Intrepid Journeys
Season 2
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Kerre Woodham in Cambodia, Heart of Cambodia
Broadcaster Kerre Woodham suffers from claustrophobia and fear of heights as she goes through the ruins of Angkor Watt, Cambodia, as well as the Viet Cong tunnels of Cu Chi of Vietnam. But she finds new appreciation for the people of those countries, and visits a hospital of young boys who have all lost limbs to landmines.
Danielle Cormack in Syria and Jordan
Danielle Cormack was a little leery of traveling to the Middle East because of the area's unrest, but she fulfilled a life long dream of floating in the Dead Sea. She also visited the cliff side city of Petra, ancient Greek cities, and a crusader castle.
Tim Shadbolt in Borneo, the Land Beneath the Wind
Mayor Shadbolt of Invercargill learns a new appreciation for New Zealand's building codes when he travels to Borneo and gives a helping hand to a local with a construction project. But eventually he takes on a much bigger task- climbing Mt Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in Southeast Asia.
Ewen Gilmour in Peru, Majestic Peru
Comedian Ewen Gilmour travels to Peru, where he helps a family build a house out of reeds, visits an Incan cemetery and tours Machu Pichu. He also visits Incan city Machu Pichu and the battlefield of Ollatantambo, where the Spanish were defeated by the Incas.
Hugh Sundae in Mongolia
Broadcaster Hugh Sundae goes native during his stay in Mongolia, but not voluntarily. Living in a ger and eating mutton cooked with yak butter was rough, but he is treated to a private concert of Mongolian throat singing which is right up his alley. He rides a Mongolian horse and helps his host family herd their livestock out on the tundra.
Paul Henry in Tibet, Tibet Unplugged
Broadcaster Paul Henry reached new heights when he visited Tibet- he spent the night in the Mt Everest base camp!
Karyn Hay in East Timor
Karyn Hay visits the island nation of Timor, the world's newest independent country. While there she climbs Mt Ramelau.
Katie Wolf in China, The Best of China
Actress Katie Wolfe finds the future merges with the past when she visits Shanghai. She also cruises down the Yangtse River.
John Gadsby in Myanmar
Political satirist Jon Gadsby had to keep a low profile while traveling in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), but he still got to see some unusual sights. He visits a golden temple as well as the markets during his stay, but avoids state run hotels in favor of local guest houses.
Donald Sutherland in Central America, Mayan Highlights
Interior designer Donald Grant Sunderland trots up ancient Mayan pyramids despite suffering from the trots.
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