20 movies that will transport you to another place right now

Sophie-Claire HoellerNov 5, 2020, 03:25 IST

Julia Roberts in "Eat Pray Love."Columbia Pictures

Let these films transport you to another place without ever leaving your couch.
"Before Sunrise" with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy will take you all around the historic Austrian capital of Vienna.
Leonardo DiCaprio's "The Beach" is part of what made Maya Bay in Thailand such a popular tourist destination.

As much of the world still faces travel restrictions, and some places even endure new lockdowns, we could all use a little escapism.

From a sun-drenched road trip through Mexico to a night-time stroll on the cobblestoned streets of Vienna, Austria, these 20 movies feature stunning backdrops that essentially steal the show.

"Y Tu Mamá También" (2001) — Oaxaca, Mexico

Mexico. Anhelo Producciones

"Amélie" (2001) — Paris, France

Paris, France. Claudie Ossard Productions

"The Darjeeling Limited" (2007) — Rajasthan, India

Rajasthan, India. Fox Searchlight

"Before Sunrise" (1995) — Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Austria. Columbia Pictures

"Thelma & Louise"(1991) — USA

USA. Thelma and Louise/Pathé Entertainment

"Roman Holiday" (1953) — Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy. Paramount Pictures

"Call Me by Your Name" (2017) — Northern Italy

Northern Italy. Sony Pictures Classics

"The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011) — Jaipur, India

Jaipur, India. Fox Searchlight Pictures

"Lost in Translation" (2003) — Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo, Japan. Focus Features

"The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) — Italy

Italy. Paramount

"Eat Pray Love" (2010) — Italy, India, and Bali

Italy, India, and Bali. Columbia Pictures

"The Beach" (2000) — Maya Bay, Thailand

Maya Bay, Thailand. Figment Films

"Under the Tuscan Sun" (2003) — Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany, Italy. Touchstone Pictures

"Australia" (2003) — Australia

Australia. Twentieth Century Fox

"Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) — Singapore

Singapore. Warner Bros.

"Wild" (2014) — Pacific Crest Trail, USA

Pacific Crest Trail, USA. Fox Searchlight Pictures

"How Stella Got Her Groove Back" (1998) — Jamaica

Jamaica. 20th Century Fox

"The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994) — Australia

Australia. MGM

"Mamma Mia! The Movie" (2008) — Greece

Greece. Universal Movies

"La La Land" (2016) — Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California. Lionsgate

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