You are spot on with your review. I sat there listening to the drivel that came out of Charles Runnette's mouth and thought to myself "ugh, I hope I do not come off sounding like this douche."

I have been on many press trips and understand that I have a responsibility to my boss, the readers, and myself to bring out the best (or worst) of a particular destination.

But this guy seems like he is either above everybody else or has become so jaded and spoiled that nothing impresses him anymore. I just could not figure out why a person that seems so uninterested in travel does it for a living.

I mean he found the worst in every part of the trip, every person he interacted with, and really did not sell Chile at all during this show.

I would actually like the show renewed and brought back for a full season, but with some minor adjustments. The first one being the removal of Charles from the show. Second, focus more on the destination and use the writers as a diverse group of hosts. I love me some Bourdain and I even enjoy Samantha Brown, but they each only show one kind of traveler.

Give me a group that shows all different sides of a city from maybe three or four perspectives. One can be the nightlife guy who wants to check out a particular cities hottest clubs and bars. Another writer could be the chic cafe girl that wants to dine at all the "foodie" locales, and yes maybe even throw in a snobby writer or two for controversial television. But do not make him or her the host!

But honestly, if the show was canned after last night...I would not lose sleep. I still have No Reservations to keep me happy.

Andrew

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