6 Must-Watch Netflix Movies & Shows That Inspire Travel
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Don’t you love it when you sit down to watch a movie or show and it ignites something in you that makes you want to travel? Inspiring movies and shows make me want to explore the world, pack a bag, jump on a plane, leave everything behind, and experience life from a different perspective!I love reading Million Mile Secrets reader success stories for the same reason!
1. 180 Degrees South
Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all…. But we just went for it. – Yvon Chouinard, 180 Degrees SouthNothing on earth makes me want to travel more than the documentary 180 Degrees South. I get chills just thinking about it. This movie follows the 1968 trip made by Yvon Chouinard (former CEO of Patagonia) and Doug Tompkins (co-founder of The North Face and Esprit Clothing) to South America on a journey of a lifetime. It takes you to the remote depths of Patagonia from Mexico south along the west coast of Chile while showcasing the most beautiful, dramatic landscapes a person could dream of.
2. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown. – Anthony BourdainParts Unknown, a food and travel show on CNN, follows the late Anthony Bourdain around the world exploring rich cultures and the cuisine that goes with them. If you are a foodie and love to travel, then I recommend turning this on to satisfy your palate and thirst for adventure. Bourdain travels to some of the world’s best food scenes like Sicily, Tokyo, and Los Angeles. He also travels to off the beaten path destinations like Punjab, India, Tanzania, and Detroit.
3. Planet Earth
Our planet is still full of wonders. As we explore them, so we gain not only understanding, but power. It’s not just the future of the whale that today lies in our hands: it’s the survival of the natural world in all parts of the living planet. We can now destroy or we can cherish. The choice is ours. – David Attenborough, Planet Earth.Talk about worldwide travel inspiration! Planet Earth is the highest budget nature documentary series ever made. The show has won multiple television awards for its incredible ability to get viewers in touch with the natural world.
4. The Bucket List
Find the joy in your life… my dear friend, close your eyes and let the waters take you home – Carter Chambers, The Bucket ListThe Bucket List, a comedy starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, is a must watch not only for you and your friends to find travel inspiration but it encourages viewers to do something bizarre off their bucket list! The movie follows two terminally ill jokesters that meet in a hospital after receiving their less than ideal, life-threatening diagnosis. They decide to hit the road together with a wish list to complete before they “kick the bucket.” And, they really do it all. From driving limited-edition Mustangs, to skydiving, visiting the North Pole and venturing to the Taj Mahal in India, they explore the world together conquering fears and crossing items off their bucket lists.
5. The Endless Summer
Many of us ride winter and summer, but the ultimate thing for us would be to have an endless summer. The only way to do this is to travel around the world. – Narrator, The Endless SummerThe Endless Summer is probably the most classic surf film ever made. Whether you’re into surfing or prefer to lounge on the beach and stare at the ocean, this is a must-see flick.
6. Chocolat
Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or tortuous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive – Joanne Harris, ChocolatSet in a remote, tranquil French town in the winter of 1959, Chocolat is a story that portrays love, family and a chocolate shop that influences the lives of the townspeople in very different and interesting ways.
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