Every once in a while, we all like to escape. That’s why we travel in the first place, isn’t it? Reading a good book or watching a good movie can also be classified as escapism — escapism that doesn’t require you to leave your home, or even put clothes on if you don’t want to. Movies — with their exotic backdrops and intriguing characters — can act as a pull to a specific destination or region of the world. Whether classics like “Roman Holiday” or “Out of Africa,” or newer films like “Under the Tuscan Sun” and “Eat Pray Love,” movies often inspire travel. Here are some movies that, over the years, have inspired me — in different ways and for different reasons — to travel. 7 movies to inspire you to travel Amelie — Paris Who doesn’t love this quirky French love story, with its vibrant colors and heartbreakingly beautiful score? It ranks up there with my favorite movies, even though I don’t speak a word of French. “ Amelie ” is set in a somewh...