Burt Wolf: Travels and Traditions

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The Basque Country of Northern Spain
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The Basque country of northeast Spain has the oldest culture in Europe and they do all they can to keep their traditions alive. In Bilbao visit the museum that revitalized the city. .. show full overview
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Curacao
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The capital city of Willemstad is like a mini-Amsterdam transported to a tropical climate. The coral reefs that surround the island have made it an important destination for divers. The .. show full overview
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Twin Cities
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Twin Cities, Minnesota, the state where the mighty Mississippi River begins. It's also where you will find out how the Pillsbury Bake-Off mirrors our society, discover why St. Paul was a .. show full overview
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Central Switzerland
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Drive through the Swiss Alps and visit two of Switzerland*s most interesting cities. Climb into a 500-year old clock tower. Learn the real story behind the Swiss Army Knife. Take a look at some traditional and delicious Swiss foods.
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San Francisco
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San Francisco, a city whose present day gleam began with the discovery of glittering gold. The people who settled San Francisco came from all over the world and as they mixed together .. show full overview
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Beaver Creek
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Beaver Creek, Colorado is one of the most celebrated ski resorts in the world. It has a magnificent setting that was designed to be luxurious but at the same time, family-friendly. Learn how to snowshoe and ski no matter what your age.
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Napa Valley
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Napa Valley, California. Just fifty miles north of San Francisco. Napa is a protected agricultural preserve, and the primary activity is growing grapes that make great wine. See this .. show full overview
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Miami
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Miami, Florida. A sophisticated, subtropical city on the same latitude as the Sahara Desert. It has been described as the American city of the future. There's fun in the sun but there's .. show full overview
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia is one of America's oldest and most interesting cities. The birthplace of our nation. Find out how it was founded as a Quaker colony and why they are the guardian of The .. show full overview
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Springfield
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Springfield, Illinois*the capital of the *Prairie State*. Located in central Illinois, Springfield is one of the richest farming and livestock areas in the United States. Visit .. show full overview
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Ottawa
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Ottawa-the capital of Canada-is a beautiful bilingual University town. Tour the architecture, understand the local traditions, and indulge in the French food.
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Manhattan
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Manhattan is the world epicenter for money, creativity, and culture. In this program, Burt tells you how that came to be and tours you through the town from the tip of the island to Central Park.
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Ellis Island
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Between 1880 and 1920, over 12 million people immigrated to the United States through this tiny island in New York harbor. Burt tells you why they came here and shows you how they .. show full overview