Tbilisi, Georgia; the Caucasus Mountains divide Europe and Asia.
China; the Great Wall; limestone pinnacles; fishermen; birds.
Sledding, rafting and skiing through Bavaria to visit castles, mountain huts and the old town section of Munich.
A trip to the Pyrenees Mountains includes a look at Basque culture. Also: examining the sport of "hydro speed"; exploring stalagmite-filled caves.
Ice racing, skiing and hang gliding on the shores of Lake Geneva in the Swiss Alps.
Trekking through the jungles on foot and on elephant to meet the tribes living in the hills of northern Thailand.
Visits to Stockholm and the terrain of Sweden lead to an opportunity for heli-skiing on some very challenging mountains.
Montana's blue ribbon trout streams; the historic town of Red Lodge, once home to Jeremiah Johnson and Buffalo Bill.
Nepal; tribal culture; Bengal tiger; elephants; camping; rafting.
Exploring the non-tourist spots in the Canary Islands, including the Tiede volcano and snorkeling in El Hierro.
The Austrian-Italian region of the southern Tirol, including its ancient dialect and the city of Florence.
Cote d'Azure, France; hang gliding; rock climbing; walled cities; parasailing.
"Three gorges" section of the world's largest dam; navigating tributaries in small pea pod boats; Chinese superstitions.
Running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, is a natural beginning to an exploration of bullfighting.
Sailing around the Grenadine Islands of the Caribbean, including Saint Lucia and the waters of the Tobago Cays.
Helicopter skiing in the Alps, with visits to Monte Bianco and the 14th-century Italian village Courmayeur.
The steep, volcanic shores of southern Corsica drop into the Mediterranean for sailing and windsurfing fun.
Nepal; Mount Everest; lakeside village; trekking.
The Lonesome Spur Ranch where guests live out Western fantasies; a cattle drive; wild mustangs.
Buenos Aires and Bariloche, Argentina; Patogoina region; rain forests; mountain peaks.
Thailand; limestone cliffs; kayaking; caves; lagoons; birds; monkeys; exotic animals; deserted beaches.
Skiing in the French Alps features trips to the Val D'Isere and Mont Blac, plus a sample of the region's cuisine.
Cycling through Spain's countryside; Andalucian horses; an unusual safari through wetland wildlife reserves.
Ziller Valley, Austria; folk music; paragliding; glacier; sledding.
Beaches and jungles of Costa Azul provide terrain for horseback riding, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking.
India; rafting; ancient ceremony; elephants.
Na Pali coast; aerial views from a helicopter; outrigger canoes.
Transylvania's medieval villages, preserved castles and cycling the forests of the Carpathian Mountains.
Bermuda's seafaring heritage at the Kings Cup Regatta; Dolphin Quest.
Snorkeling with sea lions; kayaking; gray whales.
India; safari; camping; dunes; tribes; sandstone buildings; festival; bird sanctuary; the Taj Mahal.
Costa Rica; jungles; rivers; nature refuge; suspension bridges; rafting; kayaking.
Rajasthan, India; warrior clans; mountains; village life; ancient fortress; camping; garden; musicians; dancing.
Guatemala; archaeological site; temples; artifacts; jungle; volcano; weaving.
The spot where the Ice Man was recovered; a sheer rock face with a waterfall; Innsbruck's city center.
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala; volcanoes; sailing; paragliding; forests; coffee fields; native costumes.
Cycling through vineyards and medieval towns in the Tokai region of Budapest; Hungarian cowboys.
The Mystic Seaport re-creates 19th century maritime heritage; the life of Mark Twain.
The third season begins with a visit to Wales. Included: a hike along the coast, a ride on a steam train and a trip on a canal boat. Also: a cheesemaker; a whiskey distillery.
A trip to Norway includes a tour of Oslo on bicycles, ferries and kayaks, and a stroll through Bergen to see a wharf and a fish market.
A visit to Loreto, Baja California includes a mule ride, stops at various ranches and kayaking on the Sea of Cortez.
See hidden gems on the island, swim in waterfalls and explore the Pacific battles of WWI and II.
Engelberg, Switzerland; skiing; Lake Lucerne; ferry; skating.
Skiing; kayaking; diving; mountain biking; hiking; silver-mining; camel/ostrich races; in the Sierra Nevada.
Austria; skiing; helicopter ride; sleigh ride.
In Macau, the fusion of the Portuguese and Chinese cultures has merged casinos with Buddhist temples, coconut milk and cod fish, Grand Prix racing with old world architecture. Portuguese chefs shop in the Chinese market to create one of the world's first fusion cuisines.
We’ll explore the cays and bays of the BVI - snorkeling where pirates once buried treasure, climbing granite boulders at the “Baths”, and hanging out with the local characters at iconic beachside watering holes. Combine all of that with learning to “pilot the ship”, and you have a real adventure.
In this two-part episode, we explore a truly off-the-beaten-path region of Patagonia. In Aysen, the main highway is mostly unpaved, travel is rugged, and the scenery intoxicating. Waterfalls tumble over lush mountainsides, wild flowers carpet riverbanks and dolphins frolic in pristine fjords.
Our journey continues in the southern part of the region, where glaciers loom over crystal clear lakes, cows graze beneath snow-covered peaks, and fly-fishermen come in search of their nirvana. Julie kayaks through magnificent marble caves, hikes on a glacier, shares “mate” with the local fishermen, and enjoys pisco sours with an interesting mix of innkeepers.
Landing in Edmonton, we step directly into Canada’s railroad history before embarking on the scenic train ride to Jasper. Touring the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, we stalk elk with our lenses, ride the “Sno Coach” onto a glacier, hike, canoe and learn about the early adventurers that made this area a renowned mountaineering center, and a mecca for nature lovers from around the globe.
Canada’s First Nations culture comes alive at aboriginal sites like “Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump”, and her earliest residents are gloriously displayed at the Royal Tyrell Dinosaur museum, where we get a back room tour! We’ll get back-to-nature at Waterton International Peace Park, get up close and personal with Tara the buffalo, then delve into Alberta’s vibrant foodie scene in Calgary!