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Season 1

  • S01E01 Lost in Petra (Jordan)

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    Paula finds herself in the Lost City of Stone, where she sifts through ruins with an archaeologist, visits a family that lives in Petra’s caves, and wanders through the cavernous Siq in search of the famous Treasury.

  • S01E02 The Rainmakers (Tanzania)

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    Paula visits the remote Barabaig tribe in Tanzania. They enlist her to milk a cow, bead a gourd, and move to the rhythms of their tribal dance. The Barabaig women share the reasons behind their facial marks. The Barabaig men reveal how the tribe makes it rain.

  • S01E03 Cheese Please (Holland)

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    Webmaster recruits Dutch cheese maker Harry to teach Paula how to make cheese the old-fashioned way. She dons an apron and gloves and is put to work making hundreds of wheels of this Gouda treat.

  • S01E04 I Want My Mummy (Egypt)

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    Webmaster sends Paula to the Valley of the Kings to unravel the mystery behind the famed tombs. She gets sidetracked in the Valley of the Queens before realizing her clue was leading her to the tomb of the boy king.

  • S01E05 In Step with Mexico (Mexico)

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    Paula joins hundreds of Mexican children in celebration of their culture. She tries corn-flavoured ice cream, makes tortillas and shows off some folkloric steps in front of a very large audience.

  • S01E06 Climbing The Walls (China)

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    Webmaster sends Paula on a mission like no other – to a palace closed off to the public for more than 500 years. After catching her own lunch (trout), Paula climbs a section of the famous Great Wall. She finishes her journey with a slide down the Wall.

  • S01E07 Mastering The Louvre (France)

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    Webmaster comes up with a scavenger hunt for his intern at the legendary Louvre Museum. She excitedly explores the enormous halls in search of, among other things, the most famous painting in the world.

  • S01E08 The Wonder Of Chicken Itza (Mexico)

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    Our intern finds herself in the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, where she marvels at the secrets behind the El Castillo pyramid, is bowled over by the rules of Pok-ta-Pok, and comes face to face with Chac, the Mayan rain god. She also learns a little Mayan language.

  • S01E09 Fast, Slow, High and Low (China)

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    Paula boards the world’s fastest train in Shanghai, and then slows her pace at an ancient water town. Later, she heads to the top of the world at the Jin Mao Tower, then joins a group of children for a sleepover under the sea.

  • S01E10 A Serengeti Safari (Africa)

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    Webmaster sends his intern to the world’s greatest wildlife show on earth, the wildebeest and zebra migration. Paula searches for the “Big Five”. Her time in the Serengeti ends on a high note when she and her safari guide come across a rare sighting.

  • S01E11 Alive at The Dead Sea (Jordan)

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    Paula visits the lowest place on earth and finds out that it’s impossible to swim in the salty sea. You just float! Then, Paula meets up with a young Jordanian boy and discovers that Dead Sea mud pies are a recipe for fun.

  • S01E12 Tiny Towns (Netherlands)

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    Paula is larger than life on her next mission, a visit to Holland in miniature. At Madurodam, Paula has an all-access pass to some of the most famous and well-known places and buildings in all of Holland, including the world’s longest miniature train.

  • S01E13 Queen Of The Nile (Egypt)

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    Paula cruises along the world’s longest river, but not before exploring an Egyptian farm with a young girl. At the end of the day, she hops aboard a felucca for a sunset sail along the Nile.

  • S01E14 Go Fly a Kite (China)

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    Paula’s on a highflying adventure in Weifang, the kite capital of the world. She and children from an international school make their own kites. Then, Paula stops by the world’s largest kite festival for dancing and drumming. She meets teams who launch everything from dragons to pigs, ships to geckos.

  • S01E15 The Army and the Chariots (Jordan)

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    Webmaster sends his intern to a hippodrome in the ancient city of Jerash, where she becomes a member of the Roman Army, learns about the spectacular sport of gladiator fighting, and climbs aboard a chariot in time for a race. She finishes her day by joining a Jordanian family for a traditional Iftar meal during Ramadan.

  • S01E16 Calling all Rhinos (Tanzania)

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    Paula travels to the Mkomazi Rhino Reserve in Tanzania where she meets Tony, a well-known conservationist and animal lover. She and Tony explore the expansive reserve by land and air, hoping to spot a rhino. Paula chats with Tony’s six-year-old twins about living among the animals.

  • S01E17 Pyramid Power (Egypt)

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    Paula arrives at the only remaining ancient wonder of the world, and catches a camel ride for a closer look. She also finds out that the Sphinx is just as regal today as ever. And, she visits a young girl whose home has a spectacular view of the famous Pyramids of Giza.

  • S01E18 Sunk In Mexico (Mexico)

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    Paula jumps into this mission when Webmaster sends her to Mexico to uncover the underground world of Cenotes. She also discovers the doorway to the Mayan underworld during a scuba dive.

  • S01E19 Among The Warriors (China)

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    Webmaster sends his global warrior to Xi’an to visit the thousands of Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Paula dons a warrior costume of her own, and then stops by a training school to learn the art of Wushu. She stokes her appetite by helping to make dinner at China’s most famous dumpling restaurant.

  • S01E20 Towering Over Paris (France)

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    Paula heads to Paris for a grand tour of one of the world’s most famous towers. She also comes across Monsieur Eiffel in his private office atop the tower. Then, she goes behind-the-scenes and tries her hand at greasing the cogs of one of the Tower’s unusual elevators.

  • S01E21 Roaming the Desert (Jordan)

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    Our intern wanders through the expansive desert of Wadi Rum in search of nomads. She sand surfs, hangs out with a Bedouin family in their tent, and meets their pet camels. She also hops on a “ship of the desert” for a ride through the sand.

  • S01E22 Dutch Treats (Holland)

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    Webmaster has Paula on the lookout for two of Holland’s claims to fame. At the world’s largest flower auction, Paula’s on the clock to find out just how fast they move across the globe. Then, she’s got big shoes to fill with the owner of the world’s largest wooden shoe factory.

  • S01E23 Clicking with the waHadzabe (Tanzania)

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    Webmaster sends Paula into the bush to find the elusive waHadzabe tribe, a nomadic group of hunters and gatherers. Paula is put to work building fire, making arrows and practicing her aim. Then, she steps up the pace and steps into a tribal circle dance.

  • S01E24 Egyptian Treasures (Egypt)

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    Paula digs deep into Egyptian culture at the world’s oldest market. Then, she gets behind the wheel and learns the ancient art of pottery. She also figures out how the Egyptians turned papyrus into paper, and finds a friend to show her the art of hieroglyphics.

  • S01E25 Roped at a Hacienda (Mexico)

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    Our intern gets roped into working at a hacienda, where she finds out how a plant called sisal is harvested and turned into twine. She also visits a Mayan homestead and is put to work by a man named Don Antonio.

  • S01E26 Chinese Showstoppers (China)

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    Webmaster pulls some strings for Paula’s next mission, which begins at a Chinese puppet theatre. Her mission hits a high note when she stops by a traditional opera school. Paula’s mind is spinning as she watches young roller-skating acrobats. After a hearty Chinese dinner, she’s off to the Shanghai circus to learn about tumbling and to watch a show-stopping stunt.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Machu Picchu

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    Cari finds the Lost City of the Incas and makes friends with some Peruvian llamas along the way.

  • S02E02 Petrified & Painted

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    Cari creates a masterpiece in Arizona's painted desert, and isn't afraid to wander through the Petrified Forest with a paleontologist.

  • S02E03 Iguacu Falls

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    In Argentina, Cari gets soaked from up high and down below while exploring South America's famous Iguacu Falls.

  • S02E04 A Sense of India

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    Cari tries her hand at cricket and bunks at a 15th century fort before heading to India's famous Elephant Festival.

  • S02E05 A Stay in Nyinyikay

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    Cari heads to Australia's homelands where she catches her own lunch, plays the didgeridoo and learns an aboriginal dance.

  • S02E06 The Amazon Rainforest

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    In Peru, Cari heads into the jungle, where she tastes termites, climbs the rainforest canopy and befriends some colourful birds.

  • S02E07 Hoop Dancing in Phoenix

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    In Arizona, Cari dons an apron to make Native American fry bread before learning traditional hoop dancing from a young champion.

  • S02E08 Japanese Robotics

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    In Japan, Cari meets some of the worlds most advanced robots and even disco dances alongside one!

  • S02E09 Aussie Animals

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    Australia, Cari gets cuddly with koalas, kangaroos and even crocodiles.

  • S02E10 Tunisian Troglodytes

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    Cari heads to Tunisia in search of troglodytes (cave goers) and ends up staying the night in a famous cave hotel.

  • S02E11 Gauchos in Argentina

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    Cari spends the day learning the ropes from a family of Argentinean cowboys.

  • S02E12 Backwaters of Kerala

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    Cari heads to the backwaters of Southern India and is enchanted by Kerala's famous houseboats.

  • S02E13 The Great Barrier Reef

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    In Australia, Cari dons underwater gear for the dive of her life at the only world wonder visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef.

  • S02E14 When in Rome

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    After exploring the famed Roman Colosseum, Cari heads to pizza school and gladiator school.

  • S02E15 Tunisia, Past & Present

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    While exploring this North African country, Cari discovers an old fort, roams around ancient catacombs and learns about the importance of Tunisian dates and olives.

  • S02E16 Pearls of the Sea

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    Cari heads to Japan’s seaside for a lesson in pearl farming, then finds the women (ama) who once dived for these treasures of the sea.

  • S02E17 The Red Centre (Uluru)

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    In Australia’s Red Centre, Cari is WOW’d by Uluru, the world’s largest monolith. While exploring the outback, she learns the customs of the Anangu tribe who live there.

  • S02E18 Argentinean Culture

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    On a visit to Buenos Aires, Cari explores Recoleta, the most famous cemetery in the world. She also learns to dance the Argentine tango.

  • S02E19 The Grand Canyon

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    While in Arizona, Cari hops on a mule for a ride into the Grand Canyon, and then hops aboard a helicopter for a sightseeing journey above this world wonder.

  • S02E20 Tea Time in Japan

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    Before Cari can learn the art of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, she must dress the part. That means a trip to the hairdresser and a kimono fitting.

  • S02E21 Strolling the Sahara

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    Cari heads to the hottest place on earth, Tunisia’s Sahara desert. She roams through sand dunes on a dromedary, and then takes a dip in an oasis.

  • S02E22 Amazing Sydney

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    In Australia, Cari hops aboard a yacht for a sail in Sydney Harbour, sings at the Sydney Opera House, and takes the climb of her life atop the Sydney Bridge.

  • S02E23 The Esa Eja

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    Cari catches up with the Esa Eja, an aboriginal tribe that makes its home alongside Peru’s Amazon River.

  • S02E24 In Love with the Taj

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    Cari heads to Agra, India for a visit to the famous Taj Mahal, where she, too, falls in love with its majesty.

  • S02E25 Getting Active in Japan

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    In rural Japan, Cari gets suited up for karate and kendo lessons, and then learns to play the Taiko drums.

  • S02E26 The Aussie Outback

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    Cari is put to work at a farm stay in the Australian outback. She collects eggs for breakfast, milks the cows and even learns to crack an Aussie whip.