The weather is gorgeous, the beaches are exciting, and the vibe is definitely chill. It’s definitely summertime.
Travel costs may be on the rise, but more people are planning trips this year compared to 2022 with the World Tourism Organization’s count of more than 900 million people traveling internationally. In 2023, that number is expected to rise, especially during the summer season.
Some may not need telling twice, but if you’re the kind of person who still needs a bit of convincing to head out and make the most of the season, check out the travel “inspo” through these movies and reality shows that will make you want to pack your bags, pronto.
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1. Killers (2010)
This romcom opens in one of the most beautiful places on earth: Nice, France, where the rich frolic on the beaches and arrive on private jets and yachts. With its red-roofed villas, a palm-tree-lined boulevard, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, Nice attracts holidaymakers from all over the world, including assassins.
Starring Ashton Kutcher (That ‘70s Show, The Ranch) as assassin Spencer and Katherine Heigl (Grey’s Anatomy, Knocked Up) as lovelorn woman Jen traveling with her well-off parents, the film shows that je ne sais quoi that makes it easy to fall in love with and in Nice.
Jen and Spencer are a young couple who are madly in love. When Spencer’s past as a hired assassin catches up with them, they must face a horde of assassins who have been sent to kill him. With the help of Jen’s overprotective parents, they must fight to save their lives and their love while trying to live a normal life in the suburbs.
2. Green Book (2018)
Green Book is a biographical film starring Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings) as Italian-American bouncer Tony Lip and Mahershala Ali (House of Cards, Luke Cage) as the pianist Dr. Don Shirley, inspired by the latter’s 1962 tour of the Deep South. The movie is a road trip drama set in the Jim Crow South.
The Green Book is a movie based on the true story of Tony Lip and Don Shirley. Tony Lip, an Italian-American bouncer, is hired by Don Shirley, a black man, to drive him on an eight-week concert tour through the segregated American South. As the two men travel together, their relationship develops and Tony’s understanding of the world around him is changed. The movie captures the racism, hatred, and violence experienced by black people in the 1960s, while also exploring the beauty of the landscape and the power of friendship.
3. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
It’s the end of the world and Dodge Petersen (Steve Carell, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Despicable Me) is unhappy. Penny Lockhart is unhappy (Keira Knightley, Begin Again, Love Actually), too. Dodge’s wife has left him while Penny’s boyfriend has made her miss her last opportunity to go back to England and be with her family.
In this story, Dodge and Penny, two strangers, embark on a journey together to try to find Dodge’s high school sweetheart Olivia while trying to evade madmen, riots, and an assassin in the face of an impending asteroid impact. Along the way, they form a connection and eventually fall in love. Although they never find Olivia, they are able to successfully help Penny contact her family in England.
4. Travel Stalker
Travel Stalker is a Japanese series whose hosts connect with travelers with no plans and hang out with them for the day. Call it innocents abroad, if you will. Each episode features different tourists, locations, shopping areas, food, and adventures.
Travel Stalker is a 10-episode travel series that takes viewers on a journey in Japan with hosts Minayo and Ruka. The series takes viewers to different places in Japan such as Nara, Inari, Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Kyoto, Arashiyama, and Sagano, while exploring the local culture and attractions. The series is useful for viewers who are planning a trip to Japan, as it provides an insight into some of the places that can be visited and the activities that can be done.
5. 2 Days and 1 Night (2007-present)
Two days and one night is usually how long a quick break goes. But what if you had to perform tasks to earn points for things like food during this short time? That’s exactly what the South Korean reality show is all about.
2 Days and 1 Night, now with four seasons available to stream on Viu, features a cast of six men that have continually been replaced by new ones since it first aired in 2007. They travel throughout South Korea and deal with unpredictable situations and severe environments. It’s a cheerful way – because the hosts definitely are – to see South Korea from your couch or to base your travel plans on when you visit.
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