UAE , Cross-border Discovery Lifestyle The Arts TV, Film & Online Video 51 Smiles Photo Credit: Peeta Planet by Jennifer MacKenzie 02/01/2014 “ Arab Man! Arab Man! ” Mohamed Al-Awadhi is yelling as he runs with his head-covering fluttering behind him like a cape.
His comic take on Superman is classic Peeta Planet strategy: use shared laughs to undo stereotypes. Peeta Planet , the travel show created by Mohamed and his brother Peyman, is all about making surprising new connections. For starters, it’s the first-ever social TV show , meaning that via social media, its viewers decide nearly every place the two visit.
Following these suggestions, the Emirati brothers discover cultural treasures and unsung innovators across 12 countries , from Singapore to Istanbul, Dublin and Buenos Aires. “ It’s the opposite of being a tourist ,” Mohamed says, because as a tourist, “you take your bubble with you and don’t leave it; it’s very safe. We feel it’s a shame to travel to a foreign country and not connect with locals—because the most meaningful travels people have always involve a person you met there ; so for us it’s about being ultra-local.” For more info – Peeta Planet Twitter , YouTube , Facebook , and Instagram ||||| 4 click to add a smile ||||| Share your opinion!
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