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Alberta, Canada - The Canadian Rockies
From the streets of the quaint mountain village of Banff to the chateau and tea houses of Lake Louise and the lakes and rivers of Jasper National Park, Joseph introduces viewers to the amazing province that Albertans call home.
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Austria - Celebrating the Vine in Vienna and the Burgenland
Travelscope celebrates the historic and modern in Austria’s capital, Vienna, and the Burgenland wine country. Along the wine trail Joseph grabs a healthy helping of Gemütlichkeit (the good life) in the capital’s own vineyards and in the Buschenshanks and Heurigers (wine cafés) of the villages along Burgenland’s Lake Neusiedl.
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Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia, in Turkey’s rural heart, is a natural wonder and a cultural treasure chest. It is where the East and West seem to have collided and “fairy chimneys” –– fantastic volcanic ash formations –– have risen from the land and tower over beautifully carved valleys.
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Chile - From Seaside to Mountaintop
Joseph starts his Chilean adventure in the country’s capital, Santiago, and then heads into the Andes where he meets up with glacier-trekking ice climbers before descending into the Maipo Valley for wine touring and tasting and then taking in the nightlife and ocean breezes of the port city of Valparaiso.
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Chile - The Driest Place on Earth
Joseph travels north to the driest place on the planet, Chile’s Atacama Desert. He finds that the desert, though it appears dry and barren, is alive with varied wildlife and vibrant cultures. During his journey he encounters the friendly Atacameño Indians and witnesses spouting geysers, endless sand dunes and the area’s breathtaking natural beauty. This is video
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Christmas in Switzerland
Travelscope heads to Lausanne, Montreux and Basel, Switzerland to bask in the glow of a Swiss-style Christmas at some of the country’s best Christmas Markets.
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Crossing the Swiss Alps
From cosmopolitan Geneva to the UNESCO heritage Aletsch Glacier Joseph travels through Switzerland by bus, train and lake steamer.
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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.
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DVD of 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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DVD of 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.
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DVD of Custer Country, Montana
Joseph heads to Southeast 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.
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DVD of 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.
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DVD of 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.
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DVD of 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.
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DVD of In The Path of the Conquistadores
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 the Spanish influence is visible in the Filipinos’ language, spirit and food.
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DVD of In The Path of the Conquistadores
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 the Spanish influence is visible in the Filipinos’ language, spirit and food.
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DVD of Manzanillo, Mexico & The Costa Alegre
Awarding-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 the on-going fiesta in Comala and discovers some of the coast’s elegant resorts.
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DVD of New Brunswick, Canada
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.
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DVD of New Brunswick, Canada
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.
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DVD of Newfoundland – Winter/Summer
Joseph travels to Canada’s Eastern-most province in winter and summer in search of cultural, scenic and wildlife adventures.
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DVD of 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 Moose Cree and the MoCreeBec struggle to keep their culture alive. Travelscope heads to Ontario’s Far North for an adventure with Canada’s First Nations people.
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DVD of 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.
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DVD of 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.
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DVD of The Islands of Malaysia
Joseph continues his “Colors of Malaysia” adventure through multi-cultural, multi-religious Malaysia when we travel to the islands of Penang and Langkawi.
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Fiji - Island Hopping
Travelscope goes island hopping. From the romantic private island of Matangi to the pristine waters of Jean Michelle Cousteau’s resort, Joseph snorkels through amazing coral reefs and shares a kava ceremony with a local chief.
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Fredericksburg, Texas
It’s time for barbecue, German beer tasting, fine wine sampling and guitar pickin’ when Joseph explores Fredericksburg, Texas.
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Gathering in Scotland
Joseph dons his tartan and joins the Scottish clans for a bit of culture and fun at The Gathering in Edinburgh where hundreds of clans and thousands of people come together for sport, folk dancing, arts, crafts and bag piping.
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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.
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Germany’s Winter Carnival
Joseph dons his jester’s cap and heads to the German state of Baden-Wüerttemberg for Fasnet –– Fasnacht –– Carnival. Each town may call it by a different name, but they all agree it’s a non-stop community party that celebrates local culture and chases away the winter blues.
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Greece – Cruising the Isles
A Greek Island cruise sounds like a bit of a cliché, but not when Joseph and the crew of Travelscope make landing on some of the Goddess Athena’s special children.
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Guatemala - Seeking the Past in Tikal and Yaxha
Joseph combines the legendary with the natural when he explores Guatemala’s Mayan legacy at the temples of Tikal and Yaxha and then discovers the wonders that wait at the El Quetzal Biotope Nature Reserve.
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Guatemala - The Maya of the Western Highlands
Joseph visits the ancient Spanish colonial capital of Antigua before climbing volcanoes and heading into Guatemala’s Mayan highland villages for hard bargaining in the local markets, a leisurely visit to a coffee plantation and a weaving lesson on a traditional back-strap loom.
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Guatemala’s Semana Santa - Easter Week
Throughout Guatemala, Easter Week (Semana Santa) is celebrated as the most significant and festive season on every religious and social calendar.
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Hidden 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.
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Ireland – The Dingle Peninsula and Beyond
Joseph starts his Ireland adventure in the town of Shannon and then heads southwest to the Dingle Peninsula for some Irish merrymaking at the Puck Festival in Killorglin.
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Istanbul - At the Crossroads of History
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.
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Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy’s Hidden Region
Joseph embarks into the little known region of Friuli Venezia Giulia on the Slovenian border where a multi-cultural heritage thrives. He straps on his helmet before hoping a Vespa for a two-wheeled tour through the region’s wine country where he meets generations of winemakers and their fellow Dionysian devotees.
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Madhya Pradesh, India - India’s Rural Heart
Joseph begins his adventure in India’s capital, Delhi, and then makes a pilgrimage to the ancient Hindu and Jain temples of Khajuraho with their erotic life-affirming 1,000-year-old carvings. His journey of discovery draws him from rural villages to palace ruins.
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Madhya Pradesh, India - The Heart of India
Joseph continues his passage through the heart of India with an expedition to Bandhavgarh National Park’s tiger reserve. He then visits the princely town of Maheshwar where he celebrates sunrise and witnesses morning rituals along the holy Narmada River. In the city of Indore he joins the crowds for the Diwali Festival – a celebration of good over evil and the glory of light.
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Mozambique, Africa
Always ready to follow local customs, Joseph does exactly that at the Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa on Bazaruto Island and at the Azura Resort on Benguerra Island.
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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.
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New Brunswick, Canada’s Acadian Festival
New Brunswick is Canada’s only bi-lingual province and the peaceful co-existence between the French Acadian culture and the English Loyalist culture gives visitors two experiences for the price of one.
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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..
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Papua New Guinea - Cultural Encounters in an Ancient World
Joseph heads to Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands for cultural encounters with the Huli Wigmen and then journeys to the Sepik River for a tropical rendezvous with the ancient people of its riverside villages.
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Port Aransas, Texas – Fun on the Texas Coast
Joseph breaks away from heat for a cooling and relaxing stay among the gentle gulf breezes of the South Texas Coast.
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Rwanda – Among the Gorillas
Joseph follows in the footsteps of Dian Fossey when he treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans.
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Rwanda – In Search of Chimpanzees
Joseph continues his Rwanda adventure and turns his attention to the region’s other primate populations.
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San Antonio, Texas - More Than The Alamo
The finer things in life have always been a big part of the San Antonio experience and there’s a slew of attractions to entertain the visitor — the Alamo, Riverwalk, fine dining, music, art — but it’s San Antonio’s diverse cultures and the way the people love to celebrate that is most impressive.
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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.
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South Africa - On Safari!
Joseph gets an elephant-sized helping of the African wild on safari at the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve adjacent to South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park.
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St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Close to Home, but a World Away
Thirty-two beautiful islands, off the beaten track, yet in your backyard, is what Joseph discovers on his St. Vincent & the Grenadines adventure.
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Swiss Roots
Joseph joins his producer and wife, Julie, on her search for her Swiss roots in and around Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Switzerland – Celebrating St. Moritz
For hundreds of years St. Moritz has been a Swiss resort with the emphasis on “the Ritz” –– a place where the royal, wealthy and famous can recreate in luxury and where the term “Champagne Climate” refers to more than the 300 plus days of sunshine each year.
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Switzerland – Scaling the Jungfrau Region
Surrounded by Switzerland’s mountain landscape, it’s easy to see why the Swiss understand the value of nature.
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Taiwan - Aboriginal People
Only 2% of the Taiwan population belongs to an ethnic minority group.
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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.
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Taiwan - The Culture of Tea
The mystery and majesty of tea is explored when Joseph spotlights the culture of this royal beverage on Taiwan.
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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.
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Tasmania, Australia
Joseph continues his Aussie adventure in Australia’s island state –– Tasmania. From the capital of Hobart and its harbor, markets and elegant neighborhoods he heads out across the state and traces Tasmania’s convict origins in the prisons of Port Arthur, hikes Cradle Mountain National Park, rides out the ups and downs of a fast paced eco-cruise along Tasman National Park’s spectacular coastline and meets the devil –– the Tasmanian Devil, that is.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thailand – From Golden Triangle to White Sands
From vibrant Bangkok Joseph travels south for a bit of rest and relaxation in the turquoise waters and on the fashionable beaches of the Krabi Peninsula.
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Thailand – Rediscovering Bangkok
It’s hectic, it’s crowded, it’s the epitome of diversity and filled to the brim with exciting things to see and do. Joseph takes a path less traveled as he explores Thailand’s capital city –– Bangkok.
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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.
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Victoria, Australia
Joseph catches the urban beat of Victoria’s capital, Melbourne, then heads out on the Great Ocean Road to take in the natural scenery and survey the village scene in coastal towns.
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West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful
In the New River Gorge Joseph paddles the gentle New River and then battles to stay afloat on the raging Gauley. Along the way he bikes up a mountain trail, rappels down the gorge’s face and experiences West Virginia’s coal mining past.
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Williamsburg, VA - America’s Historic Triangle
Travelscope traces America’s birth in Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown, Virginia. Yet, this adventure covers more than the past as Joseph kayaks the Chickahominy River, sails on a four-masted schooner past modern-day ocean-going vessels and partakes of the area’s family fun.
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Zambia Bush Adventure
Joseph flies into the bush for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters with the animals and people of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley.
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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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