Globe Trekker
(visit website)| Ch. | Title | Description | # | Day | Date | Time | Length | RPT | CC | DVS | AD MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | Around The World - Pacific Journeys: Tonga to New | Zay's island-hopping escapades take him now to the independent Kingdom of Tonga and then on to multi-cultural Fiji. In Norfolk Island, he learns about its convict past while the hills of New Caledonia make a perfect setting for an island trek to the country's native inhabitants. Zay ends his journey in Noumea, where the Kanak people's culture is celebrated at the Tibijao Cultural Center, an architectural marvel that combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques. (5 of 30) WEB LINK |
1205 | SU | 05/12/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:42 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Around The World - Pacific Journeys: Tonga to New | Zay's island-hopping escapades take him now to the independent Kingdom of Tonga and then on to multi-cultural Fiji. In Norfolk Island, he learns about its convict past while the hills of New Caledonia make a perfect setting for an island trek to the country's native inhabitants. Zay ends his journey in Noumea, where the Kanak people's culture is celebrated at the Tibijao Cultural Center, an architectural marvel that combines ancient knowledge with modern techniques. (5 of 30) WEB LINK |
1205 | SU | 05/12/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:42 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar | In China, Megan McCormick follows the legendary trade route along which caravans of treasures once found their way into Europe. Starting at the silk capital of Xi'an, she passes Jiayugan and the Jade Gate, once frontier towns on the edge to the uncivilized western world. Passing through the Flaming Mountains, she stops to sample the wines and grapes of Turpan, one of the lowest and hottest places on earth. After visiting a 1,000 Buddha cave in Kuqa, she ends her journey at the famous Kashgar Market where wares from east and west are still traded today. (6 of 30) WEB LINK |
1206 | SU | 05/19/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:51 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar | In China, Megan McCormick follows the legendary trade route along which caravans of treasures once found their way into Europe. Starting at the silk capital of Xi'an, she passes Jiayugan and the Jade Gate, once frontier towns on the edge to the uncivilized western world. Passing through the Flaming Mountains, she stops to sample the wines and grapes of Turpan, one of the lowest and hottest places on earth. After visiting a 1,000 Buddha cave in Kuqa, she ends her journey at the famous Kashgar Market where wares from east and west are still traded today. (6 of 30) WEB LINK |
1206 | SU | 05/19/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:51 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Around The World - Silk Road: Kashgar to Istanbul | Holly Morris takes over the journey in Central Asia, where silk was traded for "flying horses" from the fertile Ferghana Valley. Crossing the Jiptik Pass to Osh, she then explores the ancient Kingdom of Samarkand and Bukhara before crossing the stony desert of Turkmenistan to the lost city of Merv. Then it's on to the modern capital of Baku in oil-rich Azerbaijan, her last stop before reaching the caravanserais of Turkey and finally the rich bazaars of Istanbul. (7 of 30) WEB LINK |
1207 | SU | 05/26/13 | 05:00am | 00:57:55 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Around The World - Silk Road: Kashgar to Istanbul | Holly Morris takes over the journey in Central Asia, where silk was traded for "flying horses" from the fertile Ferghana Valley. Crossing the Jiptik Pass to Osh, she then explores the ancient Kingdom of Samarkand and Bukhara before crossing the stony desert of Turkmenistan to the lost city of Merv. Then it's on to the modern capital of Baku in oil-rich Azerbaijan, her last stop before reaching the caravanserais of Turkey and finally the rich bazaars of Istanbul. (7 of 30) WEB LINK |
1207 | SU | 05/26/13 | 10:59pm | 00:57:55 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Around The World - East to West: Istanbul to Vienn | In Istanbul, Ian Wright follows historic trails through the heart of Europe and the Balkans, where once the Ottomans pushed into Europe. Crossing the Black Sea into Bulgaria, he explores vampire myths before continuing to Serbia, where the Nis Skull Tower stands as a reminder of Ottoman raids and rule. After a ride on the
Sargan Eight Narrow Gauge Railway, it's on to the Croatian coast and a road trip to Dubrovnik, Split and Rijeka. (8 of 30) WEB LINK |
1208 | SU | 06/02/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:54 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Colorado to Utah | Holly kicks off her trip in Denver, where she visits the U.S. Mint and enjoys the city's many outdoor pursuits. She hikes the Mesa Trail, joins an archaeological research trip at Crow Canyon and delves into the history of the region's ancestral Pueblans. Holly travels to Utah, home to numerous ski resorts, the Great Salt Lake and a plethora of breathtaking national parks - including Arches, Zion and Bryce Canyon. (9 of 30) WEB LINK |
1209 | SU | 06/09/13 | 05:00am | 00:57:10 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Colorado to Utah | Holly kicks off her trip in Denver, where she visits the U.S. Mint and enjoys the city's many outdoor pursuits. She hikes the Mesa Trail, joins an archaeological research trip at Crow Canyon and delves into the history of the region's ancestral Pueblans. Holly travels to Utah, home to numerous ski resorts, the Great Salt Lake and a plethora of breathtaking national parks - including Arches, Zion and Bryce Canyon. (9 of 30) WEB LINK |
1209 | SU | 06/09/13 | 11:00pm | 00:57:10 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Bangladesh | Holly begins her trip in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh and the seventh largest city in the world. She then travels to Sunderban National Park for an encounter with Bengal tigers and a trek deep into the forest to find honey. Along the way, Holly visits a "floating" school, charms snakes, harvests tea in the hills of Sylhet, visits the ship-breaking yards in Chittagong and relaxes in the seaside resort of Cox's Bazaar near the Myanmar border. (10 of 30) WEB LINK |
1210 | SU | 06/16/13 | 05:00am | 00:57:35 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Bangladesh | Holly begins her trip in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh and the seventh largest city in the world. She then travels to Sunderban National Park for an encounter with Bengal tigers and a trek deep into the forest to find honey. Along the way, Holly visits a "floating" school, charms snakes, harvests tea in the hills of Sylhet, visits the ship-breaking yards in Chittagong and relaxes in the seaside resort of Cox's Bazaar near the Myanmar border. (10 of 30) WEB LINK |
1210 | SU | 06/16/13 | 11:00pm | 00:57:35 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Georgia & Armenia | Ian's travels begin in Yerevan, Armenia's capital. He visits the rock-hewn Gerhard Church, Lake Sevan and the Armenian Genocide Memorial in the shadow of Mount Ararat. In Georgia, he explores the capital Tbilisi and the seaside resort Batumi before heading out into the Caucasus Mountains. In the village of Ushguli, he experiences the roots of Georgian song and dance and then visits the carved city of Vardzia before embarking on a two-day trek up Mount Kazbek, the highest peak in the Eastern Caucasus. (11 of 30) WEB LINK |
1211 | SU | 06/23/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Georgia & Armenia | Ian's travels begin in Yerevan, Armenia's capital. He visits the rock-hewn Gerhard Church, Lake Sevan and the Armenian Genocide Memorial in the shadow of Mount Ararat. In Georgia, he explores the capital Tbilisi and the seaside resort Batumi before heading out into the Caucasus Mountains. In the village of Ushguli, he experiences the roots of Georgian song and dance and then visits the carved city of Vardzia before embarking on a two-day trek up Mount Kazbek, the highest peak in the Eastern Caucasus. (11 of 30) WEB LINK |
1211 | SU | 06/23/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Honduras & El Salvador | Brianna explores Honduras and El Salvador, two of Central America's most rewarding destinations. In Honduras, she swims with dolphins, spends the day at a banana plantation, visits the Mayan ruins of Copan and learns how to roll cigars in Santa Rosa de Copan. Next she heads to El Salvador, where she climbs the Izalco volcano, treks through waterfalls in El Imposible National Park, visits with a former guerrilla commander at the Guazapa volcano, enjoys a rodeo fiesta in San Luis del Carmen and ascends the still-active Santa Ana volcano, the highest in the country. (12 of 30) WEB LINK |
1212 | SU | 06/30/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 10.1 | Honduras & El Salvador | Brianna explores Honduras and El Salvador, two of Central America's most rewarding destinations. In Honduras, she swims with dolphins, spends the day at a banana plantation, visits the Mayan ruins of Copan and learns how to roll cigars in Santa Rosa de Copan. Next she heads to El Salvador, where she climbs the Izalco volcano, treks through waterfalls in El Imposible National Park, visits with a former guerrilla commander at the Guazapa volcano, enjoys a rodeo fiesta in San Luis del Carmen and ascends the still-active Santa Ana volcano, the highest in the country. (12 of 30) WEB LINK |
1212 | SU | 06/30/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |
| 36.2 | Around The World - Pacific Journeys: Tonga to New | 1205 | SU | 05/12/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:42 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Around The World - Pacific Journeys: Tonga to New | 1205 | SU | 05/12/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:42 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar | 1206 | SU | 05/19/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:51 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Around The World - Silk Road: X'ian to Kashgar | 1206 | SU | 05/19/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:51 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Around The World - Silk Road: Kashgar to Istanbul | 1207 | SU | 05/26/13 | 05:00am | 00:57:55 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Around The World - Silk Road: Kashgar to Istanbul | 1207 | SU | 05/26/13 | 11:00pm | 00:57:55 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Around The World - East to West: Istanbul to Vienn | 1208 | SU | 06/02/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:54 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Colorado to Utah | 1209 | SU | 06/09/13 | 05:00am | 00:57:10 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Colorado to Utah | 1209 | SU | 06/09/13 | 11:00pm | 00:57:10 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Bangladesh | 1210 | SU | 06/16/13 | 05:00am | 00:57:35 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Bangladesh | 1210 | SU | 06/16/13 | 11:00pm | 00:57:35 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Georgia & Armenia | 1211 | SU | 06/23/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Georgia & Armenia | 1211 | SU | 06/23/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Honduras & El Salvador | 1212 | SU | 06/30/13 | 05:00am | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST | |
| 36.2 | Honduras & El Salvador | 1212 | SU | 06/30/13 | 11:00pm | 00:56:46 | - | (CC) | (DVS) | ST |