2020 is a complicated time for traveling. The uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced people all around the world to cancel and/or alter travel plans, which can be a real bummer if you are someone who loves to explore.
Fortunately, not all hope is lost! In 2020, it’s easier than ever to consume travel-related media in order to travel “virtually.” Here are three television shows that you should check out if you want to scratch your travel itch.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Perhaps Anthony Bourdain’s greatest legacy is Parts Unknown, his television series that was beloved for 12 seasons before the host’s untimely passing. Bourdain is an expert at revealing the cultures, cuisines, and best spots in both highly-visited places like Paris and in underrated destinations such as Uruguay.
Dark Tourist
Have you ever been curious about traveling to places with a dark history and past? If so, Netflix’s Dark Tourist is the show for you. All sorts of sordid mysteries revolving around little-known tourist spots are revealed and explained in this fascinating program.
Departures
This Canadian show, created by a pair of high school friends who now travel around the world together, is a beautifully-shot and produced show that features unbeatable chemistry as these two buddies visit Antarctica, Japan, and everywhere in between.
