Picturesque Travel Shows to Enjoy this Holiday Season

by Sandeep Kumar Freelancer Article writer

The holiday season is the perfect time to relax, unwind, and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. If you missed out on the holiday vacation this year, you might enjoy watching some travel shows on your TV.

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Rick Steves Europe

If you want to explore quaint little Italian villages, savour the fresh Alps cheese, indulge in Belgian chocolate, and much more, watch this series. The host Rick Steves takes a journey through entire Europe to explore the local culture, savour local cuisine, relax in nature or take a dip in the ocean. Explore the little cliffside villages of Cinque Terra, have a sip of wine from the finest vineyards in Tuscany and soak under the bluest skies of the Greek islands. You will get to know all about Europe, the local BNBs, and where to find what and much more in this series.

Around the World in 80 Days

This is one of the oldest travel documentaries from the late 80s. It has over 7 episodes that are for 52 minutes. This 7-part series is produced by BBC Worldwide. It is presented by actor-comedian Michael Palin based on the adventure novel with the same title. Enjoy this show as the host scouts across 17 countries.

Sahara with Michael Palin

Watch this travel documentary as it explores various cultures and regions across the beautiful Sahara Desert. From the arid beaches in Morocco to refugee camps in Algeria, to mysterious desserts in Timbuktu, to starlit nights in Nigeria. Discover the complex cultural diversity of Africa and Egypt as the host excavates archaeological remains.

Under an Arctic Sky

This is one of the best travel documentaries that you will ever watch. If you like adventure, watch six surfers as they risk their lives to surf the Icelandic waves in the freezing winters amid a storm. Some of the shots are simply surreal. If you are fascinated about the Nordic lights, watch this documentary that is guaranteed to inspire you to witness the majesty of the Northern Lights at least once in your lifetime.

If you are into water adventure sports, you can watch some underwater documentaries live on BBC Earth or National Geographic.