Travel documentary
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A travel documentary is a documentary film, television program or online series that describes travel in general or tourist attractions without recommending particular package deals or tour operators.
In the past, the genre was represented by television shows, such as Across the Seven Seas, showcasing travelogues produced by third parties, and occasional itinerant presentations of travelogues in theaters and other venues. "Shock" travelogues, such as Mondo cane (1962), also enjoyed a certain following.
The British comedian and actor Michael Palin has made several series in this genre beginning with Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (1989). PBS has several travel shows including those hosted by Rick Steves and Burt Wolf.
History
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Examples
- An Idiot Abroad - presented by Karl Pilkington
- Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - travel and food documentary
- Around the World in 80 Treasures - with Dan Cruickshank. First broadcast by the BBC in 2005.
- By Any Means
- Departures (TV series)
- Don't Tell My Mother - presented by Diego Bunuel.
- Full Circle with Michael Palin
- Get Outta Town
- Himalaya with Michael Palin
- Long Way Down
- Long Way Round
- Madventures
- Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
- Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure
- Michael Palin's New Europe - first broadcast by the BBC in 2007.
- On Hannibal's Trail first broadcast by BBC in 2010
- Passport to Europe
- Pole to Pole
- Rick Steves' Europe
- Sahara with Michael Palin
- Whicker's World
- Word Travels - presented by Robin Esrock and Julia Dimon. First broadcast by OLN in 2008.
- Vague Direction[1][2]
See also
References
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