Name: Rudy Maxa's World
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Description: Welcome to Rudy Maxa's World, the ultimate travel experience with America's leading high-end travel expert. Join Rudy Maxa, public radio's original Savvy Traveler and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Welcome to Rudy Maxa's World, the ultimate travel experience with America's leading high-end travel expert. Join Rudy Maxa, public radio's original Savvy Traveler and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine.

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The Taj Mahal; crowded alleys of downtown New Delhi; temples; a street astrologer.

Delhi and Agra, India

The Hall of Winds, built with red and pink sandstone; the royal rooms behind the sandstone walls of the Mehrangarh Fort; heirloom furniture.

Rajasthan

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul boasts 2,000 shops; Turkish carpets; a 16th century hammam; downtown Spice Market.

Istanbul, Turkey

Ancient towns of Ephesus, Antalya, Myra and Dalyan along the Turkish coast; Blue Cruise aboard a gulet.

Turkey's Turquoise Coast

The backstreets and quiet canals of Bangkok; food carts and markets; the Emerald Buddha; flower and fish markets.

Bangkok, Thailand

An Akha hill tribe village maintains traditions amid tourism; elephant orphanage; Buddhist monk steers men away from drugs.

Thailand, The Golden Triangle

Limestone cliffs and rock formations in Phangnga Bay; a seaside village devastated by a tsunami offers sustainable tourism and home stays to visitors.

Thailand, The Andaman Islands

In Estonia is Europe's best-restored medieval town; island of Muhu; Mart Laar, former prime minister of Estonia.

Estonia

The treasures of the Hermitage; Peterhof is located just outside St. Petersburg; canals.

St. Petersburg, Russia

The tango is Argentina's national dance; Recoleta cemetery includes a monument to Eva Perón; a 70-year-old ice cream maker from Sicily.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Aconcagua, the summit of the Andes, is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere; white-water rafting; grilled meats prepared by gauchos.

Mendoza, Argentina

Tsukiji Market; space-age toilets; a department store has more than 100 shops catering to women's fashion.

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan's wooden homes and temples; a Japanese inn; kimono designer; tea ceremony; moss garden.

Kyoto, Japan

An adventurous safari is a wonderful way to visit the country. Get up-close-and-personal with lions, giraffes, elephants, and dozens of other animals in their natural habitat.

South Africa

Climb the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle. Tee up at the world's most famous golf course, St. Andrews. Tour Deward's whiskey distillery. Stroll Stirling's historic battlefields of Braveheart fame. And, sail the bonny banks of legendary Loch Lomond.

Scottish Highlands

The Borough Market; ethnic neighborhoods of Spitalfields; speedboat ride along the Thames; bar hopping in Soho and Camden Town.

London

Mosques; the national dish, plov; trade-route cities Samarkand, Khiva, and Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan

Cape Town

Garden Route features indigenous plants; 50-ton right whales; Franschhoek wine valley.

Garden Route

Korea

Aerial photography highlights the blue lagoons and white sand beaches of tropical islands Tahiti and Bora Bora.

Tahiti

Underwater photography illustrates the vast marine life around French Polynesia's 130 islands; experiencing Polynesia's rich sea life and cultures; touring the diverse coral reefs, sea turtle rehabilitation centers and the many islands and atolls.

Polynesia

Montreal

Exploring the fishing towns of Nova Scotia and the vast wilderness of Newfoundland in Canada.

Nova Scotia & Newfoundland

Istanbul Spice Market; haggis in Scotland; soba and tea in Japan; asada in Argentina; bibimbap in Korea.

Food, Drink, and Culture

The evolution of the megacity includes visits to Tokyo, Japan, Delhi, India, Seoul, Korea and Bangkok, Thailand.

Asian Cities

Explore the island of Kyushu it's dramatic landscape, hot sands, and discover the essence of Japanese cuisine.

Taste of Japan: Kyushu

Rudy Maxa takes us to the heart of Japan, Tokyo. Tokyo strives for perfection from the sushi to the wasabi.

Taste of Japan: Tokyo

Rudy Maxa takes us to Japan's northern frontier Hokkaido. The hot spring capital of Japan with it's many volcanoes, Hokkaido also boost some of the world greatest ramen, ramen noodles and legendary whiskey.

Taste of Japan: Hokkaido

The restaurants of Hong Kong, from the inexpensive to the Michelin-starred eateries.

Hong Kong, Part 1

Exploring Hong Kong's vibrant nightlife, hiking trails, beaches and Repulse Bay.

Rudy Maxa's World

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