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• Battle Of The Cheese Steak San

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    If your mouth waters at the sight of a great cheese steak sandwich, then you are going to love this webisode!

    Pat's and Geno's, the two oldest cheese steak venues in the world, are close neighbors at less than 200 steps apart from each other, but which one you choose is serious business to Philadelphians who take their rivalries seriously.
    
    First, we stopped at Pat's where thousands of cheese steaks fly out the window every day. It is here where the first steak sandwich was made in 1929. Organized chaos is the best way to describe the inner workings of the building that couldn't be bigger than 400 square feet. With a line stretching outside into the street, the pulsing energy inside was electric. If you didn't work there you would have no clue what any of the workers where saying -- cheese steak slang like "Cheese wit," "Provolone wit," and "Sauce wit" are constantly called down the line, and the engine continues to run fluidly as customer after customer is served in a timely fashion.
    
    We walked outside and talked with the locals enjoying their cheese steaks. Most of the customers have been coming here their whole life and would never be caught eating at Geno's. Others had traveled from as far as Colorado to sample what all the hype was about. We learned that Pat's dices the meat into small bite-size pieces at the bottom of the grill, below the onions that marinate the steak while it cooks. This adds flavor that is as tasty as it sounds -- trust me, I ate two cheese steaks here!
    
    Immediately following Pat's, we did the unthinkable ... we walked those famous 200 steps right into the back door of Geno's to try our hand at their cheese steak sandwich, which they claim is the original and the best.
    
    We met up with Jimmy, one of the managers, to get the history of Geno's operation and a glimpse behind the rivalry. In 1966, Joey Vento founded Geno's, and it was he who added the cheese to the steak sandwich, which is why they claim to be the original even though it was opened nearly 40 years after Pat's. Even though I didn't get to meet Joey himself, his patriotism is seen all around -- pictures of U.S. battleships fighting abroad are proudly displayed. Joey and his workers have even brought their cheese steaks overseas to feed the troops. Although he is proud of his immigrant roots, he wants everyone to respect this country, and even displays a very large sign that says, "PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH WHEN ORDERING." The sign caused much controversy and the mayor asked him to take it down, but Joey won the fight in court and the sign stands.
    
    Back to the actual cheese steak sandwich here at Geno's -- they use a steer ribeye for their meat and there is a very meticulous process for cooking and preparing each sandwich. The atmosphere outside Geno's was the same as Pat's -- loyal  customers stating why their cheese steak joint is the best!
    
    From the bread to the cheese to the steak to the prep, everyone has a reason why he or she prefers Pat's or Geno's. When it came to our crew, we were as divided as the rest of the good people of Philadelphia as to which cheese steak was better. That's why I suggest eating one from each!
    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,

    Alex Boylan

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• Rethinkers of New Orleans

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    New Orleans was hit with one of the worst disasters our country had ever experienced, and a dark shadow has hovered over this vibrant city ever since. But thanks to people like Jane Wholey and organizations like Rethink, rays of sunshine are starting to break through.
    
    Jane wrote to us that the hidden gems in New Orleans are the kids who are in charge of the non-profit Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools shaping the school system of this broken city. In their own words, the kids explain their mission:
    
    "We are a group of students in New Orleans who want to rethink and rebuild our schools after Hurricane Katrina. Our vision is simple: a great education for every kid in our city, no matter the color of their skin, what neighborhood they stay in or how much money their parents make. No one deserves a voice in rebuilding New Orleans schools more than the students who go to these places every single day -- that means us!
    
    In early 2006, a group of community organizers, artists, architects, media experts and educators began organizing Rethink. In mid-2006, they brought twenty middle school students (us) together for our first summer school. Every kid was recovering from a hard year that included Hurricane Katrina, losing our houses, leaving the city, and going to new schools away from home.
    
    The time away (six months for some of us, a year for others) was scary but eye-opening. For the first time, most of us saw school bathrooms with toilet paper and soap; libraries with books and hallways with lockers. It made us realize what good schools actually look like. We just started our third year rethinking schools back here in New Orleans.
    
    Rethinkers come from all over New Orleans. Most of the kids are middle schoolers, but we have high school interns and one “prethinker” who is only eight years old. We are writers and photographers and designers and public speakers."
    
    Before we arrived, I called Jane from the RV to gather some more information on Rethink. We talked for at least an hour, but the time ticked by -- the stories of these children and the displacement they have been through were certainly hard to swallow. But I wanted to hear more about their saga. We continued to talk as if we were old friends. I looked back to Zsolt (the director) in the RV after the call and said we have to shoot this story! I asked Jane if we could meet at one of the abandoned schools so we could all see up close and personal how dire the situation was. Her reply: "Where are you staying? There are hundreds spread throughout the city limits!"
    
    Driving through the streets (maybe 2 miles from the French Quarter) on our way to meet the Rethinkers, the entire crew was taken back by the destitute streets. Upon our arrival, we were warmly greeted by Jane and a few of the Rethinkers. The kids quickly grabbed me and started to give me a tour of the abandoned school, each one sharing their story. These kids had gone through so much but looked ahead towards the future with much promise. I swear one of these kids will be president some day. They might have been 12 years old but they spoke with the maturity level of a college graduate. Some of these kids moved from state to state two or three times before returning to New Orleans, and most have at least one close friend they still cannot find even today.
    
    I have to take a moment to thank Jane for creating Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools and for mobilizing these children for a better future. As New Orleans slowly comes back to life with shops and businesses re-opening, sometimes the kids were being overlooked. But thanks to Jane, not anymore!
    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    
    Alex Boylan

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• Art in Santa Fe

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    Santa Fe New Mexico is a hidden gem all on its own. The adobe architecture blends perfectly with the high desert landscape and the sunsets radiate colors one rarely gets to see.
    
    We stopped in Santa Fe to meet up with Alexandra Eldridge, one of the many artists that make up the essence of this capital city. Did you know that Santa Fe has the third largest art community in the world?
    
    I have to be honest by saying that I wasn’t extremely thrilled about doing this webisode -- I am the guy who got the “C” in art class while everyone else breezed by with an “A”! And I never really understood the artist culture: how can people stand around and look at a painting or sculpture for hours talking about what it means to them? And how can people spend big bucks on something that doesn’t look like anything? These real questions of mine before today. But after having a chance to spend the day living in Alexandra’s world, my attitude for art took a complete 180-degree turn.
    
    Alexandra had this aura that is tough to put into words. Her passion, talent, and knowledge of art were second to none, but she talked about it in a very down to earth and practical way. Her art comes from her dreams and deals with the inner struggles that she goes through on a daily basis. There were the common themes that you could see within all her work, such as ladders, which is something each one of us can relate to -- some of the ladders were there to escape, while others were there for personal growth. And it didn’t take long before I found myself staring at her paintings while my mind went wild with the inner meanings. So here I was doing the one thing just hours ago I never understood -- standing around staring at paintings.
    
    Alexandra and I worked on one together. I tried to depict the feeling and backdrop of a very memorable surfing experience in the country of Panama. I can still remember it like it was yeterday; just a couple buddies surfing this beautiful wave with no one in sight for miles and miles. The sun was setting, lighting up the sky with a deep red color. This sharp green mountain jungle came crashing to the deep blue water of the Pacific Ocean. Ever since then, I have been chasing the freedom I felt at that moment. And trying to take that feeling and make it apparent with a painting was simply pretty cool.
    
    Thank you Alexandra for opening my eyes to something I was blind to.
    
    And onwards we go…
    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    
    Alex Boylan

     

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• Current Creek Ranch, Wyoming

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    A chance to meet a real cowboy -- what an experience!
    
    Driving into the Northwestern area of the U.S. I was completely overtaken by the majestic and hypnotizing scenery that surrounded the crew and I. It's something you can't put into words, so I hope you all get a chance to see this webisode and get a better understanding of what I am writing about.
    
    George, the owner of Current Creek Ranch, wrote in and said it would be a shame if we drove through Wyoming without stopping and seeing his piece of paradise. He knew we would never find his ranch, as there is no actual address, so he suggested we meet off one of the main roads near the city of Rock Springs. And thank God we took him up on his offer, as this experience was one I will never forget.
    
    George is a mix of cowboy, traveler and rebel. He never played by the standard rules of life and is proud of it. Standing six-foot-four, wearing rustic clothes and a handlebar mustache straight out of the movie Wild Earp, George's presence makes you feel like you are hanging with living history. His knowledge and passion of the Wild West is second to none.
    
    It's a pretty interesting story of how he ended up in these parts. He was in the middle of leading a number of cancer survivors on a multi-week expedition via horseback through the state when, close to Current Creek Ranch, George was thrown from his horse nearly paralyzing him. While he was in the area recuperating, he and his wife fell in love with this ranch and purchased it. I am sure it had something to do with the fact that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid used to call this ranch home. The area is stunning; the sky is bluer, the air is crisper, horses run wild, and as George kept proudly reminding me ... it's all his.
    
    After spending the day with George and his ranchhand Clyde, we headed back to the main house where his wife Kathy was cooking up some typical ranch food. Upon arriving she quickly ushered me into the kitchen to show off all her Rachael Ray cooking recipes, utensils, pots, pans, etc. She was a real fan! And her cooking would have impressed Rachael! She cooked it up for the whole crew: Dutch oven ribs, mango salad, and a blueberry cobbler that should be put in a museum it's so good. We all sat around the oversized dinner table and enjoyed the world class cooking of Kathy while listening to George tell story after story of his experience on this historical ranch. It reminded me of being a kid, sitting at my kitchen table with my family, listening to my father tell us stories of what Boston was like when he was growing up.
    
    George and Kathy, thank you for sharing your gem with all of us!
    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    
    Alex Boylan

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• BBQ Blaze Off Competition: Bl

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    I know what you are thinking -- is BBQ in Missouri a hidden gem? Normally, I think the answer would be no, but the passion and dedication that we found at the Blue Springs BBQ Blaze-off competition made this a must-stop on our journey.
    
    We met up with team Grillas, a group of four guys who consider themselves more of a fraternity than anything else. They quickly welcomed me and the crew to come along for the ride as the weekend long competition got under way.
    
    The first thing that I noticed was how serious they are about their BBQ. And a word of advice -- don't EVER call it "grilling," as that is completely different. BBQing is when you smoke the meat for a very long time: twelve hours to smoke some ribs is the standard here in these parts. Team Grillas spend most of their weekends in the spring and fall taking part in competitions all across the state.
    
    The atmosphere is full of energy and positive vibes. Children run from tent to tent, the men teach their sons the tricks of the trade, and the moms sit in lawn chairs and cheer as if they were watching a soccer game. The food is some of the best I have ever had (as you will see in the webisode) but the people are what make this experience so special.
    
    I think now is a good time to write a few things about why the people of the Midwest are so great. I grew up on the north shore of Boston, went to university down in Florida, and now live on the west coast in California. So I am saddened to say I didn't know much about the people or the culture of this area of our country. And I have to say the people here are some of the most generous and genuinely nice people I have ever met in my life. A quick story -- today while we were shooting, our director Zsolt jumped out of the RV to get a shot of the RV pulling past the BBQ sign. While he was waiting for us to turn around to come back and pick him up on the corner, we saw car after car stop and talk to him. As soon as Zsolt jumped back in he couldn't wait to tell us what they were saying; each car that passed stopped and asked him why he was alone on the corner and if they could offer him a ride. Maybe it's me, but unfortunately you just don't see that happen everywhere.
    
    Even though the reason for our stop was to check out the BBQ competition, the real hidden gem we found here is the sense of community. People know their neighbors and they all take time to make sure everyone gets together on a regular basis.
    
    It has been a great few days meeting all of you here in the Midwest and I sincerely thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives even if it's for just a short time.
    

    Want us to be a part of your life? Let us know on the message boards why we should stop by your town!

    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    
    Alex Boylan

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• Surfing in New Buffalo, Michig

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    Did you know you can surf in the great state of Michigan?

    When Ryan wrote in about his hidden gem of surfing in the Midwest...we had to see it to believe it.

    This was especially exciting for me as I am pretty avid surfer. I have had the pleasure to surf in epic locations such as Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Brazil, and Peru. And this experience was right up there with all of them.

    When arriving at Ryan's "Third Coast Surf Shop" in the city of New Buffalo, Michigan, you would have thought you were in a small town on the outer edge of Cape Cod. A single lighthouse was the only structure on this secluded beach.

    We suited up and paddled across the inlet over to the penninsula where the waves were suppose to be breaking. And sure enough, after coming over the sand dunes to the beach, there all four of us stood looking out at what looks to be an ocean, but it's not, it's just a really big lake.

    We all dashed into the fresh water of Lake Michigan and paddled out for what was to be a great surf session. The only difference of surfing here and in California is the fresh water and the fact that there are no sharks. Typically when you go surfing, the biggest bummer ends up being the crowds. That's why any surfer spends time and money to travel to far off lands to make certain they are as remote as possible and have wave all to themselves. But not here, five people in the water is considered a crowd. And who would have thought you can do all this right here in the good old U.S.A. They might not have been the big waves like you see in California but I can assure you we were having as much fun as any surfer in the world. The saying is true, "The best surfers in the world are the ones having the most fun."

    It was too short a time out there in the water with Ryan and his buddies. You can be sure I will visit again. As soon as we packed up and we were back in the RV I started texting my surf crew back on the west coast. "There is surf in Michigan fellas." They all thought I was joking. As soon as they see this webisode they will realize I am not.

    Cheers and never stop traveling

    Alex Boylan

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• Culinary Gems 1.

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    "You're in the Mecca of barbecue now" says the tallest member of the Grilla's as he raises a slice of brisket towards me. "There you go, hand's clean, don't worry" and before I can lower the camera it's already in my mouth, a taste explosion of fat, heat, waves of spices and that unmistakeable midwest corn-fed beef. It runs down my mouth and ruins my (aptly worn) Red Cross t-shirt. "This is just starter stuff." I beg to differ, sir. It's the best barbecue of my life and the culinary highlight of the trip - so far.
    
    Wherever you have passion, you have great food. And these guys (it is mostly a man thing) have it in droves. I am at the Blue Springs Barbecue Blaze-Off, a state championship cook-fest, and some of the grillers are national champs. They'll be camping out for three days, measuring time in twelve-hour chunks ("low and slow"), dutifully rising at 3 am to load a brisket or slab of pork into custom-built smokers. There's an army-style division of labor among team members: chicken guy, pork guy, brisket guy. This year there's even a sausage category "But it doesn't count for points" says Grilla #2.
    
    If only the camera could record the smells swirling around the fairground. We wander around, checking out the teams, sampling here and there, politely rebuffing highly original alcoholic concoctions (Cherries marinated in 151 anyone?)... and eating some amazingly good barbecue. We're apparently missing out on the truly world-class stuff though, as the masters are holding off on their best meats and techniques for the judged sessions. The mostly middle-aged and senior men's gushing enthusiasm for coming out here year after year to cook with (and for) their friends is touching. Food camaraderie at its best.
    
    Our Amish feast in Ohio also stands out from the many nondescript meals along the way. You may ask - what feast? The webisode showed only a few jams! Indeed. After a full day of filming everything Amish, we were quite starved when we finally sat down in our host family's home. The foods - from nut pudding and fruit salad appetizers through to the creamed peas and roast chicken all the way up to the many pies, was both incredible tasting and sky-high in calories. The cakes and jams they graciously loaded us up with probably yield another few megawatts. "It's good fat!" we were reassured, and indeed, the tastes took me back to a simpler time when I spent my boyhood summer vacations in the villages of Transylvania. Anyway, on this sunny afternoon in Amish country we ate with such gusto that both cameras were left idling on the floor, failing to capture a single shot of the main meal! We only realized our omission during editing. The power of tasty food!
    
    Finally, I was somewhat worried that during our cross-country trek we'd be assaulted with supersized portions everywhere, but the only place where it truly stood out was - shockingly - a pizza institution in Chicago, where the food brought to the table was measured in pounds, not ounces. From a foot-high tower of meats and cheeses shamelessly called a "salad" to outsized meatball sandwiches (none of us could finish even a third), this was clearly a place where our horizontally-challenged citizens would feel at home. But once again, the video editor granted mercy, leaving only the comparatively small pizza pot pies in the cut for the world to see, although the latter also packed a punch. Of course, it all tasted sinfully great.
    
    So there you have it, a little taster's menu from our first week. I'm greatly looking forward to what the northwest holds!
    
    Till next time,
    
    Zsolt

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• The Travel Vibe

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    Many of us may be reluctant to travel these days ... so you'll have to let us convince you that good-vibe travel is alive and well! The lessons Alex and I learned on our trip around the world (when we did not encounter a single frown, never mind any bad vibes) are doubly true back here at home. Hit the road, embrace meeting new people with an open smile and you will be shocked at how friendly everyone is out here. From rural back roads to big city avenues, there have been no exceptions in our experience. And for those urban folk who fell over backward the first time someone greeted them on a street in a southern city like Jacksonville (count me among this crowd), just wait 'til you're in Amish country. The waves and smiles you'll get from young and old as they whizz by in their buggies will have you feeling humble. Tough town Chicago also showed us much love as we cruised her waterways in our kayaks, everyone greeting us across the water and eagerly inquiring as to what we were up to.
    
    I am also touched by the openness of complete strangers. At one of the toll booths, the attendant, a lady in her 50's, only half-jokingly asked us to take her with us. "I've got a bad knee that needs surgery and a very sick husband. I need a life change!" Mumbling some words of comfort, we rolled on. Then, while filling up with propane in Michigan, gas station owner Chuck entertained me with a story of how the new casino forever changed their small home town. "2,000 new jobs and over three million to charities, with no rise in crime. Who would've thought? I'm proud now that my wife campaigned to allow it to be built here." he said as he topped us up.
    
    What touched me most though was a middle-aged lady who I discovered playing Solitaire in the lobby of one of the quiet, out-of-the-way motels we typically stay in. She sat with a quiet sadness, clicking away for hours. She then revealed to me that her grown-up son had led a troubled life, "But he's trying to turn it around now, really he is." He had asked his mother to meet him across state lines, and they chose this humble place to reconnect. She had been waiting for more than a day already, with no news. "I ain't goin' anywhere till he shows up" she said, tearing up, and suddenly my own solitude on the road hit me hard. I wished her well and hoped that the patron saint of travelers, Nicholas, would turn a kind eye to her plight. As for me, it was time to move on and continue rolling westward, forever seeking out the positive travel vibe across this great land.
    
    from rural Indiana,
    Zsolt

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• Visiting Reptiland

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    Life on the open road ... there is nothing quite like it.
    
    As we cross state lines, along come the changes of scenery, people, culture, and smells. When you think of Pennsylvania, what comes to mind? If you're like me, you might think of the Liberty Bell, Philly Cheese Steaks, and the famous steps from the movie Rocky. But driving I-80 West in Pennsylvania, I was awestruck by just how rural parts of this state can be. The rolling green hills and untouched rivers that sprinkle this stretch of road is a huge breath of fresh air -- literally as well as figuratively.
    
    One of our first stops was to meet Clyde Peeling and his creation called Reptiland. While he was giving us a tour of his hands-on, open-to-the-public reptile facility, I had to ask myself how Clyde was able to take his boyhood passion and turn it into a lifetime of work. It made me think back on growing up on the north shore of Boston where I would spend my entire weekends in the local ponds around my house. I would catch everything from frogs to turtles to black racer snakes and then bring them back to show my mom almost like a badge of honor. She would quickly nod as to give approval for my boyhood skills … and then order me to return and release them back into the wild!
    
    That was when I was around 10 years old – but Clyde has made a career off his fascination with reptiles, and his passion shows in his work. His knowledge is vast like a professor, but the best part was that you could tell he loves what he is doing and that is something I strongly respect. He encourages kids to touch and feel and forget about what you see in the movies. I watched as children went from extreme apprehension to laughter as they got up close and personal with a 150-year-old Galapagos Tortoise. Clyde, you are a visionary and it was an honor to see your world for a day!

    Tell us what we need to see in YOUR town!

    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    
    Alex Boylan

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• Visiting the Amish in Ohio

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    Hey everyone! As we made our way across the Midwest, we met up with a very sweet lady named Sharon who lives in the Amish country of Ohio. Her marriage to her husband was what brought her from the city to the backcountry of Middlefield, Ohio. There was a pureness and peacefulness to this area of the country that I am not sure I have ever seen before.

    I didn't know really anything about the Amish and was eager to learn about this private culture here in the States. They are Christian and believe they are in this world, but not of this world. In short, they believe they will stay closer to God by keeping away from the wants of modern technology. Strolling through Middlefield was like taking a step back in time. Farms are run without any electricity, one-room schoolhouses are the norm, and horse and buggy riddle the streets. Their food is the essence of organic. Everything is as fresh as it can be, usually picked or baked just a few hours before mealtime. If there is no other reason you would visit this area, do it for the food. You won't be disappointed. (For more information, check out www.tourgeauga.com or www.ohioamishtours.com).
    
    There was one question that crossed my mind about this fascinating culture -- how do you make a living and compete given the extreme modern technologies that are common for most American businesses? We were lucky enough to have a few Amish speak to us on camera about these issues. A man named James talked about how things are harder these days due to the Internet and cell phones. "If customers can't get a hold of me they will go somewhere else," he told me. Watch the webisode from our Amish visit and you will learn more about this, but I have to tell you my heart went out to these people. How hard it must be to want to keep your culture and beliefs intact but at the same time provide for a family that often has upwards of 10 to 12 children!
    
    There is so much more I would like to write about the Amish as they are beautiful and somewhat misunderstood people. But we have to get back on the road and discover the next hidden gem in this great and diverse country of ours.
    
    One more thing -- last night while out to dinner with the crew I ordered the iceburg wedge blue cheese salad. When the sweet waitress dropped it off at the table she had a priceless quote: "Wow, that looks really cool -- no one has ever ordered the salad here before!" We all had a laugh.
    
    Onwards we go... tell us what we need to see in YOUR town!
    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    
    Alex Boylan

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• Big City Exit

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    Our kickoff day in New York was, as expected, a whirlwind of new faces and friends, hurry-up-and-wait scheduling, the madness of filming in midtown NYC, and capping it all, a roll through the Lincoln Tunnel even before night fell on the great city.
    
    Our humble web project’s filming needs were squeezed into a typically crammed shooting day around Rachael's talk show production. The well-oiled machinery of her veteran crew creates a dizzying effect! For those wondering “what’s Rachael really like?", when she joined us to shoot the segment for the show, she never missed a chance to be gracious and kind, unbeknownst to most that she was into her umpteenth hour of filming. She's got that natural let's-change-it-up energy - never failing to surprise with a different take or a question we simply could not have prepared for.
    
    Earlier that day, I spent time with some of the crew members hanging outside the New York City studio. It was a glittering late summer scorcher, the sights and smells pulsating, but not overwhelming. One of the sound guys and I got to reminiscing about early 90's New York - Dinkins, Tompkins Square Park, the birth of Silicon Alley, all of it seemingly light years away. Living here during those years are some of my best memories.
    
    But soon Rachel was there, whisking Alex and her seven celebrity chefs into the RV and bidding them bon voyage. It was time to set off. I quickly filmed our own kickoff segment, hugged a few friends and then we were off.
    
    The only thing I'm a bit worried about is that Americana is gonna rush past us at a frightening pace. We're essentially passing through one state per day. The many hours to be spent in front of my editing laptop will be subtracted on the raw experience side of things, but hey -that's how it is on a real-time travel production. Now let's get out there and see some things!
    
    Westbound on I-80 in rural Pennsylvania,

    Zsolt

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• Rach to the Rescue Kickoff!

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    Hello everyone,

    We have officially kicked off Rach to the Rescue ... now it's up to you to show us the way!
    
    Rachael has put together a group of celebrity chefs along with me, Alex Boylan, who will be going around the country to help people with their culinary dilemmas. But on top of that, I will be doing a daily web series right here online showcasing you and your hidden hometown treasures. So please write in to the message boards and tell me what we should come check out on this epic journey across the country. I look forward to meeting many of you on the road very soon!
    
    In the meantime, let me tell you a little about myself. You may know me from winning the second season of The Amazing Race or from the multi-platform series Around The World For Free . I am a native to Boston and now live on west coast in California. My passion for travel has taken me to many great places across the globe. And each one of these travel experiences brings me more appreciation for our great country. We are a melting pot with an array of cultures mixing together as one. So the next month or so is sure to be fun for all of us as we explore our different cultures, customs, geography and food that make America so great.
    
    Many people ask how I prepare for a trip like this and my answer is always the same ... I don't! I leave all pre-conceived notions behind and simply connect with the locals and try to see their land through their eyes. The adventure has begun ... I can't wait to see where you send us America.
    
    Cheers and never stop traveling,
    Alex Boylan

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