One of the best things we can do on this good green earth is the ability to hop across continents and get a load of some of the prettiest sights, tastiest food and super-fun experiences all across the globe. But there in which lies the problem: when we want to see the whole wide world, where in the hell do we go to first? 

And then as soon as knuckle down and manage to decide upon a spot we want to see, we then also need to take stock of what we need to bring. If you're planning on a taking a sunny Euro-summer eating all of the best meals then you'll need tons of sunscreen, bathers and a pair of reliable sandals. If you're planning on taking in nature and spending time on long hikes, then make sure to snatch up an unbreakable backpack, water bottles and bug spray.

Then, we need to think about what we actually want to do on holiday, which is an entirely new conversation that might throw a wrench into everything and bring all of our efforts to a halt. To help you lovely folks out we've jotted down a few movies, that we hope will make your planning process a tad bit easier. 

THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Arguably Australia's best movie about cars (sorry, Mad Max), this 1994 flick starring Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp and Hugo Weaving – before his Matrix and Lord of the Rings fame – follows the adventures of three Sydney drag queens travelling across the country to Alice Springs in a bus they affectionally name 'Priscilla', and it might just inspire you to take a similar road trip yourself. Firstly, let's address the glaring problems with this one: the fact that Terence Stamp, a cisgender man, plays a transgender woman has led to it gaining a slightly dampened reputation in the past few years, made even so by the film's racist and sexist portrayal of Cynthia, a Filipina woman. All in all, this is a movie with incredible tender scenes about the importance of tolerance and understanding that hold up well to this day as well as moments of incredible lows, that we suggest skipping through. 

LAST HOLIDAY If you need a sign to get out there and enjoy a solo trip of your own, this is it. This 2006 flick – inspired by the 1950 British movie of the same name – stars Queen Latifah, LL Cool J and Giancarlo Esposito in what we reckon is his tamest role yet and follows main character Georgia, blowing a huge stash of cash on living out her last few days in an expensive hotel following her doctor telling her she has only a few weeks left to live. It's a little cheesy, it's a little silly, but honestly, who cares? Queen Latifah absolutely shines in this flick, and we guarantee that you'll get the warm and fuzzy feelings deep in your heart after you finish this one. 

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Quickly hopping across the ditch, this 2016 Taika Waititi-directed flick is the perfect thing to watch if you need any persuasion to grab a good pal and tackle the great outdoors together. The film stars Sam Neill and Julian Dennison as a stoic hunter and a troubled child in and out of the New Zealand foster care system, respectively, as they spend the film hiding in the Kiwi wilderness away from authorities, who mistakenly put out a nation-wide manhunt for the pair. It's got tons of heart, humour and, like all movies shot in New Zealand, filled to the brim with gorgeous shots of lush and green rainforests. 

BEFORE SUNRISE Ah, if only we could experience the decades-long 'will they won't they' type of romance that these two lovebirds did. This 1994 movie is the first in a trilogy of minimalist romance flicks, starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy spending the night roaming Vienna together, yapping about and slowly developing intense romantic feelings for each other. It's soft, genuine and will leave you longing for a similar romance for years to come, but at least we can all live vicariously through this fictional pair instead. Maybe if we take a trip to Europe ourselves, we might end up meeting the love of our dreams who will take residence in our thoughts for years to come...

THE HANGOVER Looking to have a rager and party everyday with your best mates? We fully support that idea, but maybe sit down and give this iconic 2009 comedy a romp first – we reckon it's a good cautionary tale of what happens when a night goes awry. It's chock-full of the late 2000's comedy style that we've come to expect – basically meaning that it was made for 'bro' types – but hey, we think that this movie can be enjoyed by us all. The ensemble cast includes Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifanakis, Ken Jeong, Jeffrey Tambor and heaps more familiar faces, and is pretty much embodies the meaning of that classic old saying, "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas," so if you're planning a trip there, keep this movie in mind so you don't end up doing anything crazy (like kidnapping a tiger).