About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Taiwan: The Marble Gorge – Taroko National Park
We flew from Taipei in Taiwan to Hualien our entrée to Taroko National Park and its marble gorge considered one of the seven wonders … Continue reading
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Tagged china, East-West highway, engineering, geology, Hualien, Liwu River, Marble Gorge, mountains, Taiwan, Taroko National Park, Tiansiang
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Caribbean: Turks & Caicos – The Underwater World
The novice diver can stay in an all-inclusive resort, learn the basics of scuba diving, and safely experience a shallow dive in the underwater … Continue reading
Taiwan: Taipei’s Treasures – The National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, is home to the world’s largest collection of Chinese art. The collection dates back over 1,000 years … Continue reading
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Tagged art, bronze vessels, Chiang dynasty, Chiang Kai-shek, china, Ching dynasty, Forbidden City, history, jade carvings, Japan, Manchu emperors, Ming dynasty, National Palace Museum, paintings, Peking, Porcelain, Sung dynasty, Taipei, Taiwan, tapestries
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South Africa: The Taste of Travel
Beef may be a mainstay in the South African diet, but on our travels we enjoy a diverse culinary experience including scallops, shrimp, Cape … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, beef, Cape Malay curries, Cape Town, crocodile, game reserve, impala, Johannesburg, kudu, meat, New Zealand, Safari, seafood, South Africa, Soweto, springbok, venison, warthog, wine
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Responsible Traveller: Malaria – A Healthy Decision
If mosquitoes love to make a meal of you, don’t risk your health when you travel to tropical and sub-tropical regions. The Responsible Traveller … Continue reading
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Tagged malaria, medication, mosquitoes, prescriptions, Sub-tropical, Tropical
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The Middle East – A Taste of Travel
Cookbook author, Habeeb Saloum, and restauranteur Said Mukhayesh introduce us to the traditional colourful, fragrant, healthy, spicy, and mouth-watering dishes that can be found … Continue reading
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Tagged Arabian nights, Arabs, Bedouin, chick peas, falafel, flavours, garlic, herbs, hummus, Israel, lentils, Middle East, Moors, Morocco, olive oil, spices, Syria, tradition
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USA: Detroit – Henry Ford Museum
Detroit in Michigan is aptly named ‘Motor City’ for its historical connections with the automotive industry. Here’s another historical connection with which you might … Continue reading
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Tagged Allegheny locomotive, Automotive, Detroit, Ford, Henry Ford Museum, John F Kennedy, Michigan, Motor City, Thomas Edison, USA
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Hong Kong: Gateway to China
Hong Kong may be the gateway to China but on our travels we found it much more than a simple stop-over destination. We take … Continue reading