Becoming a Man

Elizabeth Staton travels around the world with friends

Many believe that the true roots of America can best be experienced by traveling along the country's older trails, paths, and roadways, many of which eventually paved the way for the modern transportation network. Leave the main roads behind for those less traveled and witness how the back roads can leave a lasting impression on you that a trip down the interstate just cannot match.

Welcome to Rudy Maxa's World, the ultimate travel experience with America's leading high-end travel expert. Join Rudy Maxa, public radio's original Savvy Traveler and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Best of friends and restoration gurus Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove head off around the United Kingdom to discover rare vehicles, from Uncle Bunt Choppers to Off-Road Land Rovers, with the goal of rejuvenating them to live and ride again.

In half a century, the world has changed dramatically. Everywhere, except Cuba, that is. Isolated by the rest of the world for 60 years, Cuba has developed its own uniqueness and identity. Rediscover Cuba, from the traditional Tumba Francesca dancers and organic agronomists, to the cigar manufacturers and scientists seeking to preserve Cuba's biodiversity, meet those who uphold "La Cubania."