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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.
A Moroccan expedition begins in Marrakesh, and visits Ouarzazate in the South, the desert in the East and the cities of Fès, Tangier and Rabat, and concludes in Casablanca.
A visit to Norway to examine its Viking heritage. Included: Oslo, Alta, Kirkenes and Lofotr; a sailing adventure off the western coast.
A visit to Assam, a remote state in India that features unspoiled land and an array of wildlife, such as the one-horned rhinoceros. Included: what the rhino means to the local people.
A tour of Greece to explore the meaning and relevance of Greek mythology to the present. Featured: stops in Athens, Olympia, Ithaca and Mount Olympus. Also: author-motivational speaker Agapi Stassinopolous and Arianna Huffington (Huffington Post).
A tour of Hong Kong. Included: a Chinese New Year festival; the Central and Western districts; Geopark, an ecological preserve; Lantau Island; the villages of the New Territories.
This time Richard Bangs is exploring the ecological nexus of North and South America, in the small but potent package of a country, Costa Rica. The people of Costa Rica are on a tear to preserve the extravagant biodiversity of their national field of dreams—and it seems to be working. What is the secret of their success? Richard is off to find out, as he traverses a land oft cited as a green beacon to the world, as well as a place two recent international studies proclaimed "the happiest country on earth!"
The Pearl River Delta of South China is visited by Richard Bangs to discover the essence of harmony.
Richard Bangs visits the Water Castle region of Switzerland, exploring the Rhone River, Lake Geneva and the Matterhorn.
Richard Bangs follows the historical trade route along Lake Lucerne to Basel Switzerland.
