Istanbul - At the Crossroads of History
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope - S5 - E4
From its days as the capital of the Roman Empire in the 4th century to its selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2010, Istanbul has been a significant city and major crossroad between East and West for thousands of years.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope: Season 5 - 13 Episode s
5x1 - Greece – Cruising the Isles
July 30, 2011
A Greek-island cruise.
5x2 - Guatemala’s Semana Santa - Easter Week
July 2, 2011
Throughout Guatemala, Easter Week (Semana Santa) is celebrated as the most significant and festive season on every religious and social calendar.
5x3 - Ireland – The Dingle Peninsula and Beyond
Joseph starts his Ireland adventure in the town of Shannon and then heads southwest to the Dingle Peninsula for some Irish merrymaking at the Puck Festival in Killorglin.
5x4 - Istanbul - At the Crossroads of History
June 11, 2011
From its days as the capital of the Roman Empire in the 4th century to its selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2010, Istanbul has been a significant city and major crossroad between East and West for thousands of years.
5x5 - Port Aransas, Texas – Fun on the Texas Coast
August 13, 2011
Joseph breaks away from heat for a cooling and relaxing stay among the gentle gulf breezes of the South Texas Coast.
5x6 - Rwanda – Among the Gorillas
August 20, 2011
Joseph follows in the footsteps of Dian Fossey when he treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans.
5x7 - Rwanda – In Search of Chimpanzees
August 27, 2011
Joseph continues his Rwanda adventure and turns his attention to the region’s other primate populations.
5x8 - San Antonio, Texas - More Than The Alamo
August 6, 2011
A visit to San Antonio during the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Stops include the Alamo and Riverwalk.
5x9 - St. Vincent & the Grenadines – Close to Home, but a World Away
June 4, 2011
Thirty-two beautiful islands, off the beaten track, yet in your backyard, is what Joseph discovers on his St.
5x10 - Switzerland – Celebrating St. Moritz
June 18, 2011
For hundreds of years St. Moritz has been a Swiss resort with the emphasis on “the Ritz” –– a place where the royal, wealthy and famous can recreate in luxury and where the term “Champagne Climate” refers to more than the 300 plus days of sunshine each year.
5x11 - Switzerland – Scaling the Jungfrau Region
June 25, 2011
Surrounded by Switzerland’s mountain landscape, it’s easy to see why the Swiss understand the value of nature.
5x12 - Taiwan - Aboriginal People
5x13 - Taiwan - The Culture of Tea
July 16, 2011
The mystery and majesty of tea is explored when Joseph spotlights the culture of this royal beverage on Taiwan.