13 Essential Songs For The Globetrotter’s Playlist

by Sasha Selkirk

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yca6UsllwYs

Globetrotter’s of the world, this is for you!

If you are off traveling, then you’ll need a soundtrack. I mean, come on. You can’t go around the globe without some top tunes on your smartphone. Also, is there a better way to get inspiration for a country’s culture, than delving into their musical past? Just think you’ll be able to sing and dance along with the locals.

To give you a helping hand we’ve been trawling through the archives to find the perfect soundtrack. So strap yourself in, stick on those headphones. Transport yourself to exotic and exciting climes with this round-the-world globetrotter’s playlist. You might want to get out your dancing shoes too:

 

Puerto Rico: Luis Fonsi – Despacito

 

Cuba: Pitbull – El Taxi

https://youtu.be/jKrKEQNLvgs

 

Switzerland/India:  Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Mein – DDLJ

 

England: Anything by the Beatles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgiQD56eWDk

 

Wales: Anything by Tom Jones

 

Germany: Rammstein – Du Hast

 

U.S.A: Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagon Wheel

 

South Korea: PSY – Gangnam Style

 

Iceland: Björk – It’s oh so quiet

 

Spain: Enrique Iglesias – Bailando

 

Australia: Men at Work – Down Under

 

Brazil: Natiruts – Andei Só

 

Africa: Toto – Africa

…I’ll admit, Toto is a poor representation of Africa. Still, it’s a damn good song! In all honesty I could have put hundreds of songs. So many places, so much to choose from. I mean, Cuba: Buena Vista Social Club. France; Serge Gainsbourg. The list goes on and on. Got any suggestions to improve our soundtrack? I’m sure you have, why not let us known and we can check them out. Have a dance and get inspired. 

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