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

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

The Maldives: Over the Honeymoon

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

Sri Lanka: Steeped in Serendipity

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.

Korea: Find Myself, Find My Story

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

The Philippines: A Taste of Paradise

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

Canada's West Coast

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

Slovenia: Levels of a Story

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

Romania: On the Run

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

Turkey: Road Trip Into Genesis

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.

Ukraine: Radioactive Writing

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

Taiwan: Some Like it Hotter

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

Belize: Oh Maya!

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

Jamaica: Roots, Rock n? Writing

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.

Mexico: Wrestling with Headlines

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.

S2 E7 The Maldives: Over the Honeymoon

Full Episodes

Season 2, 13 Episodes