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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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
Cruising Canada: Ottawa and the Rideau Canal
Tuesday
Dec 24
30 Minutes
Exploring the Rideau Canal, the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America, including Ottawa's historic landmarks and farmers markets. -
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Zambia -- Bush & River Safari
Thursday
Dec 26
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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Halloween in Ireland's Ancient East
Friday
Dec 27
30 Minutes
Celebrating Halloween in Ireland's Ancient East; the Puca Festival; Wexford Opera Festival; sampling markets, pubs and restaurants. -
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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
Ireland -- Following the Way of St. Patrick -- Part 2
Tuesday
Dec 31
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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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
The Best of Taiwan
Wednesday
Jan 1
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!
Thursday
Jan 2
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
Friday
Jan 3
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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