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Presenter Paul Henry brings his straight-talking style to Tibet, a place he calls "a work in destruction." Entering Tibet after three days in Kathmandu, Henry encounters surveillance cameras and dodgy plumbing, though he finds a certain romance in the dirt. A stay at Mount Everest base camp proves a personal highlight. Henry also visits Potala Palace - once home of the Dalai Lama, now "a mausoleum to old Tibet". For Henry, now is the best time to visit, because "Tibet is being snuffed out. This is just going to be another corner of China."

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Series Perspective Paul Ward 11.08.2009

The inspiration for Intrepid Journeys came from Jam TV's Melanie Rakena's passion for adventure travel. Having ...

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 Credits  (4)

 Pietra Brettkelly
 Jane Andrews
 Melanie Rakena
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This series is available to purchase from Jam TV and Aro Video.