Episodes
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Alaska – America’s Last Frontier
S12 E1208 - 26m 46s
Alaska’s Inside Passage to the land and the people of America’s Last Frontier through Canadian waters to Prince Rupert, BC and on through Alaska’s inside passage to Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. Along the way the ship stops in Tracy Arm Fjord to catch nature’s show headlined by Bald Eagles and Gray, Orca and Humpback whales.
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France – Cruising on the Lot
S12 E1207 - 26m 46s
Joseph and his crew navigate under the craggy cliffs and dramatic escarpments of Southwest France by boat on the Lot River through ancient locks and the region’s magical villages. Among the many treasures the episode features are Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, classified as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France”, the Château de Mercuès, the region’s capital, Cahors.
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South Padre Island, TX
S12 E1206 - 26m 46s
Join Joseph for the many pleasures of the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast. From fishing to bird watching and horseback riding, from building sand castles to kayaking the lagoon and hitting the surf, and the only Sea Turtle rescue set in the United States, South Padre Island Sea Turtle, Inc.
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South Africa – Into the Wild!
S12 E1205 - 26m 46s
Joseph’s South African journey begins in Capetown. At the Cape of Good Hope Joseph encounters ostriches and a colony of three thousand African Penguins. The climax of the episode is Joseph’s safari at Shamwari Game Reserve, a 61,000 acre preserve where he learns that sustainable tourism, attracted by the game reserve, has given the people new hope.
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The Best of Taiwan
S12 E1204 - 26m 46s
Why Taiwan? With close to 1,000 miles of coastline to stroll, 286 mountain peaks over 9,000 feet to climb, 10 islands to explore, countless festivals to celebrate and 14 aboriginal groups to meet, Taiwan is a wondrous land with an abundance of surprising things to do, see and experience.
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Ireland – Following the Way of St. Patrick – Part 2
S12 E1203 - 26m 46s
From Slemish Mountain where Patrick served as a slave to Strangford Lough where he returned to Ireland to convert the populace to Christianity, we find that St. Patrick’s Day in Downpatrick is filled to the brim with the saint’s observance. In typical Irish fashion it’s also a time for mighty craic – a great time!
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Ireland – Following the Way of St. Patrick – Part 1
S12 E1202 - 26m 46s
Joseph follows in the footsteps of St. Patrick, Ireland’s Patron Saint, when he wanders by foot and travels by car along the Way and Trail of St. Patrick in Northern Ireland with its fifth century Celts at Navin Centre & Fort and other sacred and mythical sites, washing his face in St. Patrick’s Well and sitting in the saint’s Chair.
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Halloween in Ireland’s Ancient East
S12 E1201 - 26m 46s
Joseph celebrates Halloween in Ireland’s Ancient East, an area rich in history, myths and legends, and views this beautiful part of the island through the prism of two festivals. The Puca Festival is an ancient observance reborn and the Wexford Festival Opera illustrates Irish’s devotion to community. Sample a taste of the island in castles, country homes, markets, pubs and restaurants.
Schedule
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Northwest Ontario -- Lake Superior and Beyond
Tuesday
Mar 19
30 Minutes
A 300-mile drive along the Trans-Canada Highway from Thunder Bay to Kenora, Ontario. -
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Thousand Islands -- A Canadian Bi-National Adventure
Wednesday
Mar 20
30 Minutes
Exploring the historic sites and island traditions of the Thousand Islands along the Canada-U.S. border. -
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Northeast Ontario -- Canada's Canoe Culture and First Nations People
Thursday
Mar 21
30 Minutes
A powwow on Manitoulin Island in Ontario; hiking along the Niagara Escarpment; French River; artists showcase Canada's natural beauty. -
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San Antonio's Fiesta -- Ole!
Friday
Mar 22
30 Minutes
Fiesta San Antonio features parades, music, food, dance, and celebration honoring the city's history, customs and traditions. -
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Following the Reformation Trail in Switzerland and Germany -- Part 1
Monday
Mar 25
30 Minutes
Following the path of reformers through Switzerland and Germany, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. -
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Following the Reformation Trail in Switzerland and Germany -- Part 2
Tuesday
Mar 26
30 Minutes
Following the path of the Protestant Reformation; Luther500 Festival in Wittenberg, Germany. -
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South Korea -- A Winter Journey
Wednesday
Mar 27
30 Minutes
Exploring the countryside of South Korea, from world heritage temples to Olympic venues and historic towns. -
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Hungary, Austria and Germany -- Sampling the Danube's Delights
Thursday
Mar 28
30 Minutes
Exploring the historic markets, world heritage vineyards, cafes, parks and medieval streets of Hungary, Austria and Germany's old towns. -
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The Cook Islands -- Cultural Paradise
Friday
Mar 29
30 Minutes
Exploring Rarotonga and Aitutaki, the most popular of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. -
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Peru -- The Amazon and Beyond
Monday
Apr 1
30 Minutes
Joseph sets out from Iquitos, Peru, and makes his way through the Amazon rainforest for daybreak bird watching, night safaris in search of caimans, piranha fishing, canoeing the Amazon's tributaries, and swimming with pink dolphins. -
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Armenia -- Ancient History and Modern Traditions, Part 1
Tuesday
Apr 2
30 Minutes
Ancient sites where some of the world's oldest artifacts were discovered; traditional artisans and religious and communal celebrations of Armenia. -
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Armenia -- Ancient History and Modern Traditions, Part 2
Wednesday
Apr 3
30 Minutes
Ancient burial sites, historic churches, markets and homes in Armenia; religious and communal celebrations.
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