You just finished the latest season of Somebody Feed Phil or Our Great National Parks. Now your flight search history is a mess of wanderlust.
Most travel shows look like a dream. Finding the exact GPS coordinates is hard. Knowing if these spots are actually ready for tourists in 2026 is a big challenge.
This guide gives you the exact locations. You will find current entry requirements and a vibe check for 12 iconic scenes. We recommend using Skyscanner Greener Choice filters to find sustainable travel options.
You can find all the Netflix travel show locations right here. We found the real life filming locations for you. It is time to plan your next sustainable travel adventure.
1. The Blue Lagoon and Hellisheidi, Iceland
We focus here on the Renewable Energy episode. Zac visited the geothermal spa and the Carbfix plant. Iceland wants to reach carbon neutrality by 2040 but has huge updates for 2026.
The Blue Lagoon is famous for its milky blue water. It is a real place you can visit right now. You can soak in the geothermal waters or try the local rye bread baked underground.
If you want to see how a country runs on green power, this is it. Dr. Sigurdur Gislason works in conservation. He says trapping carbon in stone here is a massive step forward for the planet. You must book your entry tickets three weeks in advance. Walk ins are not allowed.
2. Quetzalcoatls Nest, Mexico
You can actually sleep inside a massive snake sculpture. This spot is located in Naucalpan. The architect used organic shapes to blend the building with the natural landscape. It is a huge park filled with colorful glass and winding tunnels.
You can walk through the stained glass tunnels and explore the lush surrounding gardens. Take photos of the snake head cave while you are there.
While Iceland is all about cold energy, Mexico City unique stays focus on blending art and nature. The snake house Mexico features incredible organic architecture. This is an Airbnb Luxe property. You must book at least six months ahead of time to get a spot.
3. Lake Bled, Slovenia
Lake Bled is famous for its incredible views and changing food scene. Local chefs are fixing old menus to feature fresh and local ingredients. Slovenia is a leader in sustainable European travel.
The area earned a strict Green Scheme certification for 2026. You can ride a traditional Pletna boat to the island church and eat traditional Bled cream cake.
If a giant snake house is too wild for you, Slovenia offers a quiet escape. Skip the summer rush and visit in September for the best Lake Bled food experience.
4. Yaowarat Road, Bangkok
Jay Fai wears iconic safety goggles while cooking her legendary crab omelet. This spot on Yaowarat Road is the peak of Bangkok street food. It is Michelin street food Thailand style. Getting a seat is very tough.
You can order the famous crab omelet or try the drunken noodles while you watch the chefs cook over open flames.
Slovenia offers calm lakeside dining. Bangkok hits you with noise, heat, and incredible flavor. You still need email reservations weeks in advance. Download the new 2026 Bangkok Street Food App to track live queue times.
5. Monterey Bay, California
The sea otters here are the real stars. This area is a huge success story for ocean conservation. You can rent a kayak in the bay to look for wild sea otters.
It is one of the best National Parks Netflix locations to visit. The Monterey Bay Aquarium recently opened new conservation exhibits.
Bangkok is famous for cooking seafood. California coastal travel focuses heavily on protecting marine life instead. Plan your trip between January and May. That is the peak 2026 whale watching season.
6. Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia is a famous Blue Zone. People here live a very long time. The village of Seulo has a huge number of centenarians. You can experience this longevity travel trend yourself.
Visit a local Pasta Lab to learn how to fold culurgiones and walk through the steep streets of Seulo. The Italian village life is slow and focused on family and good food.
California protects its oceans. Sardinia protects its old traditions and healthy way of life. Unlike the new 2026 Venice tourism tax, visiting these quiet mountain villages is cheap. Bring cash for small local shops.
7. Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand
These lights are actually tiny insects called Arachnocampa luminosa. They create an underground galaxy effect. The Waitomo caves tour is incredible.
It is one of the top natural wonders NZ has to offer. You take a silent boat ride to learn about cave ecosystems and see the glowing insects up close.
Sardinia is sunny and bright. New Zealand glowworms offer a completely different type of magic deep underground. Book early. New Zealand introduced strict 2026 daily visitor caps to protect the delicate cave environment.
8. Osteria Francescana, Modena
That mistake became the famous dish Oops I Dropped the Lemon Tart. Osteria Francescana is a legend in fine dining Italy. Getting a table requires serious planning. It is the most famous of all Chef’s Table locations.
The food is treated like modern art. You can eat the dropped lemon tart and try the five ages of Parmigiano Reggiano. Walk around the historic center of Modena afterward.
New Zealand offers raw nature. Massimo Bottura Modena offers highly refined kitchen perfection. Table reservations open on the first day of every month. Set an alarm because they sell out in minutes.
9. The Muraka, Maldives
This is the first underwater hotel suite in the world. It sits at the bottom of the ocean at the Conrad Rangali. You sleep in the submerged glass dome and watch sea turtles from your bed with private butler service. It is the peak of luxury Maldives travel.
Fine dining in Italy is a treat. A Maldives underwater hotel takes luxury to a completely different level. If you cannot afford the room, visit the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant on the same island for a budget friendly meal.
10. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Japan
The Kyoto bamboo forest is a massive sensory experience. The wind makes a very specific sound as it blows through the wood. You can walk the main bamboo path and listen to the wind in the stalks.
Afterward you can visit the local tofu masters just like in Somebody Feed Phil Japan. It is a perfect addition to your Kyoto morning itinerary.
The Maldives is remote and quiet. Japan requires careful timing to find that same peace. Arrive before 7:00 AM to avoid the crowds. Keep in mind the new 2026 Kyoto tourism tax added to hotel stays.
11. Loango National Park, Gabon
This park is where the wild jungle meets the Atlantic Ocean. You can look for surfing hippos on the beach or take a boat down the jungle river to track forest elephants. It is known as Africa Last Eden.
A Gabon safari is very raw and real. Dr. Lee White is a conservation expert. He says this is one of the last places on Earth where animals roam completely free.
Japan is highly organized. Loango is totally wild. Always use the Gabon Parks Agency to book authorized eco guides to protect the wildlife.
12. Jeju Island, South Korea
These women are called Haenyeo. They hold their breath and swim deep without oxygen tanks to catch fresh food. Their work holds UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
You can watch the Haenyeo sea women work and eat fresh abalone by the water. Explore the coastal markets. Jeju Island food is incredibly fresh. South Korea travel is incomplete without visiting these spots.
Loango shows wild animals in the water. Jeju shows humans working in perfect harmony with the sea. Do not haggle with the Haenyeo. The price they set is fair and supports their community directly.
