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Travels & Traditions is a series of half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating.
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SAT, FEB 20 | |
| Hong Kong | • 07:30 AM • 01:30 PM • 07:30 PM |
| Taipei | • 10:00 AM • 04:00 PM • 10:00 PM |
SUN, FEB 21 | |
| Hong Kong | • 01:30 AM |
| Taipei | • 04:00 AM |
SAT, MAR 6 | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | • 11:30 AM • 05:30 PM • 11:30 PM |
SUN, MAR 7 | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | • 05:30 AM |
SAT, MAR 13 | |
| Dublin, Ireland | • 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM |
| The Lands of St. Patrick, Ireland | • 11:30 AM • 05:30 PM • 11:30 PM |
SUN, MAR 14 | |
| Dublin, Ireland | • 01:00 AM |
| The Lands of St. Patrick, Ireland | • 05:30 AM |
WED, MAR 17 | |
| Dublin, Ireland | • 07:00 AM • 01:00 PM • 07:00 PM |
| The Lands of St. Patrick, Ireland | • 11:30 AM • 05:30 PM • 11:30 PM |
THU, MAR 18 | |
| Dublin, Ireland | • 01:00 AM |
Burt Wolf
Burt Wolf is the host and author of nine internationally syndicated television series that deal with cultural history, travel and gastronomy. Burt, a former James Beard Foundation Award winner, has also worked as a travel journalist and written or edited nearly 60 books.
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Greater Miami & The Beaches #102 TRAVELS & TRADITIONS is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating. |
Baja:The Sea of Cortez #103 TRAVELS & TRADITIONS is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating. |
Brussels, Belgium #104 TRAVELS & TRADITIONS is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating. |
Asheville, Northcarolina #105 TRAVELS & TRADITIONS is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating. |
#106 TRAVELS & TRADITIONS is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating. |
#107 TRAVELS & TRADITIONS is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating. |
Richmond, Virginia #108 Take a look at Virginia's oldest plantation (in operation for over 350 years), learn about the Civil War Trails and the battlefields of Virginia, go white-water rafting through the center of town and sample some of the traditional foods. |
Naples, Florida #109 Take a walk into one of the most unusual swamps in the world, discover the origins of the teddy bear, unearth an orchid that smells like chocolate, sample one of the great coconut cakes, and visit a zoo where video technology gives visitors an amazing close-up view of some of the rarest animals on the planet. |
The New Hong Kong #110 The new Hong Kong (the British gave it back to the Chinese in 1997) has seen some changes, but it remains a fascinating city of contrasts: buy jade in the finest jewelry store or in a street market, have soup for breakfast and pancakes for lunch. |
Las Vegas #111 Discover how the ancient Roman Feast of Saturn (a 2000-year-old festival) has been turned into a 24-hour-a-day celebration, see how the Vegas Strip became the prototype for shopping strips around the world, learn about the relationship of marriage and food, look into the history of gaming. |
Bermuda #112 Only six hundred miles off the coast of Carolina, Bermuda is an ideal island resort for a quick and easy getaway -- packed with interesting historical sites, beach front dining and lots of local food specialties. |
Trieste, Italy #113 Uncover the history of this port town, a city on an inlet of the gulf of Venice at the head of the Adriatic Sea. Find out what makes the perfect coffee break and sample plenty of good things to eat for Italian food lovers. |
The Basque Country of Northern Spain #201 The Basque country of northeast Spain has the oldest culture in Europe and they do all they can to keep their traditions alive. In Bilbao visit the museum that revitalized the city. Check out the fastest ball game in the world in San Sebastian and experience some of their unique foods. |
Curacao #202 The capital city of Willemstad is like a mini-Amsterdam transported to a tropical climate. The coral reefs that surround the island have made it an important destination for divers. The beaches have made it an important destination for vacationers. Experience the extraordinary ethnic mix of people that have formed the island*s traditions. |
Twin Cities #203 Twin Cities, Minnesota, the state where the mighty Mississippi River begins. It's also where you will find out how the Pillsbury Bake-Off mirrors our society, discover why St. Paul was a safe haven for gangsters in the 1920's, and shop in the biggest mall in America. |
Central Switzerland #204 Drive through the Swiss Alps and visit two of Switzerland*s most interesting cities. Climb into a 500-year old clock tower. Learn the real story behind the Swiss Army Knife. Take a look at some traditional and delicious Swiss foods. |
San Francisco #205 San Francisco, a city whose present day gleam began with the discovery of glittering gold. The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world and as they mixed together they established the traditions that make San Francisco what it is today. Learn this city*s unique history, love of opulence, and appreciation of tolerance. |
Beaver Creek #206 Beaver Creek, Colorado is one of the most celebrated ski resorts in the world. It has a magnificent setting that was designed to be luxurious but at the same time, family-friendly. Learn how to snowshoe and ski no matter what your age. |
Napa Valley #207 Napa Valley, California. Just fifty miles north of San Francisco. Napa is a protected agricultural preserve, and the primary activity is growing grapes that make great wine. See this beautiful part of the world by hot air balloon and learn how to play croquet when you land. Enjoy some of the great foods that accompany all those wines. |
Miami #208 Miami, Florida. A sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's also a major infusion of cultural excitement and regional performing arts. |
Philadelphia #209 Philadelphia is one of America's oldest and most interesting cities. The birthplace of our nation. Find out how it was founded as a Quaker colony and why they are the guardian of The Liberty Bell. Learn why Philadelphia is considered the city of brotherly love. And take a look at some traditional Philly foods. |
Springfield #210 Springfield, Illinois*the capital of the *Prairie State*. Located in central Illinois, Springfield is one of the richest farming and livestock areas in the United States. Visit historical sites associated with Abraham Lincoln*s life in Springfield and taste Blue Ribbon recipes from the Illinois State Fair. |
Ottawa #211 Ottawa-the capital of Canada-is a beautiful bilingual University town. Tour the architecture, understand the local traditions, and indulge in the French food. |
Manhattan #212 Manhattan is the world epicenter for money, creativity, and culture. In this program, Burt tells you how that came to be and tours you through the town from the tip of the island to Central Park. |
Ellis Island #213 Between 1880 and 1920, over 12 million people immigrated to the United States through this tiny island in New York harbor. Burt tells you why they came here and shows you how they changed the United States in terms of food, music, art, literature, and theater. |
Oaxaca, Mexico #301 The biggest technical breakthrough in human history was figuring out how to grow our own food. The second may be writing. The Zapotecs of Mexico appear to be the only society that, on their own, developed both. Burt visits their city of Oaxaca, tours their ancient settlements, learns about their crafts, and explains their food. We also see the oldest tree in the world and visit the most elaborate Baroque church in the New World. |
Sacramento California #302 By the time the California gold rush of 1849 was over, Sacramento Valley, where it all started, had become one of the world's great agricultural centers. Burt takes us to a walnut grove to see some of the most ecologically advanced farming, tours the state capital, explains how the citizens of Sacramento tricked the legislators into moving there, and discovers why Nancy Reagan refused to live in the governor's mansion. |
Sonoma County #303 Sonoma, California was the most northerly mission in the Spanish Mission system and the place where the United States took control of California from Mexico. Burt tours the county, explains its history and takes viewers to some of the area's most interesting sights, including the home of the garden wizard of North America, the redwood forest, the Russian River kayaking course, and the Jim Russell NASCAR drivers school. We get an overview of the area from a 1940 vintage biplane. |
California's Gold Country #304 Within 5 years of the initial strike, over 50 billion dollars worth of gold was taken out of the hills near Sacramento, California. Burt takes us to the exact spot where the gold was found and explains how that gold funded The War Between the States, built the transcontinental railroad, and brought California into the Union. We tour Old Sacramento, visit the only remaining rural Chinese village in the United States, and find out why The Pony Express only lasted 18 months. |
Zurich Switzerland #305 Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and a major cultural center. Burt tours the town, explains its history, visits its great chocolate shops, stops in to dine at its famous restaurants, and discovers how one of Europe's worst storms resulted in the creation of 1,000 works of art. We watch the design and construction of the world's most complex clock, scoot around town with the inventor of the modern micro-scooter, and eat in a restaurant that has absolutely no light. ~ |
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