Our 5 Favorite TV Shows to Spark Wanderlust: Kid Edition
While we’d rather have our kids do anything besides watch hours of TV, we’re also believers of the principle “everything in moderation”. TV has its benefits and they’re never more appreciated than on long plane rides or when I just want one minute alone with my thoughts. And luckily, with so many shows to choose from, I can actually steer my kids in the direction of something good for their brains.
Here are our family’s favorite, travel-inspired TV shows for kids!
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LET’S GO LUNA
Premise: Luna, the moon, guides her friends around the world.
What will kids learn: All about different cultures. Everything from holidays to food to sports to landmarks.
Find it on: PBS (There are also some great Let’s Go Luna games on the PBS Kids Games app.)
Olivia’s Favorite Episode: “What’s the Big Idea?” where they teach about murals in Mexico City.
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SUPER WINGS
Premise: Jett and his friends deliver packages to kids around the world.
What will kids learn: What life is like for kids in different countries around the world.
Find it on: Netflix
Olivia’s Favorite Episode: “It Came from Hong Kong” where Jett delivers a kung fu costume to a child.
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CARMEN SANDIEGO
Premise: No longer a villain, Carmen Sandiego fights crime around the world.
What will kids learn: Another dive into the culture of a country. Great for older kids in the family. (Think 6 years and older.)
Find it on: Netflix
Olivia’s Favorite Episode: “The Opera in the Outback Caper“ where the Sydney Opera House is the star of the show!
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WILD KRATTS
Premise: Brothers, Chris and Martin, travel around the world to save wild animals from the bad guys.
What kids will learn: “All about different species of animals and how animals are different and alike.” - Trent
Find it on: PBS
Trent’s Favorite Episode: “The Dhole Duplicator” where Chris and Martin save the Dhole “aka The Red Dog” of India.
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MIRACULOUS: LADYBUG & CAT NOIR
Premise: Ladybug and Cat Noir save Paris from villains.
What will kids learn: This show is specific to Paris covering everything from landmarks to food to history. Our kids loved watching this while we were in Paris (in French on cable television) and we’re doubly entertained by spotting monuments we had seen during that day’s sightseeing!
Find it on: Netflix
Olivia’s Favorite Episode: “Stormy Weather” - Olivia loves this episode for its storyline but its also great to learn about French food and the Place des Vosges.
Do your kids have a travel-inspired TV show that they love but is not on our list? Share it in the comments below!
