I have been a fan of the show since it first aired on OLN. SE1 of Departures had a major impact on my life in terms of how I see myself in the world and what I want to do. Since then I've obtained a degree in international development studies (I will begin a master's in a similar field fall 2015) and have travelled across Canada (Ocean to Ocean, but not up North, yet) and backpacked Europe. My next adventure will begin spring of next year; I hope to visit S/E Asia.
I understand that you, Scott, have hinted at wanting to continue down the path of Departures (with Andre and Justin of course), but that there have been issues with the networks (i.e. OLN). Could you expand on this or bring us up-to-date? Have you given thought to other media outlets such as Netflix?
Also, how do you react to people when they designate entire regions of the world as "off-limits" to (Western) travellers due to some fear or another (e.g. conflict/ crime & poverty/ disease etc.). When I discuss my plans about going to x country, I often hear a response something like "oh, don't go there it's dangerous." For instance, travelling to Jordan, Israel or Saudi Arabia is often considered "dangerous" (I'm not saying there are no risks involved) by virtue of being associated with the Middle East, which is in turn often associated with instability and violence in the media.
Anyway, I'd just like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication on both Departures and Descending, as well as for fundamentally changing the lives (or at least perspectives) of thousands upon thousands of fans worldwide.
Next time you do another cross Canada episode, come back to Ottawa and we can all have a few drinks (I can't believe it's been over 6? years since SE1EP1!).
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I have been a fan of the show since it first aired on OLN. SE1 of Departures had a major impact on my life in terms of how I see myself in the world and what I want to do. Since then I've obtained a degree in international development studies (I will begin a master's in a similar field fall 2015) and have travelled across Canada (Ocean to Ocean, but not up North, yet) and backpacked Europe. My next adventure will begin spring of next year; I hope to visit S/E Asia.
I understand that you, Scott, have hinted at wanting to continue down the path of Departures (with Andre and Justin of course), but that there have been issues with the networks (i.e. OLN). Could you expand on this or bring us up-to-date? Have you given thought to other media outlets such as Netflix?
Also, how do you react to people when they designate entire regions of the world as "off-limits" to (Western) travellers due to some fear or another (e.g. conflict/ crime & poverty/ disease etc.). When I discuss my plans about going to x country, I often hear a response something like "oh, don't go there it's dangerous." For instance, travelling to Jordan, Israel or Saudi Arabia is often considered "dangerous" (I'm not saying there are no risks involved) by virtue of being associated with the Middle East, which is in turn often associated with instability and violence in the media.
Anyway, I'd just like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication on both Departures and Descending, as well as for fundamentally changing the lives (or at least perspectives) of thousands upon thousands of fans worldwide.
Next time you do another cross Canada episode, come back to Ottawa and we can all have a few drinks (I can't believe it's been over 6? years since SE1EP1!).
All the best.
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