You can’t always depart. But the desire to discover the world is too powerful to be stopped by a missed flight, a full schedule, or a complicated time in life. And so, visual storytelling comes to our aid, capable of evoking scents, stories, cultures, and distant landscapes: travel documentaries. Today, platforms like Disney+, Netflix, and Apple TV+ (but also many, many others!) offer high-quality productions that take us to the most remote, fascinating, and vibrant places on the planet. It’s not just entertainment: it’s knowledge, immersion, emotion.
When You Can’t Travel, You Can Still Discover
Watching a good travel documentary is a way to nourish your mind and heart. Whether your passion is nature, architecture, culture, or gastronomy, you’ll always find something that speaks to you. Here are some unmissable titles for a summer where travel can begin… from your remote control.
“Earth Moods” – Disney+
A visual and sonic symphony that takes you to the most remote places on the planet: deserts, oceans, forests, nocturnal urban landscapes. A hypnotic, meditative journey, to be experienced without words but with all your senses.
“Our Planet” – Netflix
Narrated by David Attenborough, this masterpiece tells the story of Earth’s biodiversity with breathtaking images. From the African savannas to the Arctic ice, every episode is a lesson in wonder and environmental responsibility.
“The Year Earth Changed” – Apple TV+ and Prime Video
A documentary that shows the positive impact that the global lockdown had on nature. A powerful reflection on our role in the world and how we could live it in a more respectful and sustainable way.
“Street Food” – Netflix (but there are many similar offerings on all platforms)
A culinary and human journey through the markets of Bangkok, Osaka, Delhi, Buenos Aires, and many others. It’s not just food, it’s living culture, it’s the story of people, it’s resilience.
“Welcome to Earth” – Disney+
With Will Smith as a curious protagonist, this documentary explores the most extreme and hidden places on the planet alongside scientists and adventurers. Perfect for those who love the thrill of discovery.
Why Watching Documentaries Changes Your Perspective
Documentaries don’t replace travel. But they prepare the soul for it. They help us to:
- broaden our worldview
- learn about different cultures and values
- understand global themes like sustainability, biodiversity, climate change
- learn to listen and observe
And above all, they reawaken the desire to travel with a more conscious gaze.
🧳 Raremood: Traveling is Also Learning
traveling is a way to grow, improve, become kinder and more curious. Even when we can’t move physically, we can cultivate the spirit of travel through images, sounds, and stories. That’s why we suggest documentaries capable of moving and making you reflect, always in line with our values: authenticity, beauty, sustainability, culture.
📩 Tell Us Your Favorite Documentary
Have you seen a documentary that made your soul travel? Let us know! We’d love to create a playlist curated by the entire Raremood community for summer evenings.
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