Program 1: Malaysia
Malaysia is a multicultural country of color, tradition and beliefs. It is a nation of tolerance and faith and of history and culture. And it is a destination of rich experiences from the urban sophistication of Kuala Lumpur to the raw beauty of the Borneo jungles. Damon travels the sweep of Malaysia from modern nation, through colonial outposts, to ancient untamed wilderness, as he crisscrosses the country to experience the land and her people.
Program 2: Bali
Baliís enviable tropical location and gorgeous beaches have made it a mecca for tourists and partiers, but it is also a very spiritual place. Located at the bottom of Indonesia, Bali is part of the largest Muslim Nation in the word, yet the Balinese have been Hindus as far back as the 11th century when they came into contact with Indian traders. They have a unique take on the ancient religion that incorporates their own environment and experiences. Damon explores this tropical paradise, observing how the local people have borrowed from the consumer culture of the west, while still nurturing their own traditions. He meets priests and prophets, attends weddings and funerals, and gets assaulted by local monkeys in his journey across this famous and magical island. He finds a beautiful, energetic, fun loving people who are taking the future in both hands without losing sight of their past.