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1,000 Places to See Before You Die
- Travel Channel
- Genre: Educational
Common Sense Media says
Bestselling book guides couple's worldly travels.
Parents say
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Kids say
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.
What's the story?
Based on the bestselling book by Patricia Schultz, 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE takes viewers on a tour of some of the world's most breathtaking places, showcasing each area's natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural diversity as seen through the eyes of an adventurous young couple, Melanie and Albin Ulle. The Ulles' journey around the globe includes stops in many countries -- including Mexico, South Africa, Australia, Nepal, France, and Brazil -- for a total of more than 100 of the places on Schultz's list of 1,000. At each stop, local experts offer insight into history and geography, and the Ulles sample traditional cuisine, meet indigenous wildlife, and try native hobbies. In a segment shot in Alaska, for example, Melanie and Albin trek across a 10,000-year-old glacier, ride a gondola to the top of a mountain for some stunning natural sightseeing, watch as orcas frolic alongside their tour boat, and experience the rush of sled dog mushing. They also visit local fishing towns and a wildlife preserve that rehabilitates injured and abandoned grizzly bears and moose.
Is it any good?
There's really no end to the impressive sights and sounds viewers will find in this wonderful series. And the Ulles' excitement for each new adventure gives it a uniquely welcoming feel for a travel series. If you watch with your kids, you'll find plenty of educational avenues, as well as opportunities to instill respect and appreciation for the world's diverse people and places.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how their lives compare to the cultures they see on the show. Kids: How is your lifestyle different from the people in this episode? Do they dress, eat, or play differently from you?
How does someone's homeland affect how they live? What do you think their
reaction would be to see how you live? What similarities exist between
us and them?If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be
and why?
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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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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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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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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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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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| Topics: | adventures |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Travel Channel |
| Cast: | Albin Ulle, Melanie Ulle |
| Genre: | Educational |
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