Travel Channel - The World at Your Fingertips Through Satellite TV

Travelling the world is something most everyone dreams about. Distant, far off exotic locations, tropical paradises, obscure villages in Borneo, fantastic glaciers in Patagonia, Norwegian fjords, Balinese beaches and South American pampas are just some of the alluring destinations that dazzle our minds. However, the economy being what it is, and the fact that travel has never really been that cheap, many of us are left standing idly by the sidelines. While the jetsetters rush off on their private planes equipped with HD screens the size of your kitchen window and private bars, we common folk must find some other ways to indulge in our wanderlust. Satellite TV is a great way to travel without going anywhere. You can get a taste of Tuscany or see the sights of Seville without having to spend a dollar or get on a plane. Simply tune up the satellite TV system and click on the Travel Channel, there the world is at your fingertips. Don't miss out on these great programs.

Anthony Bourdain-No Reservations: This show, starring the one and only Anthony Bourdain, chef and traveler extraordinaire gives you a glimpse at not just foreign lands, but also at local cuisine. It's a two in one treat really. Follow the unconventional chef as he heads off to the Azores or as he gets caught in the center of a Middle Eastern conflict. Don't miss out.

Art Attack: So you love art, but just don't have the cash to jet off and tour all the museums in the world-we're not all highly paid sports stars or financiers after all; well, at least you can see your favorite works of art via satellite TV with Art Attack. The show takes you to some of the coolest art galleries around. Follow host Lee Sandstead as he explores iconic artworks and historical paintings and sculptures.

Bridget: Explore the world's most beautiful beaches with one of the world's prettiest faces-Bridget Marquardt, former play-bunny. Bridget has an infectious personality and there's no experience that's too intimidating for her. She'll dive off a cliff and eat fried bugs. Catch all of this in splendid HD detail.

Forbes Luxe 11: This program takes you on tour of the most affluent escapes in the world. This is the stuff you dream about. Vicariously jet off to Scotland to enjoy a round of golf, join the high rollers in Sin City, or take a cruise around the French Riviera. It's all there waiting for you.

Samantha Brown: Do you want to know about the best weekend getaways? Then join host Samantha Brown as she explores quaint, off the road locations around the US for the perfect weekend escape.

China: Here's a show dedicated to the great country we call China. You will get inside glimpses into China's high-rise cities and its most rural villages. The show will take you to all the best hotels, restaurants and shopping areas.

Mark and Olly-Living with the Machigenga: Two friends travel to the Peruvian Amazon to live with the Machigenga, a small and remote tribe that lives from the river.

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