
Karl Watson
Acting
Biography
Karl Watson is a British travel documentary maker. He makes documentaries in which he films his personal adventures around the world.
Known For

I went backpacking around Egypt & Jordan for one month by myself. Egypt & Jordan are undoubtedly on most people's travel bucket lists, but I've always had the impression that the majority of people travel there on an organised tour. So I wanted to give it a go by myself and see what it was like booking everything on the go, treating it like a normal backpacking trip.
Egypt & Jordan: A Solo Backpacking Adventure
My first trip to Africa is a 5 week adventure through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Captured in this travel documentary.
First Time In Africa: Backpacking From Cape Town To Victoria Falls

Ever wanted to quit your job and go travelling round the world? Well James and Karl did and filmed it all. The backpacking documentary follows James and Karl as they travel through 20 countries in 4 continents over 9 months, covering a distance of over 42,000 miles.
HK2NY: Hong Kong to New York - Backpacking Documentary Series
We go on a one month backpacking adventure around Japan. In this 2 part documentary series we travel to Japan for the very first time. Travelling there for one month, starting in Tokyo and then using the Japan Rail Pass to explore the country.
A Journey In Japan

Karl and Chris goon a 3 week trip, where they got to travel through China, Tibet & Nepal with the highlight of reaching Mount Everest base camp. However, their plans fall apart with Chris being hospitalised with severe altitude sickness. Will they succeed with our quest for Everest?
The Quest For Everest

Watch my first trip to India in this travel documentary, as I spent 6 weeks backpacking around the country. I spent 3 weeks backpacking through the cities of the north and then another 3 weeks in the beaches and backwaters of the south.
A Taste Of India

Karl and James went sailing through the Caribbean paradise of the San Blas Islands, before arriving in Colombia and trekking through the jungle to The Lost City. After relaxing in Palomino and Taganga we head into Venezuela, to journey to Angel Falls, the highest waterfall on the planet, and then discover the lost world of Roraima mountain.
Backpackers of the Caribbean

I had 6 weeks to travel from the south to the north of Vietnam. This 3 part documentary series captures the complete backpacking experience as I travel from Saigon up to Ha Giang.
Vietnam 6 Weeks Solo Backpacking Documentary

I went on a 5 week trip through Switzerland, Italy & Croatia, my first big trip in over 18 months.
A Summer In Europe
Karl returns to New Zealand for a 7 week road trip around both the North and South Island in this 2 part documentary series.
New Zealand Road Trip

I went solo backpacking around Central America for 6 weeks, travelling through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. This 3 part documentary series shows the entire backpacking experience. From the fun activities, beautiful sites, crazy parties, to the exhausting journeys and the good, bad and ugly hostels.
Central America Backpacking Trip

Ever wanted to go on a backpacking adventure around the Philippines? Me and my mate James are heading to the Philippines to travel for 3 weeks, but does it live up to the hype?