30 movies that will inspire you to travel the world
Sometimes the best way to experience a destination you haven't been to is to watch a movie that takes place there.
From the "Lord of the Rings," which was filmed in New Zealand, to "Into the Wild," which was filmed in Alaska, here are 30 movies that will make you want to travel all over the world.
"Under the Tuscan Sun"
Based on the book by Frances Mayes, "Under the Tuscan Sun" tells the story of a recently divorced writer who ends up impulsively buying a villa in the Italian countryside while on vacation in Tuscany.
The movie was filmed in multiple locations throughout Italy, many in Tuscany — Florence, Arezzo, and Siena — as well as Rome and Positano. Think quaint villages, Tuscan countryside, and spectacular coastal views.
"Slumdog Millionaire"
Featuring a teen who grew up in India's slums and then makes it on the show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," "Slumdog Millionaire" shows India in its true form: overcrowded, dirty, and poverty-stricken.
But it shows the country nonetheless, and is sure to spark some curiosity in avid travelers who have never been. The movie was filmed mostly in the cities of Agra and Mumbai.
"The Motorcycle Diaries"
"The Motorcycle Diaries" chronicles the journey of two friends as they ride a motorcycle through South America and encounter problems along the way.
The movie captures the beauty of South America — it was filmed in Argentina, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba.
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" is a classic Western about two bank robbers who travel to Bolivia to escape the law.
Though the movie was actually filmed mainly in the Western US and not in Bolivia, the movie's scenery is still beautiful. Filming locations include California, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, and Mexico.
"Roman Holiday"
A classic black-and-white film featuring a young and elegant Audrey Hepburn, "Roman Holiday" features 1950s Rome through the eyes of a sheltered princess and the American man she falls in love with.
The movie was filmed in a variety of iconic landmarks throughout the city.
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