This week, in India, getting out and exploring anything is something that should be on the bottom of your list. Or better, not on your list at all. With the novel coronavirus outbreak, travelling is majorly being discouraged, what with flights being cancelled left, right and centre, and self-quarantine for the period of 14 days has been advised by health officials.
For the uninitiated, self-quarantine involves individuals or families staying within their homes and avoiding any physical contact with those outside. The self-quarantine period in this case is two weeks. Quarantine also means not going to work, classes, malls, events or any other social gatherings. And well, as far as travel is concerned … nada, zero, no.
After the self-quarantine was announced, Twitter was filled with videos of people making the most of their time while working from home. In fact, a video of an elderly couple, whose cruise got cancelled, chilling in front of a TV screen while playing a sea clip went viral on Twitter.
So, inspired by the old couple, we decided to help you kill time and transport yourself to brighter times with some incredible travel movies. So switch on your streaming services, put on your pyjamas, get that bowl of popcorn (and you can actually afford these as opposed to that tub at the theatre) play these movies and binge!
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – Netflix
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is probably one of the first films that fed the idea of foreign road-trips and travel to the millennial brains in India. The lazy road trips, deep-sea diving, the Tomatina festival and the liberating sky-fall turned this film into a novel experience for Indian movie-goers. So, why not begin your virutal travel with this?
Queen – Netflix
If you are a woman and solo travel intimidates you, then this film is a must watch for you. Bonus: the film also comes with oodles of life lessons and anecdotes on realising your own self-worth. A perfect binge for quarantine days!
Eat Pray Love – Netflix
This Julia Roberts film is a must watch for any travel enthusiast who wants to see the world and go on a journey of self-exploration. If there is any film that promotes the fabulous idea of long-term travel, then it is probably Eat Pray Love. The film is based on the book by the same name, by Elizabeth Gilbert. So while you are at home, this might be a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the world from your own couch.
Dil Dhadakne Do – Netflix
This Zoya Akhtar film is a perfect watch if you are quarantined at home with your family. Starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh and Anil Kapoor, the film is set on a cruise which travels through Turkey, Spain and Tunisia. Now you can’t get on a cruise these days. The best way to be on one is to see others on one.
Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (Blue skies, green waters, red earth) – Hotstar
Starring Dulquer Salmaan, this film is about two youngsters who go on a bike trip and how the journey transforms them. This coming-of-age movie touches upon topics like politics, love, friendship, family, religion and revolution. The film is a must watch for those who believe in the phrase ‘it’s the journey that matters, not the destination’.
Into The Wild – Netflix
This classic is a biographical adventure film, based on the story of Christopher McCandless, who after being frustrated with his family, hiked across North America for self-exploration. The stunning picturisation of this film will leave you delighted.
Tamasha – Netflix
This Imtiaz Ali film has become a cult classic years after its release. The film brought to life the beauty of the Mediterranean island of Corsica. It also talked about how travelling can make you wiser and help you open up to strangers. End pasand nahi aaya? Badal do!
Before Sunrise – Netlfix
Richard Linklater turned this minimal and lovely film into pure art. The first instalment of the famous trilogy had Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy flirting and philosophising around the cobblestoned streets o
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