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Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope

Easter Island – Mysteries & Myths

Season 6 Episode 601

Located more than two thousand miles from the coast of Chile, Rapa Nui (the island’s native name) offers a world of mysteries that have remained unanswered for centuries. Joseph attempts to explain what often eludes explanation while he spotlights the amazing journey of the Rapa Nui people from the shores of Polynesia more than 1,500 years ago to the vibrant culture that flourishes today.

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A full slate of holiday fun is guaranteed as Joseph heads to Switzerland.
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Joseph sets out in Ontario to prove there’s more to the Niagara Peninsula than the falls.
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Joseph makes his way to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico for the annual Fiesta de San Migue.
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Joseph and Julie celebrate their anniversary along California's romantic coast.
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Join Joseph on his springtime visit to Zurich, Switzerland.
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This little known region of British Columbia offers travelers a world of adventures.
Northern Ethiopia – Ancient History and Spiritual Present
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Joseph travels to Northern Ethiopia to uncover its ancient history.
Southern Ethiopia – Tribal Lands and Primeval People
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This Travelscope adventure offers a look at prehistoric cultures in transition.
Riding the Range in Southern Alberta
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Joseph hits the trail to Southern Alberta following the path of the Blackfoot people.
Hong Kong: Asia's World City
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On his Hong Kong adventure, Joseph discovers it is the people that keep him coming back.
Rwanda - In Search of Chimpanzees
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Joseph turns his attention to Rwanda's other primate population.
Rwanda - Among the Gorillas
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Joseph treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda.
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