Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out

Joseph visits a golden church, explores artifacts at the Alabado Museum, and admires Quito from The Virgin of El Panecillo. In the Galapagos, he embarks on a boat expedition, swimming with penguins, sharks, turtles, and sea lions. Hiking among iguanas and tortoises, Joseph witnesses an extravaganza of wildlife and captures the tactile experiences and vibrant diversity of Ecuador's natural wonders.

Joseph experiences a Southern Christmas in South Carolina, delving into Gullah Geechee history and culture, attending a Christmas service, and viewing Brookgreen Gardens Night of a Thousand Candles. Joseph meets Ron and Natalie Daise, learns about autism awareness, and paints with a penguin. Christmas caroling and a traditional low country boil bring heartfelt moments to the holiday.

Joseph's Tanzanian adventure spans Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro National Parks. Amidst giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, hippos, lions, baboons, and countless birds, he immerses himself in nature's splendor. He visits a Maasai village and school, experiences the vibrant Arusha market, and explores Lake Manyara and Olduvai Gorge.

Joseph explores Taiwan's Northeast & Yilan Coast National Scenic Area, hiking the Caoling Historic Trail, planting rice at Toucheng Leisure Farm, riding an e-bike through the Old Caoling Tunnel, and making traditional noodles. From Yilan's morning market to its traditional opera and puppet theatre, he immerses himself in the local culture and guides viewers along the way.

From Havana to Viñales, Joseph returns to his grandparents' homeland in Cuba. It's a heartfelt homecoming as he dives into the vibrant culture of his family's past. He enjoys an electrifying dance performance, hand rolls cigars at a finca, learns about maintaining vintage cars, bakes bread in Old Havana, and is filled with emotion to find a cathedral dedicated to Saint Rosendo.

Joseph revels in the rich tapestry of Malaysia as he swims with turtles on Redang Island, learns traditional Batik printing, discovers truths at the Crystal Mosque, and makes Roti Canai at a roadside stand. From singing with indigenous children at Royal Belum National Park to exploring Kuala Lumpur by Vespa, Joseph experiences the nation's vibrant markets, high-rise luxury, and inviting people.

On a grand tour of Iceland, Joseph celebrates Summer Solstice with colorful puffins on Grímsey Island, marches in Reykjavik's National Day parade, helicopters over an erupting volcano, and descends 400 feet into a dormant one. Along with glaciers, geysers, waterfalls, and iconic black beaches, he reveals the beauty and cultural richness of Iceland’s people.