5 films that will make you want to quit your job and go travelling

The daily grind can be tough. We all know that. Working from 9-5 (usually more) day-in-day out is practically unfair, and we should all be given ample time off for the rigours effort. This is generally not the case though, as we’re all too aware. There’s only one option, gents. As if you didn’t need any more inspiration, here are 5 films that will make you want to quit your job and go travelling…

THE BEACH

Starring Leonardo Di Caprio, this thriller takes in Thailand and the surrounding area, providing ample inspiration to jet off to warmer climes.

CENTRAL STATION

With some outstanding shots of Brazil, and more specifically Rio de Janeiro, Central Station is a must for those who lust after the South American lifestyle. It’s an emotional film, but it’s well worth a watch.

THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY

Whenever we come back from the Italian riviera, we instantly want to go back. The Talented Mr Ripley only furthers this, and with one of the coolest wardrobes in movie history, it will make you want to up your style game too.

THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

Recounting 23-year-old Ernesto Guevara’s motorcycling trip across South America, the Motorcycle Diaries is a quality drama, giving us all the more reason to quit our jobs.

A GOOD YEAR

Set in both Provence and London, A Good Year provides the perfect contrast between city life and rural escapism. If only we had a spare vineyard…

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