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Istanbul, Turkey

Season 1 Episode 103 | 26m 46s

From the Romans to the Ottomans, this tumultuous city has seen it all, and its architecture, cuisine and customs reflect that reality. Here, Christianity and Islam have their touchstones, and the cliché that East meets West at the Bosporus is a truism. Prowl some of the Grand Bazaar's 2,000 shops and spend some time with a professional shopper who teaches travelers the fine art of haggling.

Aired: 05/02/08 | Expires: 05/02/28
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Rudy and Daisuke Utagawa enthusiastically eat their way through Hong Kong.
Rudy and chef Daisuke Utagawa eat their way across Bangkok.
Explore Hong Kong, from the frenetic night life to the quiet side of the island.
Take a look at the vibrant city of Tokyo, this time with an emphasis on Tokyo’s cuisine.
Discover the delicacies that have made Japanese cuisine well known around the world.
The island of Hokkaido is the home of the international food favorite, ramen.
Rudy explores some of French Polynesia’s collection of islands.
Visit the charming fishing towns of Nova Scotia to the wilderness of Newfoundland.
Rudy explores how food and drink help illustrate the culture of a place and its people.
Discover two of the most unique and appealing cities in the world with Rudy.