1,000 Places to See Before You Die (Travel Channel)
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Bestselling book guides couple's worldly travels.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series -- which is based on Patricia Schultz's bestselling book of the same name -- captures the beauty, diversity, and cultural vibrancy of about 100 of the places featured in the book. Viewers are exposed to the geography, history, and people that make each place unique, and they'll gain a new appreciation for the world's vast differences -- as well as its underlying interconnectedness. This eye-opening series is great to share with kids of any age, but be prepared to answer questions about things like unfamiliar dress, cuisine, and living conditions.
Educational value:
Kids who watch will learn a lot about the different places featured in each episode -- from geography to cultural practices to history.
Positive role models:
The hosts are upbeat and eager to try new things and learn about the places they visit.
Violence & scariness:
A segment shot in a fishing village shows dead fish hanging from hooks.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
People smoke and drink in the background in restaurants and bars. Occasionally the couple drinks wine on camera.
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pete_in_ca
parent of 11 year old
parent of 11 year old
The locations are gorgeous, but feels a little like an infomercial
This review is based on the trip to Peru and Machu Picchu.
If you are forunate enough to be like the hosts and be able to travel to these places releatively free, or if you happen to be wealthy, then you will thouroughly enjoy this show. But having travelled abroad myself (and having family members travel to many of these locations) it becomes evident that there is a lot of "promotional consideration" going on in many of the fine hotels and rail lines that were utilized in this adventure.
Aside from having to have a tremndouse amount of money to share in the hosts' expreience, there is some great views and things to be learned about the world we live in. You may not be able to afford your own personal tour guide though.
All in all, very good way to learn about our world and the great places we can visit. Suitable for all ages, at least 6+.
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mario_rsa
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I am a South African. So far I have really enjoyed the program, but expected far more when my country was visited.
The producers obviously had a political agenda, as they covered a great deal of time on politics. Brazil, aired during the previous episode has more slums and poverty than South Africa but it wasn't even mentioned.
This program should not cover politics as politics and poverty is fairly irrelevant in the CONTEXT of the program.
And if politics is covered, at least show a balanced view.
Did they show the fact that the ANC (ruling party) government is spending the equivelant of 12,000 subsidized houses on luxury trips, luxury cars etc. or that the country has lost hundreds of millions of dollars to corruption through the same government and its corrupt officials? Money meant for poverty alleviation of the same people shown in the program?
It is easier for them to cover the softly softly stuff than to show something more balanced.
I rate this episode 1 out of 10 because the coverage of the country was very poor and the politics has no relevance in the context of the program and its purpose.
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derpmcderp
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adult
Disappointing.
With all the great nature shows coming out, I assumed this one would be one of the front-runners. I was wrong.
The destinations are incredible. Not only is the quality of the camera work breathtaking, the activities available make you want to travel. There are some seriously cheesy resort style gimmicks but it does give a nice spectrum from what serious travelers may do to hotel hoppers.
What ruins this series is the couple. Watching these people interact with other humans makes you lose brain cells. Your children can describe the experiences better than these 30 something yuppies. "Amazing", "Awesome", "Wow".... Just a great example of how the American culture is dimming. Put the show on mute and just enjoy the scenery.
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karolinasmith3
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adult
Great concept and well done, but annoying couple ruins show
I really like the concept of this show. It seems like a great idea to have a show based on the book "1000 places to see before you die." The show in general is well done, with amazing scenery and very informative. However, when I watch the show I feel like I'm watching another annoying stupid reality TV show. I wish they had a real host on this show, or a least a couple that was a little more entertaining and a little less annoying. The girl sounds as is she is still a teenager using "like" in most of her sentences. In the end I just get annoyed wanting to hear more commentary and less of the annoying couple.
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Huh
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adult
Good Family Viewing
This show felt like watching a friend's home movies...which I enjoyed! I'm not very well travelled internationally so each episode is a learning experience for me. And I can't help but feel like the 2 "hosts" are seeing things in the same way that I would. It is different from most of the travel shows I watch in that I don't feel facts thrown at me, rather they ask the questions that I would ask if I were in their shoes. I feel very comfortable watching this show. I like it!!
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