Budget-Friendly Travel Documentaries and Films

An Idiot Abroad is a British documentary series that follows the adventures of Karl Pilkington as he travels the world to experience different cultures and customs.

Eat Pray Love is a 2010 American biographical drama film based on Elizabeth Gilbert's 2006 memoir of the same name. The film follows Gilbert's journey of self-discovery as she travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia.

The World Nomads is a documentary series that follows the lives of people who have chosen to live a nomadic lifestyle. The series explores the challenges and rewards of living on the road, and the different ways that people make it work.

The Beach is a 2000 American adventure drama film based on Alex Garland's 1996 novel of the same name. The film follows the journey of a young American backpacker named Richard as he travels to Thailand and discovers a hidden beach paradise.

Expedition Overland is a documentary series that follows the adventures of a group of friends as they travel around the world in a camper van. The series explores the different cultures and landscapes that the group encounters along the way.

Before Sunrise is a 1995 American romantic drama film written and directed by Richard Linklater. The film follows the journey of a young American man named Jesse and a young French woman named Celine as they travel around Europe on a Eurail pass.

The Motorcycle Diaries is a 2004 biographical drama film based on the 1993 book of the same name by Ernesto Guevara. The film follows the journey of a young Ernesto Guevara, who later became known as Che Guevara, as he travels around South America with his friend Alberto Granado.

Sailing Vagabond is a documentary series that follows the adventures of a group of friends as they travel around the world on a sailboat. The series explores the different cultures and landscapes that the group encounters along the way.

The Darjeeling Limited is a 2007 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Wes Anderson. The film follows the journey of three brothers who travel to India to bond with each other after the death of their father.

Car Trek is a documentary series that follows the adventures of a group of friends as they travel around the world in a van. The series explores the different cultures and landscapes that the group encounters along the way.