Word Travels S03E02 · Nicaragua: Writing on the Edge

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What is an active volcano if not the perfect slope to ride down? Robin hikes to the peak of Cerro Negro to feel the heat and the thrill of sandboarding while Julia investigates the story of fair trade coffee. From soil to cup she learns how consumer choices back home impact a small coffee-growing community. Emotions run high as Robin and Julia examine the controversial trend of poverty tourism, when they visit families making a living inside Managua's garbage dump.

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1. 1 1. Georgia: Wine, Weapons and Heavy Metal2010-03-21 · 30mNot to be confused with the US state, Georgia has a rich medieval history, complete with weapons and folklore. As Robin suits up in traditional costume to learn the art of battle,
2. 2 2. Nicaragua: Writing on the Edge2010-03-28 · 30mWhat is an active volcano if not the perfect slope to ride down? Robin hikes to the peak of Cerro Negro to feel the heat and the thrill of sandboarding while Julia investigates the
3. 3 3. Chile: Snow, Sea and Desert2010-03-14 · 30mChile's miles of coastline, soaring Andean peaks and parched desert, invite Robin and Julia to to explore it all Fulfilling a life long dream, Robin cat-boards high in the snowcapp
4. 4 4. Italy: Indulgence in Italy2010-04-04 · 30mItaly in the summer is a challenge not only for travelers but even more so for writers hunting down a never-been-told-before story to pitch, write, and sell. Julia finds a gladiato
5. 5 5. Alberta, Canada: Beam Us Up, Cowboy2010-04-11 · 30mFew landscapes are as awe-inspiring as the Canadian Rockies, so if there's a story to be found, it's likely on these peaks. Julia and Robin climb aboard a helicopter for the breath
6. 6 6. Russia: Caviar in Space2010-04-18 · 30mRussia presents its challenges for journalists filming a TV show, but even with the red tape and permits stories must be found. Julia investigates the black market for sturgeon cav
7. 7 7. Barbados: Island Life, Writer Style2010-04-25 · 30mThe moment you step onto the island of Barbados you are wrapped in warmth, sun, and surf, but for travel writers filing stories that means turning vacation activities into story id
8. 8 8. Portugal: Blindfolds and Bulls2010-05-02 · 30mRobin and Julia head to Terceira, an emerald island in the Azores, for the thrilling summer festivities. Only here do bulls roam the streets, the beaches, and arenas, daring locals
9. 9 9. Egypt: Belly Dancing through Chaos2010-05-09 · 30mThe traffic, chaos, and 3000 years of bureaucracy can take their toll, so Robin and Julia choose to belly dance over the Nile. After a visit to the pyramids, Robin heads south to t
10. 10 10. Ecuador: Travelling Guinea Pigs2010-05-16 · 30mTravel writers need to look beyond resorts. Under old mats in a small hut, Julia finds a delicious story in the form of furry guinea pigs. Robin heads to the mountains to meet a sh
11. 11 11. Finland: Santa on a Budget2010-05-23 · 30mHeading to Lapland, Julia confronts Santa Claus with some unanswered childhood questions. Robin turns the economic recession into an opportunity, by writing a story about exploring
12. 12 12. Kenya: Creatures Great and Small2010-05-30 · 30mRobin and Julia head to the Masai Mara National Park for the legendary migration of the wildebeest. While the largest movement of animals on earth parade by, Robin reflects on his
13. 13 13. Tunisia: Don’t Ruin My Story2010-06-06 · 30mRobin and Julia arrive in North Africa for a challenging press trip. Shepherded to beautiful Roman ruins, they discover that old rocks can wear thin. Within the confines of a jam-p
14. 14 14. Kenya: Angles of Africa2010-06-13 · 30mAfrica is in dire need of good stories, and both writers are determined to find them. Julia explores the cosmopolitan side of Nairobi when she finds a local fashion designer determ