Travel literature and film often explore themes of personal growth, transformation, and encountering the unknown, but historical accuracy is not a common theme.

Memoir, novel, and documentary are common genres of travel literature and film, while guidebook is not.

Mark Twain is known for his travel writings, such as "The Innocents Abroad" and "Roughing It".

Into the Wild is based on the travel memoir of Christopher McCandless.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a documentary about the life and work of sushi master Jiro Ono.

The Grand Budapest Hotel is known for its visually stunning cinematography and production design.

National Lampoon's Vacation is known for its humorous tone and slapstick comedy.

The Tree of Life is known for its philosophical themes, such as the meaning of life and the nature of the universe.

The Battle of Algiers is known for its political themes, such as the Algerian War of Independence.

Slumdog Millionaire is known for its social themes, such as poverty and inequality in India.

Schindler's List is known for its historical themes, such as the Holocaust.

2001: A Space Odyssey is known for its science fiction themes, such as space travel and artificial intelligence.

The Lord of the Rings is known for its fantasy themes, such as magic, elves, and dragons.

The Shining is known for its horror themes, such as ghosts and haunted hotels.

North by Northwest is known for its thriller themes, such as espionage and mistaken identity.