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The Best Shows to Fuel Your Wanderlust (and Make You Hungry)
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items For people who dream of travel, connecting with strangers, and eating flavors unlike any you've had before – these shows will feed your wanderlust, open your eyes to what's possible, and inspire you to book the trip.
Rewind to younger me, sitting at the counter, as my parents had CNN playing on the TV in the background. A tall, lanky man with white hair, an oddly lyrical voice, and warm side smile saunters down a market street on the screen. This show, this man, ...
Watch Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown | Max
Fave episodes: Japan, New York, New Orleans, Hawaii, Spain, D.C., Mexico, the list goes on!
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Season 1
Favorite episodes: Tokyo, San Sebastian, Los Angeles
Anthony Bourdain: A Cook's Tour Season 1
Yet another Anthony Bourdain hit <3
The Layover (TV Series 2011–2013) ⭐ 8.2 | Documentary
Chef David Chang travels around the world tasting food from different cultures. The result? Mouth-watering food, travel inspo, and lots of heart
Ugly Delicious (TV Series 2018–2020) ⭐ 7.7 | Documentary, Adventure
For lovers of pizza, pasta, and all things Italy — this is a visually stunning watch and Stanley is as charismatic and witty as ever.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (TV Series 2021–2022) ⭐ 8.6 | Documentary, Adventure
One of my most recent watches that I thoroughly enjoyed. Blends celebrity, food, travel, with a twist – a quest to help the stars uncover unknown family history. The Florence Pugh and Issa Rae episodes were my personal favorites!
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski (TV Series 2025– ) ⭐ 8.3 | Documentary
So endearing and consistently laugh-out-loud funny, this one may be slightly more scripted but nonetheless a heart-warming watch that will make you want to travel the world with your folks!
Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father (TV Series 2017–2021) ⭐ 7.6 | Documentary, Comedy
As a self-proclaimed Daddy's girl who LOVE Spain, this was such a sweet watch. I especially loved seeing the episode in Jose's hometown of Alicante :).
José Andrés & Family in Spain - Season 1
I love Lisa as a journalist but this show really shows a dynamic other side to her. Plus, one of the episodes is in my hometown ;)
Watch Take Out with Lisa Ling | Max
Another David Chang hit, and this one is with lots of comedians so it adds a nice light touch!
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (TV Series 2019) ⭐ 6.7 | Documentary
No food, travel, and connection show list would be complete without Somebody Feed Phil on it!
Somebody Feed Phil (TV Series 2018– ) ⭐ 8.3 | Documentary, Adventure
One of the most beautiful food, travel, and storytelling shows on television. Currently watching Chef's Table Legends and have cried each of the first two episodes.
Chef's Table (TV Series 2015–2024) ⭐ 8.5 | Documentary, Biography
Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels around the world to demystify and explore the central principles of what makes food delicious.
Salt Fat Acid Heat (TV Mini Series 2018) ⭐ 7.6 | Documentary
Based off the cookbook (which I own and love), Dan Buettner discovers five unique communities around the world where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives.
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes
Partial to the Hawaii episode <3
Street Food: USA
Are there any smaller vessels that pack as many stories and flavors as tacos?
Taco Chronicles
A YouTube show that blends everything you'd want out of a YT food series — humor, travel, and mouthwatering food!
Worth It — Buzzfeed
Another iconic Street Foods installment!
Street Food: Asia
Love this show, Joshua is a super dynamic storyteller :)
Joshua Weissman
— I Tried Every Food at Disneyland
Malini is one of my favorite creators, someone who is truly inspiring deeper travel
Malini Angelica
Love this one!!
Searching for Soul Food