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Travelscope Season 9 Episodes

11 Episodes 2016 - 2017

Episode 1

South Korea - A Winter Journey

Thu, Nov 3, 2016

The Season 9 premiere tours South Korea, including the capital city of Seoul and the countryside. Included: world heritage temples; Olympic venues; and historic towns.

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Episode 2

Hungary, Austria and Germany - Sampling the Danube's Delights

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

A tour of sites along the Danube, the second-longest river in Europe, begins in Budapest, Hungary, and includes Austria and Nuremberg, Germany. Included: historic markets; world-heritage vineyards; and medieval streets.

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Episode 3

The Cook Islands: Cultural Paradise

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

While "paradise" is a word freely bantered about in the travel world, the Cook Islands is a traveler's paradise. With its turquoise waters, sugar white beaches, colorful history, special island lifestyle and a homegrown welcome beyond belief, it is a genuine breath of fresh air in a universe of travel-brochure hyperbole. During Joseph's visit to Rarotonga and Aitutaki, the Cook's most popular islands, he enjoys "tourist attractions" that chose to educate visitors as well as entertain them. Joseph discovers that by offering the visitor authentic experiences in their beautiful land, the Cook Islanders are able to protect their heritage from commercial exploitation and perpetuate their cultural wealth by passing on their legacy to future generations. Along with its scenic treasures the people's cultural focus makes the Cook Islands a special Pacific island visit.

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Episode 4

Peru - The Amazon and Beyond

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Joseph sets out from Iquitos, Peru, and makes his way through the Amazon rainforest for daybreak bird watching, night safaris in search of caimans, piranha fishing, canoeing the Amazon's tributaries, and swimming with pink dolphins.

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Episode 5

Armenia - Ancient History and Modern Traditions: Part 1

Thu, Dec 1, 2016

Ancient sites where some of the world's oldest artifacts were discovered; traditional artisans and old religious and communal celebrations of Armenia.

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Episode 6

Armenia - Ancient History and Modern Traditions: Part 2

Thu, Dec 8, 2016

Ancient sites where some of the world's oldest artifacts were discovered; traditional artisans and old religious and communal celebrations of Armenia. (Copied from Part 1) Joseph also visits markets and touches on the more recent history and customs.

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Episode 7

France - Following the Rhone

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Joseph follows the Rhone River on it's 500-mile journey through France to the Mediterranean sea and rides this watery highway to experiences that embrace the grandeurs of the past and the glories of a moment. From the ancient ruins of Vienne to the monumental masterpieces of Avignon, from Lyon's cityscape to Van Gogh's sanctuary in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and his Starry, Starry nights in Arles, Joseph discovers a wealth of historic, natural and cultural riches. He visits the bustling market of Uzès, walks across the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct, has dinner in an historic Lyon Bouchon, enjoys a princely concert in the Palais of the Papes in Avignon and enjoys the wines of Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone and Provence. The region offers him a never-ending banquet of pleasures and it becomes evident why the French particularly cherish, celebrate, protect and preserve this fabled land. Vive la France.

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Episode 8

Ireland: Coast to Coast

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

From Dublin and the Ancient East to Belfast and the Wild Atlantic Way - there is always something to please and surprise you. Ireland - two countries, one people - who in spite of struggles and troubles have a joy of life, which proves the human spirit has no borders or boundaries. On his explorations, Joseph is reminded that wherever you are in Ireland one thing is constant - a warm-hearted Irish welcome. Perhaps, Irish writer James Joyce said it best when he said, "I feel more strongly with every recurring year that our country has no tradition which does it so much honor and which it should guard so jealously - as its hospitality." On Joseph's latest Irish adventure you'll discover along with him that North or South, East or West - wherever you are in Ireland - it is the best.

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Episode 9

France - Bordeaux

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

A tour of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Bordeaux, France, and surrounding region.

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Episode 10

Taiwan's Penghu Islands

Thu, Jan 5, 2017

The Penguin Archipeligo in the Taiwan Straits, on the west side of the Taiwan mainland, a chain of 64 isles and islets, on the Tropic of Cancer.

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Episode 11

Portugal - From Porto to Salamanca

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Joseph visits the country of Portugal, where he explores less-renowned aspects of Portuguese life and it's corresponding relationship with it's neighbor, Spain. And guess what, he visits a market.

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