WANDERLIST Kiev: Ten must-see attractions (and some off-the-beaten-track)
Inaccesible due to conflict, Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is a city that bridges the…
Inaccesible due to conflict, Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is a city that bridges the…
“Solaris” (1961) by Stanisław Lem: Although not explicitly set in Katowice, this influential science fiction…
“From Russia with Love” (1963): This classic James Bond film features many scenes set in…
Located on the southern tip of Finland, Helsinki is a city that effortlessly combines tradition…
“Trainspotting” (1996) – Although not entirely set in Glasgow, this iconic film includes various scenes…
Frankfurt, a metropolis that entices visitors with its intriguing blend of modernity and historical charm.…
“The Danish Girl” (2015) – This Oscar-winning film tells the story of artist Lili Elbe,…
“Lola rennt” (Run Lola Run) – This German cult classic directed by Tom Tykwer includes…
Budapest (in reality two cities, Buda and Pest) is located around an island of the…
“A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens – Although not entirely set in Brussels,…
Known as the “Venice of the North,” Bruges is a city that effortlessly captures the…
Alaska is a vast and destination that never fails to captivate the imagination of adventurous…
Île-de-France, the region surrounding Paris, is a treasure trove of culture, history, and natural beauty.…
Located along the Danube River (despite Strauss’s observation, it is rarely blue), Vienna is a…
The Italian Job (1969): This classic heist film features iconic scenes of car chases through…
“Names in Marble” (2002) – A historical drama set in Tallinn during World War I,…
“Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) – While not entirely set in Seville, this epic film directed…
“The Call of the Wild” by Jack London – Set during the Klondike Gold Rush,…
Warsaw, the dynamic capital of Poland, offers a diverse range of attractions, lively arts scene…
“The Pianist” (2002): Directed by Roman Polanski, this Academy Award-winning film tells the gripping story…
“The Third Man” (1949) – This classic film noir is set in post-World War II…
“La saga/fuga de J.B.” (1992) by Gonzalo Torrente Ballester – This complex and philosophical novel…
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman – A true story set in the Warsaw Zoo…
“The Third Man” by Graham Greene: This classic spy novel is set in post-World War…
Zurich, the financial hub of Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Zurich and bounded by…
Blade Runner” (1982) – Set in a futuristic Los Angeles, this science fiction classic showcases…
“Brokeback Mountain” (2005) – This Academy Award-winning film, directed by Ang Lee, follows the complicated…
“Amélie” (2001): This whimsical romantic comedy takes place in the Montmartre neighbourhood of Paris but…
“The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare – This young adult historical fiction…
Arizona, the Grand Canyon State, holds a treasure trove of natural wonders, cultures, and historical…
“Forrest Gump” (1994): This beloved film follows the life of Forrest Gump, played by Tom…
“Madame Bovary” by Gustave Flaubert: This classic novel takes place in the fictional town of…
“The Shining” (1980) – Directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on Stephen King’s novel, this…
Raising Arizona (1987) – This comedy film, directed by the Coen brothers, tells the story…
“The Stone Angel” by Margaret Laurence – This novel tells the story of a strong-willed…
“Mystic Pizza” (1988): This romantic comedy-drama follows the lives of three young women working at…
“True Grit” (1969 and 2010): This Western film, based on Charles Portis’ novel, follows a…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is set in the…
“True Grit” by Charles Portis – This Western novel is set in the 1870s Arkansas…
Alabama is a state known for its landscapes, history, and culture, with lots for outdoor…