Travelscope

Thirty-two beautiful islands, off the beaten track, yet in your backyard, is what Joseph discovers on his St. Vincent & the Grenadines adventure

From its days as the capital of the Roman Empire in the 4th century to its selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2010, Istanbul has been a significant city and major crossroad between East and West for thousands of years.

For hundreds of years St. Moritz has been a Swiss resort with the emphasis on “the Ritz” –– a place where the royal, wealthy and famous can recreate in luxury and where the term “Champagne Climate” refers to more than the 300 plus days of sunshine each year.

Surrounded by Switzerland’s mountain landscape, it’s easy to see why the Swiss understand the value of nature.

Throughout Guatemala, Easter Week (Semana Santa) is celebrated as the most significant and festive season on every religious and social calendar.

Joseph starts his Ireland adventure in the town of Shannon and then heads southwest to the Dingle Peninsula for some Irish merrymaking at the Puck Festival in Killorglin.

The mystery and majesty of tea is explored when Joseph spotlights the culture of this royal beverage on Taiwan.

Only 2% of the Taiwan population belongs to an ethnic minority group

A Greek Island cruise sounds like a bit of a cliché, but not when Joseph and the crew of Travelscope make landing on some of the Goddess Athena’s special children

The finer things in life have always been a big part of the San Antonio experience and there’s a slew of attractions to entertain the visitor — the Alamo, Riverwalk, fine dining, music, art — but it’s San Antonio’s diverse cultures and the way the people love to celebrate that is most

Joseph breaks away from heat for a cooling and relaxing stay among the gentle gulf breezes of the South Texas Coast.

Joseph follows in the footsteps of Dian Fossey when he treks into the mountain forest of the Parc National des Volcans.

Joseph continues his Rwanda adventure and turns his attention to the region’s other primate populations.