Travel Goals

1. Climb to Everest Base Camp.
2. Climb Mt Kilimanjaro.
3. Learn to Scuba Dive.
4. Visit every continent.
5. See the Galapagos Islands.
6. Sail down the Amazon River.
7. Climb Ayer's Rock.
8. Ride the Trans-Siberian.
9. Go into space.
10. Go wild at La Tomintina.
11. See the sunrise from Mt. Fuji.
12. Gaze at Borobudor.
13. Visit the Pyramids
14. Safari in East Africa.
15. Go to the World Cup!
16. See Machu Picchu.
17. Join the Century Club.
18. Visit Antarctica.
19. Do development work.
20. See Petra Jordan.
21. Backpack the Eastern Block.
22. See the Northern Lights.
23. Vegas Baby! Vegas!
24. Greek Island hop.
25. Cycle Tuscany.
26. Visit India.
27. Lounge in the Seychelles.
28. See Morocco.
29. Oktoberfest!
30. Caravan across the Sahara.
31. Visit Tibet.
32. Fly first class.
33. Go to Israel.
34. Carnival!!!!
35. Mardi Gras!
36. Cannes Film Festival.
37. Sundance Film Festival.
38. Eat a sushi meal at NOBU
39. Pacific Island hop.
40. Spend a night in the Ice Hotel.
41. See Glacier National Park.

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The Top Ten Travel Songs

September 15, 2008

Music is an essential part of the travel experience. It gets us through the tough times, helps us remember the good times, gets us in the mood to go, and helps us cope with coming home. I don’t know where I would be without my Ipod. Music is an all encompassing force in people’s lives and it’s no wonder so many good songs have been written about travel. So the next time you are on the road or thinking about travel, here are some great songs to turn on:

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Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
A good song about setting out and spreading your wings. Like she says, it’s not easy to say good bye but sometimes you just need to go explore. (Music trivia: This song was actually written by Avril Lavigne.)

Upside Down by Jack Johnson
Because we travel to find the things that can’t be found and spread love with everyone.

Breakdown by Jack Johnson
So often we rush our travels. This is a good song that reminds us to go slow.

Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sometimes we must be traveling on because there are just too many places to see.

London Still by The Waifs
A good song about dealing with being home sick.

Next Year by The Foo Fighters
Because we’ll all be coming home in a year.

Life For Rent by Dido
Any song with the line “I always thought I’d travel the world alone and live more simply” deserves a spot.

Coming Home by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Another good song about going home.

Leaving on a Jetplane by John Denver
We may plan to only go for a certain time but, like the man says, we never really know when we will be back again.

Roam by the B-52s
Because we all want to roam around the world.

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Comments

14 Responses to “The Top Ten Travel Songs”

Ron in L.A. on September 15th, 2008 2:14 pm

Nice list Matt…

I would kick in Runnin’ Down a Dream by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers…

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will on September 15th, 2008 7:57 pm

“I’ve been everywhere” didn’t make the list?….man I just wiki’d it…versions for every country!
Sarah on September 15th, 2008 8:42 pm

Good list, and I’m so happy to see Roam on here. That song always gets me in the mood to hit the road.

I would add Gomez–See the World, John Denver–Country Roads, and although I don’t like Rod Stewart, Forever Young is a good road song. And Five More Hours, by the Gabe Dixon Band.
Jessica on September 15th, 2008 8:45 pm

I have a comment about this…

My itunes is loaded with music from all my travels. It’s a great idea to either 1) have your new international friends burn you a copy of their favs from their home city (just buy a blank cd & I’m sure they won’t mind burning you a mixed copy) or 2) go ahead and buy some popular music from the spot you are visiting.

I was lucky enough to receive a “most popular music Oz has to offer” homemade DVD while I was studying there…and my sister gave me a copy of her “musica de Espanol” mix that her friend gave to her while she was in Spain.

It’s a great idea to keep music from your travels, as well as photos- they are a great way to bring back memories from your time there!
Julie on September 15th, 2008 10:23 pm

I like the Indigo Girls songs:

Get Out the Map
Hey, Kind Friend
Erica on September 16th, 2008 6:34 am

Great list! I love Jack Johnson and London Still.
Stevo on September 16th, 2008 10:50 am

Lighter Shade of Pale definitely.
NewWrldYankee on September 16th, 2008 11:02 am

You had me at Breakdown! If you like Jack Johnson, then you should look into Eric Hutchinson - love the song, “In Late August” I love having friends give me songs from their home - It’s how I got into MIA, Sigur Ros, Dizzy Rascal, Passe, and loaded my mp3 player with a crazy eclectic mix.
Quickroute on September 16th, 2008 4:51 pm

Nice list - I would add ‘Wild Rover’ by the Dubliners - sung at full pitch after several pints of Guinness
steveo on September 16th, 2008 8:21 pm

i agree with will “ive been everywhere” johnny cash.
NomadicMatt on September 17th, 2008 12:54 pm

So many good songs, so little time. I had a list about 14 I liked but cut it down since ten was a better number.. But you all bring up good choices…..

we all have our own top ten. Music is so personal, no two lists will be the same…

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TravMonkey on September 17th, 2008 9:46 pm

Christ! Jack Johnson!! have you lot not had enough of him?? it’s enought to make your ears bleed on the backpacking circuit!!
Christine Gilbert on September 18th, 2008 12:24 pm

Kelly Clarkson! Oh Matt, you’re killing me.
jdub on September 30th, 2008 3:42 am

Sorry Matt… I usually agree with your lists, but Kelly Clarkson and Dido???!!! I can’t even get there