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Adventures With Purpose

Season 1 2007 - 2008
TV-G

  • 2007-09-01T04:00:00Z on PBS
  • 1h
  • 2h 56m (3 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
Join Richard Bangs the father of modern adventure travel as he journeys across the planet in search of ecological challenges and ecological solutions. Leader of 35 first descents of rivers around the globe, a mountain climber and renowned author-Richard brings a lifetime of experience to Adventures with Purpose. This multiple award-winning series combines adventure with travel that makes a difference, travel that positively impacts the world.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2007-09-01T04:00:00Z

1x01 Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile

Series Premiere

1x01 Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile

  • 2007-09-01T04:00:00Z1h

Richard Bangs, the “father of modern adventure travel,” explores Egypt. Included: a trip up the Nile River in hopes of spotting crocodiles, which are said to be making a return to the country's southern region after a lengthy absence. Also: a visit to a temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.

A tour of New Zealand includes stops at Mount Aspiring National Park, the town of Kaikoura, the capital city of Wellington, Hokianga Harbor and Cape Reinga.

Switzerland is explored. Included: the city of Lucerne in the center of the country; St. Moritz, a winter resort; the Glacier Express train; the tourist destination of Zermatt, the gateway to the Matterhorn.

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