Chile - The Driest Place On Earth
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Joseph travels north to the driest place on the planet, Chile's Atacama Desert. He finds that the desert, though it appears dry and barren, is alive with varied wildlife and vibrant cultures. During his journey he encounters the friendly Atacameno Indians and witnesses spouting geysers, endless sand dunes and the area's breathtaking natural beauty.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 304

About Travelscope:

In TRAVELSCOPE, award-winning travel journalist Joseph Rosendo explores the world's treasures - from stateside destinations in Montana's Glacier National Park and California's wine country to exotic locales in Europe, the Philippines and Malaysia.

During his journeys, Rosendo provides cultural insights and useful information for making viewers' travel dreams a reality, while also encouraging conscientious travel, believing it has the power to connect disparate cultures.


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Tue, May 19 7:00 A.M. Cappadocia, Turkey     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, May 19 10:30 A.M. Fredericksburg, Texas     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, May 19 5:30 P.M. Fredericksburg, Texas     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, May 19 10:30 P.M. Fredericksburg, Texas     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, May 20 7:00 A.M. South Africa - On Safari!     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, May 21 7:00 A.M. Mozambique, Africa     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, May 21 10:30 A.M. Gathering In Scotland     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 21 5:30 P.M. Gathering In Scotland     NH Create (11.4)
Thu, May 21 10:30 P.M. Gathering In Scotland     NH Create (11.4)
Fri, May 22 7:00 A.M. St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Close to Home, but a World Away     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, May 25 7:00 A.M. Istanbul - at the Crossroads of History     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, May 26 7:00 A.M. Switzerland - Celebrating St. Moritz     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, May 26 10:30 A.M. Cappadocia, Turkey     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, May 26 5:30 P.M. Cappadocia, Turkey     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, May 26 10:30 P.M. Cappadocia, Turkey     NH Create (11.4)
Wed, May 27 7:00 A.M. Switzerland - Scaling The Jungfrau Region     NH Explore (11.2)


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