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WEDNESDAY 16, DECEMBER 1998 (THE TRAVEL CHANNEL)
00:00 The Great Escape
(The Great Escape)
Coromandel Coast & Pachmarhi
Presented by Rahul Bose, Aamir Bashir
The Coromandel Coast was the home of the Dravidian civilisation and even today
you can get a glimpse of life as it was lived in ancient India. Chennai,
Picnavaram and Mahabaleshwar are three places where this is possible. Other
stops on the presenter's journey include Chindambaram, Tranquebar - where the
Vikings first landed in India; Tanjavur and Tamil Nadu.
Also included is a trip to the Pachmarhi hill station by Manira Alva
00:30 Earthwalkers
(Earthwalkers)
Bhakatpur, Nepal & Ko Phangan, Thailand
Real-life backpackers share their experiences and offer tips on where to go and
how to get the most out of a trip to Nepal, Thailand and Australia. This
programme features an exciting white water raft ride in one of Australia's most
beautiful rainforestsand a visit to the village of Bhakatpur - a living museum
of Nepalese art and architecture.
The head of the Japanese buddhists allowed a film crew to record some of the
extraordinary ceremonies which take place here on this holy island
01:00 Holiday Maker
(Holiday Maker)
Florida & Turkey
When it comes to planning the best holiday ever, there's only one programme with
the advice you need. HOLIDAY MAKER! Packed with advice, practical information
and the kind of hints and tips you won't get anywhere else
01:30 Origins With Burt Wolf
(Origins With Burt Wolf)
The Bahamas
Burt Wolf heads for the beaches of the Bahamas - where Columbus made his first
landfall in the New World. Today Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is a
Caribbean resort famous for its family hotels... romantic retreats... good
food... and traditional festivals. Altogether a great spot for a holiday!
02:00 The Flavours of France
(The Flavours of France)
Dom Perignon
A name synonymous with champagne, this programme tells the story of the monk Dom
Perignon who first created this famous sparkling celebration drink. And we look
at some of the foods that best compliment champagne. Recipes include Salmon
Salad and Turbot au Champagne
02:30 Go Portugal
(Go Portugal)
Alentejo
The largest region in Portugal lies just beyond the Tejos, where 'O sol mata' -
the sun is a killer, is a common saying. Here, the sun beats down on the olive
trees, cork-oaks and wheat fields, and the towns of Castelo de Vide, Estremoz,
ђvora and Beja. For history buffs, ancient ruins and monuments dating from the
Middle Ages as well as traces of Roman and Moorish occupation are all found in
abundance in Alentejo
03:00 Transasia
(Transasia)
China
Journeys end draws near as the last film in the Transasia series takes us from
the booming southern provinces of China through to Shanghai, the business
centre. The crew have covered a marathon 25,000 miles and visited each of the
seven countries throughwhich this amazing highway passes. En route they have
experienced myriad cultures and a rich diversity of traditions and lifestyles
04:00 Go 2
(Go 2)
American Blues Alley
Go 2 heads off on a magical musical tour today to America's Blues Alley, to the
place where rock n' roll and the Blues began, in the Mississippi Delta. The
programme explores Memphis Tennessee and the area around the Mississippi,
looking for the roots ofthis evocative musical style
04:30 A River Somewhere
(A River Somewhere)
Los Roques - Venezuela
Presented by Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner
Rob and Tom head for the 250 coral islands off the coast of Venezuela in South
America to fish for the big, beautiful and legendary 'bonefish'. Their search
for the elusive ten-pounder takes them wading through clear seas and along the
clean white sands of El Grand Roque Island
05:00 Worldwide Guide
(Worldwide Guide)
Thailand
The tourist sights, culture, crafts, dancing and local cuisine of an extensive
range of worldwide holiday destinations
05:30 Dominika's Planet
(Dominika's Planet)
Bali
Presented by Dominika
Dominika visits Kuta beach on Bali where she tries everything from surfing to
water skiing and parascending and tries one of its most famous restaurants The
Ship where the menu includes meat pie and chips! One of the locals introduces
her to the art of insect hunting and cooking - but will she prefer these to the
meat pie?
She also meets the members of the Harley Davidson Bali Bikers Club, and learns
the ancient art of Balinese dance, where flirting forms a large part of the
ritual
06:00 Origins With Burt Wolf
(Origins With Burt Wolf)
The Bahamas
Burt Wolf heads for the beaches of the Bahamas - where Columbus made his first
landfall in the New World. Today Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is a
Caribbean resort famous for its family hotels... romantic retreats... good
food... and traditional festivals. Altogether a great spot for a holiday!
06:30 On Tour
(On Tour)
Colorado - Aspen, Vail & Denver
On Tour heads for the Rockies to one of the largest and most exciting skiing
regions in the world. The Vail resort and Aspen, the St. Moritz of the Rockies
are home to many celebrities including movie stars Don Johnson and Jack
Nicholson. Their presence has helped turn this former mining town into a
playground for the international jet-set.
In Denver - the largest city in Colorado, On Tour looks for traces of the gold
rush and meets heroes of the Old West like Buffalo Bill
07:00 The Great Escape
(The Great Escape)
Coromandel Coast & Pachmarhi
Presented by Rahul Bose, Aamir Bashir
The Coromandel Coast was the home of the Dravidian civilisation and even today
you can get a glimpse of life as it was lived in ancient India. Chennai,
Picnavaram and Mahabaleshwar are three places where this is possible. Other
stops on the presenter's journey include Chindambaram, Tranquebar - where the
Vikings first landed in India; Tanjavur and Tamil Nadu.
Also included is a trip to the Pachmarhi hill station by Manira Alva
07:30 Earthwalkers
(Earthwalkers)
Bhakatpur, Nepal & Ko Phangan, Thailand
Real-life backpackers share their experiences and offer tips on where to go and
how to get the most out of a trip to Nepal, Thailand and Australia. This
programme features an exciting white water raft ride in one of Australia's most
beautiful rainforestsand a visit to the village of Bhakatpur - a living museum
of Nepalese art and architecture.
Also included is a visit to the island of Ko Phangan in Thailand, where a beach
party held every full moon is a magnet for backpackers who like their music loud
and fast
08:00 Holiday Maker
(Holiday Maker)
Florida & Turkey
When it comes to planning the best holiday ever, there's only one programme with
the advice you need. HOLIDAY MAKER! Packed with advice, practical information
and the kind of hints and tips you won't get anywhere else
08:30 Go 2
(Go 2)
American Blues Alley
Go 2 heads off on a magical musical tour today to America's Blues Alley, to the
place where rock n' roll and the Blues began, in the Mississippi Delta. The
programme explores Memphis Tennessee and the area around the Mississippi,
looking for the roots ofthis evocative musical style
09:00 Transasia
(Transasia)
China
Journeys end draws near as the last film in the Transasia series takes us from
the booming southern provinces of China through to Shanghai, the business
centre. The crew have covered a marathon 25,000 miles and visited each of the
seven countries throughwhich this amazing highway passes. En route they have
experienced myriad cultures and a rich diversity of traditions and lifestyles
10:00 Go Portugal
(Go Portugal)
Alentejo
The largest region in Portugal lies just beyond the Tejos, where 'O sol mata' -
the sun is a killer, is a common saying. Here, the sun beats down on the olive
trees, cork-oaks and wheat fields, and the towns of Castelo de Vide, Estremoz,
ђvora and Beja. For history buffs, ancient ruins and monuments dating from the
Middle Ages as well as traces of Roman and Moorish occupation are all found in
abundance in Alentejo
10:30 A River Somewhere
(A River Somewhere)
Los Roques - Venezuela
Presented by Rob Sitch and Tom Gleisner
Rob and Tom head for the 250 coral islands off the coast of Venezuela in South
America to fish for the big, beautiful and legendary 'bonefish'. Their search
for the elusive ten-pounder takes them wading through clear seas and along the
clean white sands of El Grand Roque Island
11:00 On Tour
(On Tour)
Colorado - Aspen, Vail & Denver
On Tour heads for the Rockies to one of the largest and most exciting skiing
regions in the world. The Vail resort and Aspen, the St. Moritz of the Rockies
are home to many celebrities including movie stars Don Johnson and Jack
Nicholson. Their presence has helped turn this former mining town into a
playground for the international jet-set.
In Denver - the largest city in Colorado, On Tour looks for traces of the gold
rush and meets heroes of the Old West like Buffalo Bill
11:30 Dominika's Planet
(Dominika's Planet)
Bali
Presented by Dominika
Dominika visits Kuta beach on Bali where she tries everything from surfing to
water skiing and parascending and tries one of its most famous restaurants The
Ship where the menu includes meat pie and chips! One of the locals introduces
her to the art of insect hunting and cooking - but will she prefer these to the
meat pie?
She also meets the members of the Harley Davidson Bali Bikers Club, and learns
the ancient art of Balinese dance, where flirting forms a large part of the
ritual
12:00 Closedown
(Closedown)
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