because of how well the production company produced and directed them.