In “Dark Tourist,” journalist David Farrier explores destinations with a grim history, like witnessing an exorcism in Mexico, hiking through a haunted forest in Japan, or swimming in a lake formed by a nuclear blast in Kazakhstan. If you are fascinated by all things unusual-and maybe even morbid-you’ll definitely get some ideas from this Netflix series. Available on: Amazon Experiential Travel Shows

The first few seasons were filmed in the 90s so don’t expect high-def, but over two decades they cover just about everywhere that you could think of, from London to Northern India to the Australian Outback. Globe Trekkerįeaturing a rotating cast of hosts, “Globe Trekker” is a real-life version of the Lonely Planet guidebooks. From lesser-visited spots like the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska to (maybe a little too) popular ones like Yellowstone, this documentary pays homage to these beautiful places, sharing the history of the national park system from the 1800s to the present time through breathtaking video footage, interviews, and untold stories. Most of us have hiked, backpacked, or at the very least, driven through one of the United States’ national parks. Available on: Hulu, YouTube, Sling, Amazon > Plan your own short adventure with our layover guides. In “The Layover,” the late Anthony Bourdain uses every travel trick in the book to do-and eat-as much as he can within 24-48 hours. when they travel, including the time in between flights (looking at you, Type As). This one is made for travelers who love to maximize every. “Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown” is packed with history, popular landmarks, local restaurants, and shopping spots-literally everything you need to know about both major cities and smaller spots in Europe. Sam Brown travels with a sense of curiosity and excitement that you can’t help but get caught up in. Available on: Amazon, Hulu, YouTube > Get inspired with our list of 25 ideas for where to go in Europe. Whether you already love the countries and cities he visits, too, or are dreaming of the day you finally make it there, don’t be surprised if you find yourself geeking out right along with him.

The man knows Europe-and the continent’s history-like the back of his hand, and his love for the region is clear.

Rick Steves might be a bit bookish but that’s one of the things we love about him.

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