Globe Trekker

Globe Trekker (also called Pilot Guides outside the United States and originally broadcast as Lonely Planet) is an adventure tourism television series produced by Pilot Productions. The British-based series was inspired by the Lonely Planet travelbooks and is currently entering its 11th season. Globe Trekker is broadcast in over 40 countries across 6 continents.

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United States - Adventure tourism - Television series - British-based - Lonely Planet

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The premise of the show features a host and camera crew travelling to a country and experiencing the sights and sounds that the location has to offer. The series goes beyond popular tourist destinations to give viewers a more authentic look at local culture. Hosts participate in different aspects of regional life, from attending a traditional wedding to visiting a mining community. Globe Trekker also includes interviews with backpackers who share tips on independent travel in that particular country.

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Camera crew - Backpackers

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Special episodes feature in-depth city, beach, dive, shopping, and food guides.

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City - Beach - Dive - Shopping - Food

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