Word Travels - the Truth Behind the Byline
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- S. 3 ÉP. 1 - Georgia: Wine, Weapons and Heavy Metal31 août 201023 minNot to be confused with the US state, Georgia has a rich medieval history, complete with weapons and folklore. As Robin suits up in traditional costume to learn the art of battle, Julia discovers her inner head banger with the help of local rockers, and online social networks. Top up the journey with a discovery that the region is the birthplace of wine and oh the celebration to come.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 2 - Nicaragua: Writing on the Edge31 août 201023 minWhat is an active volcano if not the perfect slope to ride down? Robin hikes to the peak of Cerro Negro to feel the heat and the thrill of sandboarding while Julia investigates the story of fair trade coffee. From soil to cup she learns how consumer choices back home impact a small coffee-growing community.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 3 - Chile: Snow, Sea and Desert31 août 201023 minChile's miles of coastline, soaring Andean peaks and parched desert, invite Robin and Julia to to explore it all Fulfilling a life long dream, Robin cat-boards high in the snowcapped Andes. At sea level Julia explores Chile's cultural capital to find out what attracts so many artists to this region.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 4 - Italy: Indulgence in Italy31 août 201023 minItaly in the summer is a challenge not only for travelers but even more so for writers hunting down a never-been-told-before story to pitch, write, and sell. Julia finds a gladiator school that teaches Roman history in a truly hands-on environment. Robin heads to the "Engine of Europe" and the Ferrari and Lamborghini factories, hoping to test drive the world's sexiest automobiles.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 5 - Alberta, Canada: Beam Us Up, Cowboy31 août 201023 minFew landscapes are as awe-inspiring as the Canadian Rockies, so if there's a story to be found, it's likely on these peaks. Julia and Robin climb aboard a helicopter for the breathtaking experience of heli-yoga. Then, back on earth, sort of, Julia visits the town of Vulcan, famous for its Star Trek-based tourismCe programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 6 - Russia: Caviar in Space31 août 201023 minRussia presents its challenges for journalists filming a TV show, but even with the red tape and permits stories must be found. Julia investigates the black market for sturgeon caviar while Robin takes a deeper look into majestic Moscow metro. Together they get an exclusive glimpse into the reality of space travel, visiting the Cosmonaut Training Centre in Star City.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 7 - Barbados: Island Life, Writer Style31 août 201023 minThe moment you step onto the island of Barbados you are wrapped in warmth, sun, and surf, but for travel writers filing stories that means turning vacation activities into story ideas. Robin attacks the turquoise waves from various angles with a Bajan surfing legend while Julia spends a little time up-close and personal with endangered, Hawksbill Turtles.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 8 - Portugal: Blindfolds and Bulls31 août 201023 minRobin and Julia head to Terceira, an emerald island in the Azores, for the thrilling summer festivities. Only here do bulls roam the streets, the beaches, and arenas, daring locals, and travel writers, to stare them down. Back over the North Atlantic to Lisbon, our writers explore alternative city tours, including a remarkable sightseeing tour that offers no sight at all.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 9 - Egypt: Belly Dancing through Chaos31 août 201023 minThe traffic, chaos, and 3000 years of bureaucracy can take their toll, so Robin and Julia choose to belly dance over the Nile. After a visit to the pyramids, Robin heads south to the Sinai desert for fun with an ATV, dirt bike, and dune buggy while Julia, following in the footsteps of her travel writing mother, learns about Egyptian aromatherapy and its role in modern day spa life.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 10 - Ecuador: Travelling Guinea Pigs31 août 201023 minTravel writers need to look beyond resorts. Under old mats in a small hut, Julia finds a delicious story in the form of furry guinea pigs. Robin heads to the mountains to meet a shaman, only to discover he's been cursed.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 11 - Finland: Santa on a Budget31 août 201023 minHeading to Lapland, Julia confronts Santa Claus with some unanswered childhood questions. Robin turns the economic recession into an opportunity, by writing a story about exploring Helsinki one of Europe's most expensive cities on just 20 euros a day.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 12 - Kenya: Creatures Great and Small31 août 201023 minRobin and Julia head to the Masai Mara National Park for the legendary migration of the wildebeest. While the largest movement of animals on earth parade by, Robin reflects on his African roots, and Julia her love for Africa. Together, they relish the opportunity of staying in a luxury safari lodge, learning traditions from local Masai villagers, and the etiquette of game viewingCe programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 13 - Tunisia: Don't Ruin My Story31 août 201023 minRobin and Julia arrive in North Africa for a challenging press trip. Shepherded to beautiful Roman ruins, they discover that old rocks can wear thin. Within the confines of a jam-packed schedule and the pressures of a boisterous local guide, their road trip becomes a hunt for something beyond the ruins of empires lost.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
- S. 3 ÉP. 14 - Kenya: Angles of Africa31 août 201023 minAfrica is in dire need of good stories, and both writers are determined to find them. Julia explores the cosmopolitan side of Nairobi when she finds a local fashion designer determined to put Kenyan fashion on the international stage. Robin investigates the Flying Doctors, Africa's largest air ambulance service, encountering its inspiring characters in the streets, the hospitals, and the air.Ce programme est temporairement indisponible.
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