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Rudy Maxa broadens his horizons — and those of his audience — in this 13-part series. Rudy offers his sophisticated take on a destination’s history, culture, architecture, politics and cuisine, while also turning a journalistic eye to the people and lifestyles of Russia, Estonia, Turkey, India, Argentina, Japan and Thailand.

Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
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The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Explore Hong Kong, from the frenetic night life to the quiet side of the island.
Rudy and chef Daisuke Utagawa eat their way across Bangkok.
Rudy and Daisuke Utagawa enthusiastically eat their way through Hong Kong.
Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
Head out with Rudy for sheer tropical splendor on the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora
Rudy explores some of French Polynesia’s collection of islands.
Rudy explores how food and drink help illustrate the culture of a place and its people.
Discover two of the most unique and appealing cities in the world with Rudy.
Rudy gives an inside look at the secrets of four of the world’s most amazing cities.
Visit the charming fishing towns of Nova Scotia to the wilderness of Newfoundland.
Rudy visits South Africa and views the country via safari.
Take a look at London that goes beyond the postcard city.
Rudy takes viewers to the Edinburgh International Festival and Scottish Highlands.
Take a ride along the Garden Route in South Africa.
Take an intimate look at a city reinventing itself while putting apartheid behind it.
Get an up close view of a country trying to balance Islam with modern society,
Discover the Land of the Morning Calm with Rudy Maxa.
Discover the "Pink City," Jaipur and the countryside surrounding the city.
New Delhi, India is a feast for the senses.
Experience the tranquility in the spiritual heart of Japan - Kyoto.
A marriage of high tech and age-old customs makes Tokyo a fascinating destination.
Rudy explores the dance parlors and underground art scene of Buenos Aires.
Visit the heart of Argentine wine country nestled in a valley beneath the Andes
Venture into the countryside of Estonia, one of Europe's most dynamic countries.
Be hypnotized by Whirling Dervishes and charmed by the Iznik art of ceramics in Istanbul.
Visit the southern Turkish coast on the Mediterranean Sea.
Rudy takes you to the Golden Triangle, a magical corner of the world.
The treasures of the Hermitage are revealed to viewer when Rudy visits Russia..
Rudy reveal's the real city and captures what makes Bangkok special
join Rudy as he paddles through small islands and mangroves few will ever see.
Extras
Exploring the food that makes Japanese cuisine one of the world's most admired.