The Peregrine Dame
In the first series of its kind, multimedia travel journalist and host Rachel Parsons explores international solo travel: no crew, no traveling companions. Parsons produces and films the show, proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary. And that traveling alone doesn't mean you're lonely. From Belize to Myanmar to Brazil, TPD shares history, culture, and a couple of meltdowns along the way in a funny, entertaining, and educational way. Parsons pushes emotional and personal limits, to find out why solo travel may just help preserve the human race. It's not the warm, fuzzy world of other travel shows; it's real travel with The Peregrine Dame.
- 2014-2017
- 2 seasons
- National Telecommunications Education Association
- Documentary
In the first series of its kind, multimedia travel journalist and host Rachel Parsons explores international solo travel: no crew, no traveling companions. Parsons produces and films the show, proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary. And that traveling alone doesn't mean you're lonely. From Belize to Myanmar to Brazil, TPD shares history, culture, and a couple of meltdowns along the way in a funny, entertaining, and educational way. Parsons pushes emotional and personal limits, to find out why solo travel may just help preserve the human race. It's not the warm, fuzzy world of other travel shows; it's real travel with The Peregrine Dame.
Season 2 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Tacloban, Philippines
Proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary, host Rachel Parsons begins season 2 of The Peregrine Dame in Tacloban, Philippines, to see first-hand the recovery efforts from Typhoons Haiyan and Hagupit. Parsons travels and films completely alone, no crew, no companions, to show you that being alone doesn't mean that you're lonely.
Episode 2
Yangon, Myanmar
Fri, Jan 1, 2016
Proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary, host Rachel Parsons travels to Yangon, Myanmar to experience the burgeoning young democracy. From Shwedagon Pagoda to exquisite Burmese food, new friends and a very happy birthday, Rachel takes in rapidly changing Yangon in a new modern light, and has a special interview with U Nyan Nguyen from the National League for Democracy.
Episode 3
Hanoi, Vietnam
Fri, Jan 1, 2016
Proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary, travel journalist and host Rachel Parsons arrives in Ha Noi, Vietnam, alone as usual, just in time for Tet, the lunar new year and all its festivities. Amid the celebrations and a disappearing apartment host, Rachel delves into the vibrant arts and music scene, the raucous Dong Ky Firecracker festival, and Ha Long Bay.
Episode 4
Manila, Philippines
Sat, Jul 1, 2017
Proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary, travel journalist and host Rachel Parsons lands in Manila, Philippines, the mega-city and capital of the archipelago nation. See the city through the eyes of locals, including its history, trapeze swinging, and Manila's infamous street food.
Episode 5
Luang Prabang, Laos
Tue, Aug 1, 2017
Proving that traveling solo doesn't have to be so scary, host and travel journalist Rachel Parsons lands in Luang Prabang, Laos, a traveler's dream in danger of falling victim to its own success. Rachel gets a lesson in sustainable coffee cultivation, learns the dos and don'ts of observing the Buddhist ritual Tak Bat, and gets some much-needed R and R on the banks of the Mekong River.