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Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime

56m 50s / TV-G
Richard Bangs explores the origins of adventure travel and searches for what philosophers and poets called "the sublime." Bangs' quest to unearth the true meaning of “sublime” begins in the heart of Switzerland: Lucerne. Later, he travels to the chic winter resort of St. Moritz, climbs aboard the famous Glacier Express train and heads to Zermatt and experiences the rapture of the Matterhorn.
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New Zealand: Quest for Kaitiakitanga

57m 44s / TV-G
Richard Bangs travels to the southernmost reaches of civilization to uncover New Zealand's pristine natural beauty, alluring culture and enigmatic mythology. Bangs seeks answers to questions rooted in indigenous wisdom, hoping to unearth the meaning and origins of "kaitiakitanga," the responsibility of human beings to protect the natural world.
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Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah

56m 45s / TV-G
Adventurer Richard Bangs travels to Morocco on a quest for the modern-day equivalent of the Kasbah. Bangs begins his journey in Marrakesh, where he dips down to the seashore, travels over the mountains to Ouarzazate and treks to the desert on the country's far eastern border. Then, he works his way up to Fès, far north to Tangier, and back to Rabat, ending in the city of Casablanca.
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Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon

56m 51s / TV-G
Richard Bangs ventures into the heart of Hong Kong to discover what forces drive a city where the spiritual concept of chi and the worldly concept of wealth coexist. Bangs begins by taking in a dazzling Chinese New Year festival. He wanders beneath the skyscrapers of Central District, meanders through alleys and ferries across to Kowloon.
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Greece: Quest for the Gods

57m 1s / TV-G
Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs embarks on a great odyssey through Greece to discover the meaning and relevance of Greek mythology today. Richard begins in Athens, and then heads to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. He visits the island of Ithaca, the site of the mystical oracles at Delphi, and finishes his journey at the home of the gods, Mt. Olympus.
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Geneva and the Matterhorn: Quest for the Water Castle

56m 51s / TV-G
Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs explores the Rhone River, Lake Geneva and the Matterhorn regions of Switzerland — known since Medieval times as the "water castle" of Europe. Richard uncovers how the Swiss harnessed the Rhone to light Switzerland and its neighbors, power some of the world's most efficient rail systems and quench the thirst of millions, preserving this precious resource.
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Basel and Lucerne: Quest for the Crossroads

56m 52s / TV-G
Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs follows the ancient trade routes from the Gotthard pass into central Switzerland, along Lake Lucerne, with a final stop at the port city of Basel. On his quest, Richard aims to uncover what turned landlocked Switzerland, the most mountainous country in Europe, into the crossroads of the continent, a hub for commerce, ideas, medicines and people.
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