I started to realize I had a travel obsession when all my favorite movies were based on travel adventures. Once I’ve finished watching any of these movies, I feel the instant urge to pack up everything and head out to explore the world. The best travel movies have always helped to inspire my own personal travel goals. So if you’re looking for some motivation to push you into a backpacking adventure of your own, sit down and watch a couple of these great flicks with a bowl of popcorn, a glass of wine, and a friend. It’s the next best thing to actually traveling! Here goes 10 best movies based on traveling.

1.The Motorcycle Diaries
The Motorcycle Diaries is one of my favorite movies of all time. It’s about the true story of two medical students embarking on a 5 month motorcycle trip across South America in order to use their medical training to volunteer for a remote leper colony along the Amazon river. The film is based on the personal journals of latin American revolutionary Che Guevara, and highlights the freedom, adventure, and personal discovery that is part of the travel experience. It’s a beautiful movie about one of the most influential people to have ever lived, whether you think his influence was good or bad is up to you. If you haven’t seen this yet, watch it now.
2.180 Degrees South
180 Degrees South is a documentary that follows the adventure of a group of friends as they travel to Patagonia in the spirt of their heros. They pack their surfboards and climbing gear as they sail and drive along the South American coast, learning about the losing battle against industrialization and the destruction of the natural world. Modern commercial interests fed by the growing human consumption of disposable goods is ruining our planet, and the film shows what some brave people are doing to try and stop it. The movie’s beautiful scenery and fantastic soundtrack mix together with a strong message and travel adventure to create a true work of art.