Travel is all about the memories—the sights, the smells, the questionable roadside food choices. But what truly cements those experiences? Music. That’s right, I’m here to convince you that creating a travel songs playlist for every country you visit is not just cool—it’s borderline genius.
Still not convinced? Here’s why this is the best travel hack you’re not doing (but absolutely should be).
🎵 1. Music Is the Ultimate Time Machine
Sure, photos are great, but nothing teleports you back to that beach in Thailand faster than hearing Sandstorm by Darude (don’t judge, we all have questionable vacation music choices). Your travel songs playlist isn’t just a collection of tracks—it’s a one-way ticket to reliving your best travel moments.
🧠 2. Because Your Brain Won’t Remember Everything
Let’s be real: after three margaritas on a beach in Mexico, your memory of that authentic cultural experience is just a blur of salsa music and a questionable sombrero purchase. But if you made a Cancún Bangers playlist? Every time you hear Despacito again, you’ll be transported back—no passport required.
That reggaeton song that played everywhere in Colombia? The German techno remix of Wonderwall you heard in Berlin? Those bizarre musical memories deserve preservation. Future you will laugh/cringe/love it.
🎬 3. You Can Pretend You’re in a Movie
Walking through Paris? Cue La Vie En Rose. Riding a scooter in Bali? Blast Island in the Sun by Weezer. Suddenly, your life has a soundtrack, and you’re the main character.
🌎 4. It Makes You Look Cultured (Even If You’re Not)
“Oh, this song? Yeah, I discovered it in a tiny Lisbon fado bar. The singer wept. It was deep.”
🚗 5. Road Trips & Train Rides Become Epic Music Videos
Driving through the Swiss Alps without The Sound of Music soundtrack? A crime. Taking a night train across Europe without City of Stars from La La Land? Missed opportunity. Finding your zen in Bali without a spiritual soundscape? Such a waste. A travel songs playlist turns mundane transit into a cinematic experience.
🛍️ 6. It’s the Best Souvenir (And It’s Free)
Forget overpriced keychains—your Tokyo Nights or Brazilian Beats playlist is a souvenir that doesn’t take up luggage space. Plus, when you play it at home, you’ll annoy your roommates with stories that start with, “Well, when I was in Prague…”
😩 7. It’s the Ultimate Travel Hack for Bad Trips
Flight delayed? Train cancelled? Stuck in a tiny village where the only attraction is a suspiciously large potato statue? No problem—your Middle-of-Nowhere Jams playlist could just save the day.
How to Build the Ultimate Travel Songs Playlist
✔ Local Hits (Ask a bartender, taxi driver, or Shazam aggressively)
✔ Songs with the Country in the Title (Africa by Toto for Kenya? Close enough.)
✔ Whatever Was Stuck in Your Head There (Yes, even if it’s the jingle from a weird local ad.)
Start Your Playlists Now
Your future self will hit play on Greek Island Sunset Mix and instantly be transported back to that cliffside taverna where you ate too much feta. That’s the magic of travel songs—they’re nostalgia in audio form.
And just like music connects you to travel memories, Tengah connects you to fair prices by offering user-driven price transparency – so you know exactly how much to pay for bartered goods and services when travelling. Make sure to download the Tengah app when you’re sorting out your Spotify playlist!
