Traveling and music are a perfect pair. I’ll make you a best travel playlist list with a mix of uplifting, road trip-friendly, and wanderlust-inspiring songs across a few genres. For those who love traveling, especially hiking in the mountains or forests, listening to music is one way to relieve fatigue. Upbeat music and inspiring lyrics will keep you from feeling tired or bored as you climb hundreds of meters to the summit or endure the sun's scorching heat. You'll have a great time traveling.
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Best travel playlist for your traveling buddy
1. Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
This popular Coldplay song from 2015 is perfect as a travel companion and great to enjoy with friends, your bestie, or your partner. The title alone clearly depicts a story of travel and adventure. This song is perfect for those who love adventure, such as mountain climbing or challenging sports. It also tells a story of a journey that will make us wiser as we face life.
2. Sunday Best - Surfaces
This slightly upbeat song has a very positive vibe, giving energy to anyone who listens. This song, from a band in Texas, USA, will make your travels more colorful and exciting. This viral song is perfect to enjoy by the beach or in the mountains while sipping hot tea with a greenery view. It makes you miss the mountains.
3. Summer Paradise - Simple Plan
Who doesn't know Simple Plan, the Canadian music band? Summer Paradise was released on December 13, 2011, in Australia. This romantic song is perfect for accompanying your vacation with your significant other. It's ideal to enjoy the fresh air, the sound of the waves, and the white sand while on a beach vacation. Even though it's been a while since it was released, the song is still great for accompanying your travels.
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4. The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles
This song by the British rock band The Beatles was released in 1970. Written by Paul McCartney, it's perfect for your playlist as you explore the world's beauty. This classic track will make your adventurous spirit soar even higher.
5. Island in the Sun - Weezer
Who doesn't know this American band? Their song is perfect for accompanying your beach vacation with friends. This song is ideal for those with big dreams of traveling the world.
6. Paradise City – Guns N' Roses
The catchy lyrics and energetic guitar riffs will make you even happier as you enjoy your travels. The song tells the story of someone living in a less-than-ideal place and captures the frustrations of those who long to move to a better place. This also reflects the mindset of a traveler eager to refresh their mind after the stress of work and the hustle and bustle of the big city.
7. Jose Gonzalez - Heartbeats
It's one of my favorite hiking songs; it's always on my playlist. The song is soothing, and the guitar riffs make you feel at one with the natural scenery and fresh air along the way. Don't forget to add this song to your playlist.
8. Traffic in The Sky - Jack Johnson
From the first notes, the soft vocals will make you enjoy your journey even more. Imagine yourself on a train with green scenery while listening to this song. It feels so peaceful. I usually end up falling asleep while listening to this song. Or I play it on the mountain at night, lying down facing the sky, it's so calm. Want to try it?
9. Dead Bed - Powfu
This song is about someone's sadness after breaking up with their ex. But that's life, there are meetings, and there are partings. Directly, this song gives us the strength to rise up no matter how bitter life gets and look out there. Then we will find many beautiful things.
Including traveling, you will enjoy many of God's creations that make you grateful and not just wallow in sadness because of separating from the person you love. The soft music will make you enjoy your journey even more.
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10. Welcome to My Paradise - Steven and The Coconut Trees
From the title alone, it's clear that the lyrics of this song tell a story of a journey and the beauty of a place. The music, with its slight beat, is perfect for accompanying your journey and will definitely add to your joy.
11. Make You Mine - Public
The next cool song to accompany your journey is Make You Mine by Public. This song tells a love story of how he keeps fighting to get the person he loves. Don't give up. It's perfect for those of you who are struggling in other areas. Including when you want to travel the world but don't have enough money yet keep saving up, hehehe. The melody and the singer's voice will make you happy and more enthusiastic about enjoying your journey.
12. Coldplay - Hymne of the Weekend
This song has been my favorite since it was released until today. The melodious music is very characteristic of Coldplay's sound. The lyrics are also very cool, supported by an exciting video set in India. It draws you in emotionally and makes you feel as if you are there, enjoying their journey with them.
Which one do you like? Or do you have a recommendation song list for traveling? Share in a comment below.



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