Who is your choice for best host on the Lonely Planet travel show? I choose Ian Wright.
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No way it is Justine BY FAR!
She has that sense of adventure; she'll
try anything, such as the snake's
blood cocktail in Vietnam, she even
rode an ostrich, took a train in India
with a floor full of cockroaches. She is
a trouper. She does all of this with a
subtle sense of humour, yet she
doesn't try to be funny.
Justine conveys a sense of compassion
and warmth. Her on camera presence
and narriation is right on the money
I agree, Justine is way cool!
hey tim too ; everyone who goes to india rides a train with cockroaches. this is nothing special just SOP for india. Ostrich riding...shit my father tried that, actually i guess that was an emu, but semantics...so sport i think its time for u to go out and see the world...life is not a spectator sport.
P.S. I reiterate my support for ian.
Justine wins, hands down.
Has anyone else noticed that it's always a Canadian who makes smart assed comments on these message boards. I'm refferring to DJ from TO. I saw another of his(her) smart assed remarks somewhere else, and their e-mail address ended in .ca, which I know is Canadian. Whats the matter DJ, Sesame street not on today?
I just about died when I read Kyley's posting about
Canadians being arrogant! This is possibly the greatest
compliment that anyone could possibly pay us! Normally the
only descriptive words used for Canadians are things like
nice, normal, accommodating, agreeable, etc. It's nice to
know that some people think we've got some teeth after all!
Oh - and as for the best host - I enjoy Justine, but
watching Ian just makes my day! He has such a great attitude
and he's so entertaining....I'd travel with him any day!
(Anybody know if he's single????)
Definitely ian wright. But I know I would make an even
better host...
Personally I prefer Justine, because she has done all
the trips I did as a kid (and loved!) and that I want to do
still as an adult (and will love!). Ian runs a very close
second though, he is also a good host.
Ian Wright is just too much! Informing, entertaining and
just more exciting and fun to watch. I hope to see much
more of him in future editions.
Ian Wright is just THE BEST by far!
he does everything with a smile on his face (and that's too
much for Justine)the only place she likes is her backyard
(and no by night please!).
Ian is always more exiting and makes the show just right he
always actually "talks" to the people he met and makes them
talk too and that's a thing Justine never really lears to.
...arrogant, thats classic! Smartass..well ok I can conceed that...so sorry to ruin your stereotypes about those of us from the great white north. I am amazed that people have nothing better to do with their time. So Kylee I offer you this, not all Americans are loud and arrogant, not all canadians have a flag on their backpacks, not all Aussies are lager louts, not all brits are pretentious poms...you get my drift...lighten up..take the bun out of your butt. i reiterate my support for ian..stil think Justine needs to lighten up....hey maybe thats why she's your favorite host?!! Cheers...DJ (male if your curious)
I dont seem to enjoy the show quite so much when Ian isnt hosting it. He definately makes it! Go Ian!! (kinda cute too dont you think?)
It's only certain Canadiens who are assholes.
James
Calgary,Canada
Ian all the way. never before has someone made me laugh so hard. he's sarcastic and to the point. tells it as it is...what more do you want.
Erica (CANUCK)
... its Canadians not Canadiens. Astro-physics was your major right? Just curious...dj>
Ian is a jerk! Justine is hot, hot, hot,
hot, hot, hot, hot, hot. My cajoles
heat up just listening to her voice.
That woman has it all: great body,
pretty face, wonderful speech, great
mind, great wit, etc., etc., etc. Yes,
Ian is a total jerk-off!
justine has it all
Everyones arguing about bloudy Canadians and thier smart
ass remarks,well let me tell ya not only are we smart asses
but we're opinionated, bold, adventurus suckers too.So to
all you tight asses out there who have to much time to kill
picking apart other people take a long look in the mirror
and remind yourself thats its all bullshit and mind poo.It
is all about being good to others and good karma.AS FOR THE
HOST THING IAN WRIGHT IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING WICKED GOOD
HOST, I AM STOKED TO WATCH HIM. I HOPE ALL MY TRAVELS ARE
AS GREAT AS HIS! CHEERS ALL.
Ian wright the one and only traveler on this planet!
I have to accept Justine has great mind and presence in the screen, but when you travel you┤re not looking only an intelligent host, I think most people prefer a funny travelmate .
Justine is a good travelmate to me ( if I have to go to a congress or bussines) but definetly Ian and are the best if you want enjoy a travel. (Anybody knows if he is single???)
..And please, don┤t argue.
Saludos.
heythat the way judith, does anybody know uf ian is single?
And if he is...
Only recently have i had the opportunity to view "The
Lonely Planet", and part of its charm is the host, Ian
Wright. His humor, verve, and try-anything-once spirit,
along with the cinematography and editing make this a truly
exciting and wonderful travel-log experience.
Justine, on the other hand, lacks the vim, vigor, and
approachability which Ian so readily displays.
Unfortunately, her presence translates into a less than
ideal TV-hour (ho-hum, to use the term of art).
Consequently, i would cast my lot with the Brit and can the
babe.
I love the show but its even better when Ian is doing it.
He's funny, trys anything and you gotta love him! But why
haven't any of them come to Canada yet?
I think Ian because he has great sense of humor, but any way what a great series.
I look forward having my lunch with Ian almost every
afternoon....(lonely planet showing 12pm to 1pm)
he is an angel with 2 horns....
witty,down to earth and he says the funniest things;)
Honestly,I think he is the BEST !!!!
IAN... i'd travel to the moon with that guy!!!
Gotta be Justine. Ian's good, too. But Justine is so amazingly aware of her surroundings and has such meaningful ways of commenting on them. Plus, she's a hottie, too.
I'm sorry to intrude.
Seems I've walked in way too late on this party, but Tim is right. Case closed. Go home everybody.
Ian Wright is the best travel dude on this planet, lonely or crowded or whatever. Won't miss his show for love or money.
As for this newbie that goes by the name of JUANTED, where the fuck are your manners?
Do the right thing.
Macolyte
Well it seems the boys usually favor the girl, and the girls
usually favor the boy over the girl. Especially if shes
attractive and intelligent. I like both they are equally
entertaining and informative whatever the mood I'm in. But
of course if you asked me which one I'd like to go traveling
with I'd choose Ian.He's male,he's halarious,and he's
absolutely adoreable. So, I say Ian. He's the man.
By the way there are two ways to spell "canadian".That way
or the French Canadien way.Don't like it?Deal with it, we're
multi-cultural,and that's not going to change.Where are the
manners today' and the taste? You may express your point of
view with the same if not better results without using
prfanity,thankyou.Remember, I'm an arrogant Canadian.
......Ian Wright. Please Reply.
Ian all the way. Very do-able.
Justine is interesting but seems to be a little tentative in anything she does, Ian does it all especially the more daredevil stuff that makes Lonely Planet a little more exiting. He's also got a sense of humor. Mr, Daddo doesn't do a shabby job either. Justine is much more pleasing to the eye but Ian is funny.
When Ian isn't hosting...I don't even bother to watch.
This page is supposed to be about Lonely Planet, NOT the
insecurities of the Canadian people! How boring is it to
read the petty arguing about spelling, and the profile of
the average Canadian? There must be a page where these
narrow minded writers can vent their frustrations. Let's
stick to the theme here!
Gotta go with Ian. It's also very visible, like someone
already said, that it's a guy/girl thing, but besides that,
Ian is just invigorating. It got to me when Justine's
final shot after an AMAZING trip (sorry, can't remember
exactly where), sat in her tub at home going on about not
missing her tub for the world. Hello, if you don't want the
job, all of us will take it.
I was introduced recently to LP when Ian was hosting and
LOVE it. (my lunch buddy as well 2-3pm). I can even get my
super uncultured friends watching a whole hour of the
outdoor life network when he's on.
I don't want to put J down, but you have to admit that when
she tries new stuff, her face always gives this air of
'oi..I can't believe I'm doing this.' Whereas, Ian's full
speed ahead and full of everything everybody has already
talked about and always makes me come back for more--that
is if my backpack's taking a break.
(By the way, could J obsessor's possibly be enjoying the
breasts falling out of every tank top she wears?)
The two hosts I like the most are Ian and Justine, but if I
had to chose it would definitely be Ian. Justine was cool
at the beginning, but then she turned kind of lame. I also
loved Nicki Gross, but only saw her once. Ian is the man.
I must admit, the more i watched the shows you hosted, the more you grew on me. Your wit and humor are great. If you're ever in the states again drop me an email, i'd love to meet up with you and have some laughs.
-jon
First off, Ian wins this bloody feud by being entertaining, clever, and interesting. Secondly, you Canadians should be ashamed of yourselves; get off your ego driven maple leaf toting high horse and accept that our nation is as much of a mess and our people as annoying as the rest of the western hemisphere. I can't believe you irked me enough to respond to your garbage.
when I discovered that Ian was only some kilometers of mY house ( Baja California) I wanted die. AGHH.
Because he is a box of cuttiest; expose painter, his work with discapacitated ( it is rigth write?) KIDS, sense of humor.. and the best work in the word.. but, well , ni llorar es bueno ( no even cry is good).
BY the way, I like canadians (is it true that they have 5 womens for a male?, oh, poor boys ( or poor girls?).
Besos a todos ( kisses to everyone).
Umm.....Ian is the best. He has the best accent, sense of humour, and shoulder blades. Thankx, Bye.
The Agent Called Me.
Canada:)
Ian is everything a person should be. He magnetizes
viewers in ways that can only be called "magical." He
makes me want to visit all those wonderful places he's been
to. IAN, I ADORE YOU!!! Continue the good work with under-
privileged children. YOU'RE AN ANGEL.
Roses are red, violets are blue.
Ian is really really coo.
I like to watch him every day,
I am sad when he is away.
I love his boxers very much,
I would like to be with him and touch...
Ian, darf ich Deinen Kleinbus fahren?
Future Mrs. Wright:)
What's all this crap with Ian vs. Justine? We all know that Ian is number one. The best their was the best their ever will be and that's the truth baby so SUCK IT.
suck it, suck it, suck.
Most correspondents are okey but I choose Justine Shapiro
and Andrew Daddo because of their openmindedness.
Ian won two CABLE ACE awards for Lonely Planet as BEST
MAGAZINE host. Go, go, go, Ian!!!
ian seems like the best travel companion one could
have,he's funny and adventurous, like someone you would
feel lucky to know.
Because of Ian Wright, I want to go to India and Turkey.
I hate cockcroaches and all but he made it seem so fun.
Aside from that, he's got a lot of good cultural
insights which he brings into the show. They actually
need not sound so serious like how others do it. He
makes it funny so audience remembers.
Hey, is there anybody out there like or close to an Ian
Wright. I'd love to travel with you!!! Let me know. Just
e-mail me.
Just so you know, I live in the Philippines. I would love
to travel the whole country soon. At least, Before I leave
for the states to study.
By the way, anyone knows Justine┤s email?
ian wright absolutely.
lonely planet is about travelling and travellers. and ian
is just that-- the perfect traveller. the way i see
justine is that she's really more of a tourist than a
traveller. ever notice how most of her shows are done with
a lot of voice-overs? she seems to rely too much on "post
production" to string her segments unlike ian who's always
involved and actively interacting with his environment which
is how a real traveller should be like.
btw, if there's anyone out there who can give me website
info on ian wright, i'd really appreciate it. tx.
oh, also, there's this ian wright illustration i happened
upon at http://www.cyberspike.com/clarke/illust.html
i don't know if it's the same ian wright, but go check it
out anyway. it's pretty interesting.
Wouldn't have a clue who or what Ian is.
Nor about any Lonely Planet Show
(Planet: lonely? I didn't create it that way, did I?
But I will send a bulletin to the pope with my Will:
that this said Ian should at once be President of the Planet
while continuing his travels. Should marry Justine maybe.
Would be good for the human race (that went wrong by
satrting to wear clothes and settling down)
Bless you, bunch of sinners.
My God, Ian is the BEST.....He's so funny, and yet when he
becomes serious.....ohhhh, that face just melts my heart!
He was so adorable singing - or rather TRYING to sing -
Guantanamera in Cuba with the locals! Justine seems like a
really nice person, too, though. By the way, I'm
Canadian....and I must say that, when you're a traveler, you
come back to your country feeling a great sense of
patriotism - depending on where you went, I suppose....so
would all you GRINGOS cut us a little slack? Eh????
C'mon.....:) There is a difference between arrogance and
just plain being proud of your heritage.
Ian is a stud.
Hey Siobhan,
Sounds like you've got some serious issues with Canada. We
never said we're perfect, but we're not all assholes either.
I for one am not a maple leaf loving, flag waving patriot,
but I do think that this is a pretty good country as
countries go. Let go of some of that anger.
By the way Ian rules all the way!!!
It's pretty cool to find out so many people watch the show
and have so many diverse opinions about it ( or at least
it's hosts ). The reason I ask "WHAT ABOUT ME!" is because
I really would like to host that show or a show similar to
it. I'm a 28 year old American woman who recently began
acting in New York but has her heart set on traveling and
learning more about the world and other cultures. I
graduated with degrees in history and political science and
want to incorporate them into my career. SOLUTION: Host a
travel show! Whatcha think?! All comments are welcome!
Positive and Negative! I'll take them all on! THANX!!!!!
Ian Wright is definitely the best! He does everything with
enthusiasm, and it is his enthusiasm which makes all the
difference. He truly inspires me to be more adventurous.
If anyone knows how to get in touch with the Lonely Planet
TV show, please pass this on: I am a cameraman for the TVBS
network in Taipei, Taiwan. I am originally from the States
but emigrated here over ten years ago. I love the show, and
would be happy to help out in any way if and when you do
Taiwan(or have you already done it? I haven't seen it if
you have), be it translating, camerawork, equipment or just
a general guide....please email me.
...oh, and my vote goes to Ian...
Ian is the best person on television. He's hilarious and trys anything. GO IAN GO. Make lots more episodes with him in their. Ian should come do some episodes in Canada.
Wright on Ian. Does he have an E-mail?
IAN IS THE BEST!!!!!!! HE'S BEAUTIFUL, SO CHARMING,
FRIENDLY, NATURAL, COOL... MMMMM.... IS GREAT!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU IAN!!!!!!!!
SOS EL MEJOR; ME ENCANTA TU NATURALIDAD, TU ESPONTANEIDAD,
TU SENTIDO DEL HUMOR...
ME GUSTAS TOOOOOOODO!!!!
SEGUI ASI!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm sold; I've gotta see this show yer all talkin' about. I
was under the impression that Road Rules and The Real World
were at the terminus of the big station's creativity. Of
course if I get addicted or inspired to take up the road,
again, I'll thank you all later.
Ian owns Lonely Planet. I like Justine, but no one can
compete with Ian. He's funny, adorable, smart and most of
all sexy. Too bad ladies he's mine!
Does anyone know where I can get more info on Ian?
Ian is just amazing...second only to Will Smith. I wonder what LP would be like hosted by Will.
I hate to burst youre bubble boys but I'm pretty sure that
Justine is either engaged or married. I noticed on the
Paris episode that her lefthand ring finger had a gold band
on it. Sorry.
Ian is the best host--he's so cute and he makes the show
more fun.
Pretty sure Ian's not interested in your team. If he's
taken, it's likely by a husky Bulgarian wrestler, or
somesuch, if you get my drift.
Ian! He's simply the best!
You know I think Ian and Justine are the best hosts. But
Justine is the most tender, beautiful and interesting woman
I┤ve ever seen, heard or even read about (and I read a lot
, believe me). Doesn┤t any body know if she has her own
home page? By the way, I remember seeing her trying out
some magical stuff for getting someone in love wiht you and
she said one name: Carlos (It happened in an african
country as I recall).
god!you all are crazy!but ian's still the best
For the love of god...please do not even utter those words. Every woman who watches lonely planet would be devistated (including me and l'm26)! I love that boy.
I cannot believe what he will eat though!! That bug in Australia was the most disguisting thing I have ever seen!
See, with Justine she would eat anything because she would not want to offend her host...but Ian voluntarily goes into a restaurant and orders sheep brains! Justine would never do that.
Have got to realize it's the best show due to Ian....
although I'd love to see Ian travel the entire globe,
here's hoping he's back home resting..
IAN RULES! that's all I can say. I too won't even watch if
he's not hosting. I hope they make many more episodes with
him (no offense to Justine fans, I just have a major crush
on Ian- like it seems all the other woman do who have
written here.) I agree that it seems like the males like
Justine and the females like Ian (that cuttie!). I wonder
if the Lonley Planet people had that in mind when they got
those two for the job ie-something for the gals something
for the boys. I don't think he's gay and I'm pretty good
at figuring that stuff. I don't think he is married
though, it seems like his love for travel is too great to
let him settle down anytime soon. I too am interested in
more info on him. A website, a fan page, something.
JUSTINE....JUSTINE.....JUSTINE.....JUSTINE.....JUSTINE!!!!
(OK ...That's five words but I just wanted to get my message
across)
Cheers
One Winner to another
The is no way to pick a best host especially since they are all great at what they do in their own way. Being a male I would have to go with (I hope the spelling is right!) SIPTHA (Philippines), not for hosting but because she is an intelligent and beautiful woman. It would be a pleasure to spend a day with her.
Remeber when she was in Southwestern USA - couldn't clean
the toilet in the hostel - fucking American whiner!!! Poor
Justine - Ian is the best. She thought she was in a cheap
little hotel in India..
She thinks she is the only cultured American maybe she
is???
I don't know if this discussion has ended long ago, but I'd
like to add a vote for Ian, he's the best!
Not that I don't like Justine too, she's cool.
Annyway... anyone know where I can find a picture of him?
I'd like to have one on my home page.
I enjoy every program host although I confess Ian is my
favorite. Ever since the first program I watched with him
hosting I enjoyed his every witty remark. Especially when
he confessed to having "none of it" while speaking of the
feeling of accomplishment while sitting on the peak of
Kilamanjaro. The irony, humanity, honesty, and comedy of
that moment made his position as favorite unassailable, for
me anyway. Anybody else with a favorite show moment?
I believe Ian is the best host. He is so clever and funny!
He is someone I would love to travel with. He makes
everything so real and he's willing to try anything. I
think Justine is a good host as well, but I think she
whines too much. I usually don't watch the show if Ian
isn't hosting. Ian is on my list of people that I'd love to
meet someday. If I do meet him, I think I'd buy him a
Harley or something, he's just that cool! So, Ian wins my
vote as well:)
Ian wins hands down. I've only been watching this show
for about a month, but already I'm addicted. How long has
this controversy over favourite hosts been going on? Until
a week ago I thought Ian was the only host. Suddenly this
woman Justine pops into the picture. I can only assume that
she is Ian's predeccessor or sometime cohost when Ian is
sick. She is a woman, and a cutie, two of my favourite
features in the opposite sex. But she seems a little too
cautious, serious, and inhibited, and lacking the
self-deprecating and sarcastic humour of Ian. Also Ian
seems much more open to the people and experiences.
Remember when he went cliff jumping? An earlier post by
Wyvern back in October I think describes the differences
between said hosts to a tee. I've been reading some
accounts from other viewers that Ian plays for the other
team. I'd have to agree with that,(sorry ladies). But
sexual preferences aside, I would have to say that he makes
a more entertaining host than Justine.
Who is Andrew Daddo, and Siptha? How long has this show
been on the air? How long have said hosts been HOSTING?
Why do I type so slow? If you can answer one or all of
these questions, please drop me a line.
OK, it's a tie. Justine has the maturity and compassion;
Ian has the wackiness and comedic timing.
I have had Cable TV for about 5 months now, and have been
an avid watcher of Lonely Planet for nearly all that time.
I find that Ian adds a real spark to the program, and has
integrated his own personality (Which I love!) into each
episode....he's a real character :)
FORGET THE REST, HE'S THE BEST!!!
little oz. I can't Remember his name but everytime
he's on the tele he always knows the best places
to drink. I think the first show Isaw he was singing
with some locals on a guitare drinking some powerful
stuff. Anyway his cute and knows where the fun begins.
Keith:
The one thing you learn from travel is clean the toilets.
Justine probably partied with her film crew until late.
Nobody wants to clean a toilet hung over.Still she could
have been cooler about the situation!
Cheers!
David
I personally like both hosts, but Justine's got the better
pajamas!!! She gets my vote. By the way, they must have the
best job in the world as far as I'm concerned.
Ian's a wonderful treat for an hour at a time, but do you
really think you could stand being with him for weeks on
end? Peter Pan boys get old fast.
I gotta go with the original idea - Ian ROCKS! Always seems
to be having too much fun!
As for Justine, seems a bit prissy sometimes...
My vote goes to Niki. She is tough.
For all of you touters of the appeal of Justine, I have one
question? Do you not find Lonely Planet to be the most
PRACTICAL guide around??? So then, answer this...Why does
our little Justine parade around Turkey wearing sleeveless
dresses cut above the knee, in particular while attending a
wedding in a small Turkish village. PLEASE.....Lonely
Planet guides make it quite clear that longer sleeves and
skirts for women are a must in Turkey, especially outside of
the major cities. And from my own experience, they're
right!!!
Am I the only one with a mad crush on Neil Gibson?
HOW STUPID ARE YOU ALL.
PLEASE, STOP VOTING, ASSHOLES,
AND GET OUT OF THIS PAGE.
I never had Hollywood crushes like all of my friends, like
on Mr. Big-Ship-That-Sank. But I am overly taken with
Ian! He makes T.V. worth watching. Part of his
wonderfullness is that he is just a fantastic, great guy.
Ian, I hope you know that I respect you and that you are
comendable with your work with kids and all of your
achievments. Keep up the good work with that and doing
Lonely Planet episodes. Do they ever go to boring little
places on the edge of no-where like my town?
And to add to the war, Justine needs to lighten up a little.
Ian and Justine, I think you're the best hosts; I like
that woman thatwent to Zaire, and almost reached the peak
of that cool mountain. She is great.Does anyone knows her
name?
About my title: why Justine don't come to Rio w/ Ian? It
would be just GREAT!!!!! The best hosts, here, in Rio,
alternating the camera, time one talking, other timete
other one. Every one would like!!!!!
bye, Gustavo M. Puerari!!!! I admire ya Justine!!!!
People, you gotta remember that woman went to Zaire and
had the lucky of see a gorila. She is great, but I really
don't know her name. Does anyone? e-mail me if knowsm
please.
Ian and Justine are the best hosts, Neil is very good.
That was Nikki - I think she only did that one show, but
damn - wasn't she excellent? I have to agree with the guys
that brought up that SW USA show that Justine did - she had
a major thrombo, didn't she? Anyway, I've said it before -
I don't think Ian is gay, I do think he is married though!
thanx for tell me the name of that host is Nikki, but,
about the surname, what is it?
I think she stoped to travel because she become afraid of
get another big desease. Malaria (she had the "luck" of get
that) has no cure, for now. Pure Nikki, travel and get
sick!!
I like lonely planet publications, but, when I saw that
horrible error, oh God, I thought:how can they do an error
like that?
The HORRIBLE ERROR is: The country Uruguay is in the south
of the Plata River, inside Argentina, but, it's in the
north of the Plata River andin the south of Brazil.
CORRECT IT, PLEASE.