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Film Locations & Movie Travel Guides

Deep dives into iconic filming locations, set‑jetting tips and behind‑the‑scenes stories from the world of movie geography.

Feb 10, 2026 · 8 min read

How to Find Where Any Movie Was Filmed (Complete Guide)

Step-by-step guide to discovering filming locations for any movie or TV show. Use credits, databases, and interactive maps to track down every spot.

how to find filming locations
movie locations
film research

Feb 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Movie Filming Locations Map: The Complete Guide for Film Fans

Why interactive maps beat lists for exploring movie locations. How to use filming location maps to plan trips, discover hidden spots, and connect movies to real places.

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movie map
film tourism

Feb 5, 2026 · 7 min read

Film Tourism: Best Destinations for Movie Fans in 2025

From New Zealand to Morocco: the best countries and regions for film-inspired travel. Where to go for Lord of the Rings, Bond, Game of Thrones, and more.

film tourism
movie destinations
set-jetting

Feb 3, 2026 · 9 min read

“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” Filming Locations in New Zealand

A detailed look at the New Zealand landscapes used for “The Fellowship of the Ring”, from Hobbiton to the Paths of the Dead.

lord of the rings
new zealand locations
middle-earth

Feb 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Where Was “Star Wars: A New Hope” Filmed? Tatooine in Real Life

Discover the real deserts, canyons and tun hotels that brought Tatooine and the Death Star to life in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope”.

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a new hope
tatooine

Feb 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Where Was “The Godfather” Filmed? A Guide to Its Real Locations

Explore the real-world filming locations behind Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather”, from New York to Sicily, and learn how to visit them today.

the godfather
movie locations
new york filming locations

Jan 25, 2026 · 6 min read

How To Find Movie Filming Locations Near You

Practical tips for discovering movie and TV filming locations in your own city using maps, credits and open data.

how-to
movie locations
film fans

Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min read

What Is Set-Jetting? Inside the Movie Travel Trend

Learn what “set‑jetting” means, why film-inspired travel is growing, and how to plan your own location-based trip responsibly.

set-jetting
film tourism
travel

Jan 10, 2026 · 8 min read

How “Where Was It Filmed” Geocodes Movie Locations

A behind-the-scenes look at how we turn messy location descriptions into precise map coordinates using open data and custom tooling.

behind the scenes
geocoding
open data

Dec 20, 2025 · 7 min read

Top Cities Every Movie Location Hunter Should Visit

From New York to Tokyo, explore the cities that appear again and again in film history, and what makes them so cinematic.

city guides
film tourism
movie locations

Dec 10, 2025 · 6 min read

Why Filming Locations Matter So Much to Movie Fans

An essay on why film lovers obsess over real-world locations, and how those spaces change the way we remember stories.

essay
film culture
movie fans

Nov 28, 2025 · 7 min read

Planning a Movie Location Road Trip with Maps

Step-by-step advice for designing a road trip that connects multiple filming locations across a region or country.

road trip
planning
maps

Nov 15, 2025 · 6 min read

The Best Resources for Researching Filming Locations

A curated list of websites, books and databases that help you track down where movies and TV shows were shot.

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databases
research

Nov 5, 2025 · 5 min read

Using “Where Was It Filmed” To Plan Your Next Trip

A practical walkthrough of how to use Where Was It Filmed to turn a movie obsession into a real-world travel plan.

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trip planning
how-to