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Philippines: Dao Diamond Hotel

When you’re in Bohol, be sure to visit the beautiful Dao Diamond Hotel, where nearly every staff from the valet, to the front desk, or even in the restaurant are either Deaf or can sign. Made possible through the IDEA foundation, dozens of Deaf employees run every aspect of the hotel, including creating the artwork and construction, building a stunning new meaning to what a “Deaf-friendly” hotel really can be. For more information, visit www.ideadeaf.org. Thanks to ZVRS for making
Philippines: Deaf Chocolate Chef

Visit the Chocolate Room at the luxurious Manila Peninsula Hotel, where two Deaf women are responsible for everything chocolate distributed in the hotel. Joel meets and interviews Estelita Marcial and Parcenet Llaet, and learns about the world of high end chocolatiers! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. http://zvrs.com http://experiencephilippines.org
Philippines: Deaf Hardware Store

When taking a tour of the Manila, Philippines off the tourist tracks, we discover an enormous hardware store owned by Alex Lim and his wife, Josefa. Take a tour of the family owned business that employs more than 60 employees, and ask yourself if you’ve ever seen so much hardware in a single place before! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com experiencephilippines.org
Singapore: Changi Airport

If you’ve ever had a long layover while traveling, you know that spending hours in an airport isn’t always a fun thing to do. But some airports make the layover experience much more pleasant than others. Joel Barish shows you what you can do with a two hour layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport; and believe us, it’s not that bad of a stay! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com changiairport.com
Bali: Sacred Monkey Forest

There’s no place quite like the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, Bali, where monkeys roam freely among people in a sanctuary that harbors no fences. Joel explores the forest and sees for himself just how friendly and active monkeys really are! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com balideafguide.com bali.anantara.com
Bali: Deaf Rice Farmer

Head into the rice fields in Tabanan, Bali and you’ll find Ketut, a Deaf rice farmer. Joel spends the day wading through the rice fields, and learning about the complexities of the process of how rice goes from seed to your table for dinner. Roll up your sleeves, there’s work to be done! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com balideafguide.com bali.anantara.com
Bali: Deaf Wood Carver

Head into the small Bali village of Tabanan, and you’ll find yourself off the typical tourist path, and deeply immersed in Bali culture. There, Joel Barish meets with Jepri, an extremely talented wood carver who makes his living creating beautiful carvings for buildings and architecture. Take a look inside Jepri’s workshop, and see the type of work that goes into such intricate pieces. Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com balideafguide.com
Bali: Deaf Dance Group

An important part of local culture in Bali is the artistic expression through dance. Joel meets Wayan Suatra, who founded a Deaf dance group, and visits with the group to see how they prepare their costumes for dance. Joel then takes in a terrific performance by the Bali dance group, which literally includes some fiery performances! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com balideafguide.com bali.anantara.com
Bali: Luwak Coffee

Joel, the coffee connoisseur makes a pilgrimage to the Luwak Coffee farms in Bali. Luwak coffee is among the most expensive in the world. But if you take a look at their operations and how Luwak Coffee is produced, actually using the luwak animals as part of the processes, you’re in for quite a surprise. Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com balideafguide.com baliorchidgardens.com/coffeeluwak.html bali.anantara.com
Bali: Fishing Market

No trip to Bali, a tiny Indonesian island where fishing is a a way of life, is complete without a visit to one of the many local fishing markets. Joel joins Wahyu, his Deaf guide and takes a tour of the fishing market to find the freshest catches of the day. There, he meets with local Ketut Suyadnya, who helps shops for the best catches and cooks a true Bali dinner for Joel at home. Thanks to ZVRS for making
Bali: Deaf School

A stop in Bali isn’t complete without a visit to the Bali Deaf School. Joel takes a tour of the local Deaf School, taking you on a visit on campus, inside the classrooms, and interacting with the students in Bali Sign Language! Take a look at the types of classes they offer as they prepare their students for careers beyond the classroom, and see what is similar and different from your own typical Deaf school experience on this fun and
Bali: Anantara Seminyak Hotel Resort & Spa

While in Bali, Joel found himself in the Anantara Seminyak Hotel Resort & Spa, nestled on Bali’s world famous beaches. Take a look at Anantara’s beautiful views, stunning pools, and soak in the atmosphere as Joel spends the night at one of the nicest hotels in Bali. Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible with their sponsorship. zvrs.com balideafguide.com bali.anantara.com
Bali: Deaf Tailor

Around the World 3 continues its journey as Joel Barish lands in the Indonesian island of Bali. Joel meets with Wahyu, a Deaf guide who routinely gives tours of Bali, and the first stop on that tour is meeting Winarta, Deaf man who has worked as a tailor creating beautiful clothes in the local culture. Join Joel as he tours the shop with all Deaf employees, and gets suited up in their unique clothes! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible
Thailand: Overnight Stay at Bangkok Airport’s CIP Lounges

Whenever you have an overnight layover at an airport, you don’t have to gripe about leaving the airport to find a hotel or sleeping on chairs and benches while waiting for your next flight. Some airports offer better options, like the CIP Lounges, a transit airport inside the gates of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Here, Joel shows you just how to make an overnight layover a comfortable stay! Thanks to ZVRS for making our Around The World 3 trip possible
Bhutan: Paro

Take a tour on top of some of the tallest mountains in the world, and visit Bhutan’s famed Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang Palphug Monastery) and its amazing views. Joel also stops by and meets three Deaf children at their home, and explores what life is like for a Deaf Bhutanese. See what may be considered one of \the wonders of the world, and the monetary that sits perched on the ledge of a mountain, as No Barriers With Joel Barish reaches new heights. Thanks to