Best Travel Shows? - Blu-ray Forum

civiclx · 10-13-2012, 12:17 AM

I actually don't have TV service so I either buy or download from iTunes. What are some of the best travel shows out on TV? I love Samantha Brown's Passport to Europe. What are some others that you suggest?

Thanks

arcadeforest · 10-16-2012, 12:10 AM

I'm not sure about iTunes but shows I have watched and liked in the U.S. include:

Lonely Planet / Globetrekker - this show is based out of the UK, back in the 90's it was called Lonely Planet, today it seems to go by Globetrekker. Great travel show that takes you to the not so common destinations. Bradley Cooper (from the Hangover films) actually is a traveler / host in at least one episode. Really like this show.

http://www.ovguide.com/tv/lonely_planet.htm

Rick Steves Europe - PBS staple here in the U.S., good half hour show covering most of the destinations in Europe. I've always liked this show.

http://www.hulu.com/#!rick-steves-europe

Paul Merton India - British commedian who had a show where he went to stange and out of the way places in India. Fun show, only one I have seen but I beleive he has one for Europe and China as well.

http://www.ovguide.com/tv/paul_merton_in_india.htm

Stephen Fry in America - like Paul Merton, a British commedian but this time traveling across America.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00f2dfv

I'm sure there are many others out there, these are some of the ones I like. Not sure about your ability to watch these if you are in Africa (pretty cool by the way - are you stationed there for a job or from there?). Anyways gives these a try if you can.

ChiefSequatchie · 10-16-2012, 03:14 AM

Rick Steve's Europe - Very good!

civiclx · 10-19-2012, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the recommendations

Have heard good things about Rick Steves' books so I'll definitely keep him in mind.

stratford · 02-28-2013, 02:11 AM

Check out Paul Merton's adventures too.
He tries out several different types of holiday. The caravan one was entertaining. On the cruise he was a complete no body

Crotulus · 02-28-2013, 03:16 PM

Give An Idiot Abroad a shot. You may not learn a whole lot about a place but you will see a side usually left off the travelogues. I also enjoy the Anthony Bourdain travel shows (No Reservations or his newer one The Layaway. While he may eat a lot on those shows it's not just about the food.

10-13-2012, 12:17 AM	#1
civiclx Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:San Jose, Ca USAwesome! 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1574 DVD collection:540 Trading Score:27	Best Travel Shows? I actually don't have TV service so I either buy or download from iTunes. What are some of the best travel shows out on TV? I love Samantha Brown's Passport to Europe. What are some others that you suggest? Thanks

10-16-2012, 12:10 AM	#2
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	I'm not sure about iTunes but shows I have watched and liked in the U.S. include: Lonely Planet / Globetrekker - this show is based out of the UK, back in the 90's it was called Lonely Planet, today it seems to go by Globetrekker. Great travel show that takes you to the not so common destinations. Bradley Cooper (from the Hangover films) actually is a traveler / host in at least one episode. Really like this show. http://www.ovguide.com/tv/lonely_planet.htm Rick Steves Europe - PBS staple here in the U.S., good half hour show covering most of the destinations in Europe. I've always liked this show. http://www.hulu.com/#!rick-steves-europe Paul Merton India - British commedian who had a show where he went to stange and out of the way places in India. Fun show, only one I have seen but I beleive he has one for Europe and China as well. http://www.ovguide.com/tv/paul_merton_in_india.htm Stephen Fry in America - like Paul Merton, a British commedian but this time traveling across America. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00f2dfv I'm sure there are many others out there, these are some of the ones I like. Not sure about your ability to watch these if you are in Africa (pretty cool by the way - are you stationed there for a job or from there?). Anyways gives these a try if you can. Last edited by arcadeforest; 10-16-2012 at 12:12 AM.

10-16-2012, 03:14 AM	#3
ChiefSequatchie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Dunlap, TN 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:2316 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:1	Rick Steve's Europe - Very good!

10-19-2012, 11:52 PM	#4
civiclx Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:San Jose, Ca USAwesome! 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1574 DVD collection:540 Trading Score:27	Thanks for the recommendations Have heard good things about Rick Steves' books so I'll definitely keep him in mind.

02-28-2013, 02:11 AM	#5
stratford Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Trading Score:1	Check out Paul Merton's adventures too. He tries out several different types of holiday. The caravan one was entertaining. On the cruise he was a complete no body

02-28-2013, 03:16 PM	#6
Crotulus Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:871 MA collection:9 Digital collection:5 Trading Score:1	Give An Idiot Abroad a shot. You may not learn a whole lot about a place but you will see a side usually left off the travelogues. I also enjoy the Anthony Bourdain travel shows (No Reservations or his newer one The Layaway. While he may eat a lot on those shows it's not just about the food.

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