Hidden gems

Underrated travel shows

Great travel series that flew under the radar — high ratings, smaller audience, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.

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Genre
The Amazing Race Australia8.3
The Amazing Race Australia
Better Late Than Never8.1
Better Late Than Never
Alt for Norge8.0
Alt for Norge
Aerial America8.0
Aerial America
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime8.0
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
Somebody Feed Phil8.0
Somebody Feed Phil
Great British Railway Journeys8.0
Great British Railway Journeys
Great Continental Railway Journeys8.0
Great Continental Railway Journeys
Long Way Home8.0
Long Way Home
Come Fly with Me7.9
Come Fly with Me
James May: Our Man In…7.9
James May: Our Man In…
Tucci in Italy7.9
Tucci in Italy
Long Way Round7.8
Long Way Round
The Moaning of Life7.8
The Moaning of Life
Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America7.8
Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations7.8
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Race Across the World7.8
Race Across the World

Underrated shows by genre

Good to know

What makes a TV show underrated?

These are series rated 7.8 or higher by viewers but parked well outside the most-watched tier — genuinely good travel shows that never got the audience they deserved.

Are these travel shows actually worth watching?

Every title here clears a 7.8+ rating, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: The Amazing Race Australia, Better Late Than Never, Alt for Norge.

Where can I stream these hidden gems?

Every series links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.

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