Whether it’s their home, sweet home or the place they have spent their whole life trying to get to, artists from around the world have continuously immortalized their beloved cities in song. Sometimes, wanderlust alone is a love affair, and just the thrill of the open road provides inspiration for whole entire albums. Here are 20 songs for traveling, so load up you iPod and enjoy this globetrotting track list as you hit the road on your own adventure.

1. The Clash – London Calling

This punk rock anthem is probably the first song that springs to most people’s minds. It may not be a love song to London as much as it is a call to action, but never the less, it’s a classic.

2. Billy Joel – Vienna

I’m going to honest with you here… I don’t like Billy Joel. I know, I know. However, I am in love with this beautiful song. Is Vienna waiting for you?

3. The Beatles – Back in the USSR

Listen, Joe Strummer, just because you made the list doesn’t mean I agree with that whole “phony Beatlemania” thing.

4. They Might Be Giants – Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

If you remember the Animaniacs, than you certainly know this song! If you are looking for a cheap car rental in Turkey, make sure you look for Istanbul, not Constantinople.

5. Elton John – Mona Lisas and Madhatters

Elton John’s bittersweet tale of New York City is a beautiful classic. There are so many songs about NYC to choose from, but this is one of my all time favorites.

6. Guster – Amsterdam

This is the largest city in the Netherlands, but with a cheap car rental in Amsterdam, you won’t have to worry about getting lost.

7. Crosby, Stills & Nash– Marrakesh Express

Pick up a cheap car rental in South Africa and tour the entire continent! Head up north to Morocco and take a ride on the Marrakesh Express. All aboard the train!

8. Tom Waits – Singapore

The crew on this ship doesn’t sound too trustworthy, but Rain Dogs is one of the greatest records of all time, so I would probably follow Tom Waits to Singapore.

9. PJ Harvey – Let England Shake

Okay, so this one may not be a love letter to England either, but it’s a fantastic song off an amazing record and makes a great addition to any mix tape.

10. Moody Blues – Boulevard De La Madelaine

Ah, Paris. This romantic city often acts as a backdrop for many a broken heart. Hopefully the rest of us will have better luck on the Boulevard De La Madelaine.

11. Duran Duran – Rio

It’s starting to get mighty cold in my part of the world. A vacation to Brazil sounds like the perfect way to combat the chill!

12. Bob Dylan – Mozambique

A cheap car rental in South Africa can get you over to Mozambique. According to old Bob, the girls are very pretty here. You may fall in love with more than just the country!

13. Men at Work – Land Down Under

You will have this one stuck in your head for the rest of the day. At least I will. The Australian protagonist in this story travels all over the world, from Brussels to Bombay.

14. Willie Nelson – On The Road Again

No travel themed mixed CD is complete without this country classic. If you are going places that you’ve never been and seeing things that you may never see again, make sure you include this on your playlist.

15. Three Dog Night – Never Been to Spain

I get a lot of flack for my love of Three Dog Night, but I can’t help it. They’re awesome! If you’ve never been, book your cheap car rental in Spain today.

16. David Bowie – Life on Mars

Okay, so you can’t book a car rental on Mars, at least not yet. But Hunky Dory is one of the best albums of all time and Life on Mars is a classic.

17. Adam and the Ants – Young Parisians

Get a first hand look at how young Parisians live with a cheap car rental in Paris. Don’t forget to add this fun little ditty to your playlist.

18. Billy Bragg and Wilco – California Stars

This beautiful interpretation of Woody Guthrie’s unrecorded California Stars is sure to have you dreaming of the west coast.

19. Talking Heads – Road to Nowhere

Little Monsters, anyone? The Talking Heads had a city in mind, a so-called paradise. What is your idea of Paradise? A Tuscan summer? Or maybe spring break in Cancun?

20. Roger Miller – King of the Road

This trek around the world will have you feeling like the King of the Road in no time. Pop this free-wheeling classic on your iPod, sit back, and enjoy the trip.