WANDERLIST: Iceland in books and on film
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013): This adventure-comedy film, directed by Ben Stiller, showcases…
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013): This adventure-comedy film, directed by Ben Stiller, showcases…
Iceland, the land of fire, black beaches, foaming waterfalls, blue pools and white ice in…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014): Directed by Wes Anderson, this comedy-drama film is set in…
Welcome to Hungary, a land of history, culture, hot springs, fine wine and landscapes. Budapest:…
“The Honourable Schoolboy” by John le Carré: This espionage thriller is part of le Carré’s…
“In the Mood for Love” (2000) – This internationally acclaimed film by Wong Kar-wai explores…
Hong Kong is a city bursting with energy, diversity, and hidden treasures. Victoria Peak: Begin…
“The Good Lie” (2014): Although not entirely set in Honduras, this film tells the story…
Honduras, a Central American country known for its natural landscapes and culture, offers a wealth…
The world’s smallest state, wholly enclosed by Rome, Vatican City offers a rich blend of…
Located in the southern Indian Ocean, cloaked in mystique and rugged beauty, lies the remote…
“The Comedians” (1967): Based on the novel by Graham Greene, this political drama stars Richard…
Haiti, a land of beauty, history, and culture is located in the heart of the…
“The Harder They Come” (1972): While the majority of the film takes place in Jamaica,…
Located on the northeastern coast of South America, is a land of rainforests and majestic…
“The Last Will and Testament of Senhor da Silva Araújo” by Germano Almeida: This novel…
Located on the western coast of Africa, Guinea-Bissau remains a relatively unexplored destination blessed with…
“Black and White in Colour” (1976): Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, this Franco-Ivorian film takes place…
Located on the West African coast, Guinea is a country untouched by mass tourism and…
“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” (2018) – This film is based on…
Long contested between England and France, Guernsey is a island win the English channel that…
“Ixcanul” (2015) – Directed by Jayro Bustamante, this critically acclaimed drama tells the story of…
Located in the heart of Central America, Guatemala beckons visitors with its ancient ruins, culture,…
“Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon” (2004) – This action-packed film is set in Guam…
Guam is a U.S. territory tucked away in the Western Pacific Ocean, known for its…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006): This blockbuster sequel to the beloved pirate…
The archipelago of Guadeloupe located in the Caribbean Sea, hosts landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and a…
The Jewel of the Nile” (1985): Although not entirely set in Grenada, this action-comedy film…
Grenada is a Caribbean paradise that beckons visitors seeking a perfect blend of relaxation and…
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013): This adventure-comedy film follows the journey of Walter…
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is a destination filled with landscapes (not all ice filled),…
“The Odyssey” by Homer – One of the oldest and most famous epic poems, following…
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002) – A romantic comedy about a Greek-American woman and…
Far from the usual tourist route,, located in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean…
“The Mackintosh Man” (1973): This spy thriller, directed by John Huston, features Gibraltar as one…
Located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula and hotly contested through its history,…
“The Perefect Picture” (2009): Directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, this romantic comedy-drama follows the lives of…
Ghana, the jewel of West Africa, offers a rich culture, a troubled history, and beautiful…
“Faust” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe – Considered a masterpiece of German literature, this classic…
“Der Untergang” (2004) – This powerful drama depicts the final days of Adolf Hitler’s reign…