Summer's here and it's finally time to relax. Whether you're spending your days lazing on a beach or studying hard in summer classes, everyone needs an escape. Traveling to new places not only provides an education on various cultures, but also cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Keep reading if you would like to inspire your wanderlust or live vicariously through someone's unique perspective.
1. "Bonjour Tristesse" (1958)
Set on the sunny coast of the French Riviera, a young girl's carefree lifestyle is drastically changed by her father's new romantic partner.
2. "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" (2003)
During summer break, Lizzie McGuire travels to Rome with her classmates and is mistaken for an international pop star.
3. "King Creole" (1958)
Set in the French Quarter of New Orleans, "King Creole," follows the life of high school drop-out, Danny Fisher, and the respective criminal activity he is quickly sunken into by the southern bayou.
4. "Eat Pray Love" (2010)
Newly divorced and needing a change of pace, Liz Gilbert embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery, resulting in her traveling to Italy, India, and Bali.
5. "Memoirs of a Geisha" (2005)
This epic drama is filled with beautiful imagery of early-twentieth-century Japan. The story depicts the life events of a young Japanese girl and her transformation into a beloved geisha.
6. "Mamma Mia!" (2008)
A single mother is preparing for her daughter's upcoming wedding on the Greek island of Kalokairi. Unbeknownst to her mother, the daughter has invited three of her mother's former lovers that could possibly be her father.
7. "Lost in Translation" (2003)
A lonely newlywed and an aging movie star meet under the neon lights of contemporary Tokyo, eventually creating a unique friendship.
8. "Roman Holiday" (1953)
A European princess abandons her overwhelming schedule of royal duties while on tour in Rome and embarks on a light-hearted adventure.
9. "Midnight in Paris" (2011)
Gil Pender, a disillusioned screenwriter, and aspiring novelist, vacations with his materialistic fiancée to Paris. During his independent late-night excursions, Gil magically time-travels back into the 1920s era.
10. "The Endless Summer" (1966)
A competitive surfer turned documentary filmmaker follows fellow surfers for an inside look at exclusive sporting events and around-the-world escapades.
11. "Sideways" (2004)
Two best friends set off on a trip to wine country for one last single-guy hurrah before an upcoming wedding. This film is perfect for any wine-guzzler or road-trip enthusiast.
