Can’t wait to take your next trip? Well, when the holidays are nearing, one thing that may be majorly occupying your mind is the next destination you should visit to have a refreshing and memorable vacation. But before that, you should get in the traveling spirit and put your Netflix or Hulu subscription into some use. Feeling confused? Well, it means you should binge on some shows that are solely about traveling so that you can dive into exploring different destinations right now itself and you may even get some handy information about the place you are planning to visit next.
Top 20 Best Travel Shows
Now if you are wondering which shows you should watch, don’t worry. We’ve got it figured out for you! So without further, let’s plunge into the top twenty shows about travel you certainly should not miss before traveling.
- Somebody Feed Phil
Somebody Feed Phil is an original travel show by Netflix starring Phil Rosenthal. From Mexico City to Cape Town, New Orleans to Bangkok, follow Phil as he explores the cuisine of various countries. What’s more, is that the show is filled with optimism which is sure to get you in the mood of traveling without any stress.
- Long Way Up
Long Way Up has been around for a long while now since the show began back in 2004. The show follows two men – McGregor and Charley Boorman who journey through different countries on their motorcycles. If you have been planning for a road trip, you can find ample motivation in this show for the same.
- Parts Unknown
The renowned chef Anthony Bourdain is mostly known for his delicious recipes but in Parts Unknown, you can catch the late chef exploring culture, music, history, humor, and this one’s an obvious – food. Moreover, you will find many renowned personalities accompanying him in his enriching journeys.
- Taste The Nation
Hulu’s travel show Taste The Nation follows host Padma Lakshmi as she visits different restaurants in the U.S that are run by immigrants and indigenous groups. She tries different varieties of foods and if you have been planning a trip around the country, this show can help you get some good recommendations for restaurants.
- Lost Cities With Albert Lin
Lost Cities With Albert Lin is a show produced by National Geographic that follows the explorer and scientist discover and explore famous lost cities. Now, this is sure to leave you surprised and enchanted. From Knights Templar caves to Micronesia’s forgotten island cities, you can explore it all through this show.
- Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
When it comes to Gordon Ramsay, you may already have gotten the hint that the show is about food. Well, the show is about food but there’s a twist to it. In this National Geographic show, the chef travels to different places to learn different recipes from the locals. Travel is incomplete until you state the cuisine of the country you are visiting so this is perfect for all travel and food lovers.
- Connected
If you are a fan of the late chef Anthony Bourdain, you might see some resemblance of Parts Unknown in this show because it is partly inspired by him. Connected is not a show about visiting places but rather, the host Latif Nasser speaks to different scientists to find out the secrets of the world and the interconnection of the same. From finding out what is the Sahara desert’s impact on the Amazon to hurricane seasons, the show will leave you pondering about the world.
- Ugly Delicious
If you are looking for a travel show that mingles with some real-life scenes, you cannot miss out on Ugly Delicious which is a show that follows host David Chang as he takes the viewers from Tokyo to Istanbul, and more. He also shows how he balances running a restaurant and his food, celebrities, and humor-filled journeys with parenthood. Therefore, if you are looking for something enriching, this is the travel show that is sure to be your next binge-watch.
- Travel Man
If you have watched the famous British comedy show The IT Crowd, chances are that you are already familiar with Richard Ayoade. Well, now it’s time to follow him in yet another comic journey through Travel Man where he roams around exquisite cities like Paris, Hong Kong, Miami, and more with his celebrity friends. Once you start watching the show, you won’t realize when you finished five episodes already because the show is that addictive!
- Our Planet
Our Planet is a docu-series on Netflix from Planet Earth creators. In this show, narrated by Attenborough, you can go through the grasslands of North America, the Arctic tundra, the deepest oceans, and more which is sure to leave you inspired to take your next trip very soon.
- No Reservations
Yet another show starring Anthony Bourdain in this list is No Reservations where the host takes you to places that are both familiar and unfamiliar. From Maine to Mozambique, get to know the culture, cuisines, and more through this show.
- Queer Eye
Watching travelers exploring different countries and continents is no doubt fun but if you take things up a notch and indulge in some drama and emotions while you get a taste of different countries and continents, Queer Eye is a must-watch show.
- Travels With My Father
If you have been planning a trip with your father or your parents, Travels With My Father is the perfect show to watch because the show is about a father and a son traveling across Southeast Asia and having the most fun vacation ever.
- Places To Love
Once upon a time, the only female travel host to grace the TV screens was Samantha Brown. It is time to follow her as she travels around the most vacation-worthy places through the show, Places To Love. The show justifies its name because it will indeed make you fall in love with the place she visits.
- Carmen Sandiego
While Carmen Sandiego is not exactly your typical travel show with a host visiting different places, the show follows Sandiego as she ventures through different places such as Japan, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam, and more to fight villains is sure to give you your fill of travel and entertainment.
- Street Food
No matter how many worldwide cuisines you try, the satisfaction your heart derives from good street food is unmatched by any other kind of food. That is why you need to watch Street Food and explore the wide range of street food available in different countries.
- Restaurants On The Edge
When you are traveling, you will need a place where you can unwind. Restaurants On The Edge introduces you to the most exotic restaurants that will make you want to check in right now itself.
- Dark Tourist
Dark Tourist may be a lesser-known show than the ones mentioned in this list but that is part of why you should watch it. It not only focuses on the fun parts of a place but also dives deeper into stories and traditions rooted in a place such as Nigeria’s voodoo festival, Japan’s nuclear disaster, and more.
- Tales By Light
If you are not just a traveler by heart but also a photographer, you need to watch Tales By Light which is an Australian docu-series following professional filmmakers and photographers as they capture the beauty different places have to offer in their lens.
- Departures
Follow two best friends – Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach as they start from Canada to journey around the world and add some spice to their life. The 43 episodes of Departures are a depot of unique and enthralling experiences sure to leave you wanting more.
If you want to take travels that will enrich you and will enlighten you more about the world, these twenty shows are a must-watch.
