Best Travel Documentaries
Are you sat at home on the sofa looking for film and tv recommendations? We have the solution. These exciting travel documentaries are here to stir up your wanderlust. Want to leave the couch behind and experience the most beautiful regions and cultures in the world? Now you can! Go on a world trip with the travellers from these documentaries.
#1 Unbranded
Are you interested to explore North America? This Netflix documentary will see you fall even deeper in love with this beautiful continent. Four men ride on horseback from Mexico to Canada, passing along the American West Coast. But why do they do it and what do they find? You’ll have to watch to find out!
To watch on Netflix
#2 180° South
Time to go on an adventure! Jeff Johnson follows the example of his heroes who completed the journey to Patagonia in 1968. Are you desperate to experience South America? Then this documentary is one to watch. Mountain climbing, surfing, sailing, this adventurer does it all, you’ll definitely be jealous!
To watch on Amazon Prime or Netflix
#3 Tales by Light
Are you someone that takes millions of pictures when travelling? You might not think its possible, but after watching the Netflix documentary Tales by Light you’ll only take more. Two photographers take you by the hand and transport you to the most remote places in the world. Every photo they take along the way tells a story. This results in the most beautiful images of the savannahs, mountains, oceans and populations, tugging at your heart...best of all it has several seasons!
To watch on Netflix
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Laura
Hi, I'm Laura. I have a passion for travelling, so my bucket list is huge! What is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen? I think the Grand Canyon from the helicopter, but actually I can't choose at all :)