5 movies that will bring you on a 'holiday' to locked-down Europe

Here are a few travel movies that capture the spirit of Europe's cobblestone streets and outdoor cafes – currently on lockdown.

Right now, the only acceptable form of travel is the virtual, armchair kind. Borders have closed, planes have been grounded and even tourism destinations are urging people to stay home.

But globetrotters whose travel plans to France, Italy and Spain were thwarted or cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, along with those in self-isolation going stir crazy from cabin fever have a powerful escape mechanism at their disposal.