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Switzerland –– Celebrating St. Moritz

Switzerland –– Celebrating St. Moritz

Season 5 Episode 503
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Switzerland: Scaling the Jungfrau Region

Switzerland: Scaling the Jungfrau Region

Season 5 Episode 504
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Guatemala's Semana Santa - Easter Week

Guatemala's Semana Santa - Easter Week

Season 5 Episode 505
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Ireland - The West Is The Best

Ireland - The West Is The Best

Season 5 Episode 506
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Taiwan - the Culture of Tea

Taiwan - the Culture of Tea

Season 5 Episode 507
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Taiwan - Forgotten People

Taiwan - Forgotten People

Season 5 Episode 508
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Greece-Crusing the Isles

Greece-Crusing the Isles

Season 5 Episode 509
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More Than the Alamo

More Than the Alamo

Season 5 Episode 510
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Rwanda - Among the Gorillas

Rwanda - Among the Gorillas

Season 5 Episode 512
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Rwanda - In Search of Chimpanzees

Rwanda - In Search of Chimpanzees

Season 5 Episode 513
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Mekong River Adventure, Pt. 1

Mekong River Adventure, Pt. 1

Season 10 Episode 1001
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Istanbul - At the Crossroads of History

Season 5 Episode 502

From its days as the capital of the Roman Empire in the 4th century to its selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2010, Istanbul has been a significant city and major crossroad between East and West for thousands of years. Joseph investigates the city’s past and meets Istanbul’s diversity head on in the bazaars, churches, mosques and alleyways of Istanbul’s many historic neighborhoods.

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Alaska – America’s Last Frontier
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Alaska’s Inside Passage to the land and the people of America’s Last Frontier.
France – Cruising on the Lot
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Joseph and his crew navigate Southwest France by boat on the Lot River.
South Padre Island, TX
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Join Joseph for the many pleasures of the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast.
South Africa – Into the Wild!
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Joseph’s visits South Africa and goes on safari at Shamwari Game Reserve.
The Best of Taiwan
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Joseph journeys to Taiwan, wondrous land with an abundance of things to see and do.
Ireland – Following the Way of St. Patrick – Part 2
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downpatrick in typical Irish fashion.
Ireland – Following the Way of St. Patrick – Part 1
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Joseph follows in the footsteps of St. Patrick in Northern Ireland.
Halloween in Ireland’s Ancient East
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Joseph celebrates Halloween in Ireland’s Ancient East through the prism of two festivals.
Zambia - Bush & River Safari
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Join Joseph on village visits in Zambia, as well as on a walking safari.
Cruising Canada: Ottawa and the Rideau Canal
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Joseph begins his Rideau Canal journey in Ottawa.
Thailand – Bangkok and Beyond
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From palaces and Buddhist temples to white sandy beaches, Thailand is the land of smiles.
Maine – Town & Country
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Join Joseph on a Maine adventure that uncovers Maine’s Town and Country pleasures.
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