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Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa

New Zealand North Island

Season 5 Episode 511

With natural beauty and abundant plant and animal life, New Zealand is a traveler’s dream. In the Bay of Islands, Rudy kayaks along the North’s most glorious coastline. A Maori guide shows us where local tribes signed a controversial treaty with European settlers. Hawke’s Bay offers bike rides through fruit and olive groves, and a town with one of the world's highest concentrations of art deco.

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Rudy visits ancient Teotihuacán, the metropolis of Mexico City, and the Mexican Riviera.
Guadalajara & Puerto Vallarta
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Rudy explores the rich history and culture of “The Most Mexican of Cities.”
New Zealand South Island
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The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor.
Queensland, Australia
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Home to beaches and The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland is an outdoor adventure.
Sydney
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Stunning metropolis Sydney boasts a glorious harbor, carefree attitude and sunny beaches.
Hong Kong
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The energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong.
Shanghai
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Shanghai dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping and delicious dining.
Vancouver & Victoria
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Canada’s door to the Pacific Rim is a vibrant mix of European heritage and Asian cultures.
Seattle
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An urban center surrounded by nature, Seattle mixes city life with the great outdoors.
San Francisco
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The port city of San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food.
Oahu & Kauai
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Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor in Oahu; and Waimea Canyon and Allerton Gardens in Kauai.
Maui & the Big Island
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The cultures of the Pacific converge on the breathtaking islands of Hawaii.
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