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A Peruvian Amazon journey stops in the jungle town of Iquitos, Peru, and explores the Amazon rain forest. Included: bird watching; night safaris; piranha fishing; swimming with pink dolphins; and close encounters with river people.
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- South Korea A Winter JourneyF1
South Korea A Winter JourneyOn Joseph’s second visit to South Korea he discovers that apart from the many attractions of the capital city of Seoul, once you get out into the countryside many treasures await you. From world heritage temples to Olympic venues from historic towns to great food, he finds a world of surprises. The gems are many and each has a particular charm all its own. And, of course, the greatest treasures of all are always the people and the gracious warm-hearted welcome they offer. It’s the kind of experience that keeps one excited to find out what they would discover on their next visit to South Korea. - Hungary Australia Germany Danubes Delight
F2Hungary Australia Germany Danubes DelightA tour of sites along the Danube, the second-longest river in Europe, begins in Budapest, Hungary, and includes Austria and Nuremberg, Germany. Included: historic markets; world-heritage vineyards; and medieval streets. - Armenia Ancient History Modern Traditions pt1F5
Armenia Ancient History Modern Traditions pt1While today Armenia is the size of Maryland, it once stretched from the Caspian to the Mediterranean Sea and from Persia to the Caucasus. Armenia is older than Christianity and within its ancient borders lies Mt. Ararat, the final resting place of Noah’s ark, and although now lost to Turkey, the 16,000-foot mountain still stands as a symbol of Armenian persistence. - Armenia Ancient History Modern Traditions pt2F6
Armenia Ancient History Modern Traditions pt2Ancient sites where some of the world's oldest artifacts were discovered; traditional artisans and old religious and communal celebrations of Armenia. (Copied from Part 1) Joseph also visits markets and touches on the more recent history and customs. - France - Following the RhoneF7
France - Following the RhoneFrom the ancient ruins of Vienne to the monumental masterpieces of Avignon, from Lyon’s cityscape to Van Gogh’s sanctuary in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and his Starry nights in Arles, Joseph discovers a wealth of historic, natural and cultural riches. He visits the bustling market of Uzès, walks across the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct, has dinner in an historic Lyon Bouchon, enjoys a princely concert in the Palais of the Papes in Avignon and enjoys the wines of Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone and Provence. - Ireland - Coast to CoastF8
Ireland - Coast to CoastFrom Dublin and the Ancient East to Belfast and the Wild Atlantic Way - there is always something to please and surprise you. Ireland - two countries, one people - who in spite of struggles and troubles have a joy of life, which proves the human spirit has no borders or boundaries. On his explorations, Joseph is reminded that wherever you are in Ireland one thing is constant - a warm-hearted Irish welcome. Perhaps, Irish writer James Joyce said it best when he said, "I feel more strongly with every recurring year that our country has no tradition which does it so much honor and which it should guard so jealously - as its hospitality." On Joseph's latest Irish adventure you'll discover along with him that North or South, East or West - wherever you are in Ireland - it is the best. - France - Wine Country BordeauxF9
France - Wine Country BordeauxA celebration of wine, food and good times. In his Bordeaux, France adventure Joseph tours the UNESCO World Heritage town of Bordeaux and the small wine making and exporting villages that comprise the region. Along the way he indulges in romantic castle visits, gourmet dinners and spectacular encounters with the history, art and music of the area. This episode of is a salute to France, to the French and to Life! C’est La Vie! That’s Life! - Taiwan's Pengu IslandsF10
Taiwan's Pengu IslandsTaiwan is an island country of 23 million people and the majority of them live in a handful of cities. When they seek to leave their hectic urban life behind they escape to their country’s villages, mountains, forests, and islands. Joseph returns to Taiwan to visit the Penghu Archepeligo in the Taiwan Straits, a chain of 64 isles and islets; 20 inhabited, and 50-minutes by air from the capital of Taipei. He explores the main and outer islands historic and natural attractions and enjoys summer fun in the sun on the Tropic of Cancer while also continuing to learn about and experience Taiwan’s cultural heritage. Along the way, he discovers yet another side of Ilha Formosa — the beautiful isle of Taiwan. - Portugal From Porto to SalamancaF11
Portugal From Porto to SalamancaFrom port to paella, Joseph’s Portugal adventures reach into the country and cross over the border on an Iberian Peninsula exploration that reveals some of the unknown aspects of Portuguese life and its complementary relationship with its Spanish neighbor. It’s a journey of discovery in a European destination that though seemingly familiar to all still has secrets to reveal.