19 Timeless Songs for Your Travel Playlist!
Who doesn’t love listening to good music when traveling? People generally love music regardless of where they are and you are no exception. Whether you’re waiting for your flight, driving on a road trip, or just sitting by the beach sipping your piña coladas, music will always be there to lighten the mood.
In this blog, we list down the best travel songs you should add to your playlist. If you’re a Spotify user, these songs will come handy to you.
So sit down, relax and hit that play button!
Africa by Toto
This song is just so addicting and timeless! Who else wants to go to Africa after hearing this? The festive vibe of this song is just easy to sing along or dance with. This Toto classic will leave you wanting to visit Africa’s famous spots like Kilimanjaro and Serengeti!
Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran
If visiting Ireland is part of your bucket list, then this song is definitely for you. This modern travel song makes you want to visit Irish pubs and dance all night! Brought to you by Ed Sheeran who’s a traveler himself.
One Night in Bangkok by Murray Head
Looking for the perfect song when visiting Bangkok? How about this 1990s classic? This song may just give you nostalgia and daydream of eating pad thai under the sun.
Havana by Camila Cabello
If you love dirty Dancing and the vibrant colors in Cuba, then you’ll love this song. Havana makes you feel like dancing in the streets of Cuba, and that’s’ something everyone needs in this modern world.
Sweet Home Alabama By Lynyrd Skynyrd
If this song doesn’t make you want to go to the south then I don’t know what else will. To most of you, Sweet Home Alabama is a blast from the past and is one of the best travel songs ever written
Good Life by One Republic
This song will give you “the good life” feels. So many places are mentioned in the lyrics that will leave you daydreaming about traveling the world. Best music when you’re on a waiting game for your next flight!
Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter Paul, and Mary & John Denver
Nothing screams travel other than this track. Leaving on a jet plane will give you a lot of feels when leaving and saying goodbye to your loved ones. The scene looks familiar? We love this track more because of its version in the blockbuster hit Armageddon!
Empire State of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z
How about having a bite at the big apple? Everyone has a fair share on his / her “American dream” and where does it usually start? None other than New York! Even though this isn’t much of a travel song, it makes us want to book that flight and move to New York!
Sailing by Christopher Cross
This makes for a great travel song. Christopher Cross gives you a chill vibe wherever you’re sailing. What this song tells us? “Sail away and find that inner peace you’ve always wanted!”. How about you?
I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
Even though this song isn’t a travel song, the vibe is perfect for travel. The tune gives you a worry-free vibe that will surely keep you driving on that road trip! One of the best “happy songs” ever produced.
Paris by The Chainsmokers
This song will take you back to your teenage years being unapologetic and carefree. Admit it, at some point in your life, you wanted to get away from everything! Where else to spend those years other than in Paris, right?
Drive by Incubus
This hit classic is everyone’s go-to during road trips, am I right? Perfect tune for your road trips with your friends! Sing along to Incubus and turn your road trip to a memorable experience!
A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
Of course, our list won’t be complete without this hit! Level up your weekender trip with your girlfriends with this classic by Vanessa Carlton! And while you’re at it, reminisce on our favorite teenage blockbuster hit “White chicks”!
Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz
We know you miss this too! Forget everyone around you and turn up the volume! This feel-good music will set you in the mood for your next travel!
Location by Khalid
Do you have a thing for new wave pop? Then this Khalid hit may be perfect for you. This chill vibe music will set your mood before flying out to somewhere. Khalid is also the genius behind young, dumb, and broke hit.
South of the Border by Ed Sheeran ft. Camila Cabello & Cardi B
Feeling hyped up? Jumpstart your travel vibe with this pop hit by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics will push you to jump to the water and be free!
Waves by Mr. Probz and Robin Schultz
Get away from all the hustle and bustle of city life with this track. Listen to this song and continue drifting, wave after wave. This can be your perfect song while you’re lying down the beach, watching the sunset and chugging your ice-cold beer.
The Ocean by Mike Perry and Shy Martin
If you’re into EDM, then this one’s for you. Perfect for night chillouts or sunsets by the beach, this song will make you forget about all the stress back in the city. Besides, that's what the ocean is for, right?
We Built This City by Starship
It’s no secret that everyone’s danced to this song at some point in their lives. And that is not something to be ashamed of because this song is just so good you can’t resist it! This isn’t a travel song rather a mood setter that will hype you up and keep you moving about your trip!
It’s no secret that music can set the mood in anything so creating your travel playlist can make your trip more enjoyable. Have you found the perfect song for you in our list above? If yes, do feel free to share this with your travel buddies!
Do you have additional songs to add to our list? Comment below!
