Travel is fun, inspiring, and exciting! We all know that but often tend to forget. This is when the movies come into our rescue and remind us that. Every movie industry has done that from time immemorial to inspire people to pack their bags and go somewhere, anywhere, and everywhere. From Indian subcontinent you have movies like Queen, ZIndagi Na MilegiDobara, etc while from Hollywood you have movies like The Bucket List, Into the Wild, etc that have been the travel inspiration for years. Middle Eastern movie industry is no different. Here listing you the Top 5 movies from Middle East that are travel inspiration for today, tomorrow, and always.

Captain Abu Raed – A Synopsis

This is a Jordanian film directed in 2007 that narrates the life of a lonely airport janitor. One day he founds a pilot’s hat and local children ask him for stories of his adventures. The children thought him for a captainmistakenly. Through his stories, children and Abu Raedlearnedthe powers of dreams even in the poverty. The story focuses on friendship rather than religious matters.

The Fall

This film was set in 1920s in Los Angeles, and illustrates an injured Hollywood stuntman and a young Romanian girl who were recovering in the same hospital. The injured man tellsa fantastical story for the girl, but in the storytelling process, the line between reality and fictioncoincides. The impressive scenes were filmed in over 20 countries, especially Middle Eastern nations. The particular shots in Istanbul demonstrate the architecture andart of the region.

Children of Heaven

The film was releasedin 1997in Iran. The story centers on a brother and sister who growing up in the poverty. The story demonstrates the heart-warmth of family love. They have only one pair of shoes each and the brother loses sister’s shoes when he is collecting fromcobbler. They decided to share his shoes till they buy shoes for sister.

Anlat İstanbul (Istanbul Tales)

Anlat İstanbul named as ‘Istanbul Tales’ in English and released in 2005. The film highlights the beauty of Istanbul and it is a series of interweaving stories by 5 directors. It illustrates the magic of Istanbul by fairy tale stories like Red Riding Hood, the Pied Piper, and Cinderella to modern day city. The film has received awards at the Istanbul International Turkish Film Festival.

Color of Paradise

The award-winning movie was directed by Majid Majidi in 1999. The film is about a young blind boy called Mohammed, who was sent away from the love by his father to neighboring town to apprentice in carpentry. The film shows stunning visual views of Iran and provokes you to travel Iran once in a lifetime.

World is filled with amazing destinations. Don’t stay at one place because that would be like reading the first page of book only. Book a flight, reserve a hotel, go to a new place, and be inspired.

Travel sounds exciting but when it comes to flight tickets, the excitement often mellows down, owing to the costs involved. Well, if you are planning a trip without breaking the bank, then you must try these cheapest destinations that are perfect for a family holiday or a friends outing.

Below is the list of 10 cheapest holiday destinations for this year:

India

India is one of the preferred destinations for budget travel. Include northern India to your itinerary for some exquisite food and lots of shopping. Visit the breathtaking views of Darjeeling, shop at Mumbai’s designer shops and flop on Goa’s famous sandy shores because these destinations cost low compared to their global counterparts and don’t compromise on fun or happening.

Bolivia

Bolivia is the cheapest place to travel in South America which has a lot of impressive sights such as Titicaca – the world’s highest lake, national parks, historic architecture, Yungas Road, Tiwanaku, and many tourist attractions that cost less. Bargain-seekers shouldn’t miss visiting La Paz. Besides this, fill your belly with the finger licking food and drinks.

Cambodia

Cambodia draws everyone’s attention for its turbulent history. Holidaymakers and backpackers are finding the destination the best bet for holiday considering the cheap flights and hotels availability. You can’t leave Cambodia without visiting iconic sites of ancient temples like Angkor Wat, Bayon, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, ancient architecture, lakes and much more.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a hidden gem and a place which is waiting to be explored. The destination is picturesque with the amazing combination of mountains, black sand beaches, and bustling cosmopolitan cities. It is one of the cheapest holiday destinations in Europe. It is booming high for its Black Sea resorts. Don’t miss the Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sun-seekers may head to Black Sea coast; it is a great spot to fulfill your budget tour.

Albania

Explore the beautiful mountain ranges in the Albania which is nestled on the top of Greece. Albania is famous for its Ottoman architecture, pristine beaches, and friendly locals. It is one of the cheapest holiday destination which has a world heritage site too.

Vietnam

Vietnam has bustling street life, finger licking food, and stunning sceneries. Grab accommodation at lower fares and explore attractions of the country. Doesn’t matter if you are travelling on a budget but don’t miss the UNESCO World Heritage city of Hoi An and tour the Cua Dai Beach.

LAOS

Laos is a Southeast Asian country filled with temples, architecture, parks, famous monuments, and rich history. Save your bucks by planning a visit to the spectacular temples, forests, and isolated beaches which are connected well by local transport and have some cheap hotels too in the surroundings. You can find most of the backpackers at Buddhist temples, waterfalls, caves and wildlife sanctuaries.

Costa Rica 

Costa Rica is one of the most bio-diverse places around the globe. Nestled between two beautiful destinations of Nicaragua and Panama, the Central American country has the world’s largest density of flora and fauna. The beautiful Costa Rica has a lot to offer from a varied terrain of mountains, self-discovering forests, valleys, live and dead volcanoes, beaches, lakes, and much more. Plan your travel to this beach filled country and you won’t regret to have spent much for a memorable vacation.

Portugal

Portugal is one of the pocket-friendly destinations in Western Europe with an incredible wealth of attractions. Portugal is one of the most-visited countries and mostly attracts visitors to its varied mountains range and vineyards to the rolling farmland. Its lush landscapes and flower gardens are to be seen to believe.

Bali

If you are looking for an exotic trip, Bali is the right choice.  It boasts with a range of forested volcanic mountains, rice paddies, pristine beaches and much more. Get rejuvenated at the beachside spas while enjoying the best views of the beach.

Holidays are for fun. Don’t let the fun go away by thinking about the costs involved every moment. Plan to these cheap holiday destinations located across the globe and have the moment of a life time.

An Insider Tip to Save More on Next Trip – Book your flight at least 51 days in advance and complete hotel reservation minimum 30 days before.

The summer vacations are around the corner and if you‎ are already scared of the hectic work ahead to bag that bargain airfare, then it’s time to change the booking strategy. Yes, check out the best flight booking ideas to have hands on the lowest airfares and save your hard-earned bucks.

No one can deny the fact that when it comes to a trip in summer, the primary factor that hinders all of our plans is the budget estimation. In fact, most of the times, our budget exceeds the limit and finally, we end up dropping our plans! Well, if budget is bothering your upcoming summer vacation, think again as there is a myriad list of cheapest days to fly this summer.

Based on the research, we are providing the list of cheapest days to book air tickets and fly away this summer season.

Avoid booking flight tickets on weekends. Because most of the people find it suitable to purchase tickets since they are busy on weekdays. So the main question here is; when is it convenient to buy an airline ticket? According to travel experts and survey, buying a flight ticket on Tuesday and Wednesday can land you the best deal.

Airfares always tend to fluctuate all the time. However, if you are looking for best deals and discounts, then buy a flight ticket on Tuesday. Some major online travel websites like Rehlat.com launch sales for discounted seats on Monday night, and many other announce the discounts on Tuesday morning. These discounts expire by the end of the week (mostly Thursday or Friday).

Tips for travelers:

Don’t fly on Sunday. It’s the most expensive day of the week to fly.

Do fly on Tuesday or Wednesday. You’ll save an average of about $90 on your air tickets on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Take Red-eye flight – May be a bit inconvenient, but over night flights are cheaper than day time flights.

In the case of few destinations, booking far in advance is the best option. For example, if you’re flying to Europe, 30 days ahead is the right time to book saving you up to 66% on the cost of a ticket. However, for the US and Canada, 51 days ahead is the best time.

Holidays are family and fun time and when combined with some savings by booking cheapest flight tickets, it becomes merrier. So, go ahead, now, you know the trick to cut down on travel expenses for upcoming summer vacation trip.

Happy Vacations!!!!!!