Word Travels S01E12 · Hong Kong & Macau: Underground And Over Edge

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It's tough to find something new to pique the interest of editors. In Hong Kong, both writers decide to head underground to find the cutting edge, Julia with the new sport of parkour, Robin with a late night fixed-gear bike race. Robin finally meets one of his travel editors and gets an education in freelance writing, and together with Julia heads to Macau, the world's biggest gambling center, to see just how much they'll risk to sell a story.

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12. 12 12. Hong Kong & Macau: Underground And Over Edge2008-04-16 · 30mIt's tough to find something new to pique the interest of editors. In Hong Kong, both writers decide to head underground to find the cutting edge, Julia with the new sport of parko
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