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Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa

Sydney (#508)

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Australia's stunning metropolis seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude and beaches. [26 minutes]

Series Description: From the natural beauty of Kauai's Na Pali Coast to Hong Kong's neon nightlife, SMART TRAVELS--PACIFIC RIM WITH RUDY MAXA V delivers the best of this exotic and ancient region. Award-winning journalist and travel expert Rudy Maxa models hassle-free ways of plotting a memorable, independent trip to intriguing destinations around the Pacific Rim. To bring the Pacific Rim's history alive, Maxa travels to tourist-savvy sites, rambling through ancient ruins, temples and cobbled streets to highlight the region's past. Along the way, Maxa motorbikes in Australia, navigates up river in New Zealand and samples Chinese haute cuisine in Hong Kong. Throughout his travels, Maxa offers tips on travel philosophy, reservations, overcoming the language barrier, adapting to different surroundings, changing money, pacing travels and meeting people. Maxa also ferrets out lesser-known sites and shares these pristine off-the-beaten-path surprises with viewers.

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Maui and Hawaii's Big Island (#501)

Explores cascading waterfalls and takes a helicopter tour to the world's most active volcano. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 20, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 20, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Oahu and Kauai (#502)

Explore the state's Polynesian roots at the Bishop Museum and remember WWII history at Pearl Harbor. [26 minutes]
- Tue, June 25, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, June 25, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
San Francisco (#503)

The port city revels in art, diversity and food. Visit the Haight neighborhood and the Golden Gate. [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 27, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, June 27, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Seattle (#504)

Explore the vibrant downtown in this hip happening urban center surrounded by natural beauty. [26 minutes]
- Tue, July 2, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, July 2, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Vancouver & Victoria, British Columbia (#505)

Nature is ever present. Visit temperate rainforest and ride a gondola to the top of a mountain. [26 minutes]
- Thu, July 4, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 4, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Shanghai (#506)

China's new powerhouse dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping and delicious dining. [26 minutes]
- Tue, July 9, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, July 9, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Hong Kong (#507)

Visit this energetic, ever-changing city where the ancient tradition cozies up to ultramodern. [26 minutes]
- Thu, July 11, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 11, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Sydney (#508)

Australia's stunning metropolis seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude and beaches. [26 minutes]
- Tue, July 16, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, July 16, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Queensland, Australia (#509)

Visit sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs, rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef. [26 minutes]
- Thu, July 18, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 18, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
New Zealand's South Island (#510)

Visit the vast vineyards, white water rapids & breathtaking cities of this scenic island splendor. [26 minutes]
- Tue, July 23, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, July 23, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
New Zealand's North Island (#511)

Kayak along the coastline, bike ride through fruit and olive groves and visit art deco buildings. [26 minutes]
- Thu, July 25, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Thu, July 25, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta (#512)

Explore the rich history, culture, music, colonial architecture and passionate art of these cities. [26 minutes]
- Tue, July 30, 8:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Tue, July 30, 2:00 PM on IPTV Learns

Past Episodes

These episodes of Smart Travels - Pacific Rim With Rudy Maxa aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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