60 http://www.travelscope.net/podcast/ en-us 2009 Travelscope Join us as we accept the world's invitation to visit By Joseph Rosendo I share my personal perspective on cultural tourism in each episode of Travelscope. Travelscope was first created as a syndicated radio show more than 24 years ago. It has since expanded into a PBS television series, an eMagazine, as well as video streaming, a travel blog and audio pod-casts. Travel provides the missing link between cultures. We close each show with a quote from Mark Twain: ‘Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness.” It’s a truth that first turned me on to travel and has kept me hooked for more than thirty years. Joseph Rosendo info@travelscope.net Joseph Rosendo Enjoying the New While Exploring Old Hong Kong Enjoying the New While Exploring Old Hong Kong Made up of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories, Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China operating under a “One Country, Two Systems” rule where citizens have retained the freedom to flourish. Ceded to the British in 1842 and returned to China in 1997, Hong Kong has been a bridge between China and the rest of the world and a center of commerce and innovation. Award-winning food and fine wines complement Hong Kong’s high standard of living and during Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope’s shoot in Hong Kong Joseph joined his guide Vivian Wong at Tim Ho Wan, Hong Kong’s Michelin star Dim Sum Restaurant. For information on all of Hong Kong’s attractions go to DiscoverHongKong.com.  Watch for Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope Hong Kong episode airing as part of Season 7 in 2013. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/exploring-old-hong-kong.mp3 Thu, 3 May 2012 15:13:20 +00:00 00:08:00 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo New York's Roger Smith Hotel - Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer! New York's Roger Smith Hotel - Marching to the Beat of a Different Drummer! In March I spoke for the fifth year at the New York Times Travel show. Speaking at the show and meeting my viewers in the New York area is always a treat.  Of course, it’s an added bonus just to be in New York. It is indeed the city that never sleeps.  Yet, while New York doesn’t need any rest, Julie and I certainly do and this year we made our nest at the Roger Smith Hotel at 47th and Lexington.  Perfectly located to everything in mid-town, it is subway close to the rest of the city. In addition, at the Roger Smith you really feel like an honored guest at an inn, instead of just being one of the masses at some corporate property. Over breakfast I had the opportunity to meet the heart and soul behind the hotel owner James Knowles and during this pod cast I’m sure you’ll sense the love he has for his establishment and the joy he gets running it. For more on the Roger Smith Hotel and to book your own rooms go to RogerSmith.com. You can also visit RogerSmithLife.com for some insights into the hearts and minds behind the hotel’s vision. Also check out Julie’s blog entry on our experience on the Travelscope website blog page and check out their entry in Spring issue of our eMagazine. Happy Traveling! traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/new_york_roger_smith_hotel.mp3 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:29:51 +00:00 00:05:33 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Orsay - A New York Dining Gem Orsay - A New York Dining Gem As the song says, “New York, New York is a “hell of a” a town” - for restaurants. In every neighborhood you can find a world of cuisines. Designed by Jean Denoyer, Orsay, located on the Upper East Side at Lexington and 75th Street, is a fine dining establishment that is at its heart a warm, welcoming neighborhood French eatery.  Menu selections offer a delicious combination of light classical French dishes and the popular comfort foods of a Parisian brasserie. The proof of a great restaurant is the fact that after you dine at an establishment you know that once is not enough.  On a recent trip to New York to speak at the New York Times Travel Show, Julie and I returned to Orsay joined by her daughter, Elise, and Elise’s boyfriend, Jeff.  At the end of the evening, everyone was all smiles.  Julie enjoyed the amazing “Melted Raclette” salad, I relished the fresh Fish Soup, Elise found the Short Rib “Pot au Feu” extremely flavorful and Jeff was completely satisfied with his man-size cut of Sirlion.  In addition, I could not resist the restaurant’s signature Tartares and followed my fish soup with the Japonais — a tuna, wasabi, sesame and tempura creation that was heavenly.  A splendid time was had by all!  Here is a pod cast I did with manager/partner Hassan El Garrahy about the restaurant.  To book your own experience at Orsay, go to OrsayRestaurant.com.  Stay tuned for my blog on another of Jean Denoyer’s New York creations:  Brasserie Ruhlmann at 45 Rockefeller Center (West 50th St. between 5th and 6th Ave).  If you can’t wait, preview the experience by visiting BrasserieRuhlmann.com. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/orsay.mp3 Tue, 3 Apr 2012 06:34:44 +00:00 00:06:56 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Europe by Volvo - and for Free! Europe by Volvo - and for Free! Volvo is an underwriter of Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope’s new season of thirteen shows, which will begin airing June 2012.  It joins our other five seasons of shows to make 78 half-hour episodes that are available to all of our PBS and Public Television viewers in the United States and Canada. Volvo and Travelscope are a perfect match for many reasons.  Foremost among them is that fact that Volvo has an Overseas Delivery Program that is not only one of the best car deals around, but also includes an European vacation as part of the bargain. The program includes two free round trip air tickets with Scandanavian Airlines to Sweden, a free first class hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden, savings off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos (varies by model), free shipping to your U.S. Volvo dealer and a number of other extras that makes it a dream come true for travel lovers and prospective Volvo new car owners.  To get the inside scoop on this unusual travel opportunity Joseph spoke with Anders Robertson, manager of the Overseas Delivery Program.  After you listen to the pod cast, you can get more information on this New Volvo/European Vacation opportunity at VolvoCars.us/MyBagsArePacked or by calling 800-641-1102.  Right now, they are offering a Winter Special that gives you extra nights in Paris or Stockholm, free meals, reduced rates on cruises to Germany and other incentives.  Whatever the season, you can click on the Overseas Delivery link on their home page for their latest travel offers and ideas which offers extra bonuses for the traveling buyer. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/volvo_3_12.mp3 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:39:45 +00:00 00:15:42 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo According to Wikipedia, jet lag is “a physiological condition which results from alterations to the body’s circadian rhythms caused by rapid long-distance transmeridian (east–west or west–east) travel, as on a jet plane. The condition may last several days and a recovery rate of one day per time zone crossed is considered a fair estimate.  Considering how little vacation time U.S. citizens have that situation is completely unacceptable. Enter No-Jet-Lag on the scene, a unique homeopathic remedy, which claims to offer relief. To get the inside scoop on the miracle product, Joseph caught up with developer Andrew Criglington in Los Angeles during a brief layover on his worldwide travels.  If, after listening to the pod cast, you’d like more information on No-Jet-Lag, go to NoJetLag.com. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/no-jet-lag.mp3 Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:05:26 +00:00 00:08:28 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo the_wonderful_world_of_cuban_cigars_-_part_2 the_wonderful_world_of_cuban_cigars_-_part_2 Whether you’ve smoke them or not, you’ve no doubt heard about Cuban cigars. Their fame is worldwide.  In movies, television, novels and magazines, they epitomize the ultimate in luxury. They have a mystic based on their history, their quality, and thanks to the U.S. Embargo of Cuba, their illegal nature and cost. My Cuban grandfather immigrated to the United States after the Spanish-American war in the 1890s and worked blending tobacco for the Hav-A-Tampa cigar company in Tampa, Florida and, later, his own cigar factory in Miami. He was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba — the birthplace of Cuban cigars — so during my visit to Cuba in 2000, I made a point to sample a good assortment of puros, as well as visiting his homeland. This pod cast and several to come feature some of my experiences in Cuba, starting with my some Cuban cigar encounters. It was quite an accomplishment for me to travel to Cuba considering the fact that none of my immediate family had every been to Cuba, even though we are all of Cuban ancestry. Italian-Americans can go to Italy, African-Americans can experience to Africa, why even Chinese Americans can travel to Communist China — the real evil empire — but, Cuban-Americans need to beg, plead and wheedle their way to the country of their ancestors.  In 2000, during the Clinton administration, as a journalist I was able to visit Cuba while most United States citizens could not — legally.  And yet, many of them went anyway.  More than 50,000 U.S. citizens either found some round about way to legally go or simply ignored the insane almost 50-year-old U.S. boycott of Cuba. Fortunately after eight years of draconian policies during the Bush Administration where Americans were subject to $10,000 fines for traveling to Cuba, once again, there are many legal opportunities to travel to Cuba. It’s a wonderful country.  As hoped, during my very short trip to Cuba I discovered many things. I learned Cuba is a fascinating country filled with contrasts and contradictions and that Cubans are warm and welcoming — and have suffered enough already!  Yet, the most important thing I learned about “those” people is that they are just people.  Like me — and you. People with wishes and dreams, hopes and fears. And I learned that I am neither Cuban nor American, I am just a man and that is what I have in common with all Cubans. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/cigars_part2.mp3 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:58:58 +00:00 00:07:49 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo the_wonderful_world_of_cuban_cigars_part_1 the_wonderful_world_of_cuban_cigars_part_1 Whether you’ve smoke them or not, you’ve no doubt heard about Cuban cigars.  Their fame is worldwide.  In movies, television, novels and magazines, they epitomize the ultimate in luxury.  They have a mystic based on their history, their quality, and thanks to the U.S. Embargo of Cuba, their illegal nature and cost.  My Cuban grandfather immigrated to the United States after the Spanish-American war in the 1890s and worked blending tobacco for the Hav-A-Tampa cigar company in Tampa, Florida and, later, his own cigar factory in Miami.  He was born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba—the birthplace of Cuban cigars—so during my visit to Cuba in 2000, I made a point to sample a good assortment of puros, as well as visiting his homeland.  This pod cast and several to come feature some of my experiences in Cuba, starting with my some Cuban cigar encounters. It was quite an accomplishment for me to travel to Cuba considering the fact that none of my immediate family had every been to Cuba, even though we are all of Cuban ancestry.  Italian-Americans can go to Italy, African-Americans can experience to Africa, why even Chinese Americans can travel to Communist China - the real evil empire - but, Cuban-Americans need to beg, plead and wheedle their way to the country of their ancestors.  In 2000, during the Clinton administration, as a journalist I was able to visit Cuba while most United States citizens could not - legally.  And yet, many of them went anyway.  More than 50,000 U.S. citizens either found some round about way to legally go or simply ignored the insane almost 50-year-old U.S. boycott of Cuba.  Fortunately after eight years of draconian policies during the Bush Administration where Americans were subject to $10,000 fines for traveling to Cuba, once again, there are many legal opportunities to travel to Cuba.  It’s a wonderful country.  As hoped, during my very short trip to Cuba I discovered many things.  I learned Cuba is a fascinating country filled with contrasts and contradictions and that Cubans are warm and welcoming - and have suffered enough already!  Yet, the most important thing I learned about “those” people is that they are just people.  Like me — and you.  People with wishes and dreams, hopes and fears.  And I learned that I am neither Cuban nor American, I am just a man and that is what I have in common with all Cubans. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/cigars_part1.mp3 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 03:59:40 +00:00 00:07:38 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo fredericksburg texas fredericksburg texas If it’s time for barbecue, German beer tasting, fine wine sampling and guitar pickin,’ you must be in Fredericksburg, Texas. From discovering its German roots to climbing Enchanted Rock to enjoying “Texas Roots Music” in this audio-documentary pod cast, Joseph takes a Longhorn State-sized helping of the many activities and attractions that welcome him in Texas Hill Country. Happy Traveling, y’all. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/fredericksburg_texas.mp3 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:32:04 +00:00 00:54:26 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ptv_at_sea ptv_at_sea How can you support Public Television and Radio and still have a fabulous vacation?  Well, Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope found out by joining PTV at Sea’s Mediterranean Cruise aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner. Joseph and Julie were able to meet more than 200 of their PBS viewers while cruising in style to extraordinary Mediterranean destinations like Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia; Malta; Taormina, Sicily and the Chianti Region of Italy. Watch for this exciting television episode which will air beginning June 2012 as part of Season 6 of Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope — one of 78 shows that will be airing on Public Television Stations throughout the United States and Canada. In the meantime, listen to Joseph’s interview with Artful Travelers’ founder Kevin Corcoran and go to www.PTVatSEA.com for more information. Happy Sailing! traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/ptv_at_sea.mp3 Sat, 7 Jan 2012 18:09:34 +00:00 00:13:58 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Christmas Smoke Christmas Smoke It’s almost Christmas and as much as I love my life in Topanga, California, at this time of year my thoughts invariably drift to my boyhood home in Miami, Florida. While Christmas was not big deal in my parents’ home, Christmas and, in particular Noche Buena (literally “Good Night” and aka Christmas Eve in Latin cultures) was a big opportunity for celebrating for my grandparents. There was always a huge Christmas tree, gifts, cousins, food, drinks and lots of hugs and kisses from lots of very happy adults. As I was growing up during the 1950s my grandparents lived on Ninth Street in downtown Miami. I just took a look at the site on Google Earth and where their and my aunt’s houses were is now pretty much a huge parking lot under the shadow of the Miami Heat’s American Airlines Arena. So, it goes. My grandmother or Abuelita ran a three-story rooming house for Jai alai players and other single men and next door my aunt or Tia did pretty much the same thing. My uncle was an ex-boxer and limo driver and my grandfather or Abuelito made Cuban cigars — using genuine, not yet forbidden by the ridiculous U.S. boycott of Cuba, Cuban tobacco — which leads me into my Christmas story. It’s called Christmas Smoke and it’s my tribute to my grandfather, my family, old Miami, and, of course, Christmas. You can hear it right here. I hope you enjoy it. Julie and I wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. God bless us, every one! traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/christmas-smoke.mp3 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:50:08 +00:00 08:32:00 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Sicily the Italy that Shouldn't Be Missed Sicily the Italy that Shouldn't Be Missed I just returned from a wonderful Mediterranean cruise aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner as part of its PTV at Sea cruise. While on shore we did our best to capture a taste of the wonders of Venice, Croatia, Malta, Tuscany and Sicily for season six of Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope. The challenge was formidable and the task sometimes daunting – presenting three countries and six cities in one show – but I think everyone will be pleased with the outcome. One of the highlights of the trip was our visit to Taormina, Sicily, known for its Roman ruins, amazing cuisine and warm hearted people. My Sicilian excursion and our stop in Tuscany, where we visited two wineries and I had my fill of Chianti Classico (if one can ever get their fill of such delicious wine), was put together by our friends at Select Italy. Their tours are an excellent alternative to the shipboard excursions, offering personalized itineraries and genuine encounters. I highly recommend Select Italy if you want an authentic experience. To plan your own Italian adventures go to SelectItaly.com. My superb guide in Sicily was Giacomo Mazza. In a lovely square in Taormina I spoke with him about Americans traveling, or rather not traveling, to Sicily and what they miss. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/sicily.mp3 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:20:44 +00:00 00:09:07 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo europe_by_volvo europe_by_volvo Volvo is one of the underwriters of Travelscope’s Christmas in Switzerland show, which will begin airing November 15th and run throughout the holiday season on PBS stations nationwide. It’s a perfect match for many reasons. Foremost among them is that fact that Volvo has an overseas delivery program that is not only one of the best around, but also offers a European trip as part of the deal. The program includes two free round trip air tickets to Sweden, hotel accommodations, free U.S. delivery and a number of other extras that makes it a dream come true for travel lovers and prospective Volvo new car owners. There’s an attractive Winter Offer going on right now that includes some features not available during the summer months. To get the inside scoop on this unusual travel opportunity Joseph spoke with Anders Robertson, manager of the Overseas Delivery Program. After you listen to the pod cast, you can get more information on this New Volvo/European Vacation deal at VolvoCars.us/MyBagsArePacked or by calling 800-641-1102. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/europe_by_volvo.mp3 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 03:03:58 +00:00 00:16:13 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo making_travel_easier making_travel_easier Making the travel experience the best that it can be is one of Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope’s primary goals. One of the underwriters of our Christmas in Switzerland television show which will be airing on PBS stations across the country beginning in November 2011 is Park Air Express — a parking company dedicated to making at least one part of your journey go smoothly.  Joseph met and spoke with Park Air Express vice president of marketing, Jeff Okyle, about some of things travelers can do to make getting to their destination easier. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/making_travel_easier.mp3 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:53:39 +00:00 00:05:30 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo port_aransas_texas port_aransas_texas Joseph breaks away from heat for a cooling and relaxing stay among the gentle gulf breezes of the South Texas Coast.  In every season the pleasures are easy in this laid back Southern town where often the best thing to do is nothing.  The active visitor has plenty to keep them busy and Joseph tries his hand at surfing, sand castles, kayaking, fishing and dancing a two step or three.  In keeping with his joy of lifelong learning, he hops aboard a University of Texas research vessel for a cruise of the bay and a look at the bay’s denizens. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/port_aransas.mp3 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 17:05:24 +00:00 00:28:07 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo the_art_and_craft_of_tea the_art_and_craft_of_tea While shooting two episodes on Taiwan for the now-airing 5th season of Travelscope, Joseph captured the art and craft of tea including the beauty and serenity of a formal tea ceremony.  Upon his return, he discovered an authentic tea experience near his home in Southern California at the Ten Ren tea store and Tea Station tea café in San Gabriel.  In this pod cast Joseph speaks with Jimmy Huang of Tea Station, Inc. about the joys of tea – the world’s second favorite drink after water.  After listening to it you can sip some of the best teas at the twelve Tea Station shops in California and Las Vegas, as well as learn more about the pleasures and curative properties of tea at TeaStation.US. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/art_and_craft_of_tea.mp3 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:46:56 +00:00 00:13:11 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ontariosn_niagara_peninsula-_more_than_a_waterfall ontariosn_niagara_peninsula-_more_than_a_waterfall In September, Joseph will be traveling to the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada’s Niagara Peninsula as part of Travelscope TV’s Toronto adventure. Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its art and culture, gourmet restaurants and premium wineries, makes a great day excursion from the city. It’s just an hour and half ride from Toronto on the Queen Elizabeth Highway to Niagara-on-the-Lake — a town of 13,000 lucky souls whose picture postcard home exudes Victorian charm. In this latest pod cast, Joseph takes us on a trip to the peninsula to sample some of the wines, take in the theater, cycle its trails and dine on stunning food prepared by some of Canada’s premier chefs. Travelscope TV’s Toronto episode will begin airing as part of Season 6 in June 2012. Until then get information on Toronto by visiting http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com.  traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/acadian-festival-2009.mp3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:21:01 +00:00 00:53:27 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ontario_canada ontario_canada As a preview to Joseph’s visit to Toronto (Canada’s largest city) in September to shoot an episode for Travelscope TV, during this pod cast Joseph returns to a previous visit to the city and features its attractions, activities, history and culture. Along the way he discovers fine dining, a lively theater scene, revitalized neighborhoods and one of the greenest cities in North America. Travelscope TV’s Toronto episode will begin airing as part of Season 6 in June 2012, until then you can get information on Toronto by visiting http://www.SeeTorontoNow.com. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/toronto-ontario-canada.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:32:52 +00:00 00:45:29 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo topanga_film_festival topanga_film_festival The community of Topanga Canyon, California is a very special place.  It is surrounded by Topanga Canyon State Park, the largest wild land within the boundaries of a major city in the United States, and has always been a home of free-spirited, creative, innovative, artistic people who are able to strive and thrive in the natural, peaceful environment just minutes from the second-largest city in the country.  Created seven years ago by filmmakers Urs and Sara Bauer, the Topanga Film Festival continues the community’s creative legacy.  Featuring more than 50 films, as well as a documentary film competition and four days of panels and workshops, the festival takes place from July 28 – 31, 2011.  Recently Joseph spoke with Urs Baur, who with his wife Sara started the event seven years ago in their Topanga backyard.  Listen to Joseph’s pod cast and then go to TopangaFilmFestival.com to get more information on the festival and to purchase tickets for a single screening or the entire festival. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/topanga_film_fest.mp3 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:22:50 +00:00 00:14:08 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo vive_la_france vive_la_france Vive la France! Julie and Joseph recently returned from a Uniworld Rhone river cruise which traveled from Arles in Provence to Calon-sur-Saône in Burgundy. Uniworld’s River Royale offered a very relaxing, carefree way to travel through La Belle France and included in the cruise price were city tours of Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage, Lyon and Beaune. Joseph’s latest pod cast features onboard interviews with cruise director, Tony Jenkins, and hotel manager, Eric Christophe. For cruise information go to Uniworld.com. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/vive_la_france.mp3 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:28:45 +00:00 00:18:58 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo season_5_emmy_party season_5_emmy_party June 2011 was a banner month for Travelscope. With the 5th season release on June 7th, Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope® currently has 65 episodes airing on PBS which entertain, inform and educate viewers about the wonders of the world and the people in it. In addition to that, this spring Travelscope received its second Emmy nomination in two years. And on the night of June 18th at the 38th Annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Travelscope and its primary shooter, editor and production supervisor, Zebediah Smith, won the Emmy for Single Camera Photography!  Through this pod cast, join Joseph, Julie and the crew at Travelscope’s 5th Season Launch and Emmy Award party which took place the day after the big Emmy win! traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/season5_emmy_party.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:57:55 +00:00 00:20:08 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo alaska_inside_passage alaska_inside_passage On November 10, 2011 Joseph will be joining Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor of Washington Week, Mark Samels, executive producer of American Experience, Scott Simon, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition and an exclusive group of passengers consisting of Public Television viewers and National Public Radio listeners on a PTV at Sea cruise of the Mediterranean aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner.  As a preview to that voyage, in this pod cast you can join Joseph’s previous voyage aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner through Alaska’s Inside Passage.  During this audio-documentary pod cast Joseph stops off in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, takes an incursion into iceberg-filled Tracey Arm and explores the behind-the-scenes operation of the 700-passenger luxury vessel.  For more information on the upcoming November sailing where Joseph will also be producing a Travelscope episode featuring the cruise’s destinations for Season 6, check out the Spotlight On…PTV at Sea article in the Spring 2011 issue of Travelscope’s eMagazine. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/alaska_inside_passage.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:10:38 +00:00 00:53:51 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo st_vincent_and_the_grenadines_-_close_to_home_but_a_world_away st_vincent_and_the_grenadines_-_close_to_home_but_a_world_away Close to Home, but a World Away –– Thirty-two beautiful islands, off the beaten track, yet in your backyard, is what Joseph discovers on his St. Vincent & the Grenadines adventure. These stunning Caribbean isles offer a wide range of water activities from snorkeling and diving to swimming and sailing. Yet, the best adventures are the natural and cultural ones and Joseph experiences them from searching for the St. Vincent Parrot to swimming with endangered sea turtles and dancing to the drums of the Union Island Maroon Festival. Joseph’s latest pod cast is a preview of the Travelscope PBS television on SVG that will begin airing June 2011. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/svg_close_but_a_world_away.mp3 Thu, 2 Jun 2011 07:04:23 +00:00 00:49:13 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo tracking_mountain_gorillas_in_the_footsteps_of_dian_fossey tracking_mountain_gorillas_in_the_footsteps_of_dian_fossey The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International is dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitats in Africa.  During my trek through Volcanoes National park to the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, I was accompanied by Claire Richardson, CEO of the Fund. After our encounter with the Agasha group, we spoke together about the history and future of Gorilla protection in the Virunga mountains and how tourism, in the form of park fees, hotel accommodations and tours run by companies like Baobab Expeditions, are contributing to the welfare of the gorillas and their human neighbors. After you listen to the pod cast if you want more information on the Fund go to GorillaFund.org. Don’t forget to catch Travelscope’s Rwanda Mountain Gorrilla show airing beginning September 2011 on your Public Television station. For more information about Baobab Expeditions click here. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/tracking_mountain_gorillas.mp3 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:13:26 +00:00 00:10:27 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo rwanda_saving_gorillas_helping_people_through_tourism rwanda_saving_gorillas_helping_people_through_tourism From his travels in Africa Joseph has come to expect much more than grand savannahs where herds of wildebeest and prides of lions roam. Yet, Rwanda expanded even those expectations. No larger than Maryland, Rwanda is a small chunk of Africa shoehorned in between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. With its verdant hills, jungle wildlife and some of Africa’s highest peaks it’s been called, “a tropical Switzerland at the heart of Africa.” And the wild soul of the country lives in Volcanoes National Park—a sanctuary for most of the world’s mountain gorillas. The base of Joseph’s gorilla trekking adventures was the Virunga Safari Lodge. The eco-friendly lodge, which sports solar panels and eco-plumbing, is set on a stunning hillside with a panoramic view of the Virunga volcanoes and the lakes Ruhondo and Bulera. In keeping with a general effort in Rwanda to ensure that tourism benefits the local communities, the resort’s eight stone “bandas” (traditionally-design accommodations) are locally-built and a nearby school is funded in part by the guests’ dollars. During this pod cast Joseph’s speaks with resort manager, David Magezi about the resort, their community involvement and gorilla trekking activities. To learn more, visit VolcanoesSafaris.com traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/rwanda_saving_gorillas_and_helping_people_through_tourism.mp3 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:10:04 +00:00 00:09:23 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Joseph_and_travelscope_join_ptv_at_sea_regent_cruise Joseph_and_travelscope_join_ptv_at_sea_regent_cruise Joseph will join other PBS and NPR journalists on a PTV at Sea cruise aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner which sets sail on an 11-day cruise on November 10, 2011. Besides joining Gwen Ifill, moderator and managing editor of Washington Week, Mark Samels, executive producer of American Experience, Scott Simon, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition and an exclusive group of passengers consisting of Public Television viewers and National Public Radio listeners, Joseph will be part of the Travelscope team that will produce an episode featuring the cruise’s destinations for Season 6 of Travelscope. You will find the Spotlight On…PTV at Sea article in spring 2011 issue of Travelscope’s eMagazine. In addition, this pod cast features Joseph’s conversation with Kevin Corcoran, president of Artful Travelers, the company that is organizing the fall cruise. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/travelscope_and_ptv_at_sea.mp3 Wed, 6 Apr 2011 19:37:29 +00:00 00:12:13 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo the_other_south_of_france the_other_south_of_france While the Cote du Azur gets all the publicity as The South of France – there is another French Riviera and South of France that offers a gentler and less flashy experience, but is no less marvelous. Languedoc – Roussillon, one of the 26 regions of France, stretches from the artsy fishing village of Collioure in the south to the Rhone River and the marshes of the Carmargue in the east. Inland and to the north it encompasses the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi which winds its way to the sea and the Grand Canyon of France – the Gorge du Tarn. On this pod cast you join Joseph as he explores and enjoys the many attractions and pleasures that await in The Other South of France. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/the_other_side_of_france.mp3 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:55:11 +00:00 00:37:34 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ireland_from_the_ring_of_kerry_to_the_blarney_Stone ireland_from_the_ring_of_kerry_to_the_blarney_Stone Ireland is a country of song and poetry and breathtaking beauty. It’s a country of steaming hot teas, hearty soups, fresh food and great drink!  It’s a country where even though it may be your first visit, you’ll immediately feel at home. Joseph continues his explorations of Western Ireland with a drive aournd the Ring of Kerry and then on to the Blarney Castle in order receive the “gift of gab” by kissing the famous Blarney Stone! traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/ireland_ring_of_kerry.mp3 Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:42:21 +00:00 00:39:20 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo travelscope_welcomes_rosetta_stone travelscope_welcomes_rosetta_stone Available in more than 24 languages, Rosetta Stone language-learning solutions are used by schools, organizations and millions of individuals in more than 150 counties throughout the world.  Joseph welcomes Rosetta Stone as a new underwriter of Travelscope and examines how they change the way the world learns languages in this pod cast with Duane Sider, Rosetta Stone’s director of learning. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/travelscope_welscomes_rosetta_stone.mp3 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:16:57 +00:00 00:11:16 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ireland_the_west_is_the_best ireland_the_west_is_the_best Bronze Medal Winner - “Lowell Thomas Journalism Award” A hundred thousand welcomes will be yours when Joseph explores the beauty and the spirit of Ireland. Travelscope spent eight days on Ireland’s Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas last summer capturing experiences for the show that will air as part of Season V of Travelscope which is scheduled for broadcast beginning June 2011. On this pod cast we travel back with Joseph on his first visit to Ireland 10 years ago. It was this first adventure in Ireland that inspired his love of the country and led to Travelscope Television returning to Ireland this year. Happy Traveling! traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/ireland_the_west_is_the_best.mp3 Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:33:39 +00:00 00:31:53 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ethiopian_preview ethiopian_preview Ethiopia offers the traveler plenty of what they expect from an African Adventures — wildlife, tribal cultures and dramaticl landscapes — and well as many surprises. In March Joseph travels to Ethiopia in search of the expected and the unexpected. As a prelude to Travelscope’s fourth African adventure he met with Kagnew Asfaw, the regional director of Ethopian Airlines for the United States and Canada. They spoke about the country, the people and new developments that are expected to make Ethiopian Airlines the best way to get to all of East Africa. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/ethiopian_airlines.mp3 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:59:03 +00:00 00:09:35 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo brittan_france brittan_france France is one of Joseph’s favorite places on earth — ancient, beautiful, and proud — where you’ll find joie de vivre — the joy of life — around every corner. That’s even truer in Brittany — a land of legends and myths. Elves and dragons and maids and knights — hiking and biking and crepes and oysters — these are just a few of the little-known treasures Brittany and its Celtic heritage have in store for you. You’ll discover the country, its attractions and its stories on Joseph’s Brittany, France podcast. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/brittany_france.mp3 Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:01:41 +00:00 00:53:14 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo la_quinta la_quinta La Quinta, California has long been a popular desert getaway for those in the know.  Not as well known as its sister city, Palm Springs, it has a lot to offer the visitor.  Joseph and Julie recently stayed in La Quinta in conjunction with their announcement of the release of Season V of Travelscope at the American Public Television conference that was held there. While in La Quinta they stayed in some very comfortable, convenient and cozy accommodations – La Quinta Vacations. In this pod cast, Joseph speaks with Sandy Robbins, property manager for La Quinta Vacations. After listening to the pod cast get more information on the property by going to www.LaQuinta-Vacations.com. And for more on La Quinta, you can check out Barbara Beckley’s story in the Winter 2010-2011 issue of the Travelscope eMagazine by just following this link. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/la_quinta.mp3 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:17:56 +00:00 00:10:56 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo st_moritz st_moritz St. Moritz, Switzerland is long been noted as the Swiss resort with an emphasis on the Ritz. Travelscope was in St. Moritz this year filming one of our Season V shows which will be released next June. Whether a home-stay zimmer frei room or a five-star hotel suite, accommodations in St. Moritz come in all classes and style. While being very up-to-date in spirit, the luxury Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains offers a direct connection with St. Moritz’s spa past. I spoke with public relations manager Benita Welter about the property and St. Mortiz. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/moritz.mp3 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:34:11 +00:00 00:07:28 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo ottawa_ontario_canadas_capital ottawa_ontario_canadas_capital Imagine a European country that stretches from Nice, France to Stockholm, Sweden. That gives you an idea of the size of the province of Ontario, Canada. And Ontario has a world of activities waiting for you. You can canoe on one of its 600,000 lakes or 60,000 miles of rivers or take a walk — one in every 10 square miles is a wilderness park.  Meet the Mennonites, the Scots, the cosmopolitan Torontans — they’re all here in Ontario, as well as, Ottawa — Canada’s capital – a gateway to the country and its people. It’s symbolic that the capital region of bilingual Canada lies in Ontario and Quebec encompassing both the English and French cultures. Those cultures and many more are celebrated in yearly festivals. On this pod cast join Joseph as he explores Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s Capital. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/ottawa_ontario_canadas_capital.mp3 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:40:34 +00:00 00:54:11 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo chateu_de_la_treyene chateu_de_la_treyene While scouting the Perigord Region of France for an upcoming television episode, Joseph and Julie stayed at the very posh Chateau de la Treyne situated high above the Dordorgne River. One of hundreds of castles along the Dordogne River, the Chateau is a place where every woman is a princess and every man instantly transforms from a frog into a prince just by walking through its doors. With salons dating from the 14th and 17th centuries, this Relais & Chateaux hotel combines the authenticity of the past with high quality modern comfort. Its acclaimed cuisine can be enjoyed in the sumptuous Louis XIII dining room or on the beautiful terrace. Michelin Star Chef Stephane Andrieux combines the gourmet traditions of the local Perigord and Quercy specialities — foie gras, truffles, lamb and duck — with insightful creativity to deliver unexpected and delicious flavors. You can learn more by visiting ChateauDeLaTreyne.com. In this latest pod cast, Joseph pauses from his kingly pleasures in the castle to interview owner Philippe Gombert. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/chateau_de_la_treyene.mp3 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:55:57 +00:00 00:07:04 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Andreas_Kostermann_Porta_Hotels Andreas_Kostermann_Porta_Hotels Easter Week (Semana Santa) in Guatemala is a sight to behold. The pageantry and devotion of the people is beyond compare. Whether you are religious or not, you can not help but be moved by the genuine expression of love and faith displayed by the people. No where is the event more extensive, beautiful and moving than in the ancient town of Antigua. Each year thousands of devotees come from throughout Guatemala and the world to participate in the celebration. The Porta Hotel Antigua is perfectly located to serve visitors and locals alike. During his stay in Antigua to cover the festivities for an Season V episode of Travelscope scheduled for release to PBS June 1011, Joseph spoke with the hotel’s general manager, Andreas Kuestermann, about Antigua, Semana Santa and the hotel. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/Andreas_Kostermann_Porta_Hotels1.mp3 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 05:21:11 +00:00 00:07:26 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Kimpton Monaco Washington, DC Kimpton Monaco Washington, DC When you’re in Washington DC you expect to have close encounters with history, but it’s a special treat to make a National Landmark your home. Yet, staying in Washington’s first Post Office building (originally constructed in 1839) is only one of the pleasures available to guests of the Hotel Monaco Washington, DC, a Kimpton Hotel.  A pleasant stroll away from the National Mall and other Washington attractions, this luxury boutique hotel has plenty to offer visitors whether they are in Washington on business or pleasure. During a recent trip to the nation’s capital to celebrate Julie’s son, Travis’ induction into the State Department, Joseph spoke with hotel General Manager Ed Virtue about the hotel and the city it serves. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Kimpton_Monaco_Washington_DC.mp3 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:19:22 +00:00 00:07:05 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo 2010 Topanga Film Festival 2010 Topanga Film Festival Joseph speaks with one of the founders and organizers of the Topanga Film Festival, Urs Baur. This year’s four day festival intrudes an ambitious slate of feature length films screenings, special live and interactive events – many of which will take place in an oversized screening tent right in the middle of Topanga’s village center. The festival runs August 19 – 22, 2010.  Information – 310-455-4700. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/topanga_film_festival.mp3 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:22:57 +00:00 00:10:13 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo la_paz la_paz La Paz, is the capital of Baja California Sur, the political center of the southern peninsula, and yet, it is still a piece of undiscovered and unspoiled Mexico. Located on the beautiful Sea of Cortez it offers visitors a wide range of activities from fishing and sea kayaking to just strolling along the seaside mallecon. Joseph heads to this seaside destination to take in its many attractions. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/La_Paz.mp3 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:03:02 +00:00 00:54:13 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Mozambique, Africa Mozambique, Africa When you think of Africa you hardly think of a beautiful beach, but in Mozambique, Africa that’s exactly what you should be thinking about.  Joseph traveled to Mozambique for one of two shows on Africa that will be featured in Travelscope TV Season IV – which begins airing in June 2010. After the long flight from the U.S. aboard South African Airways, Joseph joined Geoff Calmeyer of Roar Africa on a sun-soaked, white-sand beach in Mozambique. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/mozambique_africa.mp3 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:43:59 +00:00 00:08:35 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo claremont_hotel_and_spa claremont_hotel_and_spa Joseph heads to Northern California to the other city on the bay – Oakland – where he stays at the newly renovated Claremont Hotel Club & Spa. The 1915 castle on the Berkeley Hills has recently spruced up its guest rooms, reinvented the Spa Claremont and, most notably, transformed their gourmet dining offering into the innovative Meritage. It’s in this venue that award-wining chef Josh Thomsen conjures up an array of delectable specialties served in half or full portions accompanied by a choice of appropriate wine vintages.  A devotee of local products Josh hunts down the best of regional producers to give guests a real taste of Northern California. Discoveries such as Hog Island oysters pleasantly surprise and totally satisfy the most discerning diner.  From a sunny spot at Meritage during breakfast Joseph enjoys stunning views of fog-shrouded San Francisco while speaking with marketing manager Mickey Khangsengsing about the new shine on this grand old lady. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/claremont_hotel_club_spa.mp3 Wed, 19 May 2010 14:15:44 +00:00 00:07:47 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo cultural_folk_tours cultural_folk_tours Cappadocia, in Turkey’s rural heart, is a natural wonder and a cultural treasure chest.  It is where the East and West have collided and “fairy chimneys” — fantastic volcanic ash formations — have risen from the land and tower over beautifully carved valleys. The Travelscope TV episode will air as part of Season IV which begins airing on PBS stations nationwide on June 2010. As a preview to its release Joseph meets up with Bora Özkök of Cultural Folk Tours at the Los Angeles Times Travel and Adventure show to talk about Cappadocia, Bora’s tours and the Cappadocia Suites — one of the finest and most unusual accommodations in Turkey. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/cultural_folk_tour.mp3 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:22:10 +00:00 00:06:19 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo new_brunswick_canada_s_bay_of_fundy_isles new_brunswick_canada_s_bay_of_fundy_isles The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world. The contrast between low and high tides may reach 45 feet. The people whose lives are most influenced by this amazing natural phenomena are the inhabitants of New Brunswick, Canada’s Bay of Fundy Isles – a string of scenic islands where lives are dependent on the sea and lived with respect for nature’s awesome power. Grand Manan, Deer Island and Campobello are the three most frequented islands. On this adventure Joseph visits all three and meets New Brunswick, Canada’s secret treasure—its people. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/new_brunswick_BOFI.mp3 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:05:25 +00:00 00:51:06 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo south_africa_adventure south_africa_adventure Joseph heads out on safari at the Shamwari Wildlife Preserve then visits the town of Alicedale – where people power is thriving. Along the way he visits a Capetown area winery for some rest, relaxation and wine tasting. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/south_africa_adventure.mp3 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:02:25 +00:00 00:33:13 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo switzerland_-_bettmerhof_inn switzerland_-_bettmerhof_inn The UNESCO World Heritage site of Bettmeralp sits at 6,561 surrounding with the Valais region of Switzerland’s beautiful mountains.  A four season destination, Bettmeralp is family-friendly and car-free – and typically Swiss. At the quaint village of Bettmeralp – dubbed the Better Alp by the tourism board – Joseph stayed at the Bettmerhof, which is situated near the chair lift which leads to alpine meadows in the summertime and excellent downhill skiing in the wintertime. Christian Iholster, his wife and two children were Joseph’s hosts and hostesses. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/switzerland_bettmerhof_inn.mp3 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:00:03 +00:00 00:10:49 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo originalsheds_com originalsheds_com Bursting at the seams in their home office prompted Joseph and Julie to scour the internet for “extra space” options. They found a cute cedar “sun shed” online and made the leap. Joseph speaks with the Obie Miller one of the family of owners of OriginalSheds.com about Travelscope’s expansion and other space-utilizing ideas that the company offers their customers. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/original_sheds.mp3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:39:09 +00:00 00:09:17 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo geneva_switzerland_-_beau_rivage_hotel geneva_switzerland_-_beau_rivage_hotel Joseph journeys to Switzerland to capture footage for two PBS television shows on Switzerland. First stop was the international city of Geneva where he stayed on Lake Geneva at the historic and typically grand Swiss hotel – the Beau Rivage. Founded in 1865 by the Mayer family, the hotel is noted for the famous people who have stayed there.  Joseph speaks with Jacques Mayer, the hotel’s managing owner, about his family’s long association with the legendary hotel. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/geneva-switzerland.mp3 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:11:28 +00:00 00:09:45 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo washington_d_c_-lowes_madison washington_d_c_-lowes_madison The nation’s capital is an exciting destination in any season. It’s a moving experience to wander around the Mall and visit all the monuments to our nation’s history. During a recent stay in the city Joseph situated himself close to the action at the Loews’ Madison Hotel – just a hop, skip and a jump from the White House. He speaks with General Manager Larry Beiderman and chef Arnel Esposo about the property. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/loews_madison.mp3 Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:46:51 +00:00 00:09:10 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo orsay_restaurant_ny_ny orsay_restaurant_ny_ny New York, New York is a hellava a town—for restaurants. In every neighborhood you can find a world of cuisines. Designed by Jean Denoyer, Orsay, located on the Upper East Side at Lexington and 75th Street, is a fine dining establishment that is at its heart a warm, welcoming neighborhood French eatery. Menu selections offer a delicious combination of light classical French dishes and the popular comfort foods of a Parisian brasserie. Joseph speaks with manager/partner Hassan El Garrahy about the restaurant. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/orsay_restaurant.mp3 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:53:04 +00:00 07:00:00 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo christmas_smoke christmas_smoke It’s holiday time and at this time of year Joseph’s childhood memories take him back to his grandparents home in Miami, Florida. Cuban immigrants, they celebrated a traditional “Noche Buena” with roast pork, red wine, black beans, white rice, yucca, plantains and, in his grandfather’s case, a long, dark, fat Cuban cigar. Joseph’s grandfather, Carlos, was a cigar maker from Pinar de Rios, Cuba.  Just in time for Christmas, Joseph tells his “Christmas Story” in this moving and evocative pod cast. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Christmas_Smoke.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:58:00 +00:00 00:08:35 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo washington_dc_-_location_location_location washington_dc_-_location_location_location Joseph visits the nation’s capital and stops off at the historic Madison, a Loews Hotel, to speak with general manger Larry Beiderman about the White House-adjacent property and an upcoming cultural event. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/washington_dc_location.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:20:58 +00:00 00:04:25 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo zambia_bush_and_river_safari zambia_bush_and_river_safari Gold Medal Winner - “Lowell Thomas Journalism Award” Joseph flies into the bush for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters with the animals and people of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley before he “roughs it” in a swank safari camp on the shore of the great Zambezi river within ear shot of hippos and elephants. He then heads south to stand on historic Livingstone Island at the edge of thundering Victoria Falls. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/zambia_bush_and_river_safari.mp3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:44:42 +00:00 00:44:59 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo joseph_speaks_with_peter_mclaughlin joseph_speaks_with_peter_mclaughlin Joseph speaks with Qantas Airways vice-president Peter McLaughlin about a once-in-a-lifetime bargain air package, Qantas’ new A380 and Australia—that great, big land down-under that has such wonders in it. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/qantas_airwayss.mp3 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:35:20 +00:00 00:11:54 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo British Virgin Island British Virgin Island Blue skies, white sand beaches, spicy food and music—and the friendliest people on earth Joseph discovers all this and more on the British Virgin Island. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/british_virgin_island.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:14:22 +00:00 00:54:10 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo alaska_cruise_2 alaska_cruise_2 Joseph continues his Alaska — America’s Last Frontier Regency Cruise with stops in Juneau, Skagway and Sitka and discovers more of this Great Land and its people. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/alaska_cruise_2.mp3 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:47:16 +00:00 00:53:59 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo alaska_cruise_part_1 alaska_cruise_part_1 America’s Last Frontier has a world of attractions awaiting the visitor — in every season. Today Joseph takes off on a Regent Seven Seas Mariner Alaska adventure. He’ll highlight the historic and multi-cultural side of Anchorage, sample local cuisine, view wildlife and soak up Alaska’s breathtaking beauty. We’ll also meet the people of Alaska they’ll share with us their unique spirit and character and along the way we’ll give you some ideas so that you can plan your own Alaska journey. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/alaska_cruise_part_1.mp3 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 21:53:43 +00:00 00:53:58 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo acadian_festival_2009 acadian_festival_2009 New Brunswick is Canada’s only bi-lingual province and the peaceful co-existence between the French Acadian culture and the English Loyalist culture gives you two experiences for the price of one. Add to that New Brunswick’s natural beauty and the amazing Bay of Fundy tides and a world of adventure awaits you. Joseph returns to New Brunswick for the 400th anniversary of the French landing in North America to celebrate the Festival Acadien of Caraquet. It’s a two-week cultural celebration that culminates in a mardi-gras style street party throughout the Acadien Peninsula.  We’ll learn about the past, present and future of the Acadians. We’ll join in their festival and partake of some of the many attractions New Brunswick offers year round. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/acadian_festival_2009.mp3 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 22:45:03 +00:00 00:54:07 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo San Antonio, TX – Every Texan’s Second Home San Antonio, TX – Every Texan’s Second Home San Antonio is every Texan’s second hometown. From the Alamo to the river walk San Antonio entertains, informs and inspires at every bend in the river. While visiting San Antonio in preparation for a Travelscope Television shoot next Spring, Joseph’s discovers a very comfortable and historic home away from home – The Drury Plaza. He gets the lowdown on the property from the assistant general manager. traffic.libsyn.com/travelscope/DruryInnGreekCruiseAthens.mp3 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:08:24 +00:00 00:54:10 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo greek_holiday greek_holiday Joseph hits the path less traveled with Variety Cruise Line. From Folegandros to Kea, Joseph weighs anchor on the Galileo for the Jewel of Cyclades tour. After the cruise Joseph explored the “new” Athens and when he returned home he talked with Chris Petsilas, Deputy Director of the Greek National Tourist Office in New York about what Athens has to offer visitors. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Greek_Holiday.mp3 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:03:09 +00:00 00:28:46 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo east_la_meets_napa east_la_meets_napa Join Joseph as he speaks with chef Daniel Salcido about East L.A. meets Napa – an annual Los Angeles event held downtown in historic Union Station benefiting AltaMed which provides healthcare for needy persons of Latin heritage in Los Angeles. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/EastLA_Meets_Napa.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:34:06 +00:00 00:07:16 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo The Island of palau The Island of palau Join Joseph on his Micronesia adventure to the island of Palau, noted for diving, scenic beauty and exotic cultures.  Among other things, on this podcast we visit the Rock Islands, take a kayak trip through mangrove forests and swim with non-stinging jelly fish.  Along the way, Joseph meets the friendly islanders and participants in some festive celebrations—Palau-style. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/palau.mp3 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:23:37 +00:00 00:54:06 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Malaysia Malaysia Malaysia is a dynamic multi-racial, multi-cultural country that offers the traveler a wide range of activities, experiences and natural adventures.  Travelscope’s Malaysia Adventure highlights the Colors of Malaysia Festival and explores the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, the historic town of Melacca and the islands of Penang and Langkawi. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Colors_of_Malaysia.mp3 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:11:01 +00:00 00:54:10 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Aquitaine, France Aquitaine, France Our Aquitaine, France adventure explores its major city Bordeaux, the medieval wine village of St. Emillon and the Dordorgne, an area of great food, wine and Cro-Magnon Man.  We’ll dine on fresh oysters, foie gras, duck and goose, and raise a glass or two, and say, “Vive la France.” media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Aquitaine_France.mp3 Sun, 3 May 2009 19:07:49 +00:00 00:53:58 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope When we think exotic, romantic, exciting beaches — Rio comes to mind.  When we think celebrations — Carnaval! — Rio comes to mind.  Yet, Rio is more than beaches and a non-stop party.  We’ll discover the many faces of Rio on Travelscope’s Rio de Janeiro adventure. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/rio-de-janeiro.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:01:18 +00:00 00:54:11 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope San Antonio is our favorite Texas town —- there’s a slew of attractions to entertain you — the Alamo, the Riverwalk, the music, the art — but it’s San Antonio’s diverse cultures and the way the people that is most impressive.  Why not?  They have a lot to celebrate — and today we’re celebrating the San Antonio Express- News Wine Festival.  media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/SanAntonio09.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:08:51 +00:00 00:54:19 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope It’s spring and the salmon are jumping on the Miramichi River in New Brunswick, Canada.  Joseph tries his hand at snaring the big ones and along the way he shares some of non-fishing experiences as well.  All this and more on this Travelscope Adventure. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Miramichi2009.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:58:03 +00:00 00:54:06 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Fredericksburg may be in Texas — but if you squint and sniff just a bit you’ll get a real taste of Germany. Just a 90-minute drive from San Antonio, Fredericksburg keeps its visitors busy with a German heritage, historic museums, varied accommodations, gourmet restaurants, wineries and festivals. Don’t get me wrong, this is not a Disneyland presentation of Germany – with lederhosen and Bavarian chalets — Fredericksburg’s soul may be German, but its history is firmly planted in Texas’ pioneer past.  media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/Fredericksburg2009.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:41:54 +00:00 00:54:04 travel, outdoors, vacation Joseph Rosendo Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Guten Tag! Good Day! Germany offers the visitor great natural beauty, a dynamic history, cultural treasures and an array of activities to satisfy every interest — including the yearly pre-lent Carnival or FastNacht Celebration. Today Joseph heads out on a tour of the Southern German state of Baden-Wittenberg that takes him from the cosmopolitan city of Stuttgart to the Black Forest, along the Rhine to Lake Constance and beyond. You’ll meet the revelers and participates at Germany’s Carnival — a yearly celebration designed to chase away the winter blues. So grab your jester’s cap and your wooden mask for a good dose of “Gemutlichkeit” — the good life — on part one of Travelscope’s Carnival in Germany Adventure. media.libsyn.com/media/travelscope/CarnivalPart12009.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 07:33:26 +00:00 00:54:19 travel, outdoors, vacation