WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Italy
“The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: This medieval mystery takes place in an…
“The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: This medieval mystery takes place in an…
“The Godfather” (1972) – Although primarily set in the United States, this iconic crime film…
“Exodus” by Leon Uris: This bestselling novel tells the story of the founding of the…
“Exodus” (1960) – This epic film tells the story of the birth of Israel as…
Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Israel is a country that captures…
“Waking Ned Devine” (1998): This comedy film tells the story of a small Irish village…
Located between Co Down and Cumbria, this self-governing dependency of the English crown is renowned…
“Dubliners” by James Joyce – A collection of fifteen interconnected short stories that offer an…
“The Quiet Man” (1952) – A classic romantic drama starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara…
Green. It is all about the greenery. Ireland’s imagery is match by the real thing.…
“The Corpse Washer” by Sinan Antoon: This novel tells the story of a young man…
“Three Kings” (1999): This satirical war film stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Ice Cube…
Mesopotamia, a land steeped in history and culture, Iraq invites intrepid visitors to uncover its…
“Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi – This graphic novel memoir tells the story of a young…
“A Separation” (2011) – A gripping drama that explores the complexities of modern Iranian society…
Persia, an ancient land where history, culture, and natural wonders converge. I Persepolis: Begin your…
“The Rainbow Troops” by Andrea Hirata: This heartwarming novel tells the story of ten young…
“The Raid: Redemption” (2011) – A high-octane action film set in the slums of Jakarta,…
Welcome to Indonesia, best known for Bali but there is much more to see, a…
“Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie – This book follows the lives of characters born at…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008): This Academy Award-winning film follows the journey of an orphan from Mumbai’s…
Vast and populous, India is a land which fills all the senses, colour, smell, sound,…
“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…