Alaska – America’s Last Frontier
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.
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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Nicaragua -- Culturally Rich and Naturally Beautiful
Thursday
Feb 2
30 Minutes
Nicaragua boasts natural beauty; Grenada; Nicaragua's capital city of Masaya; Rio San Juan; Rio Maíz National Park. -
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A San Antonio Christmas
Thursday
Feb 2
30 Minutes
Mission San Jose's Mariachi Mass; holiday events at the historic La Villita in the Arneson River Theater; the Tamalada, holiday tamale-making party; midnight serenade for Our Lady of Guadalupe in San Fernando Cathedral. -
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Berlin and Western Poland -- Over the Borderline
Friday
Feb 3
30 Minutes
A Trabi car tour in Berlin includes a pause at Checkpoint Charlie; the Wall Memorial at the East Side Gallery; river boating in Wroclaw, Poland; ride in a steam locomotive; ceramic making in Boleslawiec, Poland. -
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Taiwan Lantern Festival
Friday
Feb 3
30 Minutes
Taiwan Lantern Festival features a national display of lanterns in Hsinchu and the release of thousands of sky lanterns in the mountain district of Pingshi. -
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Zambia -- Bush & River Safari
Saturday
Feb 4
30 Minutes
Wildlife and cultural encounters at the South Luangwa National Park; canoeing through "Hippo City" on the Zambezi River; swimming in Devil's Pool in Victoria Falls. -
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Ireland -- Following the Way of St. Patrick -- Part 2
Sunday
Feb 5
30 Minutes
Traveling along the Way and Trail of St. Patrick in Northern Ireland; St. Patrick's burial site; celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Downpatrick. -
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The Best of Taiwan
Sunday
Feb 5
30 Minutes
Taiwan features 1,000 miles of coastline, 286 mountain peaks, 10 islands and countless festivals to explore. -
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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
South Africa -- Into the Wild!
Sunday
Feb 5
30 Minutes
A visit to the Cape of Good Hope includes encounters with ostriches and a colony of 3,000 African penguins; a safari at Shamwari Game Reserve, a 61,000 acre preserve. -
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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
South Padre Island, TX
Sunday
Feb 5
30 Minutes
Exploring South Padre Island, the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast, from fishing and bird-watching to horseback riding and kayaking. -
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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
Zermatt, Switzerland -- Under the Shadow of the Matterhorn
Monday
Feb 6
30 Minutes
The Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland; annual Folk Festival includes a parade with 50 folklore groups and 1,200 dancers, yodelers and musicians. -
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La Joie de Vivre in Quebec City, Canada
Monday
Feb 6
30 Minutes
A cultural adventure in Quebec City. -
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada -- Bonjour, Montreal
Tuesday
Feb 7
30 Minutes
Exploring markets, cathedrals, cafes, the Latin quarter, a 1970s-era drum circle and activities on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal. -
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Taiwan -- Iron Pathways to Adventure -- Part 1
Tuesday
Feb 7
30 Minutes
Exploring Taiwan by its extensive train system. -
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Tokyo, Japan -- Celebrating the Past and Present
Wednesday
Feb 8
30 Minutes
Ancient customs and honored traditions of the Japanese. -
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Taiwan -- Iron Pathways to Adventure -- Part 2
Wednesday
Feb 8
30 Minutes
Exploring Taiwan's natural beauty, culture and history by train. -
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The Bonin/Ogasawara Islands -- A Land Far, Far Away
Thursday
Feb 9
30 Minutes
Kayaking, snorkeling, trekking and whale watching on islands located more than 600 miles from the mainland of Japan. -
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Uncovering South Korea
Thursday
Feb 9
30 Minutes
Royal palaces, traditional markets, Buddhist temples and historic neighborhoods of Seoul, South Korea; Korean Demilitarized Zone. -
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Bhutan -- Part 1 -- Gross National Happiness
Friday
Feb 10
30 Minutes
A spiritual artist works in Paro, Bhutan; the Bhutan capital city of Thimphu. -
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San Francisco's Changing Neighborhoods
Friday
Feb 10
30 Minutes
Six neighborhoods in San Francisco feature unique history and iconic attractions. -
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Halloween in Ireland's Ancient East
Saturday
Feb 11
30 Minutes
Celebrating Halloween in Ireland's Ancient East; the Puca Festival; Wexford Opera Festival; sampling markets, pubs and restaurants.
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