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The 10 Best Travel Shows To Stream Right Now

Stuck at home with nothing else to spend your time on? Thinking about those times you had the freedom to go out and see the world in all its glory? Us too. There’s nothing we can do about that, unfortunately, but that’s why we’re here. We’ve put together an amazing list of shows to stream about all of the beautiful, strange, and mysterious places in the world, some you wouldn’t go to even if you could. Featuring food and cooking, comedy, drama, and some celebrity appearances, you’ll see the world through the eyes of the beholder, or in this case, the camera-holder.

Making the best of our situation at hand is something that we can all benefit from, and that includes mentally traveling to a faraway land sometimes. That’s why it’s always a good choice to take a seat and enjoy the depth of another culture, possibly in another time, to get as close to experiencing it as we can without having to go through the struggles as well. Remember that even though it may seem like a beautiful, new world is unattainable to you right now, there are ways to turn your everyday life into an adventure of its own.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
8.5/10
9 Seasons
Genre Documentary
Cast Anthony Bourdain
Featuring the late and great Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations follows the esteemed chef and writer around the world for 15 long seasons to get a taste of culture. Not only does Anthony delve into the culture, but he also tries all the strangest foods and cocktails along with keeping up with the current events and historical tales of wherever he ends up.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
Down to Earth with Zac Efron
60 %
8/10
tv-pg 1 Season
Genre Documentary
Cast Zac Efron, Darin Olien
If you’re looking for a new travel show to binge on Netflix, Down to Earth is exactly what you need. Zac Efron travels around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien to highlight different sustainable ways of living. By shining a light on solutions to problems rather than the problems themselves, this docuseries has an overall positive message, and Zac’s bro-like presence only makes it more enjoyable.
Down to Earth with Zac Efron | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (2019)
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted
7.7/10
tv-14 3 Seasons
Genre Documentary
Cast Gordon Ramsay
In another show about a celebrity traveling the world (mostly for food), we find Gordon Ramsay out of his usual Hell’s Kitchen element and into deep and unknown waters all around the world. While this show is also centered on food, it has features that focus on wildlife, cultural customs, and festivities that you just have to try while you’re there. Backed by National Geographic, this show will have you discovering things about the world you never knew, an extra bonus if you are a big fan of Gordon Ramsay.
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted | Season 2 Trailer

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Man vs. Wild (2006)
Man vs. Wild
8.2/10
tv-pg 7 Seasons
Genre Action & Adventure, Documentary
Cast Bear Grylls
In the classic Bear Grylls adventure show, Man vs. Wild gives us some awesome tips on how to survive in very particular situations should you get stuck in a bad one. With some gross moments of desperation (though not truly life-threatening — he does have a crew with him, after all), a few moments of disbelief, and one hilarious episode featuring Will Ferrell, Grylls shows us the way to survive in any sort of setting against all kinds of odds.

Street Food Collection (2020)
Street Food Collection
8.0/10
tv-pg 1 Season
Genre Documentary
Cast David Gelb, Brain McGinn
Created by David Gelb
This Netflix series from the creators of Chef’s Table will explore a different region each season. We start off on the streets of much of Asia — Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and more — to see the carts, stalls, and markets that folks visit on the go, in the middle of the night, or even every day. Unlike other food shows, Street Food spends each episode highlighting the intense personal connection between the meals and the people who make them. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds, then pretend you can smell all the smells.
Street Food | Official Trailer | Netflix

Expedition Unknown (2015)
Expedition Unknown
8.2/10
tv-14 10 Seasons
Genre Documentary
Cast Josh Gates
The devoted and lesser-known archaeologist Josh Gates takes us on many adventures around the world to discover temples, lost trails, and artifacts that may pique the interest of any historian or simply raise a curious person’s attention. Following him around the world is much less of a high-quality, sparkly experience than some on our list today, but you get to see some real and rich history of each and every region he chooses to travel to.

Dark Tourist (2018)
Dark Tourist
60 %
7.5/10
tv-ma 1 Season
Genre Action & Adventure, Documentary
Cast Sebastián Treviño, David Farrier
Created by Carthew Neal, David Farrier, Polly Fryer, Mark McNeill
Cults, rituals, gangs, warzones, crime scenes, and ancient ruins: In this documentary, our host, David Farrier, travels the world in search of the dark, the devious, and the dastardly. Unlike the other features in this list, this series will show a whole new side of tourism, where the darkest sides of humanity are shown all around the world.
Dark Tourist | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015)
Travel Man: 48 Hours in...
8.2/10
tv-14 9 Seasons
Genre Comedy, Documentary
Cast Richard Ayoade
Positively British and dryly hilarious, Travel Man follows comedian Richard Ayoade to top travel destinations around the world to witness their glory and what they have to offer in under 48 hours. Focused on comedy and featuring some surprise guests, the show features Richard and his guests travelling around to taste food, drink wine, visit local architecture hotspots, and occasionally try out a fascinating local attraction.

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You vs. Wild (2019)
You vs. Wild
6.7/10
tv-pg 1 Season
Genre Reality, Action & Adventure
Cast Bear Grylls
In one of Netflix’s new interactive streaming shows, You vs. Wild takes you on a journey with Bear Grylls through harsh deserts, deep jungles, and frozen tundra. This show is much like his popular show Man vs. Wild, but you get to make one of two decisions every few minutes that decide how the episode goes. Differing from your run-of-the-mill “turn it on and turn off” model, this can be a fun way to incorporate watching your shows into a game night.
You vs. Wild | Interactive Series ft. Bear Grylls | Official Trailer | Netflix

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes (2017)
The World's Most Extraordinary Homes
7.5/10
tv-g 2 Seasons
Genre Documentary
Cast Caroline Quentin, Piers Taylor
All over the world, people choose their homes to fit their climate, the local architecture, their personal interests, or all of the above. This show (associated with BBC) will challenge your idea of what a home can be and redefine traditional architecture for any and all regions they take us to. Each home we tour has different theatrics, some for art inspiration, some for ultimate comfort, and some for practicality. These homes are dug into the fabric of their environments in truly innovative ways.
Caroline Quentin Is Truly Too Good For This World | The World's Most Extraordinary Homes | Netflix

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