Antoni Porowski Has a New Travel Show - and His First Stop Is a Rare Look Inside the 'Moulin Rouge' (Exclusive)
Antoni Porowski is taking viewers around the world in a new way.
The Emmy-winning Queer Eye star hosts National Geographic's new four-part travel series Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, which premieres June 7 at 9/8c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Inspired by National Geographic's long-running Best of the World franchise, the series follows Porowski as he visits Paris, Mexico City, London, and his hometown of New York City in search of travel experiences that go beyond the usual checklist.
In an exclusive preview shared with Parade, Porowski heads behind the scenes at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, where he meets Mine Vergès, the longtime costume creator who has helped shape the look of the legendary cabaret.
Antoni Porowski Gets a Rare Look Inside Moulin Rouge
What made the Moulin Rouge costume workshop, and Mine Vergès specifically, feel like such an essential stop for the Paris episode?
It's a classic case of an iconic experience we've all heard of but few understand the inner workings that go on to make it all happen. Mine, speaking of icons, brings her decades of experience and stories in making the viewer realize the Moulin Rouge is so much more than just a show.
The Moulin Rouge is one of Paris's most famous landmarks, but this preview takes viewers behind the scenes. Why was it important to show the craftsmanship and people behind the spectacle?
The context of what goes on behind the scenes allowed me to better enjoy the experience with an added layer of respect and understanding about the countless hours and artisans it takes to dress every performer.
What surprised you most about the level of detail, tradition, and couture involved in the costumes?
That it's very much a living thing. Costumes are constantly evolving as are the acts themselves. The show strikes a balance of tradition and novelty all at once.
How did you approach finding something new to say about a city as well-known as Paris?
The city itself made that easy with no shortage of restaurants and small businesses but the lesson I took was a reminder to explore different ways of really getting to experience a city. Case in point: I joined a velo club in exploring the windy cobblestone streets of Montmartre, which is now a must-stop for all my future visits.
The show is inspired by Nat Geo's Best of the World franchise. What does "best" mean to you when it comes to travel? How did you choose where to travel for this series?
Sharing the 'best' of a place is a subjective challenge to take on, and for me, it is always the people I met on my journeys. The human stories of people who have dedicated their lives to a single task or passion or expertise.
What can viewers expect from the upcoming episodes and the new show in general?
For all of the expected places we go I hope there is an unexpected story behind it. And for the novelties, That they served to inspire little dreaming or even a future trip.
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM.