Travel Channel TV Shows Reviewed
Recently, I’ve been getting into the watching the Travel Channel. So much so, that over 50% of the shows recorded on my Windows Media Center DVR are shows from the Travel Channel. I’m not sure whether to think of this as a good thing or a bad thing?? But nonetheless, I find some of their programming pretty fascinating. So I’m going to review some of the shows that they have.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - My favorite show on the Travel Channel, and one of my top 8 shows on all of cable programming. This is the most uncut, no frills travel show on the air.
Unlike most other travel show hosts, Bourdain is a real traveller and experiences the genuine culture in the areas he visits. He doesn’t stay at the Ritz Carlton, and he doesn’t eat at five star restaurants. Bourdain stays with locals and drinks ayuasca. He most closely resembles the budget badass backpacker, and it really appeals to me.
Globe Trekker - Globe Trekker is a pretty good show. The show is hosted by a guy and a girl (I don’t remember their names) who travel no frills to a lot of different countries.
I like the concept of this show, because the hosts are on a low budget and stay at cheap hotels and eat at local restaurants. Basically, it is Passport to Europe, but for a fraction of the cost. This show can definitely give budget backpackers travel ideas.
One drawback of the show is that it might get a little boring. Anthony Bourdain has the ability to keep my attention no matter where he is visiting, where on Globe Trekker, the destination is the key to keeping my attention.
Passport to Europe - Obviously, about European travel. This show is ok to watch if nothing else is on.It is hosted by the annoying Samantha Brown from their show Great Hotels. This show is pretty much Great Hotels in Europe. She stays at nice hotels and eats at high quality restaurants. When she’s not showing off the hotel she’s at, she’s touring through the museums and other tourist attractions in the area.
I do not highly recommend it unless you want to scout out a destination that you plan to visit soon. But if you’re looking for cheap travel ideas, this is not the best the show to watch.
So there is my short review over a few travel channel shows. Maybe I’ve enlightened or inspired you to become a couch potato and watch more Tv. Hopefully.
[tags] travel, backpacking [/tags]