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Saturday 16 May 2015

AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 MINUTES!



The dream of travelling the world one day is not an easy dream. It’s full of doubts, fears and second thoughts. Being at home and surrounded by people too busy with earning loads of money, buying big cars and houses, sometimes demotivates me.Travelling the world, having a different, less materialist life seems a distant, unrealistic and scary dream sometimes.

It is at times like these, that I find peace in reading the blogs and stories of like-minded people, of travelers and adventurers.
Not just this, but Travel shows too have been a great source of inspiration to me since the days I was just a kid and knew nothing about the world of travelers and nomads in real life.

Here are some of my favorite travel shows and hosts that keep my faith in my travelling dreams alive.

Street food around the world (National Geographic Channel)
I believe, the best way to experience a city, it people and culture is to visit its local market. And this is exactly what this show is based on. Ishai Golan, the host, is by far the most natural, care free and funniest host. He goes out on the streets, tries the local food, beverages and flavors. At times, it involves some fun talk with famous chefs, food experts, locals, expats or the street food vendors. What impresses me the most is the way he so minutely, delicately and passionately talks about all the spices and flavors and makes it is hard for the viewers to resist the dish. His hat, backpack and the scarf that gives him the hipster look just adds onto his charm. The show has its second season going on. And so far, the Mumbai, Istanbul, Bangkok and Paris are some of my favorite episodes.





Asia from above (Discovery Channel)
This is a new show. It explores the famous cities of Asia. Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, with just 3-4 episodes down the lane, and it’s already in my favorites.  To me, it looks like a version of ‘The world from above’, only with fewer aerial shots and more interactions with the locals and their lives. I personally like it more this way.




David Rocco’s Dolce India (Fox Traveller/ Fox Life)
He is one of the finest host on one of my favorite food and travel shows - Dolce India. he is an amazing chef. He combines ingredients and flavors of India and Italy to create medley of dishes. Blessed with culinary skills, he makes every dish look amazingly easy to cook. Usually dressed in simple jeans, a kurta and beaded strings around his neck, he has got a very pleasant personality. Mumbai, Amritsar and Delhi are among my favorite episodes. He recently was in Delhi, ITC hotels, to shoot for Season 2. I am just so excited for the new season.



Waterfront cities (Discover Channel)
Though not a new one, but it has been the most informative shows ever. Right from the unique history to the new developments of the city, this show covers it all. The amazing photography, breathtaking aerial views, interesting talks with the historians, developers, walk through the museums, studying the directions and maps all along, Heidi Hollinger, takes the viewers to the beautiful journey through various port cities. Copenhagen, Bangkok, Vancouver, Venice, Qatar, Stockholm,Honolulu, Hong Kong, Singapore, I have loved watching almost all of the episodes.






Don’t tell my Mother (National Geographic Channel)
This is an old show, and used to be among the best. But sadly its no new season is telecasted on TV now. Just like any other travel show, Diego Bunuel, the host, explores the countries, its people and culture. But the USP of this show is that he tours only the countries that make headline. He visits war torn regions, like, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Congo, where the life is not so easy and shows the beauty of the place and its people that lies beneath these wars/ terrorism. What amazes me is that with the sounds of gun shots in the background, amidst the fear of being killed, this man still manages to keep a smile and shoot the show.



Other popular travel, food and adventure shows that I like - This is Brazil, Et Street, Getaway, Life mein ek baar, Man Vs Wild, Dirty Jobs, Whats with Indian men, From Spain with love and Postcard Australia. Though most of these don’t have new seasons coming up anytime soon, I still like watching them on repeat.






Is there any travel show that you like watching or any travel host in particular whose job you envy? ;)
Please share it with me in the comments below.




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