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Our Top 20 Songs for Travel Videos (Free to Use)

Jun 12, 2019

The right song can help give your video a sense of time and place. That’s why we put together 20 travel song suggestions for you. Whether you’re remembering an island adventure or a vacation in Paris, we’ve got tunes to make your vacation slideshow sound as good as it looks. Then, when you find one you like, search for the track names or artists in our music selector to add them to your video.

Travel music for your vacation video

Recapture the thrill of traveling with music for planes, trains, automobiles, and everything in between.

• “90 Days with Animals” by Gor Mkhitarian
• “Fly Away” by Chantelle Berry
• “A Sunny Day with You” by Dean Wagg
• “Bluegrass Foggy Mountain” by Butch Robbins
• “Freedom (Instrumental)” by Bamtone

Travel video songs for a tropical vacation

Looking to remember your latest trip somewhere with blue water and beautiful beaches? Check out a few of our favorite songs for the beach.

• “Step It Up” by Herb Ohta Jr. and Daniel Ho
• “Pirate Vacation” by Loren Davidson
• “Waves on the Beach (Instrumental)” by Gooney Tunes
• “Aloha Oe” by Faith Rivera
• “Surf Karma” by Jim Stamper
• “Rum and Bananas” Olivier Renoir

European travel music

Add romance and excitement to your videos with songs inspired by countries like France, Italy, and more.

• “South of Andromeda” by David DiGiuseppe
• “Parisian Spring (Instrumental)” by David Khaskin
• “Mykonos” by David Keen
• “Sevilla” by Rik Pfenninger
• “Northern Lights” by The Frozen Ocean

World travel music

Match an international song to your memories of travel in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

• “African Dance” by iKay and Bunny B
• “Yuzuru” by Taikozo
• “Beijing” by David Keen
• “Grow the World You’re Dreaming Of” by Hannah Christianson

What’s your favorite music for travel videos? Did you like any of our favorite vacation songs? Let us know in the comments! Or if you found the right song for your video, get started creating your own travel recap.

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The Ultimate Travel Playlist: 100 Best Travel Songs (with Lyrics and Videos)

Katie Hammel

July 18, 2023

10 min read

Music has the power to transport us, change our moods, and conjure memories. And, for many travelers, music is closely linked to travel. It can helps us understand the people and culture of a place, break down language barriers, and sear certain moments into our memories forever.

With help from members of our Travel Community and Going staff, we've created the ultimate travel playlist of 100 travel songs. Some reference specific places, others showcase the musical talent of a specific country, and others simply celebrate the joy of exploration.

Here, in no particular order, are 100 of our favorite travel songs.

56 songs that reference specific places in the title or lyrics

Sure, some of these songs, such Paris by the Chainsmokers or Toto’s Africa , actually have little to do with the specific place; it’s just used as the title or the setting for the story. But others not only reference a country or city, they also evoke a specific sense of that particular place or tell a story about that destination.

For example, in Marrakech Express , Crosby, Stills & Nash recount scenes from a train ride Nash actually took in 1966. In London Calling , the Clash sing about the social issues facing London in the late 70s. In Walking in Memphis , Marc Cohn croons about his experience wandering the city. And Simon & Garfunkel's America was inspired by a road trip that Paul Simon took with his girlfriend.

Here are some of our favorite songs that mention a specific city or country, and a snippet of the lyrics.

Listen when:  you're on a $388 flight to Vienna, or a $671 flight to Johannesburg, or a $353 flight to Paris, or...

1. Kathmandu – Bob Seger

I think I'm going to Katmandu

‍ That's really, really where I'm going to

If I ever get out of here

That's what I'm gonna do

I know my plane is due

The one that's going to Katmandu

Up to the mountain's where I'm going to

K-k-k-k-k-k Kathmandu ‍

2. One Night in Bangkok – Murray Head

One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster

The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free

You'll find a god in every golden cloister

A little flesh, a little history

I can feel an angel sliding up to me

3. I've Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash

I've been everywhere, man

Crossed the deserts bare, man

I've breathed the mountain air, man

Travel, I've had my share, man

I've been everywhere

I've been to

4. Africa – Toto

The wild dogs cry out in the night

As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company

I know that I must do what's right

As sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti

I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you

There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

I bless the rains down in Africa

Gonna take some time to do the things we never have

Bonus: Check out the 2018 cover by Weezer and this awesome 2016 video from Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard.

5. Marrakech Express – Crosby, Stills & Nash

Take the train from Casablanca going south

Blowing smoke rings from the corners of my my, my, my, my mouth

Colored cottons hang in air

Charming cobras in the square

Striped jellabas we can wear at home

Don't you know we're riding on the Marrakesh Express

6. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – Shakira

Today's your day

You paved the way

If you get down get up oh oh

When you get down get up eh eh

Tsamina mina zangalewa

This time for Africa

7. San Francisco – Scott McKenzie

If you're going to San Francisco

Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair

You're gonna meet some gentle people there

8. London Calling – The Clash

The ice age is coming, the sun is zooming in

Engines stop running, the wheat is growin' thin

A nuclear era, but I have no fear

'Cause London is drowning, and I, I live by the river

9. Galway Girl – Ed Sheeran

You know, she played the fiddle in an Irish band

But she fell in love with an Englishman

Kissed her on the neck and then I took her by the hand

Said, "Baby, I just wanna dance"

With my pretty little Galway girl

You're my pretty little Galway girl

10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople) – They Might Be Giants

Every gal in Constantinople

Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople

So if you've a date in Constantinople

She'll be waiting in Istanbul

Even old New York was once New Amsterdam

Why they changed it I can't say

People just liked it better that way

11. Ramblin’ Man – the Allman Brothers Band

I'm on my way to New Orleans this mornin'

I'm leavin' out of Nashville, Tennessee

They're always having a good time down on the bayou

Lord, them Delta women think the world of me

Lord, I was born a ramblin' man

Tryin' to make a livin' and doin' the best I can

And when it's time for leavin'

I hope you'll understand

That I was born a ramblin' man

12. Aux Champs-Élysées – Joe Dassin

Aux Champs-Elysées, aux Champs-Elysées

Au soleil, sous la pluie, à midi ou à minuit

Il y a tout ce que vous voulez aux Champs-Elysées

In English:

Champs-Elysees, Champs-Elysees In the sun, in the rain, at noon or midnight There is everything you want on the Champs-Elysées

13. Lovers in Japan – Coldplay

Tonight, maybe we're gonna run

Dreamin' of the Osaka sun

Ohh, ohh, ohhh

Dreamin' of when the morning comes

14. Barcelona – George Ezra

Every time you have to go

Shut my eyes and you know

I’ll be lying right by your side

In Barcelona

15. April in Paris – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

I never knew the charm of spring

I never met it face to face

I never knew my heart could sing

I never missed a warm embrace

Till April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom

Holiday tables under the trees

April in Paris, this is a feeling

16. Blue Hawaii – Elvis Presley

Come with me

While the moon is on the sea

The night is young

And so are we, so are we

Dreams come true

In blue Hawaii

17. Back in the U.S.S.R. – The Beatles

Well the Ukraine girls really knock me out

They leave the West behind

And Moscow girls make me sing and shout

That Georgia's always on my mind

Aw come on!

Yeah I'm back in the U.S.S.R.

You don't know how lucky you are boys

Back in the U.S.S.R.

18. Rio – Netsky featuring Macklemore

It’s the “Rio” remix, you should see us

Swimming in the ocean like the pool is hella heated

Expedited Visa and I’m posted with my feet up

Parasailing over beaches, got my girl from Ipanema

19. Barcelona – Ed Sheeran

And you and I we're flying on an airplane tonight

We're going somewhere where the sun is shining bright

Just close your eyes

And let's pretend we're dancing in the street

20. Havana – Camila Cabello

Havana, ooh na-na

Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh na-na

He took me back to East Atlanta, na-na-na, ah

Oh, but my heart is in Havana ‍

21. In America – Neil Diamond

Everywhere around the world

They're coming to America

Every time that flag's unfurled

Got a dream to take them there

Got a dream they've come to share

22. Tennessee – Arrested Development

They tell me my ears are so young

Go back, from whence you came

My family tree, my family name

For some strange reason it had to be

He guided me to Tennessee

Take me to another place, take me to another land

Make me forget all that hurts me, let me understand your plan

23. Paris – The Chainsmokers

We were staying in Paris

To get away from your parents

You look so proud

Standing there with a frown and a cigarette

Posting pictures of yourself on the internet

24. Graceland – Paul Simon

The Mississippi Delta was shining

Like a National guitar

I am following the river

Down the highway

Through the cradle of the civil war

I'm going to Graceland

25. Carolina in My Mind – James Taylor

In my mind I'm gone to Carolina

Can't you see the sunshine?

Can't you just feel the moonshine?

And, ain't it just like a friend of mine

To hit me from behind?

Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind

26. New York State of Mind – Billy Joel

Some folks like to get away

Take a holiday from the neighborhood

Hop a flight to Miami Beach or to Hollywood

But I'm takin' a Greyhound on the Hudson River line

I'm in a New York state of mind

27. Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn

Saw the ghost of Elvis

On Union Avenue

Followed him up to the gates of Graceland

Then I watched him walk right through

Now security they did not see him

They just hovered 'round his tomb

But there's a pretty little thing

Waiting for the King

Down in the Jungle Room

When I was walking in Memphis

I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale

Walking in Memphis

But do I really feel the way I feel?

28. America – Simon & Garfunkel

Cathy, I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh

Michigan seems like a dream to me now

It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw

I've gone to look for America

29. Mexico – James Taylor

Way down here you need a reason to move

Feel a fool running your stateside games

Lose your load, leave your mind behind Baby Jane

It sounds so simple I just got to go

The sun's so hot I forgot to go home

Guess I'll have to go now

30. California – Phantom Planet

Hustlers grab your guns

Your shadow weighs a ton

Driving down the 101

California here we come

Right back where we started from

California, here we come.

31. Chicago – Sufjan Stevens

I fell in love again

All things go, all things go

Drove to Chicago

All things know, all things know

32. Kokomo – The Beach Boys

Off the Florida Keys, there's a place called Kokomo

That's where you want to go to get away from it all

Bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand

We'll be falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band

Down in Kokomo

Aruba, Jamaica, oh I want to take you to

Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama

Key Largo, Montego, baby why don't we go

down to Kokomo, we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow

That's where we want to go, way down in Kokomo

33. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

Sweet home Alabama

Where the skies are so blue

Lord, I'm coming home to you

34. Vertigo – FM Belfast

We are going far away

Don't you look down

You are high above ground

We are driving with our friends

We are driving to a faraway place

35. California Love – Tupac and Dr. Dre

Say what you say, but give me that bomb beat from Dre

Let me serenade the streets of L.A

From Oakland to Sacktown

The Bay Area and back down

Cali is where they put they mack down give me love!

California, knows how to party

In the city of L.A.

In the city of good ol' Watts

In the city, the city of Compton

We keep it rocking

36. Malibu – Miley Cyrus

But here I am

Next to you

The sky is so blue

37. Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight and the Pips

He's leaving

On that midnight train to Georgia

And he's goin' back

To a simpler place and time

And I’ll be with him

I'd rather live in his world

Than live without him in mine

38. California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas

All the leaves are brown

And the sky is grey

I've been for a walk

On a winter's day

I'd be safe and warm

If I was in L.A.

California dreamin'

On such a winter's day

39. New York Groove – Ace Frehley

Many years since I was here

On the street I was passin' my time away

To the left and to the right,

Buildings towering to the sky

It's outta sight in the dead of night

Here I am, and in this city, with a fistful of dollars

And baby, you'd better believe

I'm back, back in the New York groove

40. Miami – Will Smith

Party in the city where the heat is on

All night, on the beach till the break of dawn

Welcome to Miami

Bienvenidos a Miami

Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on

I'm goin’ to Miami

41. Vienna – Ultravox

The music is weaving

Haunting notes, pizzicato strings

The rhythm is calling

Alone in the night as the daylight brings

A cool empty silence

The warmth of your hand and a cold grey sky

It fades to the distance

The image has gone only you and I

It means nothing to me

This means nothing to me

42. Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley

Bright light city gonna set my soul

Gonna set my soul on fire

Got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn

So get those stakes up higher

There's a thousand pretty women waitin' out there

And they're all livin' devil may care

And I'm just the devil with love to spare

Viva Las Vegas, viva Las Vegas

43. Rocky Road to Dublin – The Irish Descendants

Well in Dublin next arrived, I thought it'd be a pity

To be so soon deprived a view of that fine city

So then I took a stroll down among the quality

Me bundle it was stolen in a neat locality

Something crossed me mind, then I looked behind

No bundle could I find upon me stick a-wobblin'

Inquiring for the rogue, said me connaught brogue wasn't much in vogue

On the rocky road to Dublin

44. Beverly Hills – Weezer

Beverly Hills

That's where I want to be (gimme, gimme)

Livin' in Beverly Hills

Rollin' like a celebrity (gimme, gimme)

45. Surfin' USA – The Beach Boys

Haggerties and Swamies

Pacific Palisades

San Anofree and Sunset

Redondo Beach L. A.

All over La Jolla

At Waimea Bay

Everybody's gone surfin'

Surfin' U.S. A.

46. I'm Shipping Up To Boston – Dropkick Murphys

I'm a sailor peg

And I've lost my leg

Climbing up the top sails

I've lost my leg!

I'm shipping up to Boston, whoa

I'm shipping off to find my wooden leg

47. Hello Seattle – Owl City

Hello Seattle, I am a manta ray

Deep beneath the blue waves

I'll crawl the sandy bottom of Puget Sound

And construct my summer home

48. God Blessed Texas – Little Texas

God blessed Texas

With His own hand

Brought down angels from the promised land

Gave 'em a place where they could dance

If you want to see heaven, brother, here's you chance

I've been sent to spread the message

49. Taj Mahal – Sam Roberts Band

Sitting with you on the banks of the Ganges

Stealing a kiss on the streets of Bombay

Caressing your hair like the wind through the palm trees

I never dreamed that anyone could take you away

Keep on keep on keep on singing

I'm building a beautiful statue

To make sure that no one forgets you

50. Alaska – Maggie Rogers

I was walking through icy streams

That took my breath away

Moving slowly through westward water

Over glacial plains

And I walked off you

And I walked off an old me

Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream

So it seemed

51. Miles from Minnesota – The Lower 48

Yes next year we'll go traveling

Our escapades so baffling

Our sovereign love returning to the sea

We'll be miles from Minnesota then

Writing letters we won't send

For no words shall contain what will be

Well your sweet voice and my rough hands

When darkness prowls we will dance

Through bluffs and fields and orchards with the moon

Yes next year we will leave this place summer's kiss is just a taste

Fall's warm embrace is coming to us soon

Oh! We've got everywhere to go

You should sleep, I'll see you in the morning

52. Take Me Home Country Roads – John Denver

Almost heaven, West Virginia

Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

Life is old there, older than the trees

Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze

Country roads, take me home

To the place I belong

West Virginia, mountain mama

Take me home, country roads

53. Miles Away – The Maine

I took a trip up the west coast

Was searching for a temp so low

And a summer high

The Sun swayed and set slow

Made waves with some friends I know

Got lost in the ebb and flow

Of the drifting tide

I didn't ever want to come down

From that west coast rush and summer high

And easy, peaceful sense of time

54. Brazil – Declan McKenna

I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil

'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while out in Brazil

'Cause it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still

Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?

55. Under African Skies – Paul Simon

Joseph's face was as black as the night

And the pale yellow moon shone in his eyes

His path was marked

By the stars in the Southern Hemisphere

And he walked the length of his days

Under African skies

56. Take It Easy – The Eagles

Well I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona

Such a fine sight to see

It's a girl, my lord, in a flatbed

Ford slowin' down to take a look at me

Come on baby

Don't say maybe

I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me

We may lose and we may win

Though we will never be here again

So open up, I'm climbin' in

Take it easy

26 awesome international songs

A song’s title or lyrics don’t need to explicitly mention a specific place; sometimes it's the artist, the melody, the language, or simply the emotion of the song that ties it in our memories to a place we love.

Whether it’s the sultry sounds of Gotan Project’s Amor Porteno taking us back to a tango club in Buenos Aires, or the ethereal sounds of Hoppípolla from Sigur Rós transporting us to the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland, these international songs make us think of the places they are from or written about.

Listen when:  you're on your cheap flight to Iceland, or packing for your trip to Seoul, or strolling the streets of Paris, or driving the backroads of Scotland, or...

57. The Last – Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

58. let the music play – shamur, 59. la vie en rose – edith piaf, 60. gangnam style – psy.

61. Immigrant Song – Led Zeppelin

62. money (that's what i want) – cheryl k, 63. royals – lorde, 64. rewrite – asian kung fu generation, 65. redemption song – bob marley, 66. dreams – the cranberries, 67. little busters – the pillows, 68. jai ho – a.r. rahman.

69. Counting Stars – Nujabes

70. i’m gonna be (500 miles) – the proclaimers, 71. sni bong – dengue fever, 72. jungle drum – emiliana torrini.

73. On and On – VIXX

74. beds are burning – midnight oil, 75. amor porteño – gotan project, 76. dui bu qi – transition, 77. sirocco – ulrich schnauss and jonas munk, 78. mi gente – j balvin.

79. Hoppípolla – Sigur Rós

80. somewhere over the rainbow – israel kamakawiwoʻole, 81. land down under – men at work, 82. guantanamera – celia cruz.

‍ 18 great songs about travel and wanderlust

Finally, the last songs on the list are those that inspire us to get out and see the world, that commiserate with those us of suffering from the travel bug, and that celebrate the beauty of a life less ordinary.

Listen when: you're suffering from an acute case of wanderlust or dreaming of your next great adventure.

83. Born to be Wild – Steppenwolf

Get your motor runnin'

Head out on the highway

Lookin' for adventure

And whatever comes our way

Yeah Darlin' go make it happen

Take the world in a love embrace

Fire all of your guns at once

And explode into space

84. Roam – The B52s

Roam if you want to

Roam around the world

Without wings, without wheels

Without anything but the love we feel

85. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For – U2

I have climbed the highest mountains

I have run through the fields

Only to be with you

I have run, I have crawled

I have scaled these city walls

These city walls

But I still haven't found

What I'm looking for

86. Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra

Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away

If you can use some exotic booze

There's a bar in far Bombay

Come on fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away

87. On the Road Again – Willie Nelson

On the road again

Goin' places that I've never been

Seein' things that I may never see again

And I can't wait to get on the road again

88. Road to Nowhere – Talking Heads

We're on a road to nowhere

Come on inside

Taking that ride to nowhere

We'll take that ride

I'm feeling okay this morning

And you know

We're on the road to paradise

Here we go, here we go

89. Life is a Highway – Tom Cochran

Life's like a road that you travel on

When there's one day here and the next day gone

Sometimes you bend, sometimes you stand

Sometimes you turn your back to the wind

There's a world outside every darkened door

Where blues won't haunt you anymore

Where the brave are free and lovers soar

Come ride with me to the distant shore

We won't hesitate, break down the garden gate

There's not much time left today

90. When I’m Gone (Cups Song) – Anna Kendrick

I’ve got my ticket for the long way ‘round

The one with the prettiest of views

It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, it’s got sights to give you shivers

But it sure would be prettier with you

When I’m gone

You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

You’re gonna miss me by my walk

You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh

91. Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen

Someday girl I don't know when

We're gonna get to that place

Where we really wanna go

And we'll walk in the sun

But till then tramps like us

Baby we were born to run

92. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root

Well, I would like to hold my little hand

And we will run, we will, we will crawl, we will

I would like to hold my little hand

And we will run, we will, we will crawl

Send me on my way (on my way)

93. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett

I blew out my flip flop

Stepped on a pop top

Cut my heel had to cruise on back home

But there's booze in the blender

And soon it will render

That frozen concoction that helps me hang on

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville

Searchin' for my lost shaker of salt

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame

But I know it's my own damn fault

94. Moon River – Audrey Hepburn

Two drifters, off to see the world

There's such a lot of world to see

We're after the same rainbow's end, waitin' 'round the bend

My huckleberry friend, moon river, and me

95. Leaving on a Jet Plane – Peter Paul, and Mary

My bags are packed

I'm ready to go

I'm standing here outside your door

I hate to wake you up to say goodbye

But the dawn is breakin'

It's early morn

The taxi's waitin'

He's blowin' his horn

Already I'm so lonesome

I could cry

So kiss me and smile for me

Tell me that you'll wait for me

Hold me like you'll never let me go

I'm leavin' on a jet plane

I Don't know when I'll be back again

Oh, babe, I hate to go

96. The Passenger – Iggy Pop

I am a passenger

And I ride and I ride

I ride through the city's backside

I see the stars come out of the sky

Yeah, they're bright in a hollow sky

You know it looks so good tonight

I stay under glass

I look through my window so bright

I see the stars come out tonight

I see the bright and hollow sky

Over the city's ripped-back sky

And everything looks good tonight

97. Vacation – The Go-Go's

All I ever wanted

Had to get away

Meant to be spent alone

98. Homeward Bound – Simon & Garfunkel

Every day's an endless stream

Of cigarettes and magazines

And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories

And every stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be

Homeward bound

I wish I was

Home where my thought's escaping

Home where my music's playing

Home where my love lies waiting

Silently for me

99. No Roots – Alice Merton

I like standing still, but that's just a wishful plan

Ask me where I come from, I'll say a different land

But I've got memories and travel like gypsies in the night

I count gates and numbers, then play the guessing game

It's just the place that changes, the rest is still the same

And a thousand times I've seen this road

A thousand times

I've got no roots, but my home was never on the ground

100. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz

I want to get away

I want to fly away

Yeah, yeah, yeah ‍

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Katie is Going's Director of Content Marketing. She has been to 30+ countries, prefers markets to museums, hates cucumbers, and dreams of one day living in a small cabin by the sea in Iceland. Originally from Detroit, she lived in Seattle and Chicago before settling in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and their two cats.

Published July 18, 2023

Last updated December 28, 2023

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How to Find the Best Travel Video Music

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Do you want to find the best travel video music for your vlogs? From royalty free songs to music subscriptions, this is how to find the right track for you!

Are you looking for the best background music for travel videos? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post I’ll explain where to find the best songs for a travel video – I’ll also explain how you can save some money on music subscriptions in the long run too.

One of the questions I always get asked on my YouTube channel is how do I find the best travel video music. I’ve had my YouTube channel since 2014, and over the years I’ve really developed my own sound and style. That’s why I know it’s important to find the right track for you

As you know, a good song can make or break a video. If a song is jarring or doesn’t match what people are watching, then they’re just going to turn off. And once they’re gone, they gone, they ain’t coming back. That means you’ve only got one chance to get this right.

When I was learning how to make travel videos , I was always taught that the audio and music were actually more important than the visuals. People can understand a video without any audio – beautiful montages are great – but as soon as you introduce audio and sound it really changes people’s perceptions of a video.

That’s why, when I used to make travel videos a few years ago, I used to spend hour after hour sifting through audio libraries trying to find the right track. Thankfully, things have gotten a lot quicker and easier since then.

I’m not saying I’m perfect at finding the right music, but I do take pride in how my videos sound. A lot of effort goes into each one and hopefully that’s reflected in the content I create.

Over the past few years I’ve learned a lot (you can check out some of my videos here ), so to help you out here are some of my top tips of finding the best music for travel videos.

Also, I’ve included a couple of exclusive discounts and perks just for my followers, so make sure you make good use of them!

Why is music so important?

It’s evocative, emotive, inspiring and everything else in-between. Basically, music is the one thing that ties your video together.

Do you want people to feel happy or sad when watching your video? Do you want them to feel positive about life? Or floaty and dreamy? Music is the way of setting the mood so the person watching knows how to feel without knowing how they’re feeling (if that makes sense).

Music creates an emotion into what you’re trying to say. It creates this emotional connection between you and the viewer – that’s why I think it’s so important. If you want those acoustic road trip vibes then there’s a way of creating that emotion with the right travel videos music.

When searching for songs in music libraries and subscription services, you can actually do it by mood. Want your video to be mysterious or sexy? There are moods for that! This makes it really easy finding the right background music that conveys the emotional message of your video.

Another reason why finding the right track is so vital is video editing. When video editing, you should be editing to the beat. This is when each different shot or scene changes to the beat of the music. Slow music means longer changes, a quick tempo gives a very fast edit.

Just another reason why music is so important!

Finding copyright royalty free music for travel videos

I was talking to a friend recently and she really wanted to find royalty free music for her latest YouTube video. The problem? She didn’t want to pay for anything.

There are a couple of really good YouTube channels like Vlog No Copyright Music and Music for Creators where you can download no copyright, royalty free music.

If you search for ‘travel vlog music’ in YouTube itself, there are loads of options for you to use.

I would say that if you’re just starting out or you don’t make videos that often, this is a really good and free option. Obviously it being free is the main thing here.

However, there is a downside. Despite how good some of the songs sound, they are very generic and thousands of other people use them. That means there’s a high likelihood of someone else using the same song in their videos.

If you’re looking for originality (like I always do when making a video) then this isn’t the best way of doing it.

Using music libraries – paid subscriptions

Music libraries are websites that have hundreds of thousands of songs which you can download.

They have everything from classical music all the way through to grime and trip-hop. Basically, whatever you want, they have it. These are what I have used for the past couple of years and I love em.

Now music libraries are a premium service. This means you need to pay some $$$ depending on the licence and what the music is for. It goes without saying, but if you want to use it for commercial purposes then it costs a lot more to download that particular type of licence that if you just wanted to use it for a personal YouTube video.

You can either pay for a single track which you get to use once, or you can pay for a monthly subscription fee and get unlimited tracks. It all depends on what level you’re at and how many tracks you want to use.

There are quite a few different audio libraries out there, but I am only going to recommend the three best ones.

Also, I’ve teamed up with a couple of these to offer exclusive discounts just for you guys. This is either money off your subscription or a couple of months free. If you’re thinking of signing up then use my links and save some money. I’m here for you guys!

For transparency and as a disclaimer, I earn a small commission of these links, but they never cost you any more money. And I only ever recommend services that I’ve used myself.

When it comes to searching for some music for travel videos, Artlist is an amazing place to start.

Artlist are an amazing subscription service and they have some really ambient travel video music that I like.

With over 12,000 songs to choose from and with unlimited downloads, Artlist only feature artists that are hand-picked from all over the world. Also, any song you download is yours to use in any project including commercial usage, a lifetime use for the songs you download, pre-checked for YouTube monetisation and new music every month – it does buy you a lot!

Artlist is a subscription-based service and costs $16.60 per month. However, this can only be billed annually at $199 which makes it more for long-term content creators.

Personally, I think Artlist have some of the best songs for travel videos around. Their acoustic guitar section is particularly good, and they have lots of nice ambient tracks too.

For my followers, if you signup and subscribe to Artlist then you get 2 months extra for free. That’s a saving of $33.20 for the annual subscription so not bad at all!

Are you looking at actually how to make a travel video? Then this section is for you.

FXHome by Artlist is a brand new video & image editing software provider for anyone who wants to create videos on the move.

There are subscriptions for any creator and access to a library of industry-leading music, sound effects, and video templates built directly into your editing platform. These new templates make editing super easy.

Audionetwork :

You can buy a single-track usage for £6.99, a single track with monetisation on YouTube for £19.99 or a professional licence for £69 (these are for production companies more than anything else).

Even though the music on Audionetwork is great, if you buy a few single-track licences it very quickly adds up and can be pretty pricey. That’s what I found after a while of using Audionetwork. If you’re looking at buying a one-off track though then this is a really good option for you. They also have some fantastic background songs for travel videos too.

Epidemic Sound :

Epidemic Sound have been getting more and more popular over the last couple of years and they have some of the best travel video music around.

A creator subscription at Epidemic Sound costs £10 per month and this gets you access to all 30,000+ tracks, unlimited downloads, unlimited use in all your owned and operated channels and no copyright claims or royalty fees.

Also, and this is the real bonus – YOU CAN CANCEL ANY TIME! I really like that because as a blogger you know that one month you might need to edit 4 videos, and then you won’t have to do any again for a few months, so I love that you can dip in to and out of this service.

I have genuinely used all 3 of these subscription services and my favourite by far is Epidemic Sound. What I love is the selection of tracks you can get on there and I love how you’re not locked into anything. For the videos I make, I think Epidemic Sound have the best selection of tracks too. Put it this way, I’m a fan.

If you’re interested in signing up to Epidemic Sound, I have a free 30-day trial for all my followers. This gives you access to the whole Epidemic Sound library and gives you a little taste of what they’re like. Sign up and hopefully you’ll enjoy them as much as I do!

The best song for travel videos

If you don’t know where to start then here’s some of my favourite travel music for videos. In particular, I’d say this is a good place to find some great music for travel vlogs. I would say these are all good songs for travel video montage. Hopefully you’ll enjoy editing to some of these tracks!

• When You’ve Found Home (Instrumental)
• Dream the World
• Ultra Light –
• Golden Dusk
• Just the Same
• Heliolingus

Top tips for finding the best travel video music

• When you’re searching for which track to use, play it alongside some raw footage of your video. If you know what shots you want to use and how your video is going to flow, being able to hear the music while watching some of your favourite b-roll is going to give you an indication whether the song will work or not.
• These days, when I’m planning a video, I actually start searching for tracks beforehand to see what music I think would match the place I’m travelling to. If I’m heading to Mexico, I search for some Mexican sounds. That means, before I’ve even stepped onto the plane, I know the type of shots I’ll need for my video. Sometimes the best travel music for videos is recording a local band and using that – just make sure the audio is good enough!
• Beware of lyrics. Even though songs with lyrics in are great and I use them a lot, if there are lyrics in the background when you’re talking or there’s a voiceover it’s really jarring.
• Make sure your background music is background music. If it’s too loud and it clashes with any other audio then it’ll ruin your video. Keep it in the background at -2 to -4db dropping down to -16 to -22db for any voiceover and you’ll be fine.
• Don’t be afraid to cut up a song. Just because the song length is 3 minutes 20 seconds, it doesn’t have to be that. Remember you can cut and loop different sections of the song to make it shorter or longer if you want.
• If you find a song you really like but isn’t quite right for your project, save it in a separate folder so you can come back to it in the future. I have so many songs saved offline that I want to use for future projects it’s unreal.

So those are all my top tips for finding the best travel video songs. Hopefully you’ll now be able to find the right track for you next project!

What’s your favourite music library or subscription? I’d love to know in the comments below!

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Macca Sherifi is the founder of the multiple award-winning blogs An Adventurous World and the Great British Bucket List. Every month he inspires over 200,000 avid readers to travel the world.

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2 thoughts on “How to Find the Best Travel Video Music”

Thank you for sharing these tips. We have curated a few videos ourselves and have had to work hard to get the desired music. We were able to use a Jack Johnson song by contacting his representants directly. Some artists are not as flexible so we will definitely keep these tips in mind.

It’s always great when you find the right track for your videos – sometimes a song just works, doesn’t it? I agree, contacting artists directly is a good way to find music and I know a lot of people on SoundCloud licence their music to YouTubers.

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Best Songs for a Vacation Video Background Music (in 2024)

You’ve got the perfect vacation video, but something is missing. A soundtrack that fits the mood perfectly. You need music for your travel videos! But what music should you choose? What are the best songs for a vacation video?

One of the best songs to add to your travel videos is Bob Dylan’s “Gotta Travel On”. Just hearing the song instantly takes you to a peaceful place where nothing else matters but that beautiful moment. It’s even a perfect track to listen to while road trippin’ towards your much-awaited family vacation.

But there are various other songs that could be perfect for your epic vacation videos!

Whether you’re spending some good time in New York or basking under the sun in Greece, there sure is a song perfect for your travel clips. All you have to do is look!

If you want to begin searching for the right music to express all the good times you had, you’ve come to the right place!

Go on permanent vacation with @diplo ‘s Summertime Sounds playlist featuring music from @sanbenito , @TheChainsmokers , and more. 🌴 https://t.co/rao856cgOT pic.twitter.com/x1SwcYXAIG — Apple Music (@AppleMusic) June 13, 2022

Where can I find good background music for vacation videos?

You can find good background music for your vacation videos in many places. Indeed, the best way to hype up your clips is through great music.

Listening to a playlist of travel songs that you like is one way to find what you’re looking for. You can also look at the travel playlists of other people who have created videos with similar content as yours or check out some of those popular sites where people share their favorite songs with others.

In this day and age, social media has tons of ideas you can check out. Try to get a feel of what you want your video’s feel to be and look for similar ones on the internet.

Another option is to listen to the playlists that artists have made themselves—some artists will even share their own personal favorites!

You’ll want to be sure that whatever song you use is either available on streaming services or in online stores where downloads are allowed (such as iTunes). This way, people will be able to hear it even if they don’t have access to YouTube videos or Google Play Music.

You could set up an account on either platform so that all the music files are stored there and then download them onto offline devices such as cell phones or tablets later down the road when needed during production processes.

Which genres make the best background music for vacation videos?

Music for vacation videos or vacation slideshows can be categorized into a few different genres.

The most common is ambient and minimalist music, which involves the use of instruments like chimes and bells to create sounds that are soothing without being overpowering.

It all depends on whether you want the music to be as captivating as the video or just something chill in the background.

Ethnic or tribal music is another good choice for themed songs, as it often has a relaxing vibe to it while still having enough energy to keep viewers engaged.

Classical music is another option that usually works well in background music situations: many classic composers are well-known for their ability to conjure up feelings of romance and adventure with their compositions, making them perfect for travel videos.

Alternative rock or classic rock can also be used as background songs if you want something more upbeat than classical but not quite as intense as electronic beats or hip-hop songs (although those work well, too!).

Underground hip-hop beats could also work if you have an urban setting in mind—they’re less likely to clash with certain areas of your video editing project’s theme than other genres because they’re generally considered more “universal.”

If you want something mellow but still energetic enough to hold viewers’ attention throughout your entire video editing project, acoustic guitar pieces and love songs by artists like Jimi Hendrix may be just what you need!

Vacation by The Go Gos is the guiltiest of pleasures but you gotta respect it pic.twitter.com/oHX1uusgoz — Dan Chiofalome (@chiofalome) April 28, 2020

What are the best songs for travel videos?

When it comes to selecting music for your travel video, you’re going to want to consider a few different things.

The first thing you should think about is the type of vacation that you are going on and the destination where you’re going to be.

For example, if you are going on a relaxing beach getaway with your best friend, then mellow acoustic songs with soft vocals would be perfect. On the other hand, if you are going on an adventure vacation full of outdoor activities like hiking or kayaking, then upbeat rock music would make a good choice for background music to create your best music video yet!

The second thing that’s important is the season when your trip will take place.

For instance, wintertime will require festive Christmas songs since it’s such a jolly time of the year full of holiday cheer! Summer vacations bring about big summer hits, so some popular pop songs would work well with this type of setting.

And finally: personal preference!

Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to what kind of music they like listening to, which makes choosing something specific really difficult sometimes. Luckily, there’s one good song out there for everyone (maybe even two!).

To help you narrow down your options, let me share 30 of the best songs for travel videos:

• “Open Road” by Bryan Adams
• “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash
• “Moon Dawg” by The Beach Boys
• “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
• “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
• “Under The Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “On The Road Again” by Willie Nelson
• “San Francisco” Scott McKenzie
• “Travelin’ Man” by Ricky Nelson
• “Ramblin’ Man” by The Allman Brothers Band
• “Around The World” by Daft Punk
• “Have Love, Will Travel” by Richard Berry
• “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
• “Leaving On A Jet Plane” by John Denver
• “Montego Bay” by Bobby Bloom
• “City Of New Orleans” by Willie Nelson
• “Highest Mountains” by Zibbidi Zaaba
• “Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac
• “Galway Girl” by Ed Sheeran
• “Hills of West Virginia” by Phil Ochs
• “Free Man” by South Shore Commission
• “Graceland” by Paul Simon
• “Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra
• “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor
• “Fly Away” by Lenny Kravitz
• “Gotta Travel On” by Bob Dylan
• “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop
• “Ziggy Stardust” by David Bowie
• “No particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry
• “Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow
• “Pink Cadillac” by Bruce Springsteen
• “Road To Nowhere” by Talking Heads
• “Long Road To Ruin” by Foo Fighters
• “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
• “Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel
• “Midnight Train To Georgia” by Gladys Knight and The Pips
• “Havana” by Camila Cabello
• “Vacation” by The Go Go’s

Is it legal to use songs in a travel video for my own?

No matter how much you like a song and how much you envision it to be such a great fit for your travel videos, you may not always have the luxury (legally) to use it. But there are some options you can look into.

Having said that, it also depends on what you plan to do with the video. I have several of my family’s vacation videos on a hard drive hooked up to my TV, and they’re just for watching at home. So my travel videos have songs like The Go Go’s “Vacation” on them.

But if you’re posting them on social media, especially if you are using an entire song , you’ll want to be careful.

Snapchat, of course, gives you lots of song options to add to videos, as do other platforms. But you’re just adding tiny snippets, not whole songs. It’s when you’re using an entire song, especially if there is no narration or other noises in the background. But even then, as you see on YouTube where most songs you know are literally uploaded in full by hundreds of users, it’s probably not really a big deal.

Most bands and record labels have grown accustomed to streaming music and the financial realities of that. They aren’t likely to ever target a home user unless it’s obvious they are trying to distribute and profit from an artist’s work.

But if you want to make sure you’re in compliance, here are the steps:

The first step to using music in your travel video is determining the type of license that applies to the song. There are three main types: public domain, royalty-free and creative commons.

Public domain music is freely available for use by anyone without restrictions on how it can be used or distributed. With this type of song, there are no fees associated with its use, and you can use as much or as little of a recording as you’d like without any hassle or legal worries.

Royalty-free songs have similar terms, but they usually require payment once per project instead of per listener (which could get expensive).

It may require some money from your end, but the fact that it only needs a one-time payment is already a great deal if you really enjoy the music. But there are other free options out there, so these should be the last songs on your list.

Creative commons songs are released under specific licenses with different rules about how they can be shared and used commercially.

The underlying principle is still one where people don’t have to pay royalties when using these materials; however, creators retain certain rights over how their work is presented outside of those limits set forth by each license type.

🎬 I prefer to use Creative Commons 0/Public Domain images, videos, music, and sound effects in my own videos. Here’s where I get my media. #GAETC22 pic.twitter.com/GCXYnWvIAF — Tony Vincent (@tonyvincent) November 3, 2022

How can I post a video on social media with music without violating copyright laws?

As I have expounded above, the key to sparing yourself from any potential legal issues is to understand the different licenses that may apply to different music. But in most cases, most artists, platforms, and record labels aren’t going to care unless it seems obvious you are trying to make money off the music.

A good rule of thumb is to avoid any music that you do not have an explicit license to use. If you are not sure of the legality of a particular piece of music, it’s best to err on the side of caution and avoid using it.

Besides, there are literally millions of songs out there to choose from. It is always best to opt for one which allows you to post your video with no worries.

To ensure that you do the right thing in choosing the perfect background music for your travel video, there are some things you can do.

For starters, don’t use an entire song from start to finish. That could be seen as “distributing” the song, as it would be possible for someone to download and extract the audio file. Just use a series of small snippets.

You can also blend the song with the actual audio from your video.

Next, you can use public domain songs if you don’t want to spend any dollars. A lot of the most popular songs have expired copyrights, which means they are now in the public domain and can be used freely by anyone who wishes to use them!

You can also opt for music under a creative commons license for free song options.

Another option is to purchase licenses from online websites where there may be prerecorded instrumental tracks available for purchase so long as they don’t contain any copyrighted vocals or lyrics written by another party.

This option is usually pretty pricey since most musicians want their work compensated fairly for its usage rather than giving it away for free, but this could be worth considering if your budget allows it!

What are the all-time best travel songs?

And when compiling your videos from those trips, never underestimate the power of a great song to set the tone for your whole trip.

For instance, the song “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves is an all-time great travel song. 

Not only is it upbeat, but it also features lyrics such as “I’m walking on sunshine” and “shining through darkness” that are perfect for setting a positive mood, making them the favorite lyrics of a lot of people.

Another great choice would be Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me.” 

This fun hit song will get you pumped up for your trip, especially if you’re traveling solo or with someone special who reminds you how much they belong with you. It makes anyone feel like they’re in their comfort zone and that they’re in the right place at the right time!

If you’re looking for a song that will make you feel like an international jet setter, even if it’s just your first time, try The Go-Go’s “Vacation.” 

This classic 80s tune is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to get up and dance while they wait in line at airport security, which makes it one of my favorite things to listen to.

If you’re looking for a song to help you feel like you’ve got the whole world in your hands, try “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5. 

This classic song will have you singing along (and dancing in your seat) for a long time!

But if you’re feeling nostalgic and want to reminisce about simpler times, try listening to Don McLean’s “American Pie.” 

This iconic song will have you feeling like you’re on an adventure even before you officially start your much-awaited trip. It feels like it takes you to a specific place in the United States, wherever in the world you may be.

And if you’re looking for a song that will help you get in the mood for your trip, try listening to “Lose My Breath” by Beyoncé. 

This upbeat tune is perfect for anyone who wants to feel like they’re running through an airport full of people who are all trying to get somewhere just as fast as they are!

This experience is especially true when you’re traveling with your kids. We all know that can be chaotic (but undoubtedly rewarding!).

You might be thinking that the stress of taking your children far away from home is not worth it, but with the right guide and tips, it should not be as stressful as you think!

And the music for an international destination like London really gets interesting.

In a recent article I authored, I created a detailed guide on how I got to travel with my kids to London with ease, so you won’t have to! I even cover the amazing Harry Potter Studio Tour!

Just click that link to read it on my site.

“Travel with me Don’t you wanna get away? Don’t you wanna run away? I can take you anywhere Ride with me anywhere” (Song posted by #V of @BTS_twt on his Instagram stories) – 🌹 #SkyForARMY #SkyForBTS #SkyByARMY #BTS #BTSARMY pic.twitter.com/i6aHsKgemN — SkyForARMY (@SkyForARMY) December 29, 2021

What are the best travels songs for Instagram stories?

I’m sure you’re familiar with the saying, “go big or go home.”

It’s a mantra that’s been passed down from generation to generation and has become as popular today as it was when the phrase was first coined.

If you’re like a lot of people, then you probably want to make your Instagram stories stand out among all the other ‘grammers out there. You don’t want your viewers’ eyes glazing over while they see yet another series of seemingly random videos of Paris or Rome.

Instead, I recommend using music that will help capture their attention from start to finish! Here are five songs for a vacation video background music that will make sure each Instagram story has its own unique personality:

First up is we have “California” by Phantom Planet. 

This upbeat song is a perfect vacation video background music because it’s catchy and easy to sing along with, which will help keep your viewers’ attention. It also has an indie rock sound that will come across as fresh and new to anyone who watches your story.

Next is the “Fireflies” by Owl City.

If you’re looking for a song that’s both romantic and nostalgic, then this one might be right up your alley!

It features soft piano melodies accompanied by light percussion instruments that create a dreamy vibe that’ll make any viewer want to kick back on their couch with a glass of wine in hand while watching your stories.

Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” is also an awesome choice. If you’re looking for a song that has a fast-paced tempo with an upbeat melody, then this one’s for you!

It’s perfect for a vacation video background music because it’ll help keep your viewers interested in what comes next.

We also have “Sugar” by Maroon 5.

This song is great for a vacation video background music because it’s catchy and upbeat, but it also has a soulful vibe that makes it feel like the perfect soundtrack for a sunset walk on the beach or around town.

U2’s “You’re the Best Thing About Me” is a song that has a super positive, feel-good vibe that’ll make any viewer smile!

It’s also got an uplifting tempo that makes it perfect for a vacation video background music because it’ll help keep your viewers engaged and interested in what comes next.

Then there’s “Firework” by Katy Perry. 

If you’re looking for a song that has an upbeat melody but with strong percussion instruments, then this one might just fit the bill! It’s got a pop sound that will come across as fresh and new to anyone who watches your stories.

How many playlists do you need? I guess that depends on how many vacations you take a year.

And if you’re wondering how many vacations an average family takes, you can also learn more about that in another one of my recent articles . I get into all the statistics, including not only how many but also the average costs.

How do I download songs to put in a travel video?

The easiest way to add music to your video is by finding the song you want on YouTube and using a website like YouTubeToMP3 to download it (not a paid endorsement).

Every once in a while, I find a video with privacy settings that won’t allow downloading. But luckily, almost any song you can think of probably has dozens, if not hundreds, of videos of it on YouTube, so just look for another one. Unfortunately, streaming platforms like Spotify don’t have a way to download songs.

Save it as an MP3 file, and then it will be easy to upload into your video editing software.

Go ahead and drag the song into the timeline of your project. Once placed, it will automatically sync with your video footage. There are lots of different types of music that can be added to a travel video—from original compositions to covers by popular artists.

If you’re looking for inspiration for what to download outside of what I’ve shared here, check out various playlists of travel-related songs on Spotify, YouTube, or any music apps and websites out there.

Traveling is an experience made incredibly better when spent listening to good music.

There is nothing like the perfect song to reflect the good life you’ve experienced, jumping from one place to another with your friends and family.

And by the way, did you know that families that travel together actually reap multiple benefits from doing so?

If you want to learn more about them, check out this recent article I wrote! Believe it or not, there are a number of studies that show a whole host of benefits for parents and kids alike when you do vacations together.

Waves as my background music as I read and enjoy my coffee #vacation pic.twitter.com/uLVckEXel6 — Brenda Youngblood (@principalyblood) July 7, 2019

Are instrumental songs better for vacation videos?

When you’re planning a vacation video, it can be hard to find the right song. There are so many choices!

And even when you think you’ve found the perfect song, after a few seconds of watching your video, it might feel like something’s missing. Your best bet is instrumental music because it doesn’t distract from your content—you can use it in any type of vacation video and get great results.

Instrumental songs also don’t take away from a story that’s being told by voiceover or other audio elements like sound effects or narration (if those things are important).

So if you’re looking for something lighthearted and fun while still giving people their money’s worth? Look no further than good ol’ instrumental tracks!

You can easily find them by searching on YouTube or Spotify and filtering your results by “instrumental” or “no vocals.”

If you’re looking to add a little spice to your vacation video, try adding some old-school jazz music from generations past. The mellow sound is perfect for showing off the exotic beauty of your destination while still giving the focus on your travel clips.

If you’re looking for something more upbeat, try adding some instrumental music from the genre of pop. The catchy tunes are perfect for showing off the fun side of your destination!

Being from Texas, if you haven’t picked a destination yet for your next road trip, I want to suggest Texas. 

I shared some fun vacation ideas you can do in Texas in this recent article . I cover some of my all-time favorite destinations, including one that only locals know about.

Where can I find free background music for travel videos?

When it comes to finding free background music for your travel videos, there are plenty of options.

You just have to be careful about copyright violations and make sure that you’re not breaking any laws by using the music in your video.

Music can still be used without paying royalties if you follow a few simple rules. 

The most important thing is to only use royalty-free music that’s been specifically created for use in videos or other multimedia projects like YouTube videos (which is why we recommend the websites below).

To ensure that you don’t get sued by a copyright holder:

• Only download from legitimate websites and apps that legally host royalty-free tracks (like YouTube)
• Make sure there aren’t any restrictions on what kind of project this track can be used with (YouTube has specific rules about how long each video needs to be before videos can qualify).
• Always give credit to the artist and website in your video description.
• Always use a video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro to edit your video.

If you want to use music in your travel videos, we also recommend using the websites below: (not paid endorsements)

• Cepstral ( https://www.cepstral.com/ )
• Audio Jungle ( https://audiojungle.net/ )
• Epidemic Sound ( https://www.epidemicsound.com/ )
• Jamendo ( https://www.jamendo.com/ )
• Royalty-Free Music ( https://www.royaltyfreemusic.audio/ )
• TeknoAXE ( https://www.teknoaxe.com/
• Music Bed ( https://www.musicbed.com/ )
• Premium Beat ( https://premiumbeat.com/ )
• AudioMicro ( https://www.audiomicro.com/ )
• Free Music Archive ( https://freemusicarchive.org/ )

Try exploring the websites listed to see which of them fits your content the best!

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What is the very best song for a travel video?

Ultimately, the best song for a travel video is the one you like. It’s your content, so it should reflect your interests.

But here are a few suggestions from different genres.

Class Rock and Pop:

• “Clear Blue Skies” – Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young
• “Rockin’ Down the Highway” – The Doobie Brothers
• “Truckin” – The Grateful Dead
• “On the Road Again” – Canned Heat
• “King of the Road” – Roger Miller
• “Six Days on the Road” – Dave Dudley
• “These Roads Don’t Move” – Ben Gibbard & Jay Farrar

Modern Rock and Pop:

• “Wherever I May Roam” – Metallica
• “Road Trippin’” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “Ride” – Twenty One Pilots

This may seem like an obvious statement, but it’s really important to remember that your decision will be influenced by your personal preferences and tastes.

If you find something that fits perfectly with what you want to say in your video, then it will make all the difference.

It also depends on the type of travel video you have. Is it a relaxing trip to the beach? Is it a fun-filled day full of adventures under the sun? Or is it one where you get to attend a grand parade?

All of these things are worth considering.

If you are looking for background music that can help set the mood or tell a story without distracting from what is happening on screen, then there are lots of options available online.

There are also some great websites where people have shared their favorite travel songs for this purpose—so if you have time to seek them out, then go ahead!

When deciding on background music for your vacation videos (or any other type of video), try not to get too hung up on worrying about whether someone else would agree with every choice made. Instead, focus on creating something which feels right for YOU as an individual content creator!

So there you have it!

This is our list of the best songs for vacation video background music. We hope this helps you pick out some good tunes for your next trip.

After writing this article, I have realized that there are many ways to use music in your vacation video. So, you don’t have to stick with just one of these options!

Instead, try adding a few different types of songs or even background music tracks into your footage, so they all fit together well.

The key is finding the right combination that works for you and your audience.

We hope you found the information shared in this blog useful when planning your holiday video. If you have any questions about how to create a video for your holiday, feel free to ask us in the comments section below!

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People don’t want to stop traveling.

It’s a fact, and that’s what the data shows year after year.

According to the World Tourism Organization ( UNWTO ), in 2019 there were 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals worldwide, 6% over the previous year.

But, besides traveling, what people like is to share their trips on social media .

Apps like Instagram, Facebook or YouTube are full of audiovisual content with tourist monuments, paradise beaches and places with dreamlike views.

Here’s an example:

These are clips in which photos are combined with videos already recorded during one or more of the trips made with the aim of making a video collage as a memento.

This does not seem to be a very complicated task.

All you have to do is choose the best photos and videos and add some original effects to make them dynamic and entertaining.

However, there is a differential element that will make your video be remembered forever or easily forgotten: the music .

A travel video with the perfect music is a piece that stays in your mind as well as in your heart.

• What is the music that best fits my travel video?

The answer to this question is quite personal, as is the approach to the video and its further editing.

It is recommended that the music should communicate relaxation, comfort and, above all, emotions .

Another important thing when choosing the perfect music for your video is that it should be in line with what you want to transmit.

For example , if you want to make a video of your trip to Marrakech, it is recommended that the music has an Arabic component. The idea would be that when someone hears the audio of the video, they would be transported to Morocco without having to watch the video.

In the same way, if the video is going to cover different locations, the music should also be adapted to those places. For example, if you’ve been to Brazil and Argentina, it would not sound bad to hear samba and bossa nova for the first one, and tango and samba for the second one.

However, no matter what your video is about, there are music tracks that will always fit.

The key is to be clear about the approach you want to take to the video : more emotional, more romantic, more adventurous, etc.

• Can I use any song for my video?

The question here is whether your video will be for private or public use.

However, if your idea is to share it on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube, you can’t use just any song.

You must make sure that the music track in question is not copyrighted. Otherwise, you could get into trouble.

• The importance of respecting copyright

When it comes to choosing the music for a travel video, the first songs that come to mind are all those you can hear on the radio, TV or on Spotify.

Copyright is the exclusive right of an author, publisher or record company to use a piece of music.

In other words, the only people who can use the songs are the owners of their rights.

And this, of course, is not free .

To get permission to use these songs in your video you’ll need to contact the record companies and ask for their approval.

They will almost certainly give it to you for a very high price , which is usually not worth paying.

What if I use copyrighted music without paying for it?

This is, without a doubt, the worst possible decision.

In most cases, record companies and collecting societies -like the PROs in the EE.UU- are not at all flexible when it comes to penalizing people who have used protected music without their permission.

So if you use copyrighted music in your travel video and upload it to a social platform, two things are likely to happen:

• That the sites in question – Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, etc. – will silence your video or even ban your account . Those responsible for the rights will ask you for huge compensation , reaching in some cases, legal and criminal responsibilities.

On the Internet there are several alternatives that offer royalty-free music in a legal and economical way, so you can have peace of mind by using quality music in your travel videos.

• How do I choose background music for my travel videos? The Best 3 platforms

Of all the platforms that offer royalty-free music on the Internet, there are three that are by far the best.

Below I will show you each one of them, presenting you with their most powerful features.

However, before starting with the presentations, I must warn you: none of these sites offer free music .

All of them work through a monthly -or yearly- subscription with a very reduced cost.

That said, let’s discover them!

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Epidemic Sound

Based in Sweden since its birth in 2009, it is considered one of the largest companies in the sector.

If you have to define it in one word by its music library, that would be ‘huge’.

It has more than 30,000 music tracks and more than 60,000 sound effects , all designed by independent producers and artists who work exclusively with this platform.

It also has a couple of features that will help you find the perfect sound for your travel video.

• Find Similar . This feature will help you to find songs similar to the ones you liked. This way you can create the same sound environment in your videos. 2. ‘Stems’ . This feature will give you the possibility to use only the instruments you want from the song you have chosen, allowing you to remove elements such as guitars, bass, or voice, something perfect in case there are moments in the video where dialogs come out.

Apart from all the above, in Epidemic Sound you will find a license that will be ideal for you in case you want to create audiovisual content about traveling in a recurrent way in a YouTube channel.

The license is called ‘ Personal Subscription ’ and has the following advantages :

• Unlimited downloads, only during the time the subscription remains active - No royalties. All music is royalty-free, so you don’t have to worry about claims anymore. - Constantly growing music library. You will find new audio tracks and sound effects every week - Downloadable on all devices. Do you work with a tablet or from your smartphone? That is not a problem for Epidemic Sound. - Monetization is available. If you upload your content to social platforms, you will be able to monetize it without any extra cost.

However, if your idea is to share your video trips on these platforms, you will need to know that they have 2 different plans:

You have seen all that Epidemic Sound has to offer and why it is considered one of the best platforms to offer music without copyright.

However, to convince you, they have decided to throw out the baby with the bathwater and offer you a 30-day free trial .

*Note: If you need more information about this platform, don’t miss our complete guide to Epidemic Sound .

If Epidemic Sound is the industry veteran and Envato Elements is its faithful competitor, in the case of Artlist you could say that it is the promise that seeks to establish itself as the best of all.

This young Israeli company, founded in 2016, comes with very clear ideas and with the desire to revolutionize the music market without copyright.

And that’s something you see as soon as you first enter the platform.

With a revolutionary and minimalist design in which you have everything in sight, Artlist seeks to offer a complete, simple and intuitive service, something that shows perfectly in its fantastic user experience.

Regarding its music library, it is true that it cannot compete in quantity with its competitors because it ‘only’ has just over 9,000 music tracks .

All its songs can be filtered according to Mood , Genre , Instrument or Video Theme , the latter being a fantastic option for finding music according to the theme of the video, among which you will find ‘Travel’.

But that’s not all.

Artlist proves to be revolutionary in its approach to licensing as well.

This platform only offers a single license, called ‘Universal License’, which covers any aspect you want to use the song for , including the videos, of course.

In addition to all that, Artlist offers other benefits , such as:

• Unlimited downloads for the duration of the subscription - Lifetime use of downloaded songs - Library renovated month by month with new music tracks - Monetization of your videos through YouTube - Use in any project, whether commercial or not

And how much does all this cost?

I knew you were gonna ask sooner or later.

Normally, you are worried that this service that offers so many advantages could cost you a lot of money.

In that case, you can start to calm down.

The Artlist Universal License costs $199 a year -about $16.60 a month- so you can get an idea.

However, unlike the other platforms, they bet on a single annual payment instead of monthly micropayments.

This way, you pay only once and focus on finding the right songs instead of being concerned about whether you have money in the bank or whether you have received the bill in your inbox.

Because Artlist offers a promotion for new customers to get 2 months free .

All you have to do is subscribe to their newsletter and buy their license.

This will turn those 12 months of subscription into 14 months at the same price.

• The 3 keys to success with your travel video

After learning about the three best platforms for getting the perfect music for your travel video, it’s time to reveal the keys that the music tracks you choose must-have.

• Emotion – The video must convey emotion, especially the emotions that were felt during the trip. Stay away from negative emotions and look for pleasant sensations, with relaxing and joyful sounds. 2. Coherence – If your trip has been to Southeast Asia, choose a type of music with sounds that belong to Western culture. The music you choose should accompany what the audience will see. Make it the vehicle that takes them along on your journey. 3. Synchronization – If there is one effect that is successful in entertaining viewers, it is that there are changes of a shot in sync with the music. Use the beats to introduce a new photo or a new part of the video.

Travel videos are one of the best ways to show the best moments of your vacation to those closest to you.

As long as the video is well assembled , creative and consistent with what you want to transmit from it, it will be a piece that will delight anyone who watches it.

And as you have already discovered throughout the article, the essential factor that makes this possible while at the same time awakening the emotional factor of the viewers is the music .

Without this element, the message you want to deliver with the travel video will be incomplete, and will not have any effect on the people who watch it. Or can you imagine an audiovisual piece in which only photos and videos of you enjoying the trip are shown without music?

Each one will provide you with an extensive music library with a multitude of songs that you can use as a melody to showcase your adventures.

All this with the peace of mind you need , knowing that you will never be fined for copyright infringement.

However, you know that each one of them has its own specific features that make them different from each other.

Now it is up to you which one you want to start trying according to your needs.

And if you are looking for more, I recommend you to visit our articles about how to choose the right music for a video  or music for your photo slideshows .

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15 Awesome Travel YouTube Channel Ideas for 2024

L aunching a travel YouTube channel can be quite the task; especially, when you’re not sure what to upload. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of travel YouTube channel ideas to help you fill up your content calendar. 

Even if you’ve already started uploading videos to your channel, you may find these video ideas helpful. Also, this list might help jog your creativity to come up with even more video concepts! 

Travel YouTube Channel Ideas

1. airport vlog.

What’s the difference between an airport vlog and a travel vlog? An airport vlog is more focused on getting to a destination than the destination itself. 

For example, if you’re taking a 15 hour flight or have a 24 hour travel day you can vlog about your experience and how you survive such a long travel day. You can also talk about flying with a specific airline, what the food on the plane was like, and how the different airports were. 

This is also a good time to throw in a little airport ootd or what’s in my carry on. 

2. Pack With Me

Pack with mes are another popular video idea for travel youtube channels. Whether you’re packing for a cruise, Disneyland, or a tropical getaway, a pack with me video is a great way to share packing tips with your audience. 

You can share things like what toiletries you’re bringing, how you keep things organized, what outfits you’re bringing, etc. You can also include affiliate links in your video description to help generate some income. I use RewardStyle for style and Amazon products.

Sample Ideas:

• Pack with me for Paris – Winter Edition
• Packing for a 10 Day Caribbean Cruise
• What to Pack for for a Aspen Ski Vacation

3. Bucket List

Share with your audience what destinations you’re dying to visit. 

Don’t simply list them off, tell them WHY you want to visit these destinations. Is there great food? Is there a specific resort you really want to stay at or a really cool attraction? Educate while you share. 

People are always looking for suggestions on where to travel and by sharing your bucket list you may just be influencing their next vacation!

4. General Travel Tips

General travel tip videos are another great travel YouTube channel idea. Again, this is an opportunity to educate your audience. While we like to think everyone’s traveled before, there’s tons of people who may be taking their first trip ever at any given time. 

In these videos, you can share ways to save money, packing hacks, tips for a better plane ride, etc. 

• Tips for Solo Female Travelers 
• How to Make Traveling with Kids Easier 

5. Destination Specific Travel Tips

Piggybacking off of general travel tips, is destination specific travel tips. 

While general travel tips will serve many travelers, destination specific tips are for those visiting a particular place. You could also think of this as a “Know Before You Go” type video. For example, a Positano travel video might include things like the best time to go to avoid crowds, what airport to fly into and the transfer options, how to get around the area, and other info visitors might find helpful.

• 10 things to know before visiting Greece 
• 5 Tourist Traps to Avoid in Paris
• Tokyo Travel Tips to have the best trip ever 

6. Travel Vlog

If you’re starting a travel youtube channel, chances are you’ve already planned on doing travel vlogs. Depending on the trip, I will either break my travel vlogs down by destination or by day. For example, for my 10 day trip to Spain and Portugal , I did a vlog for each city we visited. However, for Disneyland I did two vlogs, one per day we were there.

Very few people will sit around and watch a 40 minute travel vlog. So, I like to break down the content into more digestible segments. 

7. Travel Essentials

Sharing Amazon Travel Must-Haves or general travel essentials is another popular video idea for travel YouTube channels. 

People are always looking for ways to be more efficient when traveling and for products that help them with this. These videos are also a good way to generate some affiliate income. I like to use LiKETOKNOW.IT to link all my products. It works with Amazon and a bunch of other brands.

Sample Video Ideas:

• Camping Travel Essentials
• Road Trip must-haves 
• The Best Amazon Travel Finds 

8. What’s in your Travel Makeup Bag/Toiletry Bag

If you’re like me and like to share a mix of beauty and travel content, a “what’s in your travel makeup bag” or “what’s in your toiletry bag” video is a good way to blend the two. 

Talk about the different skincare and beauty products you bring with you when you travel and why. 

Looking for more beauty channel ideas? Read my Beauty video ideas post ! 

9. Destination Budget Breakdowns

Follow up your travel vlog with a destination budget breakdown. 

For this video you can do a mix of talking head clips with some destination footage. Walk your audience through how much each attraction cost, what you spent on meals and transportation, and any other expenses for your trip. 

You can also throw in a few tips on how to save money. 

10. Travel Makeup Routine

Another beauty/travel crossover video idea is a travel makeup routine. 

If you’re already sharing different makeup looks on your YouTube channel, this is an easy video idea to implement. 

• Glowy Summer Vacation Look
• Simple 5-Step travel makeup routine
• My Go-To Beach Makeup Look

11. Luggage Unboxing

My most popular video on YouTube is my Monos Luggage Unboxing .

People are always on the hunt for the best suitcases and carry on bags. So, if you’ve recently purchased a new travel bag or have an old reliable piece, film an unboxing or luggage review sharing the ins and outs. 

12. Travel Camera Equipment

If you have a variety of cameras and accessories that you bring with you when you travel, show what’s inside your travel camera kit .

And this doesn’t just have to be cameras and lenses. Share what memory card you use, which bags and pouches you use to keep everything organized, and any other tools you use.

13. Travel Resources

For a travel resources video, share which sites and apps you use to plan, book, and execute your travels.

Think Rome2Rio, Booking, Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights), Viator, etc. 

Some people have never traveled before or have only traveled locally, which is why sharing resources is one of the more helpful travel YouTube channel ideas.

14. Lookbook

Lookbooks are an oldie but a goodie YouTube video concept. The idea is to show off all the different elements of your outfits for a particular season or event. 

For example, you could do a Hawaii Lookbook or a cruise lookbook featuring all your outfits that you wore during your vacation.

This is another good opportunity to share affiliate links and generate some extra income. 

15. Plan A Trip with Me/ How to Plan a Trip

For this video, walk your audience through your travel planning process . From picking the destination and booking flights to building an itinerary, show off how you plan your vacations.

• Planning my Southwest Road Trip
• Travel Plan with Me 
• How I’ve Planned my 2 Month Trip to South America

I hope you find these travel YouTube channel ideas helpful! I know when I was first getting started I had trouble coming up with ideas, so hopefully this list helps.

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