Travel adventure show Word Travels reveals the "truth behind the byline"
For the first time on television, you can join the adventures of real-life travel writers Robin Esrock and Julia Dimon as they battle deadlines, jetlag and their own emotional limits in search of the best stories to file to their editors. Filmed in 36 countries across six continents, Word Travels mirrors the world it uncovers - beautiful, unpredictable, and full of surprises.
SRI LANKA
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. As Julia explores the impact of domestic turmoil on tourism, Robin learns about the growing and manufacturing of world famous Ceylon tea. - Video, pics, articles here...
BELIZE
One of Robin's favorite regions is Central America but he has yet to check out Belize, a tiny English speaking country wedged between Guatemala and Mexico. Robin and Julia arrive and travel north to visit Lamanai - a set of ancient Mayan ruins only accessible by boat. Robin gets the itch to make his own discovery and teams up with a local adventurer and heads for the jungle. Meanwhile Julia tackles the art of jungle survival heading out into the jungle with only a machete in hand. - Video, pics, articles here...
