NGCI Picks Up New Travel Series

TORONTO, March 31:
National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has acquired the new
documentary travel series Departures to air on Nat Geo Adventure.

The 26×1-hour series
follows the journey of two travelers, Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach, who leave
their lives behind in search of unique experiences in some of the most remote
places on earth. Departures looks
at everything from landscapes to cultures of the various destinations, while
also chronicling these travelers’ successes and disappointments.

Carlyn Staudt, the VP of
acquisitions for NGCI, commented: “Departures encapsulates the values of Nat Geo Adventure,
inspiring others to step out of their comfort zone and see the world from a new
point of view. Scott and Justin’s journey is honest and real; viewers can
easily relate to their stories and appreciate their enthusiasm for travel as
well as the difficulties involved.”

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski