Word Travels (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Word Travels online in HD.
Word Travels — Storyline
Word Travels is an adventure travel television documentary series. An original Canadian production, the show debuted on OLN on January 30, 2008 and airs in Canada on OLN and CityTV, and worldwide on Nat Geo Adventure. The show is co-hosted by Robin Esrock and Julia Dimon, produced by Omni Film Limited, and filmed by Sean Cable.
The first season of Word Travels aired on OLN in Canada and began airing internationally on the National Geographic Adventure worldwide in October 2008. The second season began airing on the OLN on January 18, 2009, and aired on National Geographic Adventure in September, 2009. Season 3 was filmed between April and October 2009, and debuted in Canada on OLN on March 7, 2010. It airs on Travel Channel in 21 languages around the world. Word Travels is often misspelled as World Travels.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Julia Dimon, Robin Esrock
- Starring: Julia Dimon, Robin Esrock
Word Travels — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-01-30 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 40 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | OLN |
| Status | Ended |
Word Travels — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Bolivia: High on the Write Stuff (2008-01-30) — Travel writers, like all journalists, have different beats. Enjoying the "people" side of a story, Dimon investigates indigenous female wrestling, while Esrock hits the mountains t
- E2: Ethiopia North: Agreeing to Disagree (2008-02-06) — African stories fill up notebooks in minutes, but before Esrock and Dimon can explore the 12th century rock churches in Lalibela, they have to deal with social issues, mechanical f
- E3: Venezuela: Slugging It Out In The Jungle (2008-02-13) — In this episode, the journalists head deep into the Orinoco Delta for a lesson in jungle survival. While Esrock takes the plunge to swim with dolphins, abseil a canyon and catch a
- E4: Jordan: Press Trip Cinderellas (2008-02-20) — Jordan is a country of contrasts, and so are the personalities of these writers. Dimon lifts the veil to discover the hip bars and malls of modern Amman, while Esrock channels his
- E5: Colombia: A Story Clear as Mud (2008-02-27) — The job of a travel writer is to inspire, and to break myths. Far from being a war zone, our writers are stunned by Colombia's warmth and beauty, but a sellable story needs more ed
- E6: Ethiopia South: Going Tribal (2008-03-05) — Robin and Julia brave an exhausting road trip to one of the world's most culturally diverse regions inhabited by over 50 distinct tribes and cultures. Travelling through the Lower
- E7: Dubai: File Under: Boomtown (2008-03-12) — Finding and experiencing stories is not always smooth sailing. In the world's biggest boomtown, Robin decides to sandboard and snowboard on the same day, but the heat and glitz blo
- E8: Latvia: My Job is a Prison (2008-03-19) — Amongst stunning art-nouveau buildings and medieval cobblestone streets, Robin and Julia reveal their daily lives backpacking in a hostel. After looking into life backstage at one
- E9: Yukon: A Story Tough to Swallow (2008-03-26) — It's -30C in the "Great White North", but travel writers rarely judge a day by the weather. Robin hangs out with huskies and learns about dog-sledding from a Yukon legend, but Juli
- E10: Lithuania: Digging Up Roots (2008-04-02) — Some stories are important to write, even when they don't want to be written. Researching the rise of genealogical travel, Robin traces his roots to a small town where his grandfat
- E11: Thailand: I’ve Got a Big Story Here (2008-04-09) — Reversing their traditional roles, Robin and Julia switch beats as they head to northern Thailand, investigating stories about people who travel to learn. Julia looks into a Canadi
- E12: Hong Kong & Macau: Underground And Over Edge (2008-04-16) — 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 parko
- E13: New Zealand: Nothing To Fear But Reality Itself (2008-04-23) — It's the adrenaline capital of the world, so Robin swoops and sledges his way to a double page spread. Julia explores the geo-thermal wonderland of Rotorua through the up-and-comin
Season 2
- E1: Sri Lanka: Steeped in Serendipity (2009-01-18) — Finding a good travel story often involves the help of serendipity, a word itself derived from the old name for Sri Lanka. Damaged by decades of civil war, this beautiful island of
- E2: Korea: Find Myself, Find My Story (2009-01-25) — Investigating a story about travelers teaching English in Asia, Robin learns that teaching a class of 11 year-old's is as terrifying, and rewarding, as any adventure activity. Toge
- E3: The Philippines: A Taste of Paradise (2009-02-01) — Travel stories come in many guises, from activities and events, to culture and destinations. Exploring the island of Palawan, known for its incredible limestone cliffs and scuba di
- E4: Canada's West Coast: Bags to Riches (2009-02-08) — Vancouver Island is an interesting destination for international readers, accustomed to images of snow-covered Canada. Robin is fascinated by Tofino's surfing community, and figure
- E5: Slovenia: Levels of a Story (2009-02-15) — In this tiny nation, a jewel in Central Europe, Robin saddles up in Lipica, the birthplace of the legendary Lipizzaner horses. Julia prefers to write about smaller creatures in the
- E6: Romania: On the Run (2009-02-22) — There's more to Romania than vampire myths and Gothic castles. Robin and Julia head into the Transylvanian countryside on a cultural tour, embracing the music, food, and farm life
- E7: The Maldives: Over the Honeymoon (2009-03-01) — Travel writers lead a nomadic existence, and relationships can be a real challenge. Writing about the world's ultimate honeymoon destination, Robin finds himself alone, feeling the
- E8: Turkey: Road Trip into Genesis (2009-03-08) — Genesis is the theme this week, as Robin and Julia head east to investigate a story about biblical tourism. Walking amongst ancient ruins, drinking from the well of the prophet Abr
- E9: Ukraine: Radioactive Writing (2009-03-15) — Robin and Julia explore the "cradle of Slavic civilization" on the streets of Kiev. Following travel writing trends, Julia discovers the best things to see and do in Kiev in 24 hou
- E10: Taiwan: Some Like it Hotter (2009-03-22) — New travel writing assignments have brought Julia and Robin to Taipei. For her latest column, Julia decides to go against the tourism board's wishes and write about the betel nut g
- E11: Belize: Oh Maya! (2009-03-29) — Travel writers are seasonal creatures, and it's the wrong time of year to enjoy the coastline of this small, Central American country. Instead, Robin and Julia immerse themselves i
- E12: Jamaica: Roots, Rock n' Writing (2009-04-05) — From the Blue Mountains to the gritty streets of Kingston, Robin and Julia learn about Rastafarians and dance hall – two cornerstones of Jamaican culture. Julia's foray into music
- E13: Mexico: Wrestling with Headlines (2009-04-12) — Robin and Julia discover that there's more to tequila than a good night out and a hangover as they shoot back this week's story about Mexico's national drink. From the region of Te
Season 3
- E1: Georgia: Wine, Weapons and Heavy Metal (2010-03-21) — Not 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,
- E2: Nicaragua: Writing on the Edge (2010-03-28) — 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
- E3: Chile: Snow, Sea and Desert (2010-03-14) — Chile'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
- E4: Italy: Indulgence in Italy (2010-04-04) — Italy 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
- E5: Alberta, Canada: Beam Us Up, Cowboy (2010-04-11) — Few 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
- E6: Russia: Caviar in Space (2010-04-18) — Russia 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
- E7: Barbados: Island Life, Writer Style (2010-04-25) — The 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
- E8: Portugal: Blindfolds and Bulls (2010-05-02) — Robin 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
- E9: Egypt: Belly Dancing through Chaos (2010-05-09) — The 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
- E10: Ecuador: Travelling Guinea Pigs (2010-05-16) — Travel 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
- E11: Finland: Santa on a Budget (2010-05-23) — Heading 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
- E12: Kenya: Creatures Great and Small (2010-05-30) — Robin 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
- E13: Tunisia: Don’t Ruin My Story (2010-06-06) — Robin 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
- E14: Kenya: Angles of Africa (2010-06-13) — Africa 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Word Travels have? 3 season(s) with 40 episodes.
Who created Word Travels? Julia Dimon, Robin Esrock.
Where can I watch Word Travels? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
