Photo. A single melody can make you dream of forgotten temples, glowing deserts, wild forests, and the faces of people you haven’t met yet.
Here are my selected list of songs that really make me tak off:
- Solsbury Hill, Peter Gabriel: Spiritual experience atop Solsbury Hill in Somerset, England.
- Passenger, Iggy Pop: Night drives, unknown cities, drifting and discovering.
- Born to be wild, Stephen Wolf: feel free
- Caribbean Blue, Enya: Floating across sky-blue seas and peaceful landscapes.
- Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the Beatles: Passport to the news world. It band`s idea was: pretend to be another band, free from expectations, free from routines. This song and the whole album become a journey of imagination, a creative adventure far beyond the familiar roads of daily life.
These songs remind me that every journey is also a human story.
Another song that not are directly related to travel, but also can spark lust for new experiences to far off-places: "Once in a Lifetime" by Talking Heads is about the existential shock of waking up to the reality of one's own life, realizing how one has been sleepwalking through it until this moment.It questions the routines, habits, and patterns that quietly shape everyday life. It reminds us that meaning isn’t found in routine - it’s discovered when we step out of it and explore the world with fresh eyes.
Songs That Will Make You Want to Travel - Video presentation on Youtube on the channel MS Mojo: The ultimate playlist that will ignite your wanderlust and inspire you to explore the world. From folk-inspired tunes to classic rock anthems, these songs capture the spirit of adventure and the thrill of the open road. Our list includes iconic tracks like "Born to Be Wild," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," and "Life Is a Highway," as well as hidden gems that will make you want to book your next trip. Whether you're dreaming of sailing the seas, cruising down country roads, or exploring bustling cities, these songs will transport you to far-off places and fuel your desire to travel.
Why These Songs Matter
Adventure travel isn’t only about movement — it’s about meaning. Music helps you tune into the world with open eyes, open ears, and an open heart. The right song can make a sunrise unforgettable, a desert mystical, or a city street feel like destiny.
These are the songs that don’t just inspire travel. They demand it.
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Stein Morten Lund, November 2025
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