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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France -- Cruising on the Lot
Sunday
May 28
30 Minutes
Exploring Southwest France by boat, including Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, the Chateau de Mercues and the Lot capital of Cahors. -
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Alaska -- America's Last Frontier
Sunday
May 28
30 Minutes
A trip through Alaska's Inside Passage to Prince Rupert, British Columbia; Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, Alaska; bald eagles and gray, orca and humpback whales in Tracy Arm Fjord. -
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Easter Island -- Mysteries & Myths
Sunday
May 28
30 Minutes
Origins of Chile's Rapa Nui culture, its enormous carved stone moai and the cause of the people's ecological and natural disasters. -
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Hong Kong -- Asia's World City
Sunday
May 28
30 Minutes
Luxury hotels, designer shops, local neighborhoods and markets of multi-cultural Hong Kong, China. -
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La Joie de Vivre in Quebec City, Canada
Monday
May 29
30 Minutes
A cultural adventure in Quebec City. -
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Sault Saint Marie, Canada
Monday
May 29
30 Minutes
Riding the Algoma Central Railway through the Agawa Canyon in Sault Ste. Marie in northern Ontario; exploring wilderness camps, home to black bears, bald eagles, loons, and Canadian geese. -
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Taiwan -- Iron Pathways to Adventure -- Part 1
Tuesday
May 30
30 Minutes
Exploring Taiwan by its extensive train system. -
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Northwest Ontario -- Lake Superior and Beyond
Tuesday
May 30
30 Minutes
A 300-mile drive along the Trans-Canada Highway from Thunder Bay to Kenora, Ontario. -
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Taiwan -- Iron Pathways to Adventure -- Part 2
Wednesday
May 31
30 Minutes
Exploring Taiwan's natural beauty, culture and history by train. -
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Thousand Islands -- A Canadian Bi-National Adventure
Wednesday
May 31
30 Minutes
Exploring the historic sites and island traditions of the Thousand Islands along the Canada-U.S. border. -
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Uncovering South Korea
Thursday
Jun 1
30 Minutes
Royal palaces, traditional markets, Buddhist temples and historic neighborhoods of Seoul, South Korea; Korean Demilitarized Zone. -
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Northeast Ontario -- Canada's Canoe Culture and First Nations People
Thursday
Jun 1
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 Francisco's Changing Neighborhoods
Friday
Jun 2
30 Minutes
Six neighborhoods in San Francisco feature unique history and iconic attractions. -
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San Antonio's Fiesta -- Ole!
Friday
Jun 2
30 Minutes
Fiesta San Antonio features parades, music, food, dance, and celebration honoring the city's history, customs and traditions. -
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Riding the Range in Southern Alberta, Canada
Sunday
Jun 4
30 Minutes
Sacred and historic sites of the Blackfoot First Nations people include Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump; Lucasia Ranch in Alberta. -
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Southern Ethiopia -- Tribal Lands and Primeval People
Sunday
Jun 4
30 Minutes
The towns, markets and tribal camps of the Konso, Hamer and Mursi people in the Lower Omo Valley of Ethiopia. -
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Northern Ethiopia -- Ancient History and Spiritual Present
Sunday
Jun 4
30 Minutes
The monasteries of Lake Tana, Ethiopia; the castles of King Fasiledes in Gondar; the stela of Axum; rock-hewn churches of Lalibela. -
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Land Without Limits -- The Cariboo -Chilcotin-Coast Region of British Columbia, Canada
Sunday
Jun 4
30 Minutes
Smoking salmon with the First Nations Nuxalk people; fishing for prawns; hiking through wilderness to Canada's third-highest waterfall; gold rush town of Barkerville, B.C. -
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Adventures in California's Tri-Valley
Monday
Jun 5
30 Minutes
California's Tri-Valley region includes historic towns, a diverse culinary scene and art, music and cultural festivals. -
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Following the Reformation Trail in Switzerland and Germany -- Part 1
Monday
Jun 5
30 Minutes
Following the path of reformers through Switzerland and Germany, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
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