Indulge in a Virtual Getaway

August 25, 2010

The Film + Travel series found in our 900s non-fiction book section is an awesome resource for a virtual excursion: dubbed as "traveling the world through your favorite movies", the series by Museyon Guides, contains three titles thus far:

• Film + Travel. Europe
• Film + Travel. North American South America
• Film + Travel. Asia, Oceania. Africa 

Additionally, these films and television shows are all excellently made and great fun:

Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) set in Italy

Out of Africa (1985) set in Kenya

The Matchmaker (1997) set in Ireland

French Kiss (1995) set in France

Bourne Identity (2002) set in Germany, Czech Republic, etc.

Motorcycle Diaries (2004) set in Argentina

Eat Pray Love (2010) set in Italy, India, and Indonesia

When Harry Met Sally (1989) set in New York

Australia (2008) set in Australia

Monarch of the Glen (2000-2005) television series set in Scotland

Only You (1994) set in Italy

McLeod's Daughters (2001-2009) television series set in Australia

To Catch a Thief (1955) set in France

Compiled by the Reel Sassy Critic
North Oak Branch