The Travel Show

Digital nomad Lucy Hedges leaves all home comforts behind as she heads to the vast, open plains of the Mongolian countryside. Here, Lucy experiences the full measure of life as a traditional nomad, from setting up camp to herding animals. She faces both the brutal hardships and extreme beauty of life on the Mongolian steppe. But will she be able to complete her arduous challenge?

Digital nomad Lucy Hedges sets off on an incredible adventure to the untouched plains of Mongolia, to experience life as a traditional nomad. Kicking off in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, Lucy meets former nomads who have been forced to abandon their harsh nomadic existence for life in the city. She tries her hand at bartering to secure essential supplies and learns the curious art of throat singing.

Fifty years after the end of the war, Vietnamese American author William Lee Adams completes his emotional journey through Vietnam. Starting in the north, he explores how tourism is now helping the economy, and heads to Ho Chi Min City (Saigon) to meet a fellow author who helps survivors of the conflict. After reconnecting with relatives, he finally lays the ashes of his late brother to rest.

The son of a Vietnamese war bride and an American military serviceman, William Lee Adams spent his childhood caring for his severely disabled brother John. Following John’s death, William returns to Vietnam to make peace with the past. Traveling south on the storied Reunification Express, he reflects on his ultimate goal; laying John’s ashes to rest at the family temple in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Portuguese island of Madeira, in the North Atlantic ocean, is like a paradise on Earth. Rajan Datar explores the region, taking in the stunning landscapes and meeting the people who call this place home. From mountain walkways to popular coastlines, he looks at how tourism is pushing locals to tread that delicate line between preserving the environment and boosting economic growth.

The BBC’s Shipping Forecast is an iconic weather report for the seas around the British Isles, inspiring the likes of Blur and Radiohead. In 2018, following the loss of his brother, Toby Carr embarked on a mission to kayak across all 31 areas of the Forecast. Sadly, he died before he was able to achieve this. Now, his sister Katie picks up where he left off, hoping to complete his journey.

Montenegro’s Adriatic coast is ancient, beautiful and the perfect place to stash your superyacht. Since gaining independence from Serbia in 2006, this Southeastern European country has seen billions invested in new luxury developments along the coast. But is something special being lost in the process? Carmen Roberts goes on a journey to uncover the more traditional side of Montenegro.

Puglia is well known to Italians as a holiday destination but relatively undiscovered by travelers from overseas. Carmen Roberts explores the historic towns and villages that hug the coast here and discovers why cash incentives are being offered to buyers to relocate and renovate properties in the area. She also meets the elderly local ladies keeping a pasta tradition alive.