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S2 E9 Ukraine: Radioactive Writing

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TV-G

23m

Dec 31, 2008

Robin and Julia explore the "cradle of Slavic civilization" on the streets of Kiev. Following travel writing trends, Julia discovers the best things to see and do in Kiev in 24 hours.

Season 2, 13 Episodes

Sri Lanka: Steeped in Serendipity,

Finding a good travel story often involves the help of serendipity, a word itself derived from the old name for Sri Lanka.

Korea: Find Myself, Find My Story,

Investigating a story about travellers teaching English in Asia, Robin learns that teaching a class of 11 year-olds is as terrifying, and rewarding, as any adventure activity.

The Philippines: A Taste of Paradise,

Travel stories come in many guises, from activities and events, to culture and destinations.

Canada's West Coast,

Vancouver Island is an interesting destination for international readers, accustomed to images of snow-covered Canada.

Slovenia: Levels of a Story,

In this tiny nation, a jewel in Central Europe, Robin saddles up in Lipica, the birthplace of the legendary Lipizzaner horses.

Romania: On the Run,

There's more to Romania than vampire myths and gothic castles.

The Maldives: Over the Honeymoon,

Travel writers lead a nomadic existence, and relationships can be a real challenge.

Turkey: Road Trip Into Genesis,

Genesis is the theme this week, as Robin and Julia head east to investigate a story about biblical tourism.

Ukraine: Radioactive Writing,

Robin and Julia explore the "cradle of Slavic civilization" on the streets of Kiev. Following travel writing trends, Julia discovers the best things to see and do in Kiev in 24 hours.

Taiwan: Some Like it Hotter,

New travel writing assignments have brought Julia and Robin to Taipei.

Belize: Oh Maya!,

Travel writers are seasonal creatures, and it's the wrong time of year to enjoy the coastline of this small, Central American country.

Jamaica: Roots, Rock n? Writing,

From the Blue Mountains to the gritty streets of Kingston, Robin and Julia learn about Rastafarians and dancehall - two cornerstones of Jamaican culture.

Mexico: Wrestling with Headlines,

Robin and Julia discover that there's more to tequila than a good night out and a hangover as they shoot back this week's story about Mexico's national drink.

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Word Travels

News & Information

TV-G

3 Seasons

23m

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.

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