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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope
Bhutan (Part I): Gross National Happiness
Season 7
Episode 709
Joseph heads to the Kingdom of Bhutan, beginning in Paro with a conversation with an esteemed Buddhist master and an invitation to watch a local thangka (spiritual art) artist at work. From there he travels to the capital of Thimphu where he is confronted by the modern pressures that ancient Bhutan faces as it strives to preserve and promote its cultural heritage.
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Joseph holiday celebrations in San Antonio.
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Joseph’s Bhutan adventure continues as he heads to the Phobjikha Valley.
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On the Bonin or Ogasawara Islands Joseph is reminded that travel is a treasure hunt.
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Ancient temples, revered practices and personal exchanges take the lead in Tokyo.
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Joseph travels to Montreal to take part in official summer celebrations.
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Joseph captures Switzerland’s natural majesty at the foot of the Matterhorn.
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Joseph travels in the German-Polish border region
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Joseph visits Nicaragua and discovers the untouched beauty of the land.
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Joseph returns to Hong Kong for the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
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Joseph proves there’s more to Los Cabos than “Where the Land Ends and the Party Begins.”
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Joseph circumnavigates the tip of South America on an expedition passenger ship.
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A full slate of holiday fun is guaranteed as Joseph heads to Switzerland.