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- With an extensive investigative reporting background, Rudy Maxa uses his fine-tuned travel techniques on his journey around the world. Join him and discover all sorts of incredible countries and cities that are full of energy and vitality.
- Experience Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt with Rick Steves, best-selling travel author and host of public television shows.
- In the ninth installment of his Emmy-winning ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs explores the ecological nexus of North and South America - Costa Rica. Costa Rica is home to endless natural wonders: wild rivers, fire-spewing volcanoes, verdant rainforests and more species of animals and plants than found in the United States and Canada combined. Bangs attempts to uncover the secret to Costa Rica's success in preserving their small country's extraordinary biodiversity. He begins his journey on the Pacific side, where the Osa Peninsula encircles Corcovado National Park. Then, he explores the beaches at Punta Islita, Palo Verde National Park and the Monteverde Cloud Forest, before heading to Tortuguero National Park, a tropical rain forest on the Caribbean coast.
- Three gold strikes sent thousands scrambling for the frozen gold fields of the far north between 1896 and 1903. Driven by optimism and gullibility, many found only ruin. Tom retraces their eager steps from Seattle to the Inside Passage along the Alaskan coastline and Skagway.
- In his second hour-long Adventures With Purpose special, Richard Bangs travels to the southernmost reaches of civilization to uncover New Zealand's pristine natural beauty, alluring culture and enigmatic mythology. In RICHARD BANGS' ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga, the father of modern adventure travel traverses the most physically and climatically diverse landmass in Polynesia in the pursuit of an age-old Mâori tradition. Bangs seeks answers to questions rooted in indigenous wisdom, hoping to unearth the meaning and origins of "kaitiakitanga," the responsibility of human beings to protect the natural world. Today's Kiwis believe the knowledge of the ancients may hold a key to the planet's survival. Bangs begins his 1,000-mile trek in Mt. Aspiring National Park, where he navigates north to the Franz Joseph Glacier and then to the east coast town of Kaikoura. From there, Bangs crosses the Cook Strait to the North Island and the capital city of Wellington. He next visits the Taupo region, heads to Hokianga Harbor, and finally makes his way to Cape Reinga on the upper tip of New Zealand, where he encounters the great tangled "spirit tree" of Mâori myth.
- Ancient Greece produced one of humankind's most extraordinary period of cultural and intellectual transformation. From this prolific era sprang the very essence of Western civilization: poetry and architecture, the sciences and a democratic form of government. Essential to this revolution of human thought stood the powerful and revered deities of Greek mythology. They touched every aspect of life and influenced every action; yet somehow, they vanished from modern cosmology, leaving behind only temples, ruins, and a collection of strange but magnificent stories. In the seventh installment of his ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series of travel specials, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs embarks on a great odyssey through Greece to discover the meaning and relevance of Greek mythology today. Richard begins his time-travels in Athens, and then heads to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. He visits the island of Ithaca, the site of the mystical oracles at Delphi, and finishes his journey at the home of the gods, Mt. Olympus. Joining Richard is author Agapi Stassinopolous and Greece native Arianna Huffington.
- Switzerland - a country of great peaks, waterfalls, glaciers and grand scenery - served as the birthplace of adventure tourism, the wellspring of ecotourism and an inspiration for organized tours into the wild. In his latest travel special, adventurer Richard Bangs sets off for old-world Europe. In RICHARD BANGS' ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime, he explores the origins of adventure travel and searches for what philosophers and poets of the past called "the sublime." Bangs' quest to unearth the true meaning of "sublime" begins in the heart of Switzerland: Lucerne. Later, he travels to the chic winter resort of St. Moritz, climbs aboard the famous Glacier Express train and heads to Zermatt and experiences the rapture of the Matterhorn.
- The awe and wonder of the Alps exhilarate travelers and the engineering marvels of mountain railways mesmerize. Majesty and machines join in Switzerland and in this public television special from APT. Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland showcases the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system. From world-class mainlines, to stunning scenic routes, to pioneering steam locomotives and historic cog trains, host Jeff Wilson celebrates the triumphs of Swiss engineering over unbelievably challenging terrain. Many of Switzerland's harrowing trestles, world-class bridges, and improbable tunnels are highlighted in Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland. Wilson crisscrosses a nation that reveres railroads in Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland. Jeff's mission: discover why the Swiss-and countless others around the globe-love trains. Is it the adrenaline rush of big machines, surging against probability up a mountainside? Is it the thrill of exploration-the way trains slice through remote areas, giving us up-close views of inaccessible landscapes? Maybe it's the nostalgia, the echoes of a time gone by when trains were the lifeblood of everyday people and the station the center of every town. Or Jeff wonders, "Maybe we love trains because they're just plain fun!" Staking out the center of Europe and chiseled in high relief by the Alp mountain range, Switzerland has it all: sophisticated cities, and welcoming villages; glacial summits, and flower-strewn meadows straight from the pages of Heidi. With more than 16,000 miles of track, Switzerland takes pride in a rail system that's the most concentrated in Europe. The Swiss ride trains more than any other group of people. Each year the Swiss Rail network carries more than 350 million travelers to work, play, and marvel at Switzerland's infinite natural wonders. Wilson joins the millions of satisfied travelers to explore this remarkable country by rail. Modern trains are the mainstay of Swiss transportation, but Jeff is primed for maximum adventure. So, in Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland, Jeff seeks out a wide range of transport options: from pioneering cogwheels to death-defying cable cars, to historic train-and-steamboat connections. Jeff models how to create custom itineraries as he links diverse Swiss regions with popular panoramic trains and world-class scenic routes. His rail adventure begins in German-speaking Switzerland with stops in cosmopolitan Zurich and historic Chur. Then Jeff heads south on board the Albula-Bernina Railway and the Glacier Express, two of Switzerland's legendary scenic lines. After a stop in swanky St. Moritz, Jeff journeys to Lugano, a sunny, Italian-speaking, resort haven. And then on to nearby Bellinzona, the home of three well-preserved medieval castles designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Bellinzona, Jeff zooms north on the renowned William Tell Express Train through the Gotthard Tunnel under the Alps. Arriving at Lake Lucerne, he boards a Belle- Epoch steamboat for an elegant cruise with lunch on-board. In the city of Lucerne, known for "natural authenticity and simple beauty," Jeff delves deeper into train history at the Swiss Transportation Museum and explores towering Mount Pilatus aboard the Pilatusbahn Cog Railway. Nearby he scales spectacular Mount Rigi on the Vitznau-Rigi Bahn Cog Railway and zooms to the top of lofty Mount Stanserhorn via the revolutionary, open-air Cabrio cable car. For a train ride back in time, Jeff savors an excursion on the Brienz-Rothorn Bahn Mountain Railway. Built in 1892, the Brienzer Railway is Switzerland's oldest steam cog train. Even after most Swiss trains were electrified, this impressive scenic excursion and tourist-magnet hung on to its old-school ways as a steam train. The Golden-Pass line whisks Jeff on to Interlaken, the adventure capital of Switzerland, where his adventures include a spectacular cable-car link up Mount Schilthorn and an awe-inspiring ride on the Jungfrau Railway-Europe's highest train line. A zip-line adventure whizzing high over the glacier provides an adrenaline-rush to top Jeff's stop at Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe." Back in Interlaken Jeff boards the Golden-Pass Panoramic Train to French-speaking Montreux on sparkling Lake Geneva. On a delightful day trip from Montreux aboard the Chocolate Train, Jeff explores the village of Gruyere, the Gruyere cheese factory, and the Broc Chocolate Factory. Of course, there are samples-a-plenty of traditional fondue and Swiss chocolates. Finally, Jeff caps his rail adventures by rejoining the Glacier Express to the mountain village of Zermatt, the base-station for the Gornergrat Railway up to Switzerland's crowning glory, the Matterhorn.
- For centuries, Kasbahs - the walled residential quarters around Moroccan cities - served as a refuge for African, Arab, Jewish and European traders, pirates and holy men traveling on ancient caravan routes. Today, these Kasbahs exemplify Morocco's determination to guard and preserve their rich multiculturalism. In his latest Adventures With Purpose special, adventurer Richard Bangs travels to Morocco on a quest for the modern-day equivalent of the Kasbah. Bangs begins his journey in Marrakesh, where he dips down to the seashore, travels over the mountains to Ouarzazate and treks to the desert on the country's far eastern border. Then, he works his way up to Fès, far north to Tangier, and back to Rabat, ending in the city of Casablanca.
- In the eighth installment of his ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs ventures into the heart of Hong Kong to discover what forces drive a city in which the spiritual concept of chi and the worldly concept of wealth coexist. Bangs begins by taking in one of the most dazzling festivals on earth, Chinese New Year. Then, he wanders beneath the skyscrapers of Central District, meanders down the alleys of Western District and ferries across the harbor to Kowloon. Later, he sails the "dragon-infested" waters to the Geopark, an ecological preserve, before making his way to Lantau Island, and finally north, to the villages of the New Territories.
- Real Rail Adventures: Swiss International Hubs explores the creative genius, historic ramparts, and modern wonders of five hub cities in centrally located Switzerland - Basel, Bellinzona, Geneva, Interlaken, and Zurich. And Jeff Wilson hops trains to Paris, Milan, and Hamburg as he revels in the ease and pleasures of international train travel from centrally located Switzerland. This new hour-long documentary is the fourth episode in the Telly Award-winning and Emmy nominated series. In Real Rail Adventures: Swiss International Hubs Wilson delves into the culture and art of Basel, and samples the delights and delicacies of "beautiful Bellinzona." At Geneva's International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum Wilson learns the sobering realities faced by humanitarian relief workers. An afternoon stroll through Geneva's old town offers lighter moments and glimpses of history in the city of peace. Rooftop honeybee hives, a stand-up paddleboard tour, and a unique eco-friendly CO2 capture company catch Wilson's attention in trend-setting Zurich. Throughout the trip, Wilson models ways to create stress-free, illuminating, multi-country, multi-cultural European train adventures. He concludes, "We can all enjoy the perks of international train travel from the heart of Europe." For adrenaline-pumping adventure, Jeff's first Swiss destination is Interlaken. After wrapping up a visit to Hamburg, one of Europe's busiest ports in northern Germany, he boards the high-speed ICE train for a straight shot to Interlaken, Switzerland's adventure capital and "playground to the world." Jeff's adventure of choice is "canyoning" at Grimsel Canyon near Interlaken. His half-day canyoning trip begins with a thrilling 150-foot rappel into the gushing river chasm below. Tour operator "Outdoor Interlaken" and Grimsel Canyon serve up heart-stopping adventures aplenty: jumps from rocky ledges into surging eddies; zip-lining high over canyon walls; and sluicing down natural water chutes into swirling pools below-just to name a few. Back in town at day's end and still buzzing from the grand adventure, Jeff decides to celebrate. A funicular whisks him up Harder Kulm mountain high above Interlaken to the castle-like Panorama Restaurant. Sweeping Alpine vistas, traditional Swiss culture and cuisine, and a fiery sunset-fit for a mountain god-are stunning caps to Jeff's Interlaken visit. The next day, art and culture top the agenda. Jeff hops back aboard the ICE train for a two-hour trip to Basel, the "City of Art." Basel is known for art museums, galleries, theater, its orchestra, and its diverse architecture. Jeff tours the Kunstmuseum, Basel's crown jewel of museums launched in 1661. Its vast collection is one of Europe's oldest and finest-everything from Dutch masters Rembrandt and Rubens to impressionists Monet, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. city's street art is revealed as Jeff joins art expert Sebastien Portron on an informal tour of Basel's urban art scene in a colorful Bentley car. Then Jeff checks out the Teufelhof Hotel where the rooms themselves are actual works of art. Each of the nine rooms in the hotel is designed by a different artist. After a busy day of culture, Jeff relaxes the way the Swiss do: a swim in the Rhine, aided by a "Wickelfisch swim bag. His appetite whetted for culture by Basel, Jeff takes a spur of the moment side trip to Paris. A primary goal for Jeff in Real Rail Adventures: Swiss International Hubs is to model train connections from Swiss hubs to European urban centers. He connects from Basel, the "City of Art," to Paris, the "City of Light," in just three and a half hours aboard France's high-speed TVG train. Even on a short trip, Paris lives up to Jeff's expectations. What's not to like about world-class monuments, matchless museums, and sipping café at a sidewalk bistro? Next, a global hub for diplomacy and banking, cosmopolitan Geneva beckons. Fortunately, Paris to Geneva is an easy connection for Jeff aboard the TVG train south. Geneva dazzles with a grand cathedral, a cobbled old-town lined with shops and cafes, and more than 200 international humanitarian organizations including the International Red Cross and important United Nations offices. Jeff tours the Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum with the museum director, Pascal Hufschmid. Then Jeff and Pascal set out on a walking tour of the Geneva Pascal "knows and loves": from the Palace des Nations to St. Pierre Cathedral. Finally, Jeff tries his hand at watchmaking at the Initium Workshop. Master watchmaker Ivan De Matteis guides Jeff as he makes his own custom Swiss timepiece from personally selected components-quite a souvenir. Heading north, the train from Geneva to Zurich skirts the edge of shimmering Lake Geneva and passes the picture-perfect vineyards of Lavaux and the rolling countryside of the Swiss Plateau. The two-and-a-half-hour trip is time enough for Jeff to discover how Swiss trains are customized to serve passengers-business zones, family coaches, restaurant/bistro cars, and quiet zones. In Zurich, Jeff checks out some of Europe's most interesting trends that were popularized right here in Switzerland's largest city. First, a standup paddling tour-Jeff's kind of adventure. The entertaining guided tour is open to all who can stand on a board, paddle, and keep their balance. And it delivers a unique perspective of stately Zurich. Back on land and ready for a sweet treat, Jeff visits a rooftop honey business. His interest in green energy and clean air leads Jeff to Climeworks, a Zurich based company that is the first direct-air-capture venture to sell CO2 by the ton. Ready for more international flavor, Jeff is off to the Mediterranean feel of southern Switzerland and the historic town of Bellinzona. The train south takes him across the Alps and through the 35-mile long Gotthard base tunnel, the world's longest train tunnel. Beautiful Bellinzona, stretching along a river valley and surrounded by mountains, is a fairytale of a town with a distinctly Italian feel. The city is famous for its three medieval castles: Castlegrande, Sasso Cobaro, and Montebello, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At Montebello Castle, Jeff celebrates a Ticino tradition with a salami-making workshop taught by master butcher Raphael Caballero. Then parched from a sunny afternoon of castle-touring and salami-making, Jeff quenches his thirst on a tour of the Coldesina bottling factory. Coldesina is a sparkling citrus drink known locally as the "Champagne of the Poor." The Italian delicacies of Bellinzona leave Jeff craving more la dolce vita. His solution: one more international train from Bellinzona to Milan. It's an easy side-trip to the Italian powerhouse city known for glamor, cutting-edge fashion, monumental architecture, and some of the world's best people-watching. Finally the hardest part of the trip for Jeff-deciding where to go next.
- Egypt is a vast desert with a searing sun beating down. For millennia, only by the grace of the waters of the Nile did people and creatures thrive in this land. Rain almost never fell. But once a year the river magically surged with water, flooding the land and leaving fertile black soil to nourish the crops. And with this annual flood, thousands of crocodiles washed into the lives of the Ancient Egyptians. Death by crocodile was common. The scaly beast exacted both fear and awe. The Lord of the Nile made his way into the great tombs of kings and deep into the psyche of the ancients. But as time and technology changed, the Lord of the Nile slowly disappeared. Hunting, pollution and the Aswan dam robbed the river of its ancient consort. Today there are reports that crocodiles are making a miraculous return in the south of Egypt. Our goal is to catch a glimpse of this legendary creature and along the way to come to know the powerful god, Sobek, that he inspired thousands of years ago.
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- In his latest ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE special, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs treks through the remote state of Assam in India - a region of rushing rivers, strapping monsoons, vast expanses of unspoiled land and a staggering array of wildlife, including the one-horned rhinoceros. What kept these rare rhinos from falling into extinction? What does their story reveal about the world and about saving precious wildlife? Richard sets off to discover what this elusive rhino represents to the people of Assam - and to the world.
- This video and the accompanying report argue that rising meat consumption is putting unsustainable pressure on the earth's resources of land, water and energy; diverts grain needed to feed people to use as animal feed, damaging food security; leads to deforestation as land is cleared for pasture or to grow crops to feed animals; contributes to global warming and 'acid rain'; encourages intensive farming systems which do not meet the welfare needs of animals; has negative implications for human health. It argues for decision makers and consumers in the developed world to reduce dependence on animal products. It argues for a more moderate consumption of meat, and for that meat to be produced using humane and sustainable production methods.
- 2009–5.7 (13)TV SeriesMore than 1,000 years ago, Vikings from Norway terrorized Europe; their legendary raids made their name synonymous with marauding pirates. Today, this ruggedly beautiful country houses the Nobel Peace Center and stands one of the most eco-friendly countries on earth. How could such a progressive nation spring from such a violent past? Do Vikings represent a romantic revision of a grisly past or cynical pandering to a growing tourist trade? In his latest Adventures With Purpose special, adventurer Richard Bangs seeks out the modern-day "Viking Spirit" in Norway's forbidding Arctic north, its mountainous sea coast and its bustling cities. This documentary is the fifth edition to the Telly- and CINE Golden Eagle-winning series of specials, which include Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile , New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga , Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime and Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah .
- Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Grand Tour showcase the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system. From world-class mainlines, to stunning scenic routes, to pioneering steam locomotives and historic cog trains, we celebrate triumphs of Swiss engineering and ingenuity. Soaring peaks and plunging valleys pose mind-boggling obstacles for trains.
- In the 12th installment of his Emmy®-winning ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs follows the ancient trade routes from the Gotthard pass into central Switzerland, along Lake Lucerne, with a final stop at the port city of Basel. On his quest, Richard aims to uncover what turned landlocked Switzerland, the most mountainous country in Europe, into the crossroads of the continent, a hub for commerce, ideas, medicines and people.
- In the 10th installment of his Emmy®-winning ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs explores the Pearl River Delta of South China in search of the roots of harmony. In QUEST FOR HARMONY, Richard explores Macau and Guangdong Province in China, and revisits Hong Kong. In each location, he witnesses traditional customs and religion meshing with the new and modern, explores the integration of Western sensibility with Eastern aesthetic, and meets people who continue to seek a civilized harmony with the natural world.
- The adventures continue in this Telly Award-winning series with winter routes, fresh destinations, and more Swiss splendors. Host Jeff Wilson takes world-class trains to grand winter adventures: from Alpine and cross-country skiing, to snow-kiting, bobsledding, fat-tire biking, and snowshoeing. Along the way, stopovers reveal remarkable stories, daily traditions and historic villages.
- In the 11th installment of his Emmy®-winning ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs explores the Rhone River, Lake Geneva and the Matterhorn regions of Switzerland - the country known since Medieval times as the "water castle" of Europe. On his quest, Richard uncovers how the Swiss harnessed the Rhone to light Switzerland and its neighbors, power some of the world's most efficient rail systems and quench the thirst of millions, while still managing to preserve this precious resource.
- Thai writer Ing K looks at tourism in her native country. She shows what local people really feel about the invasion of foreigners and asks "whose paradise it is anyway?" Some Thais are now campaigning to preserve the few areas of outstanding natural beauty that have not yet been "developed" by the booming tourist industry. They know that Thailand has more to offer than just sun and sex.