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Passport to Adventure
PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE is a dynamic travel series with a twist -cultural insights and history are subtly intertwined with adventurous activities, allowing viewers to see the world and be inspired by its natural beauty, and the fascinating people that share our planet. Hosts Julie Conover and Mark Jennings travel on foot, bicycle, rafts or canoes, atop horses, camels and elephants, to uncover off-the-beaten path excursions.
Skiing The French Alps Episode #123 The Haute Savoie, (high country) region of France is renowned for its architecture and spectacular mountain scenery and is home to the three best known ski destinations in France. Hosts Mark Jennings and Julie Conover tour them all, covering the slopes, villages and cuisine of Meribel, Chamonix and Val D'Isere. In Meribel, Mark climbs into the harness to hanglide with the French Champion; in the mountaineering capital of Chamonix, Julie skis fresh powder in the shadow of the Mont Blanc and in Val d'Isere they meet the competitors in the Euro Mogul challenge. They even take a short trip across the border into Italy to ski the thirteen mile Valle Blanche run through a glacial landscape that returns them to France. Rebroadcast
Sunday , February, 07, 2010 MPT2
06:30 AM
Sea Kayaking In Southern Thailand Episode #122 The limestone cliffs of southern Thailand make this a paradise for kayakers. Hosts Mark Jennings & Julie Conover team up with one of the first eco-tourism companies in Asia to explore the aquamarine waters of Phang Na Bay on kayaks. It's dazzling caves, coves and inland lagoons are home to many colorful bird species, monkeys and exotic sea life. In the island's towering hongs, or caves, Mark & Julie meet the local "hunters" who search for highly prized nests that are sold to make the notorious Chinese aphrodisiac "birds nest soup". Camping on pristine, deserted beaches and enjoying tropical sunsets with a diverse group of adventurers caps off this tropical adventure. Rebroadcast
Sunday , February, 14, 2010 MPT2
06:30 PM
Cycle Touring In Andalucia, Spain Episode #124 The beauty of Spain's southernmost region unfolds on this two wheeled, wind-in-the-face adventure. Hosts Julie Conover & Mark Jennings cycle through spectacular countryside by day and spend nights in Moorish palaces and luxurious haciendas. In the golden city of Cordoba, they meet the passionate artists who have kept alive the gypsy rhythms of flamenco, then grab capes for a spin in bullfighter' s shoes to experience the charge of these powerful creatures. Mark & Julie get a taste of the region's history on majestic Andalusian horses and take an unusual safari through one of Europe's most important wetland wildlife reserves. Rebroadcast
Sunday , February, 14, 2010 MPT2
06:30 PM
The Ziller Valley & Zell Am See, Austria Episode #125 After filming Europe's ski resorts for the last ten years, Mark Jennings & Julie Conover share their discovery of two of the lesser known Austrian resorts. Their journey begins with a visit to the world famous Neuschwanstein castle where they learn the saga of eccentric King Ludwig. From Bavaria, Julie & Mark travel into the Salzburg region of Austria to Zell Am See, "little village by the lake", to explore the massive Europa Sport Region. In the Ziller Valley, they ski the Hintertux glacier and launch Julie off the slopes on a paraglider! Then, join a robust group of Austrians for music, schnapps and a hellacious nighttime sledding adventure that leaves Mark with an unwanted souvenir! Threaded throughout the program is a celebration of the traditional lifestyle with folk music, dance and plenty of local color! Rebroadcast
Sunday , February, 21, 2010 MPT2
06:30 PM
Rafting India's Sacred Ganges Episode #201 Julie's adventure begins in the chaos of Delhi, where she explores the city and its bustling bazaars in a rickshaw. She then embarks on a three-day raft trip on this deeply spiritual river, descending through thrilling rapids and past farms, villages and temples. She visits an ashram and she takes a tour of one of India's many national parks on an elephant's back. Rebroadcast
Sunday , March, 07, 2010 MPT2
01:30 AM
Tbilisi & the Caucasus Mountains, Republic of Georgia Episode #101 Hosts Julie Conover & Mark Jennings begin their journey in Vienna, Austria, an elegant, cosmopolitan city, and the gateway to the new frontiers of Eastern Europe. After an adventure at the airport, they finally arrive in Georgia's capital, the walled city of Tbilisi, where exotic cultures and ancient religions have coexisted for centuries. The Georgian people have their own language and alphabet, and have kept their culture intact through their continuing struggle for independence and prosperity. Once a part of the silk route, the Georgian military highway climbs high into the Caucasus Mountains, the range that divides Europe and Asia. After following the winding road on a trip through time, Mark & Julie arrive at a modern resort where old soviet helicopters take adventurers to ski this remote, untouched terrain. Rebroadcast
Thursday , March, 11, 2010 MPT
06:30 PM
Kauai - Hawaii's Garden Isle Episode #202 Mark & Julie experience the "spirit of Aloha" in a place where the lush volcanic soil feeds rain forests and taro patches. Land once covered in sugar cane fields is now home to riding stables, and roads once used to transport the sugar crop are now ideal terrain for mountain biking. They explore the magnificent Na Pali coast from sea level in a zodiac, then board a helicopter for aerial views. Mark & Julie also ride in outrigger canoes and learn why they are as much a part of the lifestyle today as they were when the Polynesians settled the islands. Rebroadcast
Sunday , March, 14, 2010 MPT2
06:30 PM
Bucharest & The Transylvanian Countryside, Romania Episode #203 How does a country recover from decades of oppression and dictatorship? Sixteen years after the 1989 revolution, capitalism is just emerging in Romania. Drivers of shiny new cars talk on their cell phones as they whiz through Bucharest, while in the countryside, peasants transport their crops on horse- drawn wagons. In this episode, Julie & Mark explore Transylvania's medieval villages, splendidly preserved castles and cycle the forests of the Carpathian Mountains. Rebroadcast
Sunday , March, 21, 2010 MPT2
06:30 PM
Colorful Colonial Bermuda Episode #204 Stories of mysterious disappearances in "the triangle" and confusion over its location make Bermuda one of the most misunderstood islands on earth. It played an important role in American history and early trading between the continents and today is one of the few remaining British colonies. Mark & Julie delve into Bermuda's seafaring heritage at the "Kings Cup Regatta," where America's Cup captains face off in local Bermudian vessels, then, get up close and personal with the friendly residents at Dolphin Quest. Rebroadcast
Sunday , March, 28, 2010 MPT2
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