Top Travel Shows That Will Ignite Your Wanderlust

Here’s a collection of travel shows in no specific order, that are sure to spark your wanderlust!


1. Globe Trekker

"Globe Trekker (sometimes called Pilot Guides in Australia and Thailand, and originally broadcast as Lonely Planet) is a British adventure tourism television series produced by Pilot Productions. The British series was inspired by the Lonely Planet travel books and began airing in 1994. The program won over 20 international awards, including six American Cable Ace awards. The show often goes far beyond popular tourist destinations in order to give viewers a more authentic look at local culture." - Wikipedia.org

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2. Michael Palin

"Sir Michael Edward Palin is an English actor, comedian, writer, television presenter, and public speaker. Since 1980, Palin has made numerous television travel documentaries and is a widely recognized writer and presenter. His journeys have taken him across the world, including the North and South Poles, the Sahara, the Himalayas, Eastern Europe, and Brazil; in 2018, he visited North Korea, documenting his visit to the isolated country in a series broadcast on Channel 5." - Wikipedia.org

Michael Palin's most popular travel shows include Around the World in 80 Days, SaharaHimalayas, New EuropePole to Pole, Full Circle, Hemingway Adventure, and Great Railway Journeys.

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3. Anthony Bourdain

"Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian who starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition." Wikipedia.org

Anthony Bourdain's most popular travel shows include No ReservationsParts Unknown and The Layover.

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4. Departures

"Aimed at the adventure seeker, Departures is an action-packed and personal journey about two travelers. Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach leave their lives behind in search of unique experiences through some of the most beautiful and remote places on earth." - IMDb

 

5. Rick Steves' Europe

"Rick Steves' Europe is an American travel documentary television program created and hosted by Rick Steves. In each episode, he travels to the continent of Europe, documenting his experiences along the way.Wikipedia.org

 
6. An Idiot Abroad

"British comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.- IMDb


7. Travel Man: 48 Hours in...

"Comedian Joe Lycett and a celebrity guest, usually from the comedy world, spend 48 hours in a popular city around the world. The series was originally hosted by Richard Ayoade from 2015-2019.- IMDb


(Landscape Photo at the top by Dino Reichmuth on Unsplash)

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Let me know in the comments if any of the travel shows on the list you've enjoyed, or if there are other travel shows you've really loved.

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