As you are such a world traveler, I'm going to suggest some that touch on the idea of travel and exploration, that seems so much a part of who you are: 1. Long Way Round 2. Long Way Down Ewan McGregor and his friend Charlie Boorman are avid motorcyclists, and decide to travel around the world on bikes. First laterally, then vertically. The two guys are great friends, adventurous travelers, and just kinda jump in with both feet and try to make the best of whatever happens. I like these movies because they seem shoddily planned... two guys with more money than sense, just winging it, and figuring it out along the way. The movies are imperfect... just like actual international travel. The second one is better (more fun and lighthearted) than the first, but they should be watched in order. 3. Before Sunrise It's very 1990's, very naive, very teenage love movie. Naive... just like the characters themselves. But it taps into some of the mystery and serendipity and crazy experiences that travel can give you. 4. Master and Commander Ok... it's a drama. But it apparently is the closest representation of what sea exploration on sailing ships was like, in the 1700's. And the interplay between Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe is magic.
Nice! It’s nowhere near a trip around the world, but we’ve crossed Vietnam on a motorcycle a few years ago. It took us about a month and it was a blast. I think the way you travel greatly affects how you experience a place. I love trains. And I’m hoping to go on a biking trip one day. I would just need to chose a country to explore, and rope in a friend or two. Will definitely give the motorcycle movies a watch. I really liked the before sunrise trilogy - loved seeing their evolution from in love teenagers to a married couple with their squabbles. Maybe I’m due for a rewatch soon.
I might have to give Long Way Down another crack. With Long Way Round, we could hardly wait to see the next episode (and this was back when Netflix sent us round recorded media in the mail), but when Long Way Down came out.... it just felt.... staged, or played out... or something. But I will take your recommendation and try the re-watch.The second one is better (more fun and lighthearted) than the first, but they should be watched in order.
I unfortunately ran into Long Way Down first, and felt it was a great time. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Then we watched Long Way Round, and it felt much heavier. Now I wanna go back and watch them both! It's long enough ago that it would be fresh again.