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Globe Trekker

Original title: Lonely Planet
  • TV Series
  • 1994–
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
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Globe Trekker (1994)
Globe Trekker: The Balkans
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The hosts travel to various destinations around the world. As they do, you view their experiences and listen to their critiques along the way.The hosts travel to various destinations around the world. As they do, you view their experiences and listen to their critiques along the way.The hosts travel to various destinations around the world. As they do, you view their experiences and listen to their critiques along the way.

  • Stars
    • Ian Wright
    • Justine Shapiro
    • Megan McCormick
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    939
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    • Stars
      • Ian Wright
      • Justine Shapiro
      • Megan McCormick
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Ian Wright
    • Self - Traveler…
    • 1994–2017
    Justine Shapiro
    • Self - Traveler…
    • 1996–2017
    Megan McCormick
    • Self - Traveler…
    • 1998–2017
    Zay Harding
    Zay Harding
    • Self - Traveller…
    • 2004–2017
    Holly Morris
    Holly Morris
    • Self - Traveller…
    • 2002–2017
    Estelle Bingham
    • Self - Traveler…
    • 2001–2009
    Judith Cubas Jones
    • Self - Host…
    • 2012–2017
    Christina Chang
    Christina Chang
    • Self - Traveler
    • 1999–2003
    Neil Gibson
    • Self - Traveler
    • 1996–1998
    Bobby Chinn
    • Self - Presnter…
    • 2016–2017
    Brianna Barnes
    Brianna Barnes
    • Self - Traveller…
    • 2008–2017
    Susan Lay
    • Self - Traveler
    • 2002–2003
    Shilpa Mehta
    • Self - Traveler
    • 1996
    Jonathan Atherton
    • Self - Traveler
    Katie Comer
    Katie Comer
    • Self - Traveller…
    • 2016–2017
    Sami Sabiti
    • Self - Traveler
    • 2004–2016
    Katy Haswell
    • Self - Traveler…
    • 2017
    Rosie Lovell
    • Self - Presenter…
    • 2017
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    8dy158

    Great show for those who want to see the world.

    The series is actually been known as Globe Trekker here in my country on cable. But either way, it's still the same.

    Imagine you have always wanted to go those places in the world but yet have no idea how to start, this is the show for you. Showing about the best each episode is offered, the presenter gets to mingle with the locals, visit some of the sites famous for that place, and also get to try the local food. Sometimes the local food may not to be one's liking but then hey, at least someone live to tell the tale.

    Sometimes the news on TV had already made us have certain perceptions of that certain place but then this TV series will prove to you that people everywhere are actually friendly if you are to them as well.

    The world is not always what we like to think from the news and this series can really prove that. If you are the sort who likes to travel, it's a perfect TV series for you.
    HarmenB

    Nice concept

    I like the mix of "serious" bits of culture and the more bizarre, comical elements very much. I have to say I'm a real fan of Ian Wright, I always laugh my ass (excuse my French) off when he hosts a show.

    I believe the series is called 'Globe Trekker' on Discovery Channel.
    akg96-1

    Might that be like I don't like Jane's because my 1st girlfriend was a Jane?

    "Might that be like I don't like Jane's because my 1st girlfriend was a Jane?"

    I love the Globe Trekker show, except for one thing. They ONLY lasted 17 years & I want more! Most all episodes were great but can't speak for ALL of them, so I only gave the show a TEN!!! I liked it in part because it had a different flare to it...coming from the U.K. Nice accents, good music, interesting locations & people, great attitude towards everything. But about that woman's ego mentioned, I don't now about that, besides nobody always has a great day. I really liked all the foreign location & their take here of the U.S.

    Great that it wasn't a rich person's tourist viewpoint of the places to consume but rather about the locals they met & everything I'd like to know.

    Does anyone know if I can see the other episodes somewhere online?
    10incha

    Pure joy to watch!

    This is definitely my favourite travel show ever made! It's funny, educational, entertaining, etc.

    Every episode represents a country in their real light, with good and bad sides, telling us about their history, culture, costums, food, and even the most random stuff that you could never find in a travel guide book.

    I especially love the episodes with Ian Wright as the host and traveller as he really does an incredible job with his goofiness and witty comments to the most random of topics.

    If you are keen to learn something new about a certain country I would definitely recommend you to see this show!!
    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Great travel show that really gets you to know the places!

    This show is really excellent, all the travelers are funny, and are good hosts, the only travel show that is funnier is "Travelers"!

    You really see the culture, and get to know the people in the countries, I think that Discovery Civilisation made a good step snatching this show away, Megan is my favorite traveler, my favorite episodes are Egypt and India.

    Enjoyment: 5/5 Violence: 2/5 Family Viewing: 4/5

    Rating: 4 & 3 quarters out of 5.

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    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Globetrekkertv.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lonely Planet
    • Filming locations
      • Alausi, Ecuador(episode "Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands Guide")
    • Production companies
      • Pilot Productions
      • WETA
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