Why Taiwan? That is a question uninitiated visitors to Taiwan may ask. Beginning with its Portuguese discoverers, who called it Isla Formosa, Beautiful Isle; they will soon find there is much in Taiwan to enjoy. With close to 1,000 miles of coastline to stroll, 286 mountain peaks over 9,000 feet to climb, 10 islands to explore, countless festivals to celebrate and 14 aboriginal groups to meet, Taiwan is a wondrous land with an abundance of surprising things to do, see and experience. Joseph has covered the island from every angle. He's taken in the island by rail, reveled in its natural treasures, sampled its unique foods and drinks, combed through its night markets, explored its islands, participated in spiritual and cultural festivals and celebrated with its people. In his latest Taiwan episode Joseph dips into his previous Taiwan adventures, picks the best of his experiences and answers the question, "Why Taiwan?"

Why Taiwan? That is a question uninitiated visitors to Taiwan may ask. Beginning with its Portuguese discoverers, who called it Isla Formosa, Beautiful Isle; they will soon find there is much in Taiwan to enjoy. With close to 1,000 miles of coastline to stroll, 286 mountain peaks over 9,000 feet to climb, 10 islands to explore, countless festivals to celebrate and 14 aboriginal groups to meet, Taiwan is a wondrous land with an abundance of surprising things to do, see and experience. Joseph has covered the island from every angle. He's taken in the island by rail, reveled in its natural treasures, sampled its unique foods and drinks, combed through its night markets, explored its islands, participated in spiritual and cultural festivals and celebrated with its people. In his latest Taiwan episode Joseph dips into his previous Taiwan adventures, picks the best of his experiences and answers the question, "Why Taiwan?"

Joseph heads back to his first African adventure when he safaris through South Africa for close encounters with its animals and people. His journey begins in Cape Town, South Africa's mother city, so called because it's the country's oldest. Then in the shadow of the city's landmark Table Mountain, he visits South Africa's oldest wine country and samples some of South Africa's finest wines. While we can expect to find lions and elephants on Joseph's African journey, at the Cape of Good Hope Joseph also introduces us to ostriches and a colony of three thousand African Penguins. The climax of the episode is Joseph's safari at Shamwari Game Reserve, a 61,000 acre preserve. Equally as inspiring as Joseph's experience being surrounded by the multitude of Shamwari's amazing animal residents is his experience in Alicedale, an abandoned rail town on the edge of the reserve. There he learns that sustainable tourism, attracted by the game reserve, has given the people new hope. In a dramatic moment of illustrated truth, Joseph's South African journey teaches us that although predators kill by instinct, people choose whether to attack or embrace each other and choice is what makes us human and allows us to celebrate our connection.

Joseph heads back to his first African adventure when he safaris through South Africa for close encounters with its animals and people. His journey begins in Cape Town, South Africa's mother city, so called because it's the country's oldest. Then in the shadow of the city's landmark Table Mountain, he visits South Africa's oldest wine country and samples some of South Africa's finest wines. While we can expect to find lions and elephants on Joseph's African journey, at the Cape of Good Hope Joseph also introduces us to ostriches and a colony of three thousand African Penguins. The climax of the episode is Joseph's safari at Shamwari Game Reserve, a 61,000 acre preserve. Equally as inspiring as Joseph's experience being surrounded by the multitude of Shamwari's amazing animal residents is his experience in Alicedale, an abandoned rail town on the edge of the reserve. There he learns that sustainable tourism, attracted by the game reserve, has given the people new hope. In a dramatic moment of illustrated truth, Joseph's South African journey teaches us that although predators kill by instinct, people choose whether to attack or embrace each other and choice is what makes us human and allows us to celebrate our connection.

Joseph heads to South Padre Island for a host of activities that highlight the many pleasures available to visitors to the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast. Besides enjoying the local's favorite pastime of kicking' back and breathing in the sweet sea breezes, Joseph partakes of the islands' many natural and manmade attractions. From fishing to bird watching and horseback riding, from building sand castles to kayaking the lagoon and hitting the surf, Joseph joins in the fun. A highlight of his visit is his in-depth visit to the only Sea Turtle rescue set in the United States -- South Padre Island Sea Turtle, Inc. To round out his stay he follows the Sandcastle Trail and Sea Turtle Art Trail and proves that South Padre Island has something to offer every visitor and the best time to visit is now.

Joseph heads to South Padre Island for a host of activities that highlight the many pleasures available to visitors to the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast. Besides enjoying the local's favorite pastime of kicking' back and breathing in the sweet sea breezes, Joseph partakes of the islands' many natural and manmade attractions. From fishing to bird watching and horseback riding, from building sand castles to kayaking the lagoon and hitting the surf, Joseph joins in the fun. A highlight of his visit is his in-depth visit to the only Sea Turtle rescue set in the United States -- South Padre Island Sea Turtle, Inc. To round out his stay he follows the Sandcastle Trail and Sea Turtle Art Trail and proves that South Padre Island has something to offer every visitor and the best time to visit is now.

Joseph and his crew navigate a watery path under the craggy cliffs and dramatic escarpments of Southwest France. Winding their way by boat through the Lot River Valley they capture Joseph's journey through the river's ancient locks and the region's magical villages. Among the many treasures the episode features are Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", the Chateau de Mercues, with its Michelin star restaurant and award-winning winery, as well as, the region's capital, Cahors, which boasts historic bridges, secret gardens and one of the best marches - famers' markets - in Southwest France. Joseph offers his viewers a taste of the region's abundance of riches.

Joseph and his crew navigate a watery path under the craggy cliffs and dramatic escarpments of Southwest France. Winding their way by boat through the Lot River Valley they capture Joseph's journey through the river's ancient locks and the region's magical villages. Among the many treasures the episode features are Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", the Chateau de Mercues, with its Michelin star restaurant and award-winning winery, as well as, the region's capital, Cahors, which boasts historic bridges, secret gardens and one of the best marches - famers' markets - in Southwest France. Joseph offers his viewers a taste of the region's abundance of riches.

Joseph looks back to his first voyage through Alaska's Inside Passage to the land and the people of America's Last Frontier. His ocean-going vessel carries him through Canadian waters to Prince Rupert, British Columbia and on through Alaska's inside passage to Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. Along the way the ship stops in Tracy Arm Fjord to catch nature's show headlined by Bald Eagles and Gray, Orca and Humpback whales. Further explorations take him to Alaska's capital, Juneau and while no roads lead to Juneau visitors still come to trek its glaciers, kayak its rivers and ski its mountains. Joseph's Alaskan journey of discovery continues in the Klondike Gold Rush town of Skagway and in historic Sitka where he explores its Russian roots. On his Inside Passage journey he meets the Tsimshian people and learns of their struggle to retain their language, rich culture and ancient ceremonies. Alaska is America's Last Frontier and every Alaskan has a story to tell about what brought them and what keeps them there. In the end, Joseph discovers that they came for the land, but they stayed for the people.

Joseph looks back to his first voyage through Alaska's Inside Passage to the land and the people of America's Last Frontier. His ocean-going vessel carries him through Canadian waters to Prince Rupert, British Columbia and on through Alaska's inside passage to Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. Along the way the ship stops in Tracy Arm Fjord to catch nature's show headlined by Bald Eagles and Gray, Orca and Humpback whales. Further explorations take him to Alaska's capital, Juneau and while no roads lead to Juneau visitors still come to trek its glaciers, kayak its rivers and ski its mountains. Joseph's Alaskan journey of discovery continues in the Klondike Gold Rush town of Skagway and in historic Sitka where he explores its Russian roots. On his Inside Passage journey he meets the Tsimshian people and learns of their struggle to retain their language, rich culture and ancient ceremonies. Alaska is America's Last Frontier and every Alaskan has a story to tell about what brought them and what keeps them there. In the end, Joseph discovers that they came for the land, but they stayed for the people.