189. The Movified Approach To Travel: Why Your Favourite Shows Reveal What You’re Missing

What if your favourite TV shows and films aren’t just entertainment… but clues?

In this episode, inspired by my conversation on Conversations for Curious Travelers, I’m breaking down how to plan trips that feel cinematic, intentional, and deeply aligned with who you are – not just Pinterest-pretty.

We’re talking about magical movie moments, set-jetting, chasing vibes over checklists, and why the genres you love might reveal what your real life is craving more of.

If you’ve ever come back from a trip thinking, “That was nice, but something was missing…” – this episode will show you exactly what that “something” might be.

Pull out your metaphorical director’s chair. It’s time to Movify your next adventure.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How my early travels (from US road trips to co-living in Spain) shaped the Movify philosophy
  
  
• What “Magical Movie Moments” actually are – and how to create more of them
  
  
• Why travel makes cinematic living easier (but isn’t required)
  
  
• The Bilbao bridge dance party story and what it teaches about spontaneity
  
  
• What “Set-Jetting” is and how to use it intentionally
  
  
• How visiting Richmond inspired by Ted Lasso completely changed the vibe of a weekend
  
  
• The difference between chasing filming locations and chasing feelings
  
  
• How I created a Gilmore Girls-inspired fall trip to Vermont
  
  
• Why choosing a feel-good genre matters more than choosing a destination
  
  
• The simple 3-step Movified Travel Framework
  
  

Resources & Links:

Listen to my interview on Conversations for Curious Travelers:

https://tripscholars.com/planning-movie-inspired-trips-with-jessica-grace-coleman/

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