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Deep dives into iconic filming locations, set‑jetting tips and behind‑the‑scenes stories from the world of movie geography.
Feb 03, 2026 · 9 min read
A detailed look at the New Zealand landscapes used for “The Fellowship of the Ring”, from Hobbiton to the Paths of the Dead.
Feb 02, 2026 · 8 min read
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”.
Feb 01, 2026 · 7 min read
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.
Jan 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Practical tips for discovering movie and TV filming locations in your own city using maps, credits and open data.
Jan 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Learn what “set‑jetting” means, why film-inspired travel is growing, and how to plan your own location-based trip responsibly.
Jan 10, 2026 · 8 min read
A behind-the-scenes look at how we turn messy location descriptions into precise map coordinates using open data and custom tooling.
Dec 20, 2025 · 7 min read
From New York to Tokyo, explore the cities that appear again and again in film history, and what makes them so cinematic.
Dec 10, 2025 · 6 min read
An essay on why film lovers obsess over real-world locations, and how those spaces change the way we remember stories.
Nov 28, 2025 · 7 min read
Step-by-step advice for designing a road trip that connects multiple filming locations across a region or country.
Nov 15, 2025 · 6 min read
A curated list of websites, books and databases that help you track down where movies and TV shows were shot.
Nov 05, 2025 · 5 min read
A practical walkthrough of how to use Where Was It Filmed to turn a movie obsession into a real-world travel plan.