Is Anything Good Ever On The Travel Channel?
Jan 9th, 2003, 08:25 AM
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Where are we true travelers to turn? The Travel Channel used to be good but now you should only watch if you're planning a trip to Vegas. There's more to life than a casino. I've caught Lonely Planet on the Travel Channel only once. When does PBS run their travel shows? Those who seriously travel need a great travel channel!
Jan 9th, 2003, 09:37 AM
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The idiot with the dog was the moron Alby Mangles in his bikini pants.
On every episode, he almost got killed. Ended up in the middle of a guerilla war, a rhino charged him, got in a bad car wreck (almost killed his girlfriend and his camerman), and the list goes on and on.
On every episode, he almost got killed. Ended up in the middle of a guerilla war, a rhino charged him, got in a bad car wreck (almost killed his girlfriend and his camerman), and the list goes on and on.
Jan 9th, 2003, 09:43 AM
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Ah haa haa haa.
X, you are so right.
What about that time he went on that trip down like the muddiest, longest and most dangerous road in the world?
He broke like three axles and ran out of gas, and etc., etc.
Jeez, I'm glad someone else remembers that guy. Sometimes I thought I just dreamed him and his little swimsuits up in my imagination after too much Chardonnay on Sat. eve.
X, you are so right.
What about that time he went on that trip down like the muddiest, longest and most dangerous road in the world?
He broke like three axles and ran out of gas, and etc., etc.
Jeez, I'm glad someone else remembers that guy. Sometimes I thought I just dreamed him and his little swimsuits up in my imagination after too much Chardonnay on Sat. eve.
Jan 9th, 2003, 10:29 AM
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RE: Lonely Planet....great show, esp. Ian. Justine is a whiner, can you imagine traveling with her, all she does is b*tch.
Anyhoo, Lonely Planet is now called Globetrekker and is shown on PBS. haven't seen any new shows, but even the renamed reruns are worth watching. Favorite was Ian in Iran, Blue Mosque, etc...
Anyhoo, Lonely Planet is now called Globetrekker and is shown on PBS. haven't seen any new shows, but even the renamed reruns are worth watching. Favorite was Ian in Iran, Blue Mosque, etc...
Jan 9th, 2003, 10:58 AM
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I stopped watching Travel Channel because, yes, it's always Vegas or Hawaii. It also, quite often, has an MTV Spring Break vibe that just turned me off.
But most of all, the COMMERCIALS. There seemed to be commercials every five minutes. Drove me nuts so now I don't watch it at all anymore.
But most of all, the COMMERCIALS. There seemed to be commercials every five minutes. Drove me nuts so now I don't watch it at all anymore.
Jan 9th, 2003, 11:20 AM
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Yup, Alby was always wearing those teeny little shorts or a banana sling.
I love Ian because he will try anything once and he is so open to new experiences.
You're right though, he always seems to drink too much of whatever kabungy juice they serve where he is and gets a nasty hangover.
Remember that time he drank the betel juice somewhere and got all giggly, or the time he ate the sheep eyeballs - ewww? Or running across the cattle's backs in Africa somewhere?
WE WANT IAN!
I love Ian because he will try anything once and he is so open to new experiences.
You're right though, he always seems to drink too much of whatever kabungy juice they serve where he is and gets a nasty hangover.
Remember that time he drank the betel juice somewhere and got all giggly, or the time he ate the sheep eyeballs - ewww? Or running across the cattle's backs in Africa somewhere?
WE WANT IAN!
Jan 9th, 2003, 12:50 PM
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The only time I enjoy the Travel Channel is when I see places I visited. Whatever reason, it has changed. It used to be on my house like the weather channel, as background, but now I don't even put it on anymore, except by accident. Their Alaska Week was good. And Some of the 10 best was interesting. They don't provide shows for people who love to plan travel; I would tune in to them with great frequency if they had real-time data on air, hotel and rental car specials, like some web sites too. Perhaps a 30 minute wrap up show that broadcasts last minute travel, airline price changes, hotel occupancy, etc.....
On another subject, I do not know of any person on any broadcast medium that I would say I think is good or provides accurate, timely and useful information. The guy on NBC does not. The radio shows do not. any favorites?
On another subject, I do not know of any person on any broadcast medium that I would say I think is good or provides accurate, timely and useful information. The guy on NBC does not. The radio shows do not. any favorites?
Jan 9th, 2003, 03:15 PM
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kkj, I saw that same show too with the bathrooms. I'm going to China in May and someone told me to check out the gold toilet in Hong Kong. What a hoot!
I also like Ian on the Lonely Planet. What a guy. And I admit, I enjoy Samantha Brown. She's got a great job and has been entertaining.
The travel isn't what it used to be. Where's Rick Steves? Lonely Planet? and other shows that really talked about places and sighte? I guess I'll just have to pick up a travel book and read!
I also like Ian on the Lonely Planet. What a guy. And I admit, I enjoy Samantha Brown. She's got a great job and has been entertaining.
The travel isn't what it used to be. Where's Rick Steves? Lonely Planet? and other shows that really talked about places and sighte? I guess I'll just have to pick up a travel book and read!
Jan 9th, 2003, 04:57 PM
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Globetrekker - formerly Lonely Planet plays on public TV. I see it here in Charlotte, NC on Friday nights at 11PM. There was a new show (the credits indicated made in 2002 and I hadn't seen it before) last week hosted by Megan McCormick where she traveled through Indonesia. Quite interesting. I agree, the Travel Channel sucks big time... Tonight's lineup: Millionaire Indulgences followed by Vegas: VIP Homes, then Hollywood Real Estate. Who gives a #@%! about this crap and what does this have to do with travel?
