5 Movies That Will Make You Want To Travel

I like a pretty movie.  Sometimes I can get past a silly plot or bad acting as long as the scenery is good.  If the plot, acting, and scenery are good I am in heaven.  Here are some movies that transport me when I can't jump on a plane and go.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - I didn't really want to watch this movie.  I had nothing else to watch and I do love Kristen Wiig, so I figured I would give it a go.  I am so happy I did.  It was totally charming and the scenery is to die for.  I also enjoy hearing Scandinavian languages so there was that.  I also like accordian music.  That has nothing to do with this movie but I thought you should know so you can decide whether I am qualified to recommend movies.

Amelie - This is my favorite movie of all time.  I want to be her.  I want to live in Paris, skip stones on the canal, dig my hands into bags of grain, do good deeds...if you haven't seen it you don't know what I am talking about and you really need to get on that.  It definitely makes me long for a France trip.

Under the Tuscan Sun - Okay, okay.  I admit this one is a guilty pleasure, but it makes me happy.  It's light and fun and oh so pretty.  How I ache for Italy when I watch it.

Top of the Lake -  This one is actually a mini-series but I couldn't leave it out.  Not only is it a top notch mystery, but the New Zealand landscape is AMAZING.  If you haven't seen this one I recommend you put on your comfy pants, get your snack situation in order, and prepare to hunker down for a few hours.  After that you can call me so we can plan your trip to NZ.

Into the Wild -  This movie will make you want to scrap it all and hit the road.  He does what a tiny part of all of us wants to do and the movie is visually stunning.  In theory, I would love to do a mega-tour of Alaska and the Yukon, but I don't think I have what it takes.  Do you?