2014

S1.E1 ∙ Belize

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

From Mayan ruins to Caye Caulker, host Rachel Parsons explores the tiny Central American country solo; celebrating at Belizean independence festivities with locals and dispelling the pervasive myth that Belize City is nothing but dangerous.

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S1.E2 ∙ Durban, South Africa

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

South Africa's third-largest city, Durban, is home to about half-a-million South Africans of Indian descent. In this episode, Rachel Parsons takes a look into this community and the unique position in S.A.'s society.

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S1.E3 ∙ Return to Thula Thula

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A follow-up story to a series of short webisodes from the TPD website, this full episode features one of South Africa's favorite sons. Rachel arrives at Thula Thula, a wild game reserve in Zululand, South Africa, at the invitation of conservationist Lawrence Anthony, only to find that circumstances have drastically changed at Thula.

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S1.E4 ∙ London & Bruges

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

London & Bruges is a summer adventure perfect for first-time solo travelers. Host Rachel Parsons takes a fun, silly romp through a glorious English summer, punting on the Cambridge River, swimming in the ponds in Hampstead Heath, and ends up in Bruges for a Belgian waffle.

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S1.E5 ∙ Buenos Aires

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Host Rachel Parsons lands in Buenos Aires with an obsession for Eva Peron, tango, and the wrong wardrobe. With locals acting as guides to some out-of-the-mainstream adventures, Rachel gets an education in the one of the world's most frenetic cities.

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S1.E6 ∙ Cancun

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Despite the rainstorms, host Rachel Parsons manages to experience the real city behind the resort destination -- romantic, peaceful, and safe. With a cast of local characters Rachel sees just what the tourists are missing when they don't leave the infamous Hotel Zone.

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S1.E7 ∙ Rio de Janeiro

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Traveling alone doesn't mean you have to be lonely. This is Rio from a native's P.O.V. Rachel connects with an old friend in Rio to get a first-hand view of the city with an insider, spending more time in one of the city's favelas than on Copa Cabana Beach.

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S1.E8 ∙ Puerto Rico

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Complex and beautiful, from San Juan to Culebra host Rachel Parsons asks: Is it a commonwealth country, or is it a territory of the United States? Rachel explores Puerto Ricans' diverse political and social views on their unique situation.

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