There’s nothing quite like a solid playlist when you’re traveling. The right music sets the tone for excitement when we embark on a trip to a new destination. Music can help us survive the less fun aspects of travel (here’s looking at you economy seats, loud seat mates and long lines at TSA checkpoints) or mentally transport us to an island paradise when we’re stuck in the grind of daily life. And let’s not forget that music is also a powerful way to connect to a new culture or even kindred travel spirits.
Whether you’re looking for a little travel inspiration or need a playlist that will get you through your 12-hour flight, check out this list of great travel tunes (in no particular order).
Tunes on a trip (Image: nosha used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license)
“On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
“Leaving on a Jet Plane” by John Denver
“Around the World” by Daft Punk
“Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz
“Come Away With Me” by Norah Jones
“California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & The Papas
“Jet Airliner” by Steve Miller Band
“Two Tickets to Paradise” by Eddie Money
iPod and headphones (Image: Choubistar used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license)
“Holiday” by Madonna
“Midnight Train to Georgia” by Gladys Knight
“Around the World” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Africa” by Toto
“Hotel California” by The Eagles
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
“Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles
Travel survival kit (Image: Finding Josephine)
“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
“Down Under” by Men at Work
“Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf
“Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash
“A Horse with No Name” by America
“Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
“Wherever I May Roam” by Metallica
“Vacation” by The Go-Go’s
Which tunes top your travel playlist? Let us know below!
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