TRAVEL DOCUMENTARIES & SHOWS TO WATCH

It’s been nearly one year since we first went into lockdown. Surely you’ve watched everything on TV by now and are just yearning for something different! Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a compelling list of some unusual and quite interesting shows and documentaries to keep you entertained during this time.


Down to Earth with Zac Efron

Zac Efron goes “Green” as he travels the world in search of the secrets to good health, long life, and a higher level of eco-consciousness. But, with a considerable dose of thrill-seeking and… extreme adventures. Part Travelogue, Part Eco-Warrior Series, this is a journey of deep self and cultural awareness as the star explores how the world lives, eats, prays, plays and in some cases struggles to survive.


The Chef Show

Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends. The two friends experiment with their favourite recipes and techniques; baking, cooking, exploring and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and culinary world. Some of the highlights include sharing a meal with the ‘Avengers’ cast in Atlanta and smoking brisket in Texas with world-renowned pitmaster Aaron Franklin


Street Food

A mouth-watering documentary series that celebrates the local heroes of street food in Thailand, India, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam. Described in its first season as an opportunity for viewers to “explore the rich culture of street food all over the globe,” Street Food documents unsung culinary heroes by visiting these international cities and studying what chefs' kitchens say about local culture.


Dark Tourist

Journalist David Farrier focuses on places that are historically associated with death and tragedy, known as dark tourism. In each episode, Farrier travels to a different locale to visit destinations and have experiences that wouldn't be on most vacationers' bucket lists. He embeds himself in a death-worshipping cult in Mexico, sees tourists soaking up radiation left behind in Fukushima, meets vampires in New Orleans, and travels to the most-nuked place on Earth for atomic swimming and fishing, crime scenes and ancient ruins.


National Parks Adventure

Narrated by Academy Award winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the USA’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Celebrate America's natural wonders as we go on adventurers and revisit Roosevelt and Muir's camping trip when the Park System was born.


Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

Follow comedian Jack Whitehall as he embarks on the trip of a lifetime with his father, Michael Whitehall. A series of adventures, mishaps and escapades with two very different perspectives. The show covers the pair's travels to various places around the world, encountering silly and awkward situations.


The Kindness Diaries

Leon is a man with a mission. Counting solely on the kindness of strangers for food, shelter and fuel, he travels around the world on a vintage motorcycle looking for the good in humanity. This is an uplifting social experiment that examines the nature of generosity and gives glimpses into the hearts of some truly selfless people. It gives one real hope in a world where too often greed is revered as a virtue and caring as a liability.


Pedal the World

Young millennial, Felix Starck fueled by wanderlust and a lack of real world responsibilities travels the globe by bike, pedaling across 22 countries and over 20,000 kms to find meaning in life. Felix leverages the power of social media and parental support to overcome obstacles.


Parts Unknown

Join world-renowned chef, bestselling author and multiple Emmy-winning television personality Anthony Bourdain as he travels across the globe to uncover little-known destinations and diverse cultures. Anthony chooses to take the roads less travelled to give us insight into the parts of the world we never knew existed.


Departures

Departures is an award-winning and inspiring travel series. From epic landscapes and unforgettable culture, to the often trying times that come with international travel, Departures chronicles the unforgettable friendships, personal successes and sometimes crushing disappointments that befall travellers Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach on their journey.

As we’ve made abundantly clear, there is no shortage of unusual places to visit all around the world. No matter what you’re into, be it dark travel or touring the world on a bicycle, there’s something to appease all types of travel appetites. These shows above prove just that! So sit back, relax and start planning your next adventure. 

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