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Travelscope
Fridays at 9 pm
Uncover the secrets and hidden treasures of some of the world's most exciting destinations in the second season of Travelscope. Renowned travel journalist and author Joseph Rosendo returns as host with his personal perspective on cultural tourism. The second season includes journeys to locations in North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. Rosendo cruises Alaska's Inside Passage aboard a luxury liner, enjoys wine-tasting in Malibu, celebrates the lantern festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand, canoes past hippos and elephants on a Zambian safari, and discovers that people are, in fact, the greatest treasures in Germany's Christmas markets.
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Second Season:
Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage
Cruising with the PTV at Sea group on the luxurious Regent Seven Seas Mariner, Joseph travels through Alaska's Inside Passage with stops in Prince Rupert, BC, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, Alaska for scenic and cultural experiences.
Germany's Holiday Markets
Travelscope celebrates the season with Joseph's explorations through Northern Germany's Christmas markets where there's more than baubles and trinkets to the joy of Christmas.
Naturally Los Angeles
While most visitors head for Hollywood or Rodeo Drive, Joseph introduces viewers to some of Los Angeles' little-known treasures from hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains and wine tasting in Malibu to the Venice Beach drum circle — a weekly celebration of the city's diversity.
Taiwan — City and Culture
Travelscope searches for the heart and soul of Taiwan among the attractions of its capital, Taipei, and through his experiences with the country's remaining ethnic minority people.
Taiwan — The Natural Side
Joseph continues his Taiwan discoveries when he explores the country's natural pleasures in its national parks and beautiful Taroko Gorge — Taiwan's own "Grand" canyon.
Ottawa, Canada
Travelscope celebrates Canada and the Canadians in the nation's capital. Joseph canoes beneath Parliament Hill, survives the War Museum and samples the cuisine at Cordon Bleu — the world's most prestigious culinary training ground.
Valencia, Spain
Travelscope goes to sunny Valencia to rub shoulders with the locals at their cafes, pubs and local markets. Joseph visits the city's textile and ceramic artisans and gets the inside story on Las Fallas — Valencia's yearly fiery celebration.
South Africa
Joseph heads out on safari at the Shamwari Wildlife Preserve then visits the town of Alicedale — where people power is thriving. Along the way he visits a Capetown area winery for some rest, relaxation and wine tasting.
New Brunswick
Joseph travels along the Miramichi River Route in New Brunswick, Canada in search of spring salmon and fishing tales. At a rustic river lodge he samples local cuisine and in nearby Doaktown explores the Miramichi's fishing and lumber history.
Thailand — Bangkok and the River Kwai
Joseph begins his Thailand adventure in its bustling capital, Bangkok, with visit to markets, palaces and temples and then heads out of town to camps on the River Kwai in order to walk through Hellfire Pass and ride the Death Railway.
Thailand — Islands and Festivals
Joseph continues his Thai journey by taking a break on the island paradise of Ko Samui before heading north to Chiang Mai for the annual Loy Krathong festival where fireworks and 5,000 floating paper lanterns are part of the celebration.
Zambia Bush Adventure
Joseph flies into the bush for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters with the animals and people of Zambia's Luangwa Valley.
Zambia River Adventure
Joseph "roughs it" in a swank safari camp on the shore of the great Zambezi river within ear shot of hippos and elephants and then heads south to stand on historic Livingstone Island at the edge of thundering Victoria Falls. |
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First Season:
Manzanillo, Mexico & The Costa Alegre
Award-winning travel journalist Joseph Rosendo explores Mexico's Costa Alegre – "the happy coast" – and Manzanillo, the resort village made famous by the movie "10". Travelscope highlights the state and city of Colima with its rain forests and active volcanoes, joins an on-going fiesta in Comala and discovers some of the coast's elegant resorts.
Flathead Valley, Montana
A river runs into it – Flathead Lake, that is, the largest natural fresh water lake West of the Mississippi. It's the beauty of the lake and the area's rivers and streams, not to mention, Glacier National Park that leads Joseph into the Flathead Valley to partake of the area's activities and scenic attractions.
New Brunswick – Fall and Winter
Joseph falls into winter in New Brunswick, Canada. In New Brunswick — Canada's only official bi-lingual province — the English and French Acadian thrive in perfect harmony. This episode features a bi-cultural, bi-seasonal view of this beautiful Atlantic province.
In the Path of the Conquistadors
The ancient Spanish empire stretched from the Americas to Asia. Joseph visits Loreto, Baja California, Mexico — the first Spanish capital of the Californias and The Philippines — where Spanish influence is visible in the Filipinos' language, spirit and food.
Santa Ynez Valley, California
There's more to California's wine country than Napa and Sonoma. Travelscope moves south and "Sideways" to Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Wine country — the location of the Academy Award nominated movie "Sideways" — for a full menu of romantic activities that include more than wine tasting.
Winter and Summer in Newfoundland
Joseph travels to Canada's Eastern-most province in winter and summer in search of cultural, scenic and wildlife adventures.
Churchill's Beluga Whales and Polar Bears
Joseph journeys to Churchill, Canada to experience the summer spectacle of thousands of Beluga Whales frolicking in the Churchill River and in winter, the annual Polar Bear migration to the shores of Hudson Bay.
The Colors of Malaysia
Travelscope experiences multi-cultural, multi-religious Malaysia when Joseph takes part in the "Colors of Malaysia Festival." The national celebration spotlights the different states and people of Malaysia through music, song, dance and costumes.
The Islands of Malaysia
Joseph continues his "Colors of Malaysia" adventure through multicultural, multi-religious Malaysia when we travel to the islands of Penang and Langkawi.
Desert Birds, Bats and Wildflowers
Travelscope discovers the desert's subtle attractions when Joseph travels from California Wildflowers to Yuma, Arizona's Birding and Nature Festival.
Ontario, Canada's Far North
Located on the Moose River on the southern tip of James Bay the island of Moose Factory is 1,000 miles north of Toronto and a world apart. In this relative isolation the MoCreeBec and Moose Cree struggle to keep their cultures alive. Travelscope heads to Ontario's Far North for an adventure with Canada's First Nations people.
Custer Country, Montana
Joseph heads to Southeastern Montana to Custer Country for an historic encounter with a legend and a close encounter with the locals during the annual reenactments of Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
Brittany, France
Elves and dragons, maids and knights — hiking and biking, oysters and crepes — these are some of the surprises and pleasures Joseph discovers in Brittany, France — the Celtic land of myths and legends.
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