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Travel documentaries continue to captivate audiences, providing a sense of adventure and exploration from the comfort of home. If you’re yearning for some authentic escapism, these shows promise a delightful journey.
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
With over 25 years of experience in the travel television industry, Samantha Brown has developed a keen understanding of what truly makes a vacation special: meaningful interactions with locals. Her acclaimed PBS series, Places to Love, has recently completed its eighth season, offering viewers a fresh perspective on global travel.
This 30-minute series features episodes that delve into vacation gems across various locations, including Germany and Costa Rica, as well as more familiar destinations like New Orleans and Traverse City, Michigan. Brown emphasizes the importance of human connections, showcasing the diverse experiences that each locale has to offer, whether she’s savoring world-class wines, picking cherries, or enjoying thrilling inner-tubing adventures.
Beyond highlighting famous landmarks, Brown is dedicated to uncovering the authentic essence of each city she visits, making her explorations all the more engaging.
PBS (check local listings at pbs.org)
Fox
Extracted
Continuing the trend of intense wilderness competition shows, Extracted sets itself apart by challenging contestants not just against the elements, but also against personal dilemmas relating to their loved ones. Premiering in February, this unique series brings together 12 individuals, including participants like 50-year-old former police officer Woody Kaminer, who must survive after being stranded in a British Columbia forest.
Equipped with cameras scattered throughout the area, the contestants strive to endure the trials of the wilderness. However, there’s a captivating twist: they cannot decide when to leave the competition. Instead, their loved ones, watching from a remote studio, hold the power to withdraw them from the challenge. This adds a palpable layer of tension and emotion to the show.
Fox, Mondays, 8/7c
Apple TV+
The Reluctant Traveler
In The Reluctant Traveler, comedian Eugene Levy, known for his roles in Schitt’s Creek and SCTV, embraces travel despite his self-identified status as a “great indoors” person. Through this series, he embarks on unexpected journeys, resulting in a blend of humor and heartfelt moments.
The inaugural season took Levy through captivating locales like Japan, South Africa, Utah, Costa Rica, the Maldives, Portugal, and Finland. In the newly launched second season, he explores European destinations including Greece, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Scotland, France, and Spain, all while tracing his family roots. Levy’s unique perspective makes his travels all the more enjoyable for viewers.
Apple TV+, available now
Max
Conan O’Brien Must Go
Celebrity travels can be a gift to fans, and comedian Conan O’Brien exemplifies this notion in his vibrant series, wherein he visits individuals he met through his podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan. The first season of this lighthearted show enthralled audiences with episodes filmed in Norway, Argentina, Thailand, and Ireland. Following its success, Season 2 will see an expansion to six episodes, and fans eagerly anticipate where O’Brien will take them next.
Max, available now
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