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Episode 169
A retired firefighter working with the American Red Cross delivers meals to Hurricane Sandy victims in Breezy Point. The University of Missouri baseball team reflects on the rebuilding of Joplin, Missouri An interview with Mark Murphy at the New York Times travel show. The Points of Light celebration at the Kennedy Center. Get the 411 on mobility traveling. An interview with the president of the Society of American Travel Writers, Lillian Africano. Mark Murphy travels through Vietnam. Ground Zero in Staten Island with Occupy Sandy. A volunteer family who lost their house to Hurricane Irene are the beneficiary of a new home through Operation Blessing.
Episode 168
The profile of a volunteer coordinating recovery for Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana Volunteers at the Santa Anita Breeders’ Cup Race. Sandy Spring break ideas on webtips. How to get the best meal while volunteering according to Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern. Teaching English in Thailand, a new episode with Katy Dailey. Helping rebuild a park shelter in Joplin, Missouri. Travel Television visits with a group of retirees who have made several trips to volunteer their skills and service. The Red Cross volunteers serving in New York’s Hurricane Sandy relief.
Episode 167
The community center of St. Bernard's parish in New Orleans has provided continuous weekly assistance to residents displaced by the huricanes for seven years. Hear how volunteers can assist. Learn how people are helping with the Hurricane Sandy cleanup in New Jersey through a video by Brian Russell. Mark Murphy travels to Halong Bay in Vietnam, and then we moves to Thailand to learn about Give and Get Away Vacations. A profile of the Mpambara Cox Foundation work in Uganda and a close of a brand new American citizen helping on the frontlines of Hurricane Sandy in Brooklyn. All this on episode 167 Traveltelevision.
Episode 166
A group of firefighters from New Orleans Pay it Forward when they travel to New York and New Jersey to help those rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy. Mark Murphy travels to Vietnam and Cambodia with new stores that start this month. An interview with groundbreaking author and voluntourist, Ken Budd, executive editor of the AARP magazine. The Kansas City Chiefs come of the field to volunteer in Joplin, Missouri, and volunteers regrowing the Lousiana Coastline with Common Ground. A profile of project I 95, a nonprofit group.
Episode 165
This January the United States celebrates the inauguration of Pres. Barack Obama for his second term. As part of the inaugural theme the President and former President Bush will be addressing the day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Junior's legacy. Travel Television presents an overview of the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service in remembrance from the perspective of the operation AmeriCorps workers who have been helping victims of hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey. This month we have a story of their efforts. Learn about the growth of the international corporate volunteer movement and meet some of the volunteers who participated in international projects. Travel Television continues its visit to Joplin, Missouri and highlights the work of the Kansas City Royals in this episode. Finally Mark Murphy presents a segment on chocolate making in Belgium
Episode 164
Fairfield Beach volunteers clean up after Hurricane Sandy. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s day of service on January 20 are featured. University of Missouri student athletes roll up their sleeves and clean up in Joplin. A profile of the longest-serving volunteer in New Orleans. Use iPhone apps perfect for the traveling volunteer. Mark Murphy visits Antwerp Belgium. A group of volunteers work throughout the year in Santa's workshop
Episode 163
Volunteers rebuilding in Joplin, Missouri. Turkey lock in with United Method Church Thanksgiving volunteers. Leave no trace on adventure travel. Webtips on an airfare service that donates to nonprofits, and a day in the life of a Breeder's Cup volunteer.
Episode 162
Traveltelevision Season 6 starts with an interview with Samantha Brown of the Travel Channel and a profile of volunteers working at the Roberto Clemente Clinic in Nicaragua. It also features rebuilding Joplin, Missouri with the United Way, a visit to a Belgian Brewery, a website to dedicated to help animals in Latin America, and volunteering in the U.K.
Episode 161
Travel Television just completed its anniversary special which is comprised of the best of our segments. These include volunteers working in New Orleans, a teacher rebuilding in Mississippi after the ravages of Hurricane Katrina, the 9/11 day of service features volunters repairing a veteran's hospital with First Lady Michelle Obama, and volunteers on an alternatie vacation in the Gulf Coast. Our featured volunteer is one very determined woman woman who organized the entire city of Branson, Missouri as it pays homage to Purple Heart Veterans.
Episode 160
Travel television highlights volunteers at an animal sanctuary for elderly pets "House With a Heart" and profiles the original Make a Difference Day celebrating it's 25th year. We also share experiences at the National conference on service volunteering in New Orleans.
Episode 159
This month TravelTelevision revisits the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps by sharing celebrations and various stories from the volunteers. We also announce the winner of the Peace Corps video contest
Episode 158
Traveltelevision reflects about the many wonderful non profit groups we have worked with, and who have told us their stories, thereby encouraging additional volunteerism while informing our audience.
Episode 157
Traveltelevision 157 stories include an interview with Pauline Frommer and the annual Points of Light conference in New Orleans. On webtips we highlight Give Kids the World and several stories that look back at memorable first season volunteer stories from Hurricane Katrina.
Episode 156
Volunteers working with Petfinder work to restore an animal shelter destroyed by storms. This is United Way's project to provide books for students during summer break. Responsible travel site reviewed on Webtips. A profile of the nonprofit org proworld. Our volunteers worked at the US Open Golf tournament. Mike Murphy continues his tour of Belgium and volunteers come to Branson, Missouri to help honor Purple Heart veterans.
Episode 155
Traveltelevision 155 profiles Global Citizen Year founder Abby Falik, families volunteering on their vacation by the United Methodist Church, volunteers at the senior dog sanctuary House with a Heart, an interview with Peace Corps alumni pres. Kevin Quigley , a blogspot on volunteering, and a visit to Ghent, Belgium with Mark Murphy of Travel Trends.
Episode 154
Volunteering for the AmericanHiking Society in the National Parks? Make a Difference Day originated 25 years ago in Montgomery County, Maryland. Traveltelevision has a volunteer-produced story on this event’s celebration. During the 50th Anniversary Peace Corps celebration activities here in Washington, alumni volunteered at the Food Bank and Martha's Table. Another 25th anniversary is being commemorated by a Hospital in Haiti. We check them out in the web tips. Mark Murphy of Traveltribe concludes his visit to Israel. We focus on Halumbu, a nonprofit volunteer organization working in the Himalayas. The third place winner in the Peace Corps contest is also featured in this episode 154 of Traveltelevision.
Episode 153
Peace Corps alumni celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps tell Traveltelevision how the Corps changed their lives. An interview with oceans videograpgher and author Jon Bowermaster. Mark Murphy tours the Judean Desert. Webtips highlights the International Programs Assoc. The history of United Methodist volunteers. A profile of All Hands.org all on episode 153.
Episode 151
A TravelTelevision affiliate CTN Ann Arbor Michigan produced a story on the University of Michigan 50th Anniversary of the forming of the Peace Corps.The Peace Corps is focused during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Planting trees in New Orleans for Beacon of Hope. Mike Murphy visits Jerusalem. A former Peace Corps volunteer revisits Afghanistan In a documentary. TravelTelevision presents the winner of the My piece of the Peace Corps video contest.
Episode 150
Happy Birthday to the Peace Corps, Student Volunteers from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Ghana, A profile of Globe Aware, and a short doc on New Orleans.
Episode 149
Traveltelevision marks the 4th anniversary of shows with Michelle Obama volunteering on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. A tourism group rehabbing Angel Island in San Francisco, and one of the favorite stories of the year— a woman who celebrates the Purple Heart Veterans.
Episode 148
Episode 147
The celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps in 2011 parallels a resurgence in international volunteering. The Building Bridges Coalition and the Service World movement are efforts designed to promote international volunteerism. This month, Traveltelevision features the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps Celebration with related stories of nonprofits involved in international volunteerism.
Episode 146
Visit a new community center in the lower ninth ward of New Orleans, Students from NYIT volunteering in Ghana, a filmmaker travels to the Dominican Republic to volunteer, Tourism Cares rebuilds Angel Island and on webtips find a site to vent on how you hate taxis.
Episode 145
In episode 145 Traveltelevision.org presents several groups working in Haiti; answers questions regarding volunteering in Japan; interviews the CEO of Service for Peace.
Episode 144
Stories in this episode of Traveltelevision: helping purple heart veterans in Branson, Missouri; a dentist setting up dental schools in Afghanistan;The service world movement; and the Points of Light conference for volunteering in NYC
Episode 143
The 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps is celebrated. The fourth part of our Interview with author Sheryl Kayne on volunteering in National Parks Clearing City Park in New Orleans. A tribute to Robert Shriver, Jr.
Episode 142
A magazine series about travel and volunteerism. In this months episode the founding of the Peace Corps at the University of Michigan, rebuilding in new orleans with Rebuilding Together, volunteering in Australia.on Webtips, and an interview with author Sheryl Kayne.
Episode 141
TravelTelevision is a magazine series about volunteerism. In this episode we have stories on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance with First Lady Michele Obama, Volunteers in New Orleans at City Park, Hands On, and CCSTB. An interview with author Sheryl Kayne, a preview of a new documentary on international volunteers and the international volunteer organization CFHI.
Episode 140
Interviews with authors Sheryl Kayne (www.immersiontraveler.com) and Patricia Schultz. Traveltelevision profiles a volunteer who has spent 5 years supporting residents of Waveland MS. On webtips we highlight the Appalachian Trails volunteer site.
Episode 138
In this episode of traveltelevision webtip for national disability month. Volunteers at the National Park Service Day. Volunteers in the Gulf Coast working with Rebuilding Together, NENA and Lutheran Disaster Response.
Episode 137
Traveltelevision.org takes the viewer to stories about volunteers working on 9/11 Day of Remembrance and Service. Interview about how you can participate in National Park Service Day. An interview with author Beth Whitman. Stories of volunteers rebuilding the Gulf Coast from hurricane Katrina.
Episode 136
A magazine series about travel and volunteerism. This episode is a compilation of the best stories from our third season. An interview with Darley Newman from Equitrekking, Volunteers at Dogtown, and the history of voluntourism plus web travel tips on traveltelevision
Episode 135
The best stories of volunteers are revisited in this episode of Traveltelevision.org. Segments include volunteers working in New Orleans, Bay St. Louis and volunteers working in DC on the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Episode 134
In this episode: interview with the host of Equitrekking, meet volunteers from New England working for 8 Days of Hope, Partners of America and Webtip highlights travel for the disabled .
Episode 133
In this episode of Traveltelevision.org we visit a group of volunteers working on 9/11 for DC Cares, Traveltelelevision interviews Beth Whitman, Habitat of Humanity Volunteers and a website for traveling with your pets.Episode 132
In this episode: Volunteers working at Dogtown, a pro golfer working with the St. Bernard project to rebuild New Orleans and we focus on a website for international educational travel.
Episode 131
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Episode 128
In this episode of TravelTelevision (129) we learn how to minimize the risk of catching the flu while traveling. On Webtips we'll visit a website for travelers with disabilities. Celebrating Christmas in Post Katrina New Orleans helped by volunteers.
Episode 123
traveltelevision presents stories on common ground, Nebraska Huskers working on cleaning up Waveland Ms. from hurricane Katrina, a video from nola volunteers and a teacher working with Habitat.
Episode 119
St Louis professor volunteers with Habitat in Waveland Ms. Travel website flying with disability.org Modern Agent Mark Murphy visits Indian Canyon Harbor of Hope Documentary Teens from Long Island spend Xmas break working on homes in East New Orleans.
Episode 118
View the second part of our interview with author Mary Beth Bond. How buses move volunteers: TravelTelevision interviews the executive director of the American Buses Association. Webtips: In this edition we feature ecotourism.
Episode 117
In the author section we will speak to a travel expert whose area of interest is women’s travel issues. A Catholic school in Illinois reaches out to a Baptist congregation in the Gulf Coast on this episode of Travel Television. In our travel segment we visit Rome, the capital of Italy.
Episode 116
We’ll visit the new Library of Congress visitor center, visit to ground zero of the hurricane and an interview with grassroots organizer, Kathleen Johnson, on webtips we’ll investigate an airport parking website.
Episode 115
See volunteers working on the Musician’s Village, a documentary explains how the amateur radio organization helped hurricane victims, ever wonder what would happen if you became ill or were hurt while traveling and you needed a medical evacuation?
Episode 114
Ever wonder what would happen if you became ill or were hurt while traveling and you needed a medical evacuation? A documentary explains how the amateur radio organization helped hurricane victims
Episode 113
This program is dedicated to the volunteers who give so freely of their time to help rebuild, and to the volunteers who make this show possible. In that spirit, we want to remind you of the best stories that have come out of the darkest and bleakest of times.
Episode 112
This was the storm that was never supposed to happen. Yet on August 29, 2005, the rain and category 4 winds combined forces to flood most of New Orleans and leave a path of destruction into Mississippi destroying entire communities along the Gulf Coast.
Episode 111
For the third anniversary, Traveltelevision presents a special program with volunteers we have met during our trips to the Gulf Coast.Episode 110
A tale of an Elder Volunteer for Katrina Relief.
The history of the African Safari coming up on Travel Television.
On Webtips, a UK government site that’s worth a second look.
Episode 109
Habitat builds a community for musicians in New Orleans,
Sleeping under the stars, Traveltelevision will check out some new hi-tech campers.
Episode 108
United Way brings local community help to the Gulf Coast
Travel recommendations on bed and breakfast locations around the globe
The Habitat Musicians Village Building Project draws local volunteers to the
Gulf Coast.
We’ll get the 411 on 311 and which liquids you’re permitted to
carry on the plane.
Episode 107
Common Ground helps residents and use the volunteer effort of a lawyer to help.
A segment from Modern Agent on industry efforts through Tourism Cares.
On Webtips learn about the site created by Natalie Holloway’s mom about traveling safely.
Episode 106
Just 50 yards from the levee breach in the Lower Ninth Ward is where Common Ground volunteers come to help those who have lost everything. We’ll visit with the volunteer coordinator for a look into these efforts.
Travel Television shows viewers the insight track on rating services for restaurants and hotels. We sit down with Tim Zagat, founder of Zagat surveys.
Travel Television visits a railroad in Wales that once carried slaves to be sold all over the world. The railroad also carries slate from the largest slate mine in the world and Travel Television tours the underground mine.
Episode 105
Travel Television met with Arthur Frommer, the father of the modern day travel publication, to reflect on his 50 years of writing travel guides. Mr. Frommer reveals his favorite place to travel.
Travel to the orbiting space station with Eric Anderson, CEO of Space Adventures, in this episode of Travel Television.
Volunteering for the rebuilding effort in the Gulf Coast is part of a family vacation. We’ll talk to two of those volunteers in this episode of Travel Television.
Episode 104
Travel Television brings you the 411 on 311 or what you can bring through the airport security checkpoint in an interview with the TSA
A real estate agent who lost everything in the hurricane looks forward to her new house being built by Habitat for Humanity.
We sit down with Stephen Bollenbach, CEO of Hilton Hotels. Mr. Bollenbach is a financial wizard whose resume includes the management the Trump Hotels out of bankruptcy and the merger of Disney and the ABC TV networks. Here he reflects on changes in the travel industry.
Episode 103
What are the latest rules for entering the United States? Travel Television talks with Customs and Border Patrol.
Many homeowners found that the helping hands of strangers started the process of rebuilding. We’ll visit with a church group who has come to help in New Orleans
Travel Television has a face-to-face with Peter Greenberg, chief travel editor for NBC News. Greenberg is also known as the travel detective because of his insightful and lighthearted travel stories. Peter predicts the trends of travel.
Episode 102
This episode marks the Second Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Episode 101
Travel Television met with Arthur
Frommer, the father of the modern day travel publication, to reflect on his 50
years of writing travel guides. Mr. Frommer reveals his favorite place to
travel.
Volunteers in the post-Katrina effort find their experiences life changing. We’ll speak with one volunteer who has extended his visit to the Gulf Coast to continue helping others.
Follow the lead of a church group and come to the Gulf Coast to help people rebuild their lives. We’ll hear the stories of one group who has come to volunteer.