Anthony Bourdain, David Attenborough, Simon Reeve – they all produce amazing stories that influence us to travel with our televisions. however right here are seven other Netflix shows as well as series that activate the travel bug in us all.

If you’re like us, you travel as commonly as humanly possible. as well as when you’re not travelling, you’re believing about it.

Even to the point where, when we’re staying with our similarly travel-minded good friends in the UK, we’ll all discover ourselves viewing an old Rick Stein show. travel within travel within travel. A travel matrioshka.

But viewing shows such as this – seeing locations you can’t wait to see or have already been to – always comes at a cost.

On one hand you’re excited; thrilled at seeing these destinations on TV. On the other hand there’s a pang of unhappiness since you miss this location or just since you’re not there now. as well as yet one method or the other, you can’t stop watching.

It’s a paradox.

Nevertheless, when the shows are as well-produced as these, the cost is worth it.

The Serpent

Based on the true story of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, this eight-ep thriller complies with this enigmatic conman murderer as well as his sinister exploits around the world to his final arrest.

Initially set in Southeast Asia in the 1970s – in specific Bangkok – the protagonists likewise travel to France, India as well as the middle East.

Actual footage from these destinations from the time alleviates the horror somewhat as we felt our feet itching despite the details of this cleverly-told, suspenseful as well as at times harrowing tale.

Link: netflix.com/title/80206099

Street Food Asia

Hawker food. Noisy, stressful streets. unusual interesting tasty dishes served on paper plates as well as plastic bags. The odor of smoke as well as clouds of heavy steam that spout from bit carts as well as shambolic rickshaws. It draws us in every time.

This series explores the alleys as well as laneways of Asia, as well as delves a ladle into the life of the street food vendor.

The chance to discover about the cooks behind the gas burners provides one more layer of depth to our travel memories as well as puts one more coin in the kitty for our next flight ticket.

Each episode sees a new country: Bangkok in Thailand, Osaka in Japan, Delhi in India, Yogyakarta in Indonesia, Chiayi in Taiwan, Seoul in South Korea, Ho Chi min City in Vietnam, Singapore as well as Cebu in the Phillipines.

Just be conscious of the constant danger of drooling around your TV remote – the food they talk about as well as show is precisely what my travel tummy is yearning for.

There’s likewise a similar series on street food in South America.

Link: netflix.com/title/80244996

Dark Tourist

As the title to this bizarre, confronting documentary series suggests, this isn’t your average, lighthearted holiday show.

New Zealand journalist David Farrier explores the phenomenon of dark tourism, going to harmful places, places connected with disaster as well as reenacting violent, frightening or macabre situations.

But far from turning suffering into a simple attraction, this objective is to acquire an insight into history, culture as well as the extreme experience – something that’s commonly missing from other travel stories.

Dark traveler may not seem likely to influence travel, however the method that Farrier delivers each topic as well as destination – part Louis Theroux part flight of the Conchords – you can’t assist however be enthralled.

Link: netflix.com/title/80189791

Tales by Light

Travel photography typically only shows us what’s happening at a particular moment from one side of the camera. This continuous documentary series tells the story of what’s happening on the other side.

What does it take to be a travel photographer? as well as what has it taken them to get into the circumstance they’re shooting?

Stunning pictures of the natural world as well as of human life around the world are cleverly woven with tales from the professional photographer that make you want to get your camera, pack a bag as well as travel.

It’s worth pointing out that the video footage of this documentary series is equal to the amazing stills of these world-class travel photographers. as well as make sure you view the end credit ratings of each episode. They show a few of the photographers’ finest pieces.

Link: netflix.com/title/80133187

Cuba & the Cameraman

In this feature-length documentary, Emmy-winning filmmaker Jon Alpert shows Cuba – a location close to our hearts – over 45 years.

Beginning in the 1970s, his story complies with three Cuban households as well as their plight throughout the Castro regime.

This documentary answers great deals of concerns (and asks numerous more) of what the transformation as well as egalitarian guideline has implied for Cuba. Seeing the passage of time in a location where time has stood still because the ‘50s is likewise so interesting.

But many of all, it provides us an insight into exactly how difficult things have been for the people of Cuba. In specific the horrible hardships of the ‘90s when the Soviet Union as well as east Germany – together with numerous of Cuba’s resources – disappeared, Alpert’s intimate first-person style brings things into focus.

From farmers to black market dealerships to four generations of one household – even to his personal connection with Fidel Castro himself, Alpert produces a photo of Cuba that many of its visitors never get to see. however one that all of us should.

Link: netflix.com/title/80126449

Salt Fat Acid Heat

This four-part series – each episode broaching the four aspects of the title – is based on the award-winning book of the exact same name by American chef Samin Nosrat.

Salt Fat Acid warm inspects the significance of these four essences of cooking by going to different kitchens as well as chefs around the world, as well as taking a look at exactly how they impart these aspects into their conventional dishes.

Starting with Fat in episode one, Nosrat heads to northern Italy to see exactly how they utilize olive oil, pork fat as well as cheese.

Next with Salt, she goes to Japan, then Acid leads her to Mexico as well as the Yucatan. lastly back in San Diego for Heat, she cooks with her mum as well as talks about conventional Iranian dishes of her upbringing.

This series is a mouthwatering meander to a few of the world’s many tasty destinations – all four of which have a special implying for us.

Link: netflix.com/title/80198288

Moving Art

Filmmaker Louie Swartzberg brings together spectacular footage of nature from around the world.

Perhaps not a sit-and-watch, however a million times much better than your TV’s screensaver, there’s no dialogue or story to these lovely 25-minute films. They’re just for us to admire.

Link: netflix.com/title/80174902

*These titles were noted in the Australia/NZ Netflix shows offered at time of writing. even if they’re not offered where you’re currently viewing, it’s worth keeping a note of them or bookmarking this publish since they’re not to be missed.