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• Manzanillo, Mexico & The Costa Alegre (#101)

  Travel journalist Joseph Rosendo explores the coast's rain forests, volcanoes and elegant resorts. [26 minutes]

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• Flathead Valley, Montana (#102)

  Explore Glacier National Park and the largest natural fresh water lake west of the Mississippi. [26 minutes]

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• New Brunswick, Canada (#103)

  The English and French Acadian thrive in perfect harmony in Canada's official bi-lingual province. [26 minutes]

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• In The Path of the Conquistadors (#104)

  Visit The Philippine, Baja California, Mexico and the first Spanish capital of the Californias. [26 minutes]

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• Santa Ynez Valley, California (#105)

  Explore a full menu of romantic activities at the scene of the movie "Sideways" in Santa Barbara. [26 minutes]

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• Newfoundland - Winter/Summer (#106)

  Travel to this Eastern-most province in winter & summer searching for cultural & scenic adventures. [26 minutes]

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• Churchill's Beluga Whales and Polar Bears (#107)

  Experience thousands of Beluga Whales frolicking in the Churchill River and Polar Bear migration. [26 minutes]

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• The Colors of Malaysia (#108)

  Experience this multi-cultural and multi-religious country during the "Colors of Malaysia Festival." [26 minutes]

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• The Islands of Malaysia (#109)

  Travel to the islands of Penang and Langkawi on this adventure through the multicultural country. [26 minutes]

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• Desert Birds, Bats and Wildflowers (#110)

  Discover the desert's subtle attractions and visit Yuma, Arizona's Birding and Nature Festival. [26 minutes]

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• Ontario, Canada's Far North (#111)

  In this relative isolation, the MoCreeBec and Moose Cree struggle to keep their cultures alive. [26 minutes]

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• Custer Country, Montana (#112)

  Joseph takes part in the reenactment of Custer's Last Stand at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. [26 minutes]

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• Brittany, France (#113)

  Discover surprises, pleasures, treats and recreation in the Celtic land of myths and legends. [26 minutes]

• Cruising Alaska's Inside Passage (#201)

  Joseph takes in scenic and cultural experiences in Prince Rupert, BC, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. [26 minutes]

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• Germany's Holiday Markets (#202)

  Joseph celebrates the season by exploring Northern Germany's wonderful Christmas markets. [26 minutes]

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• Naturally Los Angeles (#203)

  Hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, wine tasting in Malibu and the Venice Beach drum circle. [26 minutes]

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• Taiwan - City and Culture (#204)

  The heart and soul of the country is found in Taipei's attractions and the ethnic minority people. [26 minutes]

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• Taiwan - The Natural Side (#205)

  The country's natural pleasures in its national parks and the beautiful Taroko Gorge are explored. [26 minutes]

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• Ottawa, Canada (#206)

  Joseph canoes beneath Parliament Hill, visits the War Museum and samples the cuisine at Cordon Bleu. [26 minutes]

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• Valencia, Spain (#207)

  Joseph visits the city's textile and ceramic artisans and locals at cafes, pubs and local markets. [26 minutes]

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• South Africa (#208)

  Joseph heads out on safari at the Shamwari Wildlife Preserve and visits a Capetown area winery. [26 minutes]

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• New Brunswick (#209)

  Joseph travels on the Miramichi River Route in Canada in search of spring salmon and fishing tales. [26 minutes]

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• Thailand - Bangkok and the River Kwai (#210)

  Joseph visits markets, palaces and temple, walks through Hellfire Pass and rides the Death Railway. [26 minutes]

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• Thailand - Islands and Festivals (#211)

  The Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai features fireworks and 5,000 floating paper lanterns. [26 minutes]

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• Zambia Bush Adventure (#212)

  Joseph experiences wildlife and cultural encounters with the animals and people of Luangwa Valley. [26 minutes]

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• Zambia River Adventure (#213)

  Joseph stays in a safari camp & visits Livingstone Island at the edge of thundering Victoria Falls. [26 minutes]

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• Fiji - Island Hopping (#301)

  Joseph visits the island of Matangi, snorkels amazing coral reefs and shares in a kava ceremony. [26 minutes]

• Alberta, Canada - The Canadian Rockies (#302)

  The mountain village of Banff, the tea houses of Lake Louise and Jasper National Park are visited. [26 minutes]

• Chile - From Seaside to Mountaintop (#303)

  Showcases a wine tour in the Maipo Valley, ice climbers in the Andes and nightlife in Valparaiso. [26 minutes]

• Chile - The Driest Place On Earth (#304)

  Discover spouting geysers, endless sand dunes, Atacameno Indians and breathtaking natural beauty. [26 minutes]

• West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful (#305)

  Joseph rappels down the face The New River Gorge and experiences the state's coal mining past. [26 minutes]

• Austria - Celebrating the Vine in Vienna and the Burgenland (#306)

  Vienna's vineyards and the wine cafes of the villages along Burgenland's Lake Neusiedl are visited. [26 minutes]

  • Tue, June 18, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Sun, June 23, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Papua New Guinea - Cultural Encounters in an Ancient World (#307)

  Huli Wigmen in the highlands the ancient people of the villages along the Sepik River are visited. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 22, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia - Italy's Hidden Region (#308)

  Joseph tours the region's wine country on a Vespa and meets winemakers and Dionysian devotees. [26 minutes]

  • Tue, June 25, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Sun, June 30, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Guatemala - The Maya of the Western Highlands (#309)

  Joseph visits the Spanish colonial capital of Antigua and a coffee plantation and climbs volcanoes. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 29, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Guatemala - Seeking The Past In Tikal and Yaxha (#310)

  El Quetzal Biotope Nature Reserve and the Mayan legacy at the Tikal and Yaxha temples are explored. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, July 1, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, July 2, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Sun, July 7, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Williamsburg, Virginia - America's Historic Triangle (#311)

  This adventure traces America's birth in Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown, Virginia. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, July 5, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, July 6, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Madhya Pradesh, India - The Heart of India (#312)

  Discover the capital of Deli, the ancient temples of Khajuraho, rural villages and palace ruins. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, July 8, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, July 9, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Sun, July 14, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Madhya Pradesh, India - India's Rural Heart (#313)

  Explore the Bandhavgarh National Park's tiger reserve and celebrate the Diwali Festival in Indore. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, July 12, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, July 13, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Crossing The Swiss Alps (#401)

  From cosmopolitan Geneva to the UNESCO heritage Aletsch Glacier, Joseph travels through Switzerland. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, July 15, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, July 16, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Sun, July 21, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Victoria, Australia (#402)

  Joseph catches the urban beat of Melbourne and takes in the natural scenery on the Great Ocean Road. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, July 19, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, July 20, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Tasmania, Australia (#403)

  Cradle Mountain and Tasman National Parks and the harbor and neighborhoods of Hobart are visited. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, July 22, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, July 23, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Sun, July 28, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Swiss Roots (#404)

  Joseph's wife Julie searches for her roots in Lucerne. Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne are explored. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, July 26, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, July 27, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• New Brunswick's Acadian Festival (#405)

  This two-week cultural celebration in Canada culminates in a mardi-gras style street party. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, July 29, 10:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Tue, July 30, 4:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Germany's Winter Carnival (#406)

  The Fasnet-Fasnacht Carnival celebrates the local culture in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. [26 minutes]

• Thailand - Rediscovering Bangkok (#407)

  Features the back roads and waterways of old and new Bangkok and Buddhist rituals at a local temple. [26 minutes]

• Thailand - from Golden Triangle to White Sands (#408)

  The beaches of the Krabi Peninsula, a macadamia nut plantation and an elephant camp are explored. [26 minutes]

• Fredericksburg, Texas (#409)

  It's time for barbecue, beer and wine tasting and guitar pickin' in beautiful Texas Hill Country. [26 minutes]

• Gathering In Scotland (#410)

  Thousands of people come together for fun at the Gathering in Edinburgh. Glasgow is also explored. [26 minutes]

• Cappadocia, Turkey (#411)

  Mosques, ancient churches and artisans of rug weaving, ceramics and water painting are featured. [26 minutes]

• South Africa - On Safari! (#412)

  Encounter lions, African elephants, Cape buffalos, black rhinoceros and cheetahs on safari. [26 minutes]

• Mozambique, Africa (#413)

  Enjoy snorkeling, sailing, horseback riding and sand-boarding on sparkling beaches. [26 minutes]

• St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Close to Home, but a World Away (#501)

  These stunning Caribbean isles offer water activities including snorkeling, swimming and sailing. [26 minutes]

• Istanbul - at the Crossroads of History (#502)

  Joseph investigates the city's past and explores bazaars and Istanbul's many historic neighborhoods. [26 minutes]

• Switzerland - Celebrating St. Moritz (#503)

  Discover the five-star hotels, high-end shops and the Rolls-Royce fashions of this Swiss resort. [26 minutes]

• Switzerland - Scaling The Jungfrau Region (#504)

  Explore Swiss mountain culture at local street fairs and festivals in the Grindelwald Valley. [26 minutes]

• Guatemala's Semana Santa - Easter Week (#505)

  Throughout Guatemala, Easter Week is celebrated as the most significant and festive season. [26 minutes]

• Ireland - The West Is Best (#506)

  Joseph visits the town of Shannon, the Dingle Peninsula and the Puck Festival in Killorglin. [26 minutes]

• Taiwan - The Culture of Tea (#507)

  The majesty of tea is explored when Joseph spotlights the culture of this royal beverage on Taiwan. [26 minutes]

• Taiwan - Forgotten People (#508)

  Joseph explores Green Island and samples the culture of the Tao people on Orchid Island. [26 minutes]

• Greece - Cruising the Isles (#509)

  There's plenty of ancient history and beautiful scenic bays to explore on this island cruise. [26 minutes]

• San Antonio, Texas - More Than The Alamo (#510)

  Joseph explores the Alamo, Riverwalk, fine dining, music, art and San Antonio's diverse cultures. [26 minutes]

• Port Aransas, Texas - Fun on the Texas' Coa (#511)

  Joseph enjoys a cooling and relaxing stay among the gentle gulf breezes of the South Texas Coast. [26 minutes]

• Rwanda - Among The Gorillas (#512)

  Joseph treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans to find endangered gorillas. [26 minutes]

• Rwanda - In Search of Chimpanzees (#513)

  Chimpanzee, Olive Baboons and Black and White Colobus Monkeys are found in Nyungwe National Park. [26 minutes]

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