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Manuel is a passionate, driven, and techsavvy AV technician, artist and music composer with over ten years of experience, specializing in the captivating world of music and entertainment.

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Films have the power to shape our perceptions of the world and influence our desire to explore it. Beautiful backdrops can create romantic visions that linger in our minds for years, inspiring us to travel and break the bonds of everyday life. Here are a few films, both old and new, that have inspired travel or provided comfort between journeys:

  1. The Mosquito Coast (1986) – Based on Paul Theroux’s bestseller, this film sees Harrison Ford’s disillusioned inventor character move his family to the jungles of Central America, where he builds a village and eventually descends into madness. Filmed in Belize, the movie inspired travels to Nicaragua’s Mosquito Coast.
  2. The Story of Weeping Camel (2003) – A remarkably accurate portrayal of daily life among nomads in Mongolia’s South Gobi region, this film captures a moving camel reconciliation ceremony following a mother’s rejection of her calf.
  3. The Tempest (1982) – John Cassavetes’ little-known adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, filmed on a stunning Greek island, sparked Mediterranean dreams for many viewers.
  4. Mountains of the Moon (1990) – Based on the life of explorer Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, this film serves as a reminder of the incredible achievements of one of history’s greatest travelers.
  5. Before Sunrise / Before Sunset (1995/2004) – These quintessential traveler’s movies capture the essence of all-consuming road romances and ponder the life-altering impact of saying “yes” at crucial moments. Set in Vienna and Paris, they beautifully depict Old Europe’s streets and traveler’s conversations.
  6. Summer Lovers (1982) – This film explores freedom, individualism, and creating one’s own morality through the story of a summer-long threesome on a beautiful Greek island.
  7. High Road to China (1983) – An underrated adventure film featuring Tom Selleck, with stunning footage of Central Asia and the Himalayas, as well as thrilling biplane action.
  8. The Lover (1992) – Set in French colonial-era Vietnam, this film offers lush visuals of the period and captures the feel of old Hanoi, complete with its illicit pleasures and sultry atmosphere.
  9. The Dreamers (2003) – A coming-of-age tale set in Paris during the tumultuous summer of 1968, this film provides a vivid sense of the city during a time of social upheaval and shattered norms.
  10. Lost in Translation (2003) – This movie portrays the disorienting experience of Tokyo and the loneliness of culture shock better than any other, with surreal and vivid memories of the city.
  11. The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) – Based on Che Guevara’s travel journals, this film chronicles his coming-of-age journey through South America and showcases breathtaking landscapes that will have viewers eager to embark on their own adventures.
  12. The English Patient (1996) – A romantic and archaeological tale set in the Sahara Desert, this film captures a time when grand adventures were still possible and parts of the world remained undiscovered. With stunning desert footage, it’s a visual treat for those who love the wilderness.
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