Waes' Travels
Season 8
Tom Waes visits countries that are usually ignored by tourists due to civil unrest, natural disasters or other dangers.
Where to Watch Season 8
9 Episodes
- Cairo, Egypt
E1Cairo, EgyptBack in the days of the ancient Egyptians, Cairo was a major attraction and Egypt's capital remains so today. Tom finds out what it's like to live in one of the largest cities in Africa and by far the largest in the Middle East. Because in recent years, with more than 22 million inhabitants, the Cairo metropolis is in danger of completely bursting at the seams. A "new Cairo," 45 kilometers from the current city, is therefore in the making. - London, United Kingdom
E2London, United KingdomWith over 9 million inhabitants, the metropolis of London is not only the largest city in Western Europe, it is also still a huge attraction for people from all over the world. It makes London one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. The ideal playground for Tom, who is looking for the different faces of this city. For example, he ends up on an 'English Manners' course and with the biggest fan of the British royals. Tom also has a unique evening in the Jamaican neighborhood of Brixton and at bare knuckle boxers in East London. - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
E3Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaWith about 1.7 million inhabitants, Ulaanbaatar is perhaps the little brother in Reizen Waes: world cities, but the city deserves a place in Tom's list for various reasons. Not only do more than half of the Mongolian population live in the capital Ulaanbaatar, the number of new residents is also increasing. It makes Ulaanbaatar a real metropolis in the most sparsely populated country in the world. The traditional, romantic image of Mongolia as a country of only vast steppes seems to be in need of revision. Time for Tom to find out what's going on here. - Los Angeles, United States
E4Los Angeles, United StatesLos Angeles, or L.A. for short, is the second largest city in the United States and the American attraction for dreamers of all kinds. A city where everything is possible and everything should be possible. In neighborhoods like Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach or Downtown L.A. you can meet the strangest characters and have adventures. But the American Dream also has its downside. Tom discovers this in poorer neighborhoods like Compton, where you will not encounter a white tourist. And just outside the city, in the Californian desert, Waes also meets a lot of people who have just fled city life and lead a completely different life, far away from the bustle of L.A. - Mexico City, Mexico
E5Mexico City, MexicoWith more than 22 million inhabitants, Mexico City is one of the largest and most influential cities in the world. In the 1990s, it led all kinds of lists that outlined the unlivability of the city. Mexico City was a dangerous city where crime rates soared and millions of cars created terrible smog and air pollution. During his trip to Mexico City, Tom discovers that this metropolis has undergone massive changes in recent years.
