SCREEN JOURNEYS

Three Stories That Will Make You Want to Pack Your Bags

“The best journeys often begin long before you book a ticket. Sometimes, they begin with the press of a play button.”

Long before a destination earns its place on our bucket list, it has often already claimed one on a screen — a winding coastal road, a bustling marketplace, a quiet mountain village, a sunset that lingers long after the credits roll.

The finest travel stories do more than entertain — they awaken curiosity, stir restlessness, and remind us that the world is larger, and lovelier, than our everyday routines allow us to remember. Whether it is the sun-bleached highways of Spain, the heartfelt road trips of India, or the hidden corners waiting just beyond the guidebook's edge, these three screen journeys have earned their place on every traveller's watchlist.

So settle into your favourite chair, pour something warm, and let these three stories carry you somewhere extraordinary.

1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

A Celebration of Friendship, Freedom & the Open Road

Some films simply entertain; a rare few reshape the way we think about travel altogether. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara belongs firmly to the latter.

What opens as a bachelor trip across Spain slowly unfolds into something far more personal — a journey of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. From the sun-warmed streets of Barcelona to the adrenaline-charged skies above Costa Brava, every destination becomes more than scenery; it becomes a character in its own right.

The film's quiet argument is that meaningful travel is measured not in the number of places visited, but in the moments that change us. It asks us to slow down, lean into uncertainty, and say “yes” to the experiences we would otherwise talk ourselves out of.

Featured Destinations

• Barcelona
• Costa Brava
• Seville
• Buñol
• Pamplona

Travel Like the Characters

Rent a car rather than relying solely on flights or trains. Leave space in the itinerary for spontaneity, linger over long conversations and local cuisine, and choose at least one experience that sits just beyond your comfort zone. The best memories, more often than not, are the ones nobody planned.

Where to Watch: Availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, or JustWatch for the latest streaming options.

“Collect moments, not milestones.”

2. Tripling

When the Road Leads You Back to the People Who Matter Most

Not every unforgettable journey crosses a continent. Some simply bring us closer to home.

Tripling follows three siblings whose impulsive road trip across India becomes an unexpected exploration of family, identity, and belonging. Their journey is full of humour, squabbles, unguarded conversation, and the slow realisation that travel is often as much about the people beside you as the places ahead.

Against a shifting backdrop of desert, highway, and changing landscape, the series captures India's extraordinary diversity while celebrating the quieter joy of travelling without a rigid plan.

Journey Through

• Rajasthan
• Delhi
• Scenic highways across North India

Travel Like the Characters

Take the scenic route. Plan a road trip with siblings or lifelong friends, stop at roadside dhabas, wander into unfamiliar towns, and leave room for the detour you didn't plan for. More often than not, the road itself becomes the destination.

Where to Watch: ZEE5

“Every road has a story. The best ones are shared.”

3. The Great Escape with Kunal & Cyrus

Beyond the Guidebook

The world's most memorable destinations are rarely defined by their monuments alone. They linger in memory through conversations, flavours, traditions, and the discoveries no itinerary could plan for.

Hosted by Kunal Kapoor and Cyrus Sahukar, The Great Escape embraces this philosophy with effortless, easy charm. Rather than checking famous landmarks off a list, the duo wanders into neighbourhood cafés, local markets, and hidden streets, seeking out the authentic culinary experiences that reveal a destination's true character.

Their curiosity is infectious, and it makes a quiet case that meaningful travel begins the moment we slow down and meet a place beyond its postcard image.

The Route

The journey traces the Indo-Tibetan highway through Himachal Pradesh, from Dharamshala to the high-altitude villages of Spiti:

• Dharamshala
• Mandi
• Shoja
  
• Rampur
• Kaza, in the Spiti Valley

• Local cuisine
• Hidden neighbourhoods
• Regional traditions
• Offbeat experiences
• Authentic cultural encounters

Travel Like the Hosts

Skip the checklist for a day. Wander into a local market, ask a resident where they eat, try a family-run restaurant, and let curiosity — not the itinerary — decide where you go next.

Where to Watch: Selected episodes are available on JioHotstar and  YouTube channel of Nat Geo, subject to regional availability.

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The Voyage Journal’s Take

Travel doesn’t always begin at an airport.

Sometimes it begins with a beautifully filmed sunrise over the Mediterranean. Sometimes with three siblings chasing sunsets across India. And sometimes with two curious travellers wandering streets that never make it into a glossy brochure.

These stories remind us that travel was never simply about crossing borders. It is about embracing curiosity, gathering unforgettable moments, and letting every journey leave us slightly different from how it found us.

So before planning your next itinerary, press play.

You may find your next destination — or, perhaps, a new way of seeing the world entirely.

“Because every extraordinary journey begins with a story.”— The Voyage