Salient is an international media channel focusing on digital content distribution. It began in San Jose, Costa Rica and has since expanded to reach audiences across the globe. Users can access the content via the internet on its webpage or by downloading files that contain the show's materials for a small monthly fee. The company was founded in 2001 when Jorge Gonzalez wanted to introduce his travels to his family. His videos, photos, and articles from his adventures were published on his blog before Time Warner offered to buy his content from him and license it abroad. This led him to hire a team of professionals that traveled around the world collecting footage of rare areas such as remote villages.
The channel now focuses on serving the travel demographic by showing how to find great deals on hotels, find delicious local food, and trek safely through the wilderness in remote parts of exotic locations. The show's current titles include Asia Feast, American Wonderland, and This is Europe. Asia Feast focuses on food markets and local restaurants throughout the continent. The show's host, Dan Norris, is an accomplished traveler and writer who has been based in Southeast Asia for five years. He takes the audience on a tour of Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and more as he interacts with the local population and describes the cuisine. American Wonderland is a show that introduces the viewers to classic diners throughout North America. It has received positive reviews and is expected to run for another season.
