Travel writers, like all journalists, have different beats. Enjoying the "people" side of a story, Dimon investigates indigenous female wrestling, while Esrock hits the mountains to bike down the world's most dangerous road.

Word Travels

Bolivia

African stories fill up notebooks in minutes, but before Esrock and Dimon can explore the 12th century rock churches in Lalibela, they have to deal with social issues, mechanical faults and each other's ethical differences.

Ethiopia North

In this episode, the journalists head deep into the Orinoco Delta for a lesson in jungle survival.

Venezuela

Jordan is a country of contrasts, and so are the personalities of these writers.

Jordan

The job of a travel writer is to inspire, and to break myths. Far from being a war zone, our writers are stunned by Colombia's warmth and beauty, but a sellable story needs more edge.

Colombia

Robin and Julia brave an exhausting road trip to one of the world's most culturally diverse regions inhabited by over 50 distinct tribes and cultures.

Ethiopia South

Finding and experiencing stories is not always smooth sailing.

Dubai

Amongst stunning art-nouveau buildings and medieval cobblestone streets, Robin and Julia reveal their daily lives backpacking in a hostel.

Latvia

It's -30C in the "Great White North", but travel writers rarely judge a day by the weather.

Yukon

Some stories are important to write, even when they don't want to be written.

Lithuania

Reversing their traditional roles, Robin and Julia switch beats as they head to northern Thailand, investigating stories about people who travel to learn.

Thailand

It's tough to find something new to pique the interest of editors.

Hong Kong & Macau

It's the adrenaline capital of the world, so Robin swoops and sledges his way to a double page spread.

New Zealand

Pluto

Robin and Julia head to the Masai Mara National Park for the legendary migration of the wildebeest.

Kenya: Creatures Great and Small

Not to be confused with the US state, Georgia has a rich medieval history, complete with weapons and folklore.

Georgia: Wine, Weapons and Heavy Metal

What is an active volcano if not the perfect slope to ride down?

Nicaragua: Writing on the Edge

Chile's miles of coastline, soaring Andean peaks and parched desert, invite Robin and Julia to to explore it all Fulfilling a life long dream, Robin cat-boards high in the snowcapped Andes.

Chile: Snow, Sea and Desert

Italy in the summer is a challenge not only for travelers but even more so for writers hunting down a never-been-told-before story to pitch, write, and sell.

Italy: Indulgence in Italy

Few landscapes are as awe-inspiring as the Canadian Rockies, so if there's a story to be found, it's likely on these peaks.

Alberta, Canada: Beam Us Up, Cowboy

Russia presents its challenges for journalists filming a TV show, but even with the red tape and permits stories must be found.

Russia: Caviar in Space

The moment you step onto the island of Barbados you are wrapped in warmth, sun, and surf, but for travel writers filing stories that means turning vacation activities into story ideas.

Barbados: Island Life, Writer Style

Robin and Julia head to Terceira, an emerald island in the Azores, for the thrilling summer festivities.

Portugal: Blindfolds and Bulls

The traffic, chaos, and 3000 years of bureaucracy can take their toll, so Robin and Julia choose to belly dance over the Nile.

Egypt: Belly Dancing through Chaos

Travel writers need to look beyond resorts.

Ecuador: Travelling Guinea Pigs

Heading to Lapland, Julia confronts Santa Claus with some unanswered childhood questions.

Finland: Santa on a Budget

Robin and Julia arrive in North Africa for a challenging press trip.

Tunisia: Don't Ruin My Story

Africa is in dire need of good stories, and both writers are determined to find them.

Kenya: Angles of Africa

Word Travels discovers the truth behind the byline, as two of Canada's top travel writers battle deadlines, jetlag and culture shock, on their hunt to find the next great travel story.

Kenya: Creatures Great and Small

Full Episodes

Season 3, 14 episodes