Travel Shows You Can Watch From Home

With travel coming to a virtual halt as the world grapples with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many would-be travelers are being advised to stay home. Fortunately, there's a ton of excellent travel-related content to consume while you practice responsible social distancing.

Renowned world traveler and Emmy-Award winning TV host Samantha Brown is showcasing the very best of your favorite destinations, whether its Budapest or the Florida Keys, on Samantha Brown's Places to Love on PBS. Viewers can learn all about little-known spots where locals are creating a whole new travel experience.

Foodies should be sure to visit the grocery store before firing up this Netflix hit, which follows award-winning chef David Chang as he tours the world, stopping in culinary hotspots with fellow chefs, foodies and beloved celebrities to taste the best each region has to offer.

If you find yourself drawn to the darker side of travel, you're not alone. David Farrier has an entire Netflix show dedicated to that, whether its vampires in New Orleans or a death-worshipping cult in Mexico.

Netflix's The Kindness Diaries follows global adventurer, motivational speaker, philanthropist and author Leon Logothetis as he traverses the world in his vintage VW Beetle relying solely on the kindness of strangers and giving back to good Samaritans along the way.

One of the top travel apps on Roku, the free streaming service GoTraveler is offering multiple series available to binge right now, including Cuba Today, which follows Marlin Darrah as he explores the many highlights of this lesser-seen country, including vibrant capital of Havana and the seaport of Santiago de Cuba.

GoTraveler users can also stream The Silk Road taking viewers to six countries and immersing them in various cultures. Along the way, you'll learn about the past and present identities of these destinations, from Bursa in Turkey to Xi'an in China.

Outdoor enthusiasts with access to GoTraveler will also want to check out Lonely Planet: Best Parks Ever, which journeys through more than 40 of America's most scenic national parks to help viewers build their own perfect itinerary ahead of their next visit.

GoTraveler users can also join former Washington Post investigative reporter Rudy Maxa as he explores the history, culture and local cuisine in coveted cities and countries throughout Europe and Asia.

If you're strapped for time or just aren't ready to commit to a new series, you'll be pleased to know that GLP Films has revealed its five "Best Sustainable Tourism Films" of 2020 from more than 100 submissions by travel trade organizations and filmmakers from across the world. Each short is no longer than three minutes and can be viewed at GLPFilms.com.