Best Background Music for Travel Vlogs

The right track can turn a pile of travel clips into a story. Get it wrong and even beautiful footage feels flat; get it right and viewers stay until the last shot. Below are five original tracks from our catalog that work especially well for travel vlogs, with notes on which kind of trip and edit each one suits best.

All of them can be previewed right here and licensed for YouTube, social media and commercial projects.

What makes good travel vlog music?

Before the list, three things worth keeping in mind when choosing music for travel content:

• Match the tempo to your edit. Fast-cut montages (hyperlapses, drone sweeps, quick city sequences) need a driving beat around 100–120 BPM. Slow, scenic shots breathe better with something more relaxed or with a half-time feel.
• Leave room for your voice. If you talk over the footage, pick tracks without a busy lead melody in the same range as your voice, or lower the music under narration and bring it back up between lines.
• Think about the place, not just the mood. A tropical beach, a mountain road and a rainy city at night ask for very different sounds. Choosing music that fits the setting makes the whole video feel more intentional.

1. Tropical Summer — for beaches, islands and summer trips

If your trip involves sand, sun and turquoise water, this is the obvious starting point. Tropical Summer is a happy, upbeat instrumental built on piano, bright synths, catchy vocal samples and lively drums. At 107 BPM it has enough energy for montages without feeling rushed, and it works just as well for intros as for the “best moments” sequence at the end.

Best for: beach vlogs, island hopping, summer recaps, resort and lifestyle content.

2. Sunset Lover — for cinematic, emotional travel films

When you want your trip to feel like a short film rather than a diary, Sunset Lover gives you that cinematic lift. Atmospheric synths and emotional melodies sit over a driving rhythm, so it carries both slow golden-hour shots and wider, moving drone footage. It’s also elegant enough for travel fashion or brand collaborations.

Best for: cinematic travel films, drone footage, sunset sequences, travel brand content.

3. Golden Hour — for bright, upbeat adventure edits

Golden Hour is bright, feel-good future bass with piano chords, lush synth chords and punchy drums. It runs at 80 BPM with a half-time groove, so it feels big and energetic without crowding the picture — great for adventure trips, road trips and anything with a sense of momentum and optimism.

Best for: road trips, adventure and outdoor vlogs, summer montages, travel intros.

4. Beyond The Sea — for dreamy, atmospheric scenery

Not every travel video needs to be upbeat. Beyond The Sea is a chill electronic track with a steady groove, airy pads and dreamy synths. It creates an immersive, slightly ethereal mood that suits coastlines, nature, slow-motion shots and quieter moments of a trip — and it sits comfortably under narration.

Best for: nature and coastal footage, slow-motion sequences, reflective travel diaries, calm intros.

5. Sweet Vibes — for day-in-the-life and city vlogs

For the talking-to-camera side of travel content, a smooth hip-hop beat often works better than a big melodic track. Sweet Vibes is relaxed and modern, with a laid-back groove at 90 BPM that keeps things moving while you walk through markets, cafés and city streets. It loops naturally under dialogue, so it’s easy to use across a whole episode.

Best for: city walks, day-in-the-life vlogs, food and café content, background music under talking.

Quick tips for using music in your travel vlog

• Cut on the beat. Align your scene changes with kicks or snares — even a few well-placed cuts make an edit feel far more professional.
• Use one main track per section. Switching songs too often makes a video feel fragmented. Pick one track for the intro, one for the main body and one for the closing montage.
• Fade under, not out. When you start talking, lower the music by around 15–20 dB instead of cutting it. The video keeps its atmosphere and your voice stays clear.
• Check your license before you publish. Make sure your license covers the platform and the type of project — personal vlog, monetized channel or sponsored content.

Licensing music for your travel videos

Every track above can be licensed directly from its page. The Individual license covers personal and creator projects, including monetized YouTube channels and social media, while the Professional license is designed for client work and commercial use. You can compare both on our pricing page, and find answers about YouTube and Content ID in the FAQ.

Looking for more? Browse all our travel music or explore the full catalog by mood and genre.