Best of Both Worlds (Alex - Trading Spaces, Phil - Amazing Race)
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TV ClubHouse: Archive: Miscellaneous Shows - 2003 April: Best of Both Worlds (Alex - Trading Spaces, Phil - Amazing Race)

Ryn

Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 07:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Kinda a bordeline "Reality Show" but hey, its on Fridays when the airwaves are pretty empty of them. Thanks to Car54 for pointing it out.

It repeats 4 hours after its first airing and, at least for now, thats it.

Best of Both Worlds on A&E home page

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS visits HONG KONG, Friday, January 17th, 2003 at 10pm/9 CT and HAWAII on January 24th at 10pm/9 CT.

Two hosts, one destination. A coin toss determines who will take the high road and who will take the low road, whether they travel luxury, or whether they rough it. Neither host knows until they arrive and the coin is tossed.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, hosted by Phil Keoghan and Alex McLeod (original host of the hit show Trading Spaces) usher in a new reality format for travel entertainment.

You'll get two unique perspectives for the price of one, and neither is predictable. By taking our travelers to the extremes, the show gives viewers a chance to see places and meet people they might never experience themselves.

You get to see how the rich and famous enjoy their vacations, but also get to experience the real culture of the destination that one only gets when you rough it. Money may let you relax more, but it's not always as stimulating. Phil says, "I love to discover the world where the tour agents don't take you. With this format, you get to see it, without turning off the viewers who like a bit of luxury."

They both get to meet some great local characters they wouldn't meet any other way. It truly is the best of both worlds.

Ryn

Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 07:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Upon further review, I think there are only 2 shows total so it won't be on for long - lol.

Demeter

Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 07:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I watched last night.

Alex was "ok" but I find her boring and there is just something about her I don't care for.

Now, Phil, that's another story! (Host from Amazing Race) It was fun to see him be spontaneous and have the opportunity to talk. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him.

Phil spent about $1800 on his tour of Hong Kong, while Alex spent about $58,000. Alex explored some of the luxuries, but not much in terms of "people". Phil got in and interviewed people, joined in their activities and just had fun.

Rissa

Saturday, January 18, 2003 - 08:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Alex would be the ultimate party guest, keg party that is. LOL She is bubbly and outgoing and entertaining. But she is a bit crass and lacking in some higher end social graces (trying to be diplomatic. LOL).

Back to the show though, I would consider Alex's trip a complete waste of time (not blaming her obviously. :)). She saw the same luxury that she could have experienced in any metropolitian city. If I had that much money to spend, I would spend it on a first-class guide and translator and then follow Phil's footsteps. I would be much too indimitated by the language barrier to enjoy Phil's trip without a guide but he did see a more real Hong Kong.

My DH is going to Hong Kong this spring, he is out of town right now but I taped this show for him. He is staying with friends of ours, at their apt. right in the middle of town but will only be there 2 days. Knowing him though, he and his friend will find the closest bar and come home not having seen a dang thing.LOL It's the reason I won't go to England with him either... we have much different ideas on what makes a holiday worthwhile and seeing if we can find every 'HISTORICAL' PUB in Britain isn't on my list. :)

Squaredsc

Sunday, January 19, 2003 - 10:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol rissa.

Ryn

Saturday, February 01, 2003 - 10:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
This is currently showing on A&E - the Hong Kong edition.