What's up with these nerds with cool jobs? Specifically, people who host travel shows. Like, how cool would it be to be the host of a travel show? Pretty cool. So why do they have these wads hosting them?
Have you seen Rick Steves? He's arguably the most successful travel writer/host out there right now. He's also The King of the Nerds. How did he get this job?! The writing part, I can see, but the TV part? And have you seen his wife? She ain't half bad. Maybe there's something more to Rick.
And there's this other show, "1,000 Places To See Before You Die". First of all, that title is a little stressful. That's a lot of places. And they mention the fact that you're gonna die right in there. Come on - ease up! Sheesh. Anyway, this thing is hosted by this American couple who seem to go to all these cool places and act the part of the ugly Americans - yammering loudly in public, pointing, sneering at the local customs, making faces at the local food... Dude, I will take this job if you don't want it. Sign me up!
Well, there is also "Grannies on Safari"...i lasted about 5 minutes with this one!
ReplyDeleteI did however watch a special "talk" that Rick Steves did for his book on Iran (not even mentioning what channel that was on as i will need to reveal what a not-very-well traveled nerd i am).
He was much less nerdy then usual and i had no idea...WAY liberal! I did notice that while there was plenty of water around for him to drink he kept going out of his way to grab his "ice tea". If only he could rid himself of that dumb fanny pack!
http://www.ricksteves.com/iran/