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Word Travels - the Truth Behind the Byline - Season 2
Series: Word Travels - the Truth Behind the Byline3.8
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Word Travels discovers the truth behind the byline, as two of Canada's top travel writers battle deadlines, jetlag and culture shock, on their hunt to find the next great travel story.
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Episodes
1. Sri Lanka: Steeped in Serendipity
22m
Finding a good travel story often involves the help of serendipity, a word itself derived from the old name for Sri Lanka. Damaged by decades of civil war, this beautiful island off the coast of India is in desperate need of good press. Robin and Julia explore a remarkable religious festival, stumbling upon a bizarre, bloody ritual guaranteed to make your jaw drop.
2. Korea: Find Myself, Find My Story
22m
Investigating a story about travellers teaching English in Asia, Robin learns that teaching a class of 11 year-olds is as terrifying, and rewarding, as any adventure activity.
3. The Philippines: A Taste of Paradise
22m
Travel stories come in many guises, from activities and events, to culture and destinations. Exploring the island of Palawan, known for its incredible limestone cliffs and scuba diving, Robin focuses on the northern tip of El Nido.
4. Canada's West Coast
22m
Vancouver Island is an interesting destination for international readers, accustomed to images of snow-covered Canada.
5. Slovenia: Levels of a Story
22m
In this tiny nation, a jewel in Central Europe, Robin saddles up in Lipica, the birthplace of the legendary Lipizzaner horses. Julia prefers to write about smaller creatures in the form of traditional beekeeping.
6. Romania: On the Run
22m
There's more to Romania than vampire myths and gothic castles. Robin and Julia head into the Transylvanian countryside on a cultural tour, embracing the music, food, and farm life of a village that has seen little change in centuries.
7. The Maldives: Over the Honeymoon
22m
Travel writers lead a nomadic existence, and relationships can be a real challenge. Writing about the world's ultimate honeymoon destination, Robin finds himself alone, feeling the irony of his "honeymoon for one."
8. Turkey: Road Trip Into Genesis
22m
Genesis is the theme this week, as Robin and Julia head east to investigate a story about biblical tourism. Walking amongst ancient ruins, drinking from the well of the prophet Abraham's birth cave, they also reflect how much their own lives have changed.
9. Ukraine: Radioactive Writing
22m
Robin and Julia explore the "cradle of Slavic civilization" on the streets of Kiev. Following travel writing trends, Julia discovers the best things to see and do in Kiev in 24 hours.
10. Taiwan: Some Like it Hotter
22m
New travel writing assignments have brought Julia and Robin to Taipei.
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