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The UXO Survivor
In Laos, there are nearly 80 million unexploded cluster bombs and bombies left over from the Vietnam War that continue to victimize locals to this day. Phong Savat is one such victim who lost both his hands and his eyesight when he unknowingly picked up a small bombie at age 16. Phong is now an…
The Lao Chef
Featuring fresh ingredients and a heavy French influence, Lao food is a delicious fusion of Asian and Western flavors. A Lao local and head chef at one of Luang Prabang’s most famous restaurants, Joy learned how to cook growing up in Laos. Follow him as he takes visitors through Luang Prabang’s famous markets and then…
The Eco Entrepreneur
Laos boasts beautiful nature that is still largely untouched by tourists and travelers. Inthy Deuansavan hopes to use sustainable and adventure travel to help put Laos on traveler’s SE Asian itineraries. An adventurer since he was young, Inthy is one of Laos’ premier entrepreneurs, with restaurants and hotels to go along with Green Discovery. To…
The DJ
Meet DJ Lead, Japan’s leading hip-hop DJ originally from Kyoto. Spinning his way through the Osaka club scene, DJ Lead worked his way into the Heavy Hitters, the internationally renowned DJ group out of NYC, where he guest DJs when he’s not enjoying Japan’s intense music scene and delicious after-party grub. Follow DJ Lead at djlead.com…
The Japanese Traditionalist
After the Japanese tsunami and earthquake of March 2011, Ayumi Ikushima’s Kyoto tour company lost dozens of foreign visitors. Ayumi, a specialist in the Japanese traditional garden and Ikebana, started catering to local visitors. In her own words, she explains the Japanese spirit, the balance of all things, and how the passing of time renews…
The Elephant Keeper
Lek first fell in love with Thai elephants at five years old. A haunting discovery of a severely abused elephant early in her youth broke her heart, compelling her to commit her life to protecting these highly endangered creatures. What resulted is the Elephant Nature Park in Northern Thailand, home to dozens of rescued Asian…
The Sustainable Farmer
After years of being a mechanical engineer, Sandot quit his job and moved back to this family farm in Northern Thailand. Now, he works to reforest the area and create a sustainable lifestyle and culture for both his neighbors and his family by growing his own food, building bamboo houses, and living the simple life….
The Buddhist
Kraiwal Kadavanich is a Thai executive born and rased in Bangkok. To escape the stresses of city life, he retreats to a remote and peaceful monastery tucked away in the bordering woods of Bangkok. Music by Dexter Britain (dexterbritain.co.uk). More HD videos and photos at facebook.com/humanitytv.
The Chef
Michael Hogan shares his experience as a chef in Asia. Currently the Executive Chef at the JW Marriott Bangkok, Michael’s love for cooking stems from his desire to make people happy with food. Watch and learn about his experience as a cook amidst one of the world’s most beloved cuisines. More HD videos and photos…
The Researcher
Dibesh Karmacharya is a conservation biologist who returned to his home country of Nepal to contribute his genetics expertise to a momentous task: conserving the Bengal tiger in the Himalayas. Learn more about the Nepal Tiger Genome Project at ntgp.org.np/index.php. Music by Dexter Britain (dexterbritain.co.uk). More HD videos and photos at facebook.com/humanitytv
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