Everybody loves “Travel” playlists. What I love even more are “Songs about Travel” playlists as every culture has a different way of expressing the desire of travel through language. As I’ve always been fascinated with travel, languages and different ways we express ourselves, I’ve compiled a selection of 10 songs about travel in 10 different languages that I probably took 10 years to find. Hope you enjoy. 🙂

1. Gomez – See the world (English)
Songs about travel in different languages - English

Gomez are an indie rock band from Southport, UK.

2. Calle 13 – La Vuelta al Mundo – Around the World (Spanish)
Songs about travel in different languages - Spanish

Calle 13 are a indie rock/rap band from Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

3. Zdob și Zdub – Sunt Hoinar sunt Lăutar – I’m a Wandering Fiddler (Romanian)
Songs about travel in different languages - Romanian

Zdob și Zdub are a rock band from Chisinau, Moldova.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

4. Quruli – ハイウェイ – Highway (Japanese)
Songs about travel in different languages - Japanese

Quruli are an indie rock band from Kyoto, Japan.
https://youtu.be/T4hbWksaaoA

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

5. Skank – Nômade – Nomad (Portuguese)
Songs about travel in different languages - Portuguese

Skank are an indie rock band from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

6. Negrita – Rotolando Verso Sud – Rolling over to the South (Italian)
Songs about travel in different languages - Italian

Negrita are a rock band from Arezzo, Italy.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

7. Locomondo – Οδύσσεια – Odyssey (Greek)
Songs about travel in different languages - Greek

Locomondo are a ska/reggae band from Athens, Greece.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

8. Jali – Española (French)
Songs about travel in different languages - French

Jali is a Rwandan-born folk guitarist based in Belgium.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

9. Curly Strings – Kauges Külas – In a distant village (Estonian) 
Songs about travel in different languages - Estonian


Curly Strings are a folk band from Tallinn, Estonia.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

10. The Local Train – Dil Mere (Hindi)  
Songs about travel in different languages - Hindi

The Local Train are a rock band from Chandigarh, India.

For full song lyrics and English translation go here.

So these are my top 10 songs about travel in different languages. Have you got a favourite song out of these 10? Or have you got any other suggestions in your language? Please let me know! Sharing is caring 🙂

Also, if you’re on Spotify, check out my travel playlist here. I update it regularly.