Travelscope Season 11 Episodes

Episode 1

Taiwan - Mountain Beauty, Villages and Cultures

Sat, Aug 24, 2019

Joseph explores the Taroko Gorge, as his journey takes him on hikes through the marble gorge, across suspension bridges, to waterfalls and up mountain slopes.

Episode 2

Taiwan - Mountain Beauty, Villages and Culture --Part 2

Wed, Sep 1, 2021

Episode 3

Maine -- Town and Country

Wed, Sep 8, 2021

We start off on the water outside of Portland, Maine and quickly move into a sail making shop that recycles sails. Then knowing Joseph we have to visit a market. And being on the coast it's a seafood one. But, he does make his way to a vegetable one. Soon we are transported out of the big city moving up north along the coast since most of Maine is forested (83%) on roads and the water.

Episode 4

Thailand -- Bangkok and Beyond

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Joseph starts off in, you guessed it, a market. More specifically Chatuchak Market. Then experiences the rich cultural connections of Bangkok, Thailand, from grand palaces to Buddhist temples. In one scene he explains that giving food to the Buddhist monks you are feeding your ancestors. After meeting a monk and exchanging food for a blessing this is the first time that I have seen Joseph so emotional that he could barely speak. He continues his explorations outside of Bangkok where he sees the Thailand-Burma railroad, including the bridge over the River Kwai.

Episode 5

Cruising Canada: Ottawa and the Rideau Canal

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

Joseph begins his journey on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa where he explores the capital's diverse neighborhoods, historic landmarks, restaurants and of course, markets.

Episode 6

Zambia -- Bush and River Safari

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

We start off at a market in Lusaka and then head northeast to the South Luangwa National Park and a walking safari starting off near a large group of lions. Next we head back south to the Lower Zambezi National Park were we take a water safari. Afterwards we end up in Livingstone, near Victoria Falls.