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In Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Bill had three quests - to go to the top of the tallest building in the world, to track rare desert wildlife especially the oryx, and to step back in time before the gleaming, ultra-modern skyscrapers when the locals lived a nomadic Bedouin lifestyle. 23:33 Expired
Most of safari Africa is populated with the megafauna we see regularly on TV. However, there is one area of the African rainforest where this isn't the case. Gabon has their own species of elephant, crocodile, and buffalo - all miniature, their own antelope species and, most exciting of all, the only place on earth to see ... 23:54 Expired
There is probably no country in the world that has more to do with world commerce than Panama. But Panama is more than just the canal - it's a haven for wildlife. Bill has two quests in this small country - one, to go through the Panama Canal and second to see one of the most beautiful birds in the world - the Quetzal. 23:50 Expired
Exploring the islands of Palau and Guam includes a submarine view of the ocean wildlife, exploration of the battles of World War II, learning the culture of the locals and snorkelling among thousands of jellyfish. These islands have it all, including foods that Bill has never eaten before. 23:41 Expired
Bill has a dual quest - the first to visit one of the greatest deserts in the world and find out how the creatures and plants survive, and even thrive, in the harsh conditions. The other quest is a bit unorthodox - he's going to seek, and hopefully find, the mythical unicorn. To do that he'll have to travel across Namibia. 23:52 Expired
There is one place in the world where the polar bear - the largest carnivore on earth - can be found in large numbers during a very specific time of the year - Churchill in Manitoba, Canada. These massive creatures gather there just before the Hudson Bay freezes over. It's Bill's quest to fulfill one of his childhood dream... 23:43 Expired
Australia is a big country with diverse ecosystems that make it one of the most interesting in the world. This episode explores the north and far south of the country. In the north, the goal is to locate the biggest crocodiles in the world and in the south the quest is to watch the smallest penguins on earth 'parade' by. 23:54 Expired
They say time heals all wounds, but can it heal the most horrific of all - genocide. On this quest, Bill returns to Rwanda to see the post-war healing happening in this small, but globally significant country. As a side trip, the crew ventures to Nyangwe National Park to get an up-close look at our closest relative, the ch... 23:58
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There may be no place on earth so rich in wildlife as Brazil's Pantanal. On this quest, Bill is going to track some of the rainforest creatures he's always wanted to see. More importantly, a new, private conservation effort has begun in Brazil that may be the answer to conserving these animals forever. 25:02 Expired
The Philippines is an incredible destination with countless World War II reminders and memorials, historic connections back to Magellan and a happy, friendly people. On this quest we also go deep into the jungle to find one of the smallest primates in the world - the tarsier, and then it's out to sea to find the ocean's la... 25:06 Expired
This episode literally takes us to some of the world's remotest places. First, a visit to Siberia - one of the most foreboding places on earth and yet we learn many of the stories are just myths. Bill dives into the frigid waters of Siberia's Lake Baikal and gets a challenge that nearly costs him his life. Then it's on to ... 23:48 Expired
New South Wales is home to Sydney and its fabled Opera House and Harbor Bridge. Bill attempts to climb the giant steel structure to get a better view of the city. He heads to the vast open dry wilderness of the Outback to find kangaroos, emus and rare opals. He even has to sleep underground! 24:29 Expired
Of all bucket list items, one stands out above the rest: seeing one of the original reasons for starting the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the massive temple of Borobudur. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the world and is breath-taking. In the process, Bill discovers the wonders of Bali and how coffee is enhanced by c...Season 1
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Bill had two wild icons he wanted to experience. The first is the largest lizard in the world - the Komodo Dragon. Walking among these massive beasts was unnerving to say the least. From there, he flew, drove, boated and trekked to meet Asia's one ape - the orangutan. These apes are ten times as strong as a human and will ... 23:43 Expired
Bicycling is a safe and leisurely activity, until you decide to do it through the wilderness of Kenya with large lion, elephant and buffalo populations. If that adventure was not enough for Bill, he decided to go cliff climbing where baboons and leopards take refuge. Add tracking lions, walking up to rhinos and observing h...
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Bill had two adventures in mind as he visited the land of long clouds. He has always been fascinated with the Americas Cup yacht racing so he took a position on one as a grinder - it's as intense as the name implies. But the big adventure is riding in, and then flying, a Soviet Mig Jet doing stunts and mind numbing close f... 23:23 Expired
Botswana is a wildlife lover's dream with massive herds of elephants, immense pods of hippos and some of the largest prides of lions anywhere. It's also the home of Victoria Falls - the largest falls in the world. Bill was not content on just seeing the falls - he climbed to its base and took a shower under its pounding wa... 23:31 Expired
Bill tracks through never ending mud, heavy vegetation and steep mountains, to come face-to-face with our mighty cousins. He also traces the life, and finds the remnants, of the camp of one of his idols - Diane Fossey. 23:28 Expired
The Travel Quest crew takes an icebreaker to the North Pole just in time to make a satellite phone call to wish Bill's mother a happy birthday, and she is so shocked she doesn't recognise him. They also track and film the biggest predators on Earth - polar bears. 23:22 Expired
There is nothing on Earth that compares to Mongolia. Here the last nomadic people range their livestock over millions of acres of grasslands. Drinking fermented mare's milk, riding a yak and finding the original wild horses are just a few of Bill's adventures in this enchanted land.