While I spend most of my time indoors, I've experienced the world through an extensive collection of travel and road trip films.A road trip film is a subgenre that uses travel as both a plot device and a thematic framework. These movies follow characters as they journey from one location to another, typically by car, with the journey serving as a metaphor for personal transformation or self-discovery.To me, they’ve always been meditative. Sometimes, they inspire our own adventures, giving us that little nudge to take the road less traveled. At other times, they unlock memories of the adventures we’ve already embarked on. Whether it’s a tale of self-discovery, a quest for connection, or simply a love letter to the open road, the best travel and road trip movies can resonate with wide audiences.In this article, we’ve compiled nine of the best travel and road trip movies, perfect for those moments when you crave adventure but can't leave home.The 9 Best Travel and Road Trip Movies of All Time1. Thelma & Louise (1991) Directed by Ridley Scott, Thelma & Louise is a celebration of sisterhood and a reflection on the systemic oppression of women in society. It tells the epic story of two best friends, Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon), who run away from their mundane, exhausting lives. However, the trip turns into a disaster when Louise kills an assailant to save Thelma, putting them both on the run from police.During a time when road trip movies were often...
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