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1 | Journeys of a Lifetime - Travel Video - Boxed Set - DVD.
13 Hours. Disc # 1: Journey of a Lifetime - Embark on the global odyssey of your dreams. Imagine taking an entire year to travel around the world, experiencing its most spectacular places, each at the ideal time of year. Luxuriant coastlines, glowing deserts, wild and untamed places, and vibrant, sophisticated cities await you in a global odyssey as thrilling, thought provoking and wondrous as the world itself. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Africa and Asia - Africa's wildebeest migration Kenya's wild savannah, and Victoria Falls' tumbling waters A steam train ride up India's Nilgiris Mountains A close encounter with the rare Bengal tiger in the hot deserts of Rajasthan The Buddhist festival at Gasa Dzong deep in the Himalayas China's Great Wall and Beijing Europe and the Middle East - New Year's Eve in Paris Lapland's stunning Northern Lights Carnival in Venice; Egypt's awe-inspiring tombs Easter morning in Jerusalem The Lost City of Petra's archaeological splendors Australia to the Americas - The Great Barrier Reef in Australia Hawaii's volcanoes The Grand Canyon by mule and the Colorado River by white water raft The savage and untamed Andes New England's autumn display Christmas in New York Disc # 2: Australia the Beautiful - Experience all of Australia's dramatic contrasts: from ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, from pristine lakes to majestic peaks and from sophisticated cities to some of the world's greatest wilderness areas. Enjoy dazzling wildlife and glorious landscapes few visitors are privileged to see. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Treasures of the Coast - The Great Barrier Reef's colorful coral Daintree's mist-shrouded mountains and crystal creeks Lord Howe Island's rich wildlife Shark Bay, where the searing desert meets the Aquamarine Indian Ocean Riches of Deserts and Wetlands - Kings Canyon's oasis of rare plants The majestic Flinders Ranges Magical Lake Eyre's thousands of water birds Ancient Kakadu's thundering waterfalls and Aboriginal rock art Marvels of the Mountains - The Australian Alps' stunning snow-covered peaks and wooded valleys The Blue Mountains' vast wilderness Tasmania's awe-inspiring jagged peaks and glacial lakes Lamington's primeval rainforest Disc # 3: Mysteries of the Ancient World - Unlock history's oldest secrets. How were the Pyramids constructed? Who were the mysterious four-thousand-year-old blonde mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert? What is the truth behind the legend of King Arthur and Camelot? These and other captivating questions are explored in this fascinating three-part series that takes a fresh look at some of history's oldest and most baffling mysteries. Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean: Myths and Legends - Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics Uncover fresh and vital clues to the original purpose of Stonehenge Shed new light on the ancient, mythical Minoan civilization Mysteries of the Orient: Ancient Journeys - Follow the celebrated Silk Road across the Orient Discover why the ancient Anatolian city of Catal Hoyuk was so mysteriously prosperous Reconstruct the desert city of Petra's complex and secret underground water system Mysteries of the Americas: Vanished Civilizations - Seek out the lost cities of the Incas Discover the remarkable story behind the collapse of the Mayan civilization Learn the startling truth about human sacrifice among the Moche people Disc # 4: Scenic Cruises of the World - Set sail in search of unique places and peoples. Take a dream cruise around the world's most dramatic coastlines to more than twenty countries, islands, and other dramatically varied locations. Unforgettable histories, mysteries and excitement await as you visit at your leisure majestic, romantic, and exotic lands that continue to fire the imaginations of seafarers and world travelers. Experience a kaleidoscope of different cultures, savor timeless pleasures and meet the locals. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Majestic Americas - The stunning landscapes of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton The sunny beaches, lush forests and volcanic mountains of the Caribbean The Mayan ruins of Guatemala The Panama Canal The "eighth wonder of the world" Big Sur's spectacular coastline Alaska's untamed wilderness Romantic Europe - Norway's beautiful fjords and bustling colorful ports Scotland's legendary lochs and haunting glens The Rhine's magical castles and medieval cities France's glittering Loire and Rhone rivers Lisbon, city of contrasts; Gibraltar's hidden caves Greece's volcanic beaches The Nile, the sacred river of Egypt Exotic Islands - Chile's wild coast of Tierra del Fuego and legendary pampas Easter Island's mysterious Rapa Nui statues Tahiti's pristine paradise New Zealand's towering mountains, green forests, and vibrant cities Australia's lush rainforests and harsh outback Fiji's emerald seas and quaint villages Hawaii's awesome surf Disc # 5: Ancient Splendors - Take a world tour of the wonders, mysteries and achievements wrought by civilizations long ago. See the Temples of Egypt, the Lost City of the Maya, the Acropolis of Ancient Greece, and Angkor Wat. Disc # 6: Imperial Splendors - See rare and beautiful monuments of powerful empires and splendid courts. Ponder the bittersweet reminders of those who once conquered, ruled and flourished. Experience such sites as Xanadu, the Forbidden City, Alhambra, Summer Palace, and Neuschwanstein. |
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2 | Must See Places of the World - Travel Video - DVD.
14 Hours. From historic landmarks to off-beaten path discoveries, you would need several lifetimes to see all the magnificent places and natural wonders included in this lavish box set. Here is your passport to the world's most memorable destinations as captured by Reader's Digest's team of the world's best travel filmmakers. Each adventure-packed program captures the visual magnificence of each destination, explores its history, and shares its stories. Now you are ready for the journeys of a lifetime that you can take anytime! Disc 1: Must-See Places: Magnificent Planet/Marvels of Mankind - The world's most seasoned travel editors selected this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary of the world's most spectacular places. Your awe-inspiring journey includes the Sahara Desert, Victoria Falls, the Grand Canyon, Banff National Park, the Amazon Rainforest, the Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, and Petra in Jordan. Disc 2: Must-See Places: Wildlife Treasures - This awe-inspiring program captures the planet's most wondrous creatures in their natural habitats, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, the Giant Panda, and the dazzlingly diverse marine creatures that inhabit Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Disc 3: Journey's of a Lifetime - This three-part program embarks on the global odyssey of your dreams. Experience the world's most spectacular places and wondrous sights, each at the ideal time of year. Your itinerary includes Kenya's wild savannah, the Great Wall of China, the lost city of Petra, the Grand Canyon, Jerusalem on Easter morning, and New England in autumn. Disc 4: Australia the Beautiful - Thrill to the rare, remote, and exotic wonders of Australia! From misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, this three-part program captures all of Australia's dazzling wildlife and glorious landscapes few visitors are privileged to see. Disc 5: Mysteries of the Ancient World - How were the pyramids constructed? What is the truth behind King Arthur and Camelot? What was the mysterious tribe of 4,000-year-old mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert? These and other fascinating mysteries are explored in this captivating three-part program that takes a fresh look at some of history's oldest and most baffling mysteries. Disc 6: Scenic Cruises of the World - Set sail on a dream cruise around the world's most dramatic coastlines to more than twenty countries, islands, and other dramatically varied locations. This three-part series makes unforgettable stops at Nova Scotia, the Mayan ruins of Guatemala, the Panama Canal, Big Sur, and Alaska, and much more. |
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3 | Touring the World - Travel Video - Boxed Set - DVD.
11 Hours. Disc 1 - Touring England gloriously captures the legendary sites, grand traditions, and rich pageantry of what was once the home of the world's greatest empire. Touring Scotland transports you to the rugged and beautiful land of legends: Macbeth, Loch Nes, and William Wallace, the inspiration for Braveheart. Disc 2 - Touring Italy takes in chic Milan and the Italian Riviera, Bologna's culinary delights, the ruins of Pompeii, the canals of Venice, Florence and the eternal city of Rome. Touring France ventures off the beaten path to bring you the definitive video portrait of this colorful country, from fairy tale castles to the Cannes Film Festival, from the serene countryside to Paris' museums and cafes. Disc 3 - Touring China is a compelling visual pilgrimage into a country where the ancient and the modern coexist. Your itinerary includes visits to Beijing, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Shanghai, and Hong Kong with its fabulous skyline. Touring India is a travel adventure unlike any other. Experience India in all its diversity, from tropical beaches and Himalayan mountain vistas to serene places of meditation and crowded cities. Disc 4 - Touring Australia brings home some of the world's greatest natural wonders, and most dynamic, cosmopolitan cities. You will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Perth and Adelaide, and experience the rugged beauty of Daintree, the Great Barrier Reef, and Ayers Rock. Touring New Zealand is a dream come true for people who love the outdoors. This program covers more than 100 historic, scenic and cultural sites on both the North and South Islands. Disc 5 - Touring Alaska cruises up the Inside Passage, rides the Alaska Railroad, gazes upon Mt. McKinley, and travels to the remote Eskimo lands in the Far North. Touring Hawaii captures all the vibrant beauty, rich history and exotic cultures of this island paradise and vacation wonderland. You will visit Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, North Shore, Volcanoes National Park, The U.S.S. Arizona, and much more. Disc 6 - Touring Great Festivals of Europe is your access pass to eight colorful festivals, including "Carnival" in France, April Fest in the Netherlands, "Storica Regota" in Venice, Italy, and Oktoberfest" in Munich, Germany. |
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4 | Great Wonders Of The World - Travel Video - DVD.
A Doug Jones Travelog. 85 Minutes. Welcome to the Wonders of the World! The Pyramids - The Taj Mahal - Royal Palace of Bangkok - Kamakura Buddha - The Eiffel Tower - The Colosseum - Big Ben - Volcanoes of Hawaii - Glaciers of Alaska - The Grand Canyon - The Panama Canal and More! Join Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, on a whirlwind journey around the world to see the great sights. Marvel at the oldest and the newest examples of man's imagination and nature's grandeur. See the Pyramids, the Colosseum, Big Bed and the Eiffel Tower. Explore great natural wonders from the Grand Canyon to Ayres Rock to the Glaciers of Alaska. Ride a gondola down the Grand Canal of Venice, watch the QE2 transit the Panama Canal, see the Christ the Redeemer Statue towering over Rio de Janeiro, watch exploding volcanoes in Hawaii, wander through the gardens of Singapore, sail through Milford Sound in New Zealand, marvel at the Kamakura Buddha in Japan, the Royal Palace of Bangkok, the Temple of the Tooth in Sri Lanka plus much, much more! Six continents and 50,000 miles of exciting travel to the four corners of the globe await you in this visual extravaganza as Doug Jones takes you on a journey you will never forget. From the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, to the animal preserves in Africa, from the treasures of King Tut in Egypt to the natural Arches of Utah, this video shows the truly GREAT WONDERS OF THE WORLD. |
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5 | Journey of a Lifetime - Travel Video - DVD.
Reader's Digest. 2 Hours and 50 minutes. Imagine taking an entire year to travel around the world, experiencing its most spectacular places, each at the ideal time of year. Luxuriant coastlines, glowing deserts, wild and untamed places, and vibrant, sophisticated cities await you in a global odyssey as thrilling, thought provoking and wondrous as the world itself. The following magnificent programs make up this DVD: Africa and Asia - $_$_START_LIST ? Africa's wildebeest migration ? Kenya's wild savannah, and Victoria Falls' tumbling waters ? A steam train ride up India's Nilgiris Mountains ? A close encounter with the rare Bengal tiger in the hot deserts of Rajasthan ? The Buddhist festival at Gasa Dzong deep in the Himalayas ? China's Great Wall and Beijing $_$_END_LIST Europe and the Middle East - $_$_START_LIST ? New Year's Eve in Paris ? Lapland's stunning Northern Lights ? Carnival in Venice; Egypt's awe-inspiring tombs ? Easter morning in Jerusalem ? The Lost City of Petra's archaeological splendors $_$_END_LIST Australia to the Americas - $_$_START_LIST ? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia ? Hawaii's volcanoes ? The Grand Canyon by mule and the Colorado River by white water raft ? The savage and untamed Andes ? New England's autumn display ? Christmas in New York $_$_END_LIST |
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6 | The Greatest Places - DVD.
IMAX. Avery Brooks narrates this program that takes viewers on a journey to some of the most geographically dynamic locations on the Earth and captures each location's unique beauty and natural phenomena. Locations include the Amazon, Greenland, Iguacu Falls, Namib Desert, Okavango Delta, Madagascar and Tibet. Originally shot in IMAX format, this film is a presentation of the Science Museum of Minnesota, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, St. Louis Science Center and Cincinnati Museum Center. 40 minutes Witness the greatest collection of diversity ever produced. The Greatest Places is a large-format film that takes you on a journey to seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on Earth. AMAZON - This mightiest of rivers forms a network of water channels that permeates nearly half of South America. GREENLAND - Harsh, foreboding and almost completely buried beneath a cap of permanent ice and snow. Greenland is the world's largest island. It is estimated that some 10,000 to 15,000 icebergs are calved by Greenland's glaciers each year. IGUAZU FALLS - Strung out along the rim of a crescent-shaped cliff about 2.5 miles long, some 275 individual cascades and waterfalls plummet up to 269 feet into the gorge below. The thunderous roaring can be heard from miles away. NAMIB DESERT - Stretching 1,200 miles in length, but averaging a width of only 70 miles, the Namib Desert is home to the highest sand dunes in the world. OKAVANGO DELTA - A 6,000 square-mile maze of lagoons, channels and islands helps Okavango earn the description "the river that never finds the sea." Think hippos are nice and slow? Think again! Ever try making your own paper? The first paper was made out of papyrus, still found in Okavango. MADAGASCAR - The world's fourth largest island is currently home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, spiny globefish, and up to 10,000 species of flora, 80 percent of which are found nowhere else on Earth! TIBET - The Chang Tang plateau, at an average height of 15,000 feet, gives birth to many of Asias's mightiest rivers. Additional Features & Details ~ Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Separate Film Score Audio Track Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen DVD Encoding: Region 1 Language: English, French, German Subtitle: English |
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7 | 1,000 Places to See Before You Die - Travel Video.
DVD. The Travel Channel. 255 Minutes. Journey to the world's most unforgettable places in this dazzling series based on the bestselling book. As you venture through the vast beauty and diverse cultures of well-known tourist locales and destinations more off the beaten path, you will be forever transformed! Newlyweds Albin and Melanie Ulle soak up all the world has to offer on a dream honeymoon, experiencing everything from Brazil's pulsating nightlife to Australia's colorful Great Barrier Reef to the sensual feast that is Italy and much, much more. Includes: Alaska, Brazil, France, Italy, Australia, Hawaii |
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8 | Rudy Maxa: World Exotic Places - Boxed Set - DVD.
340 Minutes. Explore the world s most exotic places in style with Rudy Maxa. Welcome to Rudy Maxa's World, the ultimate travel experience with America's leading high-end travel expert. Join Rudy Maxa, public radio's original Savvy Traveler and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, for an unforgettable tour of the fascinating cities and regions that have captivated world travelers for centuries. Disc 1: INDIA Delhi & Agra Rajasthan Plunge right in to Northern India's intoxicating mix of riotous pandemonium and sublime beauty, from Old Delhi's teeming streets to the magnificent man-made wonder, the Taj Mahal. Rajasthan beckons with its irresistible lure of brilliant colors and ghostly twilights. Disc 2: Turkey Istanbul Turquoise Coast Explore Istanbul's festive Grand Bazaar, more than 4,000 shops and two mosques spread across 60 streets, as well as some of the world's great buildings Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and the Hagia Sofia. Take a Blue Cruise along the dazzling Turquoise Coast to discover enchanting Greek and Roman ruins. Disc 3: Thailand Bangkok Golden Triangle Andaman Coast Join Rudy as he explores all of Bangkok's nooks and crannies. In the heart of Thailand's Golden Triangle, take an idyllic long-tailed boat ride along the Kok River. The Andaman Coast offers a spectacular island paradise. Disc 4: Russia & Estonia St Petersburg Tallin & the Islands Bring the champagne and caviar as you explore St. Petersburg s canals aboard a private water taxi and marvel at the opulence of the Winter Palace. In Tallin, you'll join the party seekers as they enjoy the city's legendary nightlife. Disc 5: Argentina Buenos Aires Mendoza Rudy takes tango to the max as he gets into the spirit of Buenos Aires, where the Portenos; live their lives with passion and flair. In Mendoza, Rudy toasts the rising influence of Argentinean wines, as he explores this vintner's paradise. Disc 6: Japan Tokyo Kyoto Rudy can't get enough of the sheer vitality and excitement of Tokyo. In Kyoto, gain an appreciation for the beauty in everyday life as Rudy visits a 15th-century Zen garden and strolls the Philosopher's Walk, the most popular place to take in spring flowers. |
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9 | Amazing Planet Earth - Travel Video - DVD.
7 Hours. Disc 1 - The Island Continent reveals Australia's diverse landscapes, from arid deserts to lush rainforests. Beginning deep in the Outback at Ayers Rock, this program visits the Land Down Under's many exotic locations and natural wonders, including the Great Barrier Reef. In the Middle Kingdom visits China's most awe-inspiring landmarks, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and Victoria Peak, and reveals its many surprises. Disc 2 - From Egypt to Israel begins with a leisurely cruise on the Nile and proceeds to a remarkable array of magnificent destinations, including a lively bazaar in Cairo, King Tut's treasures in the Egyptian Museum, the mystifying Pyramids of Giza, and Jerusalem's most iconic sites, including Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the mountain fortress, Masada. Disc 3 - Explore the Kingdom of the West and discover the majesty and grandeur of Yosemite, Glacier, and Yellowstone National Parks. Land of the Red Rocks tours the American Southwest's breathtaking desert masterpieces, including Rainbow Bridge, the largest known land bridge in existence, the Anasazi Indians' astonishing cliff dwellings in Colorado's Mesa Verde, the towering Hoodoos in Bryce National Park, and the Grand Canyon. Disc 4 - This program conjures up some Mediterranean Magic with unforgettable visits to Greece and Italy's most fascinating places, including the ruins of the Acropolis, the whitewashed buildings of the Isle of Santorini, the haunting canals of Venice, the Renaissance treasures of Florence, Vatican City, and Rome's mighty Coliseum. Disc 5 - Surprises of the Great White North uncovers Alaska and Canada's national treasures and basks in their natural wonders. Your once-in-a-lifetime experience includes kayaking through Alaska's Inside Passage for a close-up look at might humpback whales, drives through breathtaking forests, mountains and streams that adorn the Alaskan Highway, close encounters with the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba, and rides on fast dogsleds and even faster bobsleds. Disc 6 - Wondrous Kingdom captures the British Isles at its most mysterious and magnificent, with visits to such landmarks as Stonehenge, the Tower of London, London Bridge, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace. In Scotland, you will hear the legends of the witches and ghosts who haunt Edinburgh's streets, and then sail out into Loch Ness and keep a lookout for its fabled monster. In Ireland, you will visit two of the Emerald Isle's most famous relics: the Book of Kells and the Blarney Stone. |
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10 | Great Wonders & Splendors of the World - Travel Video - DVD.
6 Hours. Explore the world's greatest creations, from the natural to the man-made, that have left indelible impressions on countless generations with their beauty, scale and style. From Australia's Great Barrier Reef to China's Forbidden City; the Great Pyramids to the Grand Canyon--travel to the world's most breathtaking sites, monuments, palaces and natural wonders. Disc #1: Wonders of Nature - Although nature's many miracles evoke a sense of wonder, specific examples of magnificence are revealed to us in many different and special ways. Some of these examples include the Grand Canyon, the Serengeti, the Sahara Desert, Iguazi Falls, the Amazon River, Ayers Rock, and the Himalayas. Disc #2: Wonders Sacred & Mysterious - Experience six supreme examples of man's attempt to honor the mysteries of life by creating monuments of astonishing beauty. Includes sights from Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, Hagia Sophia, Borobudur, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Taj Mahal. Disc #3: Wonders of Man's Creation - When the urge to build is combined with a vision of beauty, man leaves behind an enduring mark on an ever-changing world. Features such sites as the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall, the Kremlin, the palace of Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore. Disc #4: Splendors of Nature - Travel the world to experience splendors unknown to past generations. Witness the incomparable beauty of the natural world: Bengal Tigers of Autumn, Snow Monkeys of Winter, The Great Barrier Reef in Spring, Caribou of Summer, and Victoria Falls. Disc #5: Ancient Splendors - Take a world tour of the wonders, mysteries and achievements wrought by civilizations long ago. See the Temples of Egypt, the Lost City of the Maya, the Acropolis of Ancient Greece, and Angkor Wat. Disc #6: Imperial Splendors - See rare and beautiful monuments of powerful empires and splendid courts. Ponder the bittersweet reminders of those who once conquered, ruled and flourished. Experience such sites as Xanadu, the Forbidden City, Alhambra, Summer Palace, and Neuschwanstein. |
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11 | Great Wonders Of The World - Travel Video - VHS.
Welcome to the Wonders of the World! Today we explore great natural wonders from the Grand Canyon to Ayres Rock to the Glaciers of Alaska. Ride a gondola down the Grand Canal of Venice, watch the QE2 transit the Panama Canal, see the Christ the Redeemer Statue towering over Rio, watch exploding volcanoes in Hawaii, wander through the gardens of Singapore, sail through Milford Sound in New Zealand, Marvel at the Kamakura Buddha in Japan and much much more. c2000. 85 minutes. |
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12 | Scenic Walks of the World - Travel Video - Boxed Set - DVD.
9 Hours and 30 Minutes. Disc 1: Experience Our Dramatic Planet in all its splendor! You will be mesmerized by New Zealand's Tongariro National Park with its glistening glaciers, ancient forests and eerie volcanic landscapes. Explore Kilimanjaro through four seasons and five climate zones, and discover the Grand Canyon's secret worlds. Disc 2: Romance with Nature will make you swoon with its dazzling footage of Ireland's pristine coasts and gentle hills, Austria's majestic Alps and historic castles, and Alaska's untouched and untamed wilderness, including encounters with Alaskan wildlife and the icy paradise of Glacier Bay. Disc 3: Follow Historic Pathways and discover the secrets of an ancient civilization as you venture through Macchu Picchu's thick forests and dramatic mountain passes. You will also explore medieval cities surrounded by vineyards and hillsides covered in olive groves in Italy's Umbria, discover the heart of America on the Appalachian Trail, and walk along the Great Wall of China and the legendary Silk Road. Disc 4: Wonders Sacred and Mysterious & Wonders of Man's Creation capture the awe-inspiring grandeur of astonishing and enduring man-made monuments, including Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, St. Peter's Basilica, the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum, the Kremlin, Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore. Disc 5: Incredible Journeys, Parts One and Two are your passport to dramatic and fascinating travel experiences, including a ride on the legendary and luxurious Orient Express to Italy. You will journey into the past on an archeological dig to uncover the buried secrets of the ancient city of Pompeii, cruise up the eternal Nile in Egypt, discover Shangri-La in the Himalayas of Nepal, and much more. Disc 6: Incredible Journeys, Part Three concludes an unforgettable excursion around the world with more once-in-a-lifetime travel adventures, including a dogsled ride under the shadow of Mt. McKinley, an expedition into the jungles of Ecuador, and an exploration of the beautiful and baffling Anasazi cliff dwellings in Colorado. |
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13 | Scenic Wilderness of the World - Travel Video - Boxed Set - DVD.
8 Hours. Disc 1: Across the Great Divide - Discover the Canadian wilderness' unique spirit as you follow the wilderness path west, across the Great Plains into the Rocky Mountains, and through forbidding canyons to the Pacific Ocean. Uncover rich deposits of dinosaur fossils beneath the valleys of the Badlands, hear the echo of clashing bighorn sheep, and explore Queen Charlotte Islands, where richly carved totem poles still stand as a testament to an ancient artistic tradition. Disc 2: Land of Extremes - Venture deep into the heart of the majestic north to marvel at the world's largest freshwater delta, host to a million and a half birds in migration every year, visit a family of peregrine falcons as they raise their young on exposed cliff ledges, gaze in awe upon the spectacular Virginia Falls, and discover why polar bears gather at the Hudson Bay's shoreline each winter. Disc 3: The Wild Shore - You will brave treacherous waters off Anticosti Island, the graveyard of the gulf, cruise Quebec's spectacular St. Lawrence River, immerse yourself in the Bruce Peninsula's pristine forests, and join the largest caribou herd in the world on an instinctive journey across lakes, rivers, and mountains. Disc 4: Splendors of Nature and Wonders of Nature - Around the globe, the changing seasons set a stage for which extraordinary landscapes and magnificent wildlife interact. Snow monkeys in Shiga Heights, known as the Japanese Alps, take refuge from the grueling winter in mineral-rich hot springs. A massive herd of caribou embarks on their summer migration across the vast Alaskan tundra. You will also explore such wonders of nature as the Grand Canyon, the Serengeti, Iguazu Falls, and Ayers Rock. Disc 5: Scenic Wonders of America (Parts I and II) - Go West to experience some of America's most magnificent scenic highlights, including the Badlands in South Dakota, Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Glacier National Park in Montana, Yellowstone National Park, and Bryce and Zion Canyons in Utah. America's Eastern coast thrives with wonders of indescribable beauty, including Florida's everglades, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Disc 6: Scenic Wonders of America (Part III) - From dramatically crashing waves and a densely lush rainforest to icy glaciers, spend an enthralling hour touring America's Pacific frontiers, including Death Valley, Glacier Bay National Park, Big Sur, Yosemite National Park, Mount Ranier, and Hawaii's Haleakala National Park, where rare nene birds take shelter in the crater of a dormant volcano. |
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14 | Scenic Walks of the World - Our Dramatic Planet - Travel Video - Blu-ray Disc (Plus Combo Pack).
2 Hours and 14 minutes. This is one of Readers Digest's first two titles ever available on Blu-ray! Program One: Our Dramatic Planet: Kilimanjaro's Kibo Summit, New Zealand's Hollyford Track, and Grand Canyon - Kilimanjaro is not only the highest mountain in Africa, it is also one of the biggest volcanoes on Earth, covering an area of approximately 9.6 million acres. At 19,340 feet, the Kibo Summit is the highest point in Africa and the goal of just about every Kilimanjaro trekker. Step into the most beautiful hiking adventure in New Zealand: Hollyford Track sits near Milford Sound on New Zealand's South Island. The hike there promises you everything from snow-capped mountains and glaciers, to rainforests, rivers and waterfalls, to sand-dunes, reefs and surf. The dramatic diversity of wildlife in this valley is unparalleled, a world unto itself. Nearly five million people visit the mile deep Grand Canyon each year--yet most of them see it from their car. Here we take a deeper look into the Canyon as the world's top HD cinematographers take you deep inside one of nature's great wonders. Over 6 million years ago, the deep-cutting waters of the Colorado River began to carve out the Canyon. Program Two - Romance With Nature: Ireland's Dingle Way, Alaska's Chilkoot Pass, and Austria's Salzkammergut - Situated in the remote south west of Ireland, the Dingle Way is one of over thirty Irish long-distance walking trails. The trail is 111 miles long and takes an average of eight-nine days to walk. The diversity of different landscapes makes the Dingle Way a very popular trail to many. Then, we see Alaska's most famous trail and its most historic. Alaska's Chilkoot Trail spans thirty-three miles and reveals a storied history of early prospectors, as part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Finally, we travel to a popular destination in Austria--Salzkammergut, a diverse region of sparkling lakes and thick, forested hills flanked by small romantic towns and villages. Blu-ray Plus Combo Pack- In addition to the Blu-ray disc, this combo pack also includes: 1. DVD version of the program(s) that you can play in your DVD player, vehicle or computer. 2. Digital copy of the program that you can download to your computer and/or transfer to your mobile devices. |
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15 | Scenic Walks around the World - Historic Pathways - Travel Video - Blu-ray Disc (Plus Combo Pack).
1 Hour and 57 minutes. This is one of Readers Digest's first two titles ever available on Blu-ray! Program One - Historic Pathways: Machu Picchu, Umbria, The Cathar Trail - Unforgettable landscapes, spectacular scenery and ancient wonders await you in glorious HD. There is so much nature to be enjoyed when you leave the roadways behind and head out into the footpaths of history. Venture along Machu Picchu's thick forests, mountain passes, and stunning vistas. Explore the Medieval cities bordered by lush vineyards and olive groves in Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy. The success of the book and movie of "the Da Vinci Code" has fed a new awakening of interest in the Languedoc region of Southwestern France and its fabulous Cathar castles. The Cathar Trail invites walkers to travel through time' over 155 miles of breathtaking countryside. This program takes you to the path less traveled and unveils its natural wonder and amazing secrets. Program Two - The Great Wall of China - Walk back in time to the Ming dynasty as you encounter the 4,000 mile wonder of China's Great Wall and travel along the legendary Silk Road. It tells a tale of the great power of ancient dyanties, and the immense beauty possible in the fortification of borders. Blu-ray Plus Combo Pack- In addition to the Blu-ray disc, this combo pack also includes: 1. DVD version of the program(s) that you can play in your DVD player, vehicle or computer. 2. Digital copy of the program that you can download to your computer and/or transfer to your mobile devices. |
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16 | Mysteries of the Ancient World - Travel Video - DVD.
2 Hours and 50 Minutes. Unlock history's oldest secrets. How were the Pyramids constructed? Who were the mysterious four-thousand-year-old blonde mummies discovered in the Taklamakan desert? What is the truth behind the legend of King Arthur and Camelot? These and other captivating questions are explored in this fascinating three part series that takes a fresh look at some of history's oldest and most baffling mysteries. Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Mysteries of Europe and the Mediterranean: Myths and Legends - Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Uncover fresh and vital clues to the original purpose of Stonehenge. Shed new light on the ancient, mythical Minoan civilization. Mysteries of the Orient: Ancient Journeys - Follow the celebrated Silk Road across the Orient. Discover why the ancient Anatolian city of Catal Hoyuk was so mysteriously prosperous. Reconstruct the desert city of Petra's complex and secret underground water system. Mysteries of the Americas: Vanished Civilizations - Seek out the lost cities of the Incas. Discover the remarkable story behind the collapse of the Mayan civilization. Learn the startling truth about human sacrifice among the Moche people. |
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17 | 5000 Years of Magnificent Wonders - Deluxe Boxed Set - DVD.
6 Discs. 11 Hours. Here in one box set are over sixty-seven of man's most spectacular achievements from around the world. Learn the secrets behind history's most awe-inspiring creations. What inspired them? Why do these magnificent creations continue to instill a sense of awe-inspiring wonder? Spectacular photography, state of the art computer animation, and insightful commentary capture the astonishing beauty and power of 5,000 Years of Magnificent Wonders to experience time and again. Disc #1: World Wonders Beyond Time - They are tombs, temples, shrines and monuments: wonders sacred, mysterious and breathtaking to behold. Discover their histories and probe their mysteries in this mesmerizing program that travels the world to bring home incomparable sites that continue to fascinate and inspire. $_$_START_LIST ? The Taj Mahal - a king's towering monument to his queen. ? Stonehenge - the world's most famous and mysterious prehistoric site. ? Machu Picchu - the extraordinary and enigmatic Inca ruin. ? Mount Rushmore - a man's daring dream comes to life on a mountain's granite canvas. ? Angkor Wat - a map in stone of the mythological Hindu cosmos. ? The Great Wall of China - the largest edifice ever built by man. $_$_END_LIST Disc #2: Secrets of the Holy Land - For every secret revealed in the Holy Land, hundreds more hide between its stones and its caves. What makes this land holy? What beckons millions of pilgrims from around the world every year? On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments, and illuminating commentary reveal the histories and probe the mysteries behind the Holy Land's most inspiring and compelling sites. Includes: $_$_START_LIST ? The Church of the Nativity - what bloodthirsty secret does one of the holiest places in Christendom conceal? ? Mount Sinai - stand where Moses received the Ten Commandments. ? Galilee - the land of Jesus and his miracles. ? Jerusalem - the humble beginnings of the holiest place on Earth. ? Masada - the stone fortress where 1,000 Jews defied the mightiest empire on Earth. $_$_END_LIST Extra Features: The Mystery of the Lost Ark; The Riddle of the Dead Sea Scrolls; The Gates of Jerusalem (narrated by Richard Kiley). Disc #3: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - From the world's largest pyramid to the very first skyscraper, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World continue to inspire awe. They challenged their creators to conquer the scales of their ambitions. On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments and computer imagery combine to unlock the secrets of how the finest monuments of all time were constructed. Includes: $_$_START_LIST ? The Pyramid of Giza - the last of the Seven Wonders still standing. ? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - a monument to love. ? The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - the largest temple ever built by Ancient Greeks. ? The Pharos of Alexandria - once the tallest building on Earth. ? The Statue of Zeus at Olympia - the greatest and grandest work in Greek sculpture. $_$_END_LIST Extra Features: What did they really look like?; Alexander and the Seven Wonders; The Seven Alternate Wonders. Disc #4: Ancient Greece - Explore the birthplace of Western civilization and extraordinary legends to discover how the Ancient Greeks used imagination and inventiveness, courage and conviction to lead architecture into the modern world. On-location footage, computer modeling and scholarly commentary illuminate how the Greeks were able to realize so many groundbreaking and unique engineering innovations at the dawn of European history. Includes: $_$_START_LIST ? The Palace of Knossos - did this building house the terrifying Minotaur? ? The Theatre of Epidaurus - a front row seat for this dazzling feat of engineering. ? The Colossus of Rhodes - a lost triumph that has baffled experts for centuries. ? The Lost City of Atlantis - join the search for this legendary lost civilization. ? The Parthenon - a scandalous foundation for the greatest wonder of ancient Greece. $_$_END_LIST Extra Features: Acropolis; Inside ancient Greece. Disc #5: Ancient Rome - How did the Romans create wonders of architecture and engineering way beyond anything ever seen before? This fascinating program reveals the stories and secrets behind the masterpieces that transformed Rome into the last superpower of the ancient world. State of the art digital effects recreate each wonder as it appeared centuries ago. Includes: $_$_START_LIST ? Circus Maximus - twice the number of spectators as today's biggest stadiums. ? Trajan's Forum - the world's first indoor shopping mall. ? The Baths of Caracalla - the most lavish public building ever conceived. ? The Pantheon - the largest domed temple of its time in the world. ? The Coliseum - what chilling stories are locked within its dark corridors? $_$_END_LIST Extra Features: Coliseum, House of Terror; Flamma, Gladiator Superstar; Fearful Facts; Inside Ancient Rome. Disc #6: Ancient Egypt - Uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt's visionary pharaohs, engineers, and architects who created some of the finest monuments the world has ever seen. On-location footage and computer modeling recreate architectural landmarks that continue to enthrall and inspire. Noted historians and Egyptologists reveal the highly advanced construction techniques used to create such wonders as: $_$_START_LIST ? The Sphinx - what secrets lie behind its silent gaze? ? Hatshepsut's Temple - why was the face of the Pharaoh erased? ? The Valley of the Kings - how did the Pharaoh reach the afterlife? ? Karnak Temple Complex - who tore it apart? ? Temple of Ramses the Great - how could it vanish for thousands of years? $_$_END_LIST Extra Features: Cleopatra; Treasures of Tutankhamen. |
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18 | 5000 Years of Magnificent Wonders: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Travel Video.
DVD. 120 Minutes. See Them As They First Appeared! From the world's largest pyramid to the very first skyscraper, the Seven wonders of the Ancient World continue to inspire awe. They challenge their creators to conquer the scales of their ambitions. On-location footage, dramatic re-enactments and computer imagery combine to unlock the secrets of how the finest monuments of all time were constructed. Includes: The Pyramid of Giza-the last of the Seven Wonders still standing The Hanging Gardens of Babylon-a monument to love The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus-the largest temple ever built by Ancient Greeks The Pharos of Alexandria-once the tallest building on earth The Statue of Zeus at Olympia-the greatest and grandest work in Greek sculpture Extra Features What did They Really Look Like? Alexander and the Seven Wonders The Seven Alternate Wonders 5000 Years Of Magnificent Wonders Discover the secrets of more than 60 of Man's most spectacular achievements from around the world. Who built them, and why? What inspired them? Why do these magnificent creations continue to instill a sense of awe-inspiring wonder? Spectacular photography, state-of-the-art computer animation, dramatic reenactments, and insightful commentary capture the astonishing beauty and power of 5000 Years Of Magnificent Wonders to experience time and again. |
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19 | Great Wonders of the World - Travel Video - DVD.
4 Hours. Set of 3 Discs. Bring home the wonders of nature in this two-DVD set. Disc #1: Wonders of Man and Nature - When the urge to build conspires with a vision of beauty, man creates an enduring legacy that is seen in the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, the Great Wall, the Kremlin, Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Mount Rushmore. Nature reveals its magnificence in many different and special ways, as the Grand Canyon, the Serengeti, the Sahara Desert, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon River, Ayers Rock, and the Himalayas show. Disc #2: Wonders Sacred and Mysterious - See six supreme examples of man's architectural achievements, such as Stonehenge, the Great Pyramids, Hagia Sophia, Borodudur, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Taj Mahal. These six wonders offer a strange sense of order, fulfillment and spiritual enlightenment, as well as mystery. They are places we are drawn to in our quest for forgiveness, purification, and peace. Disc #3: Symphony of Wonders - Some of the most beautiful and stirring music from around the world provides the accompaniment for a breathtaking international tour of all that is exotic and magnificent. Stunning scenes of the Sahara, the Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Borodudur, the Taj Mahal, Hagia Sophia, and the Great Pyramids are interwoven with the musical works and native instruments of South America, the Far East, and the Middle East. There are also the wonderful sights and sounds of Europe and America to savor. Visit Mount Rushmore while listening to Glory Hallelujah! Ponder the mystery of Stonehenge to the haunting strains of a Celtic air. Or admire St. Peter's Basilica while a choir sings Gloria In Excelsis Deo. All this and much more makes Symphony of Wonders a virtual feast for the eyes and ears. |
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20 | Mystic Lands - Travel Video - DVD.
6 Hours. Come embark on an adventure of the soul. Academy Award nominee Edward James Olmos narrates this mesmerizing thirteen-part series that guides viewers on an epic journey to some of the world's most sacred places. Reverent, historically accurate, and beautifully photographed, Mystic Lands chronicles a diverse array of spiritual practices around the world, including the established monotheistic practices of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Viewers will also experience the spirit life of devout ancient cultures, such as the Inca, Maya, and the pantheon of Olympic gods, as well as the Theraveda Buddhist and Nat worship practices of Myanmar, Tantric Buddhism in Bhutan, Hinduism in Bali and India, Voodoo in Haiti, and the mysterious Dreamtime rituals of Australia's aboriginal people. Disc #1: Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon - Discover an ancient world of magic and mystery that is nearly untouched by the modern age. Greece: Isle of Revelation - In this land of great beauty, the gods of old are an integral part of the culture. Extra Feature: Series director Chip Duncan introduces this compelling exploration of faith, religion, natural creation myths and celebrations of life and death. Disc #2: Peru: Kingdom in the Clouds - Unearth secrets of an ancient nation among the ruins of Machu Picchu. Egypt: Cycle of Life - Lavish tombs are testament to the pharaohs' quest for immortality. Extra Feature: Series director Chip Duncan reflects on the inspiration behind Mystic Lands, and the challenges and rewards of creating the series. Disc #3: Myanmar (Burma): Triumph of the Spirit - Faith and quiet devotion are a way of life in this reclusive nation, once known as Burma, shackled by military dictatorship and depression. The Taj Mahal: Heaven on Earth - The symbol of intensely spiritual India is the Taj Mahal, considered by many to be "the most beautiful building in the world." Extra Feature: Series composer Chris Spheeris talks about opening his ears and heart to the indigenous music on the series' evocative soundtrack. Disc #4: Anasazi: The Ancient Ones - Through oral traditions and the discovery of crumbled cities and villages, the story of the Anasazi is only beginning to unfold in the North American southwest. Haiti: Dance of the Spirit - This provocative program reveals the truth behind the mystical practice of the religion, Voodoo. Disc #5: Bali: Isle of 1,000 Temples - Observe the sacred ceremonies and rites with which the Balinese honor the powerful forces they believe govern life. Australia: Dreamtime - Australia's aboriginal people have a spiritual bond with the land based on myths, legends, mystical rites and exotic ceremonies. Disc #6: Maya: Messages in Stone - This powerful episode unearths the grand ruins and spiritual beliefs of the Maya in Central America. Jerusalem: Mosaic of Faith - The holy city of Jerusalem is a spiritual crossroads for the devout, and a wellspring of all that is sacred to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Varanasi: City of Light - This fascinating program explores beliefs, rituals and ceremonies observed in the Hindus' journey toward enlightenment. |
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21 | Monumental Treasures Of The World, Episode 1 - DVD.
Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Various Locations In Peru, Portugal, China, Spain, Greece & Thailand High in the Peruvian Andes there is a place of sun worship and mysterious ritual, Machu Picchu. Even today the Lost City of the Inca's is like an amazing castle with steep ravines on three sides and on the fourth, a protective mountain range. The warm light of the first rays of sunshine penetrates through the evening mist and, as with each morning, the mysterious, weather-beaten ruined city rises once again. Through entrances of sculptured stone blocks "Guard Houses" appear. Walls and embankments seem to defend the inner ruins, with its temples and places of cultural interest, from unwelcome guests. From seamless stone blocks it seems that even today, five hundred years after being built, its flourishing life of yesteryear wants to reveal itself yet again. The Torre De Belem is one of the main landmarks of the Portuguese metropolis of Lisbon. Equally, it is a reminder of the importance of Portugal as a military and naval power in past centuries. Hundreds of sea voyages to India and Africa embarked from the mouth of the river Tejo, spreading word of Portugal's new-found glory around the world. The influences of many countries are to be found in the construction of this fortification. Byzantine, Venetian and also Arabian, even Indian building elements combine in the Torre de Belem in monumental Manuelism style. The famous discoverer Marco Polo called the Chinese city of Suzhou, The Venice of the East. But unlike in Italy, countless bicycles are part of daily life in this modern city. However, Suzhou is more well known for its gardens. Beautiful bridges span across its canals while run down houses indicate the meagre financial resources of their inhabitants. The city's more impressive and elegant buildings date back to Suzhou's long and glorious past, such as the town gate and wall of Pan Men. In southern Spain, majestically, yet mysteriously, the legendary Alhambra proudly rises above Granada's atmospheric old town. Curiously, the history of the Alhambra began with the gradual decline of the Islamic empire of the Moorish, Al-Andalus. After C?rdoba, the former centre of power of the Caliphs fell into the hands of the Christians in 1238, and Granada became the country's new capital city. |
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22 | Monumental Treasures Of The World, Episode 2 - DVD.
Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Various Locations In Italy, Morocco, Myanmar, Spain, Trinidad & China Pisa is a Renaissance city in western Tuscany located at the mouth of the River Arno and where historic monuments acknowledge the glory of this former maritime power. A place of remarkable monuments that also contains the artistic treasures of various Italian cities. Both spiritual and worldly treasures are in total harmony. The Piazza Di Miracoli - The Square of Miracles - encircles the majestic Leaning Tower. Several historic places of interest and ancient buildings such as the impressive, Tour Hassan, are to be found in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. The entrance gates to this area are protected by proud Horse Guards in traditional uniform. Their sharp-pointed lances symbolize the historic military power of the former leaders of the Almohad Dynasty and the largest mosque in North Africa was built here. Today the vast marble floor and the bases of several pillars indicate the huge dimensions of the unfinished mosque. In the East Asian landscape of Myanmar, formerly Burma, is a proud and historic landmark. After a fascinating hour long boat trip on the country's largest river, the Ayeyarwady, we arrive at Mingun. This friendly and hospitable village is well known by both foreign and native visitors. Typical bullock carts are perfect for a journey into this region's past. Mezquita Cathedral is one of the most important historical monuments in Cordoba, a beautiful city in southern Spain and former residence of the Moorish Caliphs. This was once their centre of power and in 756 A.D. Abderram?n The First founded the Omaijad Empire of Al Andalus. Lying to the south of the Caribbean island of Cuba, Trinidad was founded by the Spaniard, Velazquez, as a third settlement. In the eighteenth century, and as an intermediate stop prior to the conquest of Mexico, the city experienced wealth and recognition through the cultivation of sugar cane. The Venice of the Far East: this is the affectionate description given to the historic old Chinese town of Lijiang in the north west province of Yunnan. Dayan, Lijiang's old town, contains an intriguing variety of canals and waterways. |
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23 | Monumental Treasures Of The World, Episode 3 - DVD.
Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Various Locations In Italy, China, Thailand, France, India & Nepal The Colosseum Of Rome is the most monumental and impressive amphitheatre in the world. It is thought that its construction began in 72 AD by command of Emperor Vespasianus. Here, the Roman's desire for outrageous performance and violent entertainment were fully satisfied. In turn the Emperor's popularity grew with these public exhibitions. Sadly, at the fall of the Roman Empire this gigantic complex fell into disrepair. Close to Badaling the Great Wall Of China extends majestically across misty mountains. It is the largest Man-made structure in the world. It is believed that the original sections of the Great Wall were built in eight hundred and eighty eight B.C. At that time the wall consisted of compressed clay and various palisades. The wall was erected in order to protect the country from invasion from the North. The Great Wall Of China is a wonder of the world within the `Middle Empire' that continues to fascinate all those who see it. Most sightseers travel by boat to see the fascinating Wat Arun Temple that is located close to the shore of the Chao Phraya in the historic heart of Bangkok. The seventy four metre high prang is the main and most visible element of the temple complex and is one of Bangkok's major landmarks. In the nineteenth century King Rama The Second was responsible for the extension of the originally much smaller and more modest temple tower. With its historic buildings the eighty metre high granite mound of Mont-Saint-Michel in France's Brittany is like something from a fairy tale. This spectacular building unites sea, earth and sky and powerful fortifications surround the small town and the abbey at the top of the rock, remnants of Mont-Saint-Michel's dramatic past. Kathmandu is a metropolis in the heart of the kingdom of Nepal. A land of snow-white mountains and home of the gods, a melting pot of races and religions that is located between China and India. A magical, mystical, Shangri-La. It was only a few decades ago that ancient Nepal opened up its borders. Until then, due to the command of the ruling Gurkha Dynasty the `Home of the Divine' was totally cut off from the outside world. |
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24 | Travel The World By Train - Boxed Set - DVD.
Train Travel Series. Set of 10 discs. Collectors' set! Only one set remaining. Hours and hours of incredible enjoyment! Includes 5 continents and 55 countries. All videos were filmed in the past 8-15 years. Some of the trains will never be seen again. The set is not intended as a "How To" travel by train but to help you experience foreign cultures and all the beauty of the landscapes as these trains travel through time. -------------- Customer Comment: "This is the best set of videos I've ever seen". Raymond T. from Pennsylvania. --------------------- Volume 1 - Europe: From London's historic Victoria Station to the sunny cities of Italy, ultimately climbing into the astounding summits of Switzerland, this video takes the viewer on a stunning trip through Europe by rail. The first leg of the journey takes the fabled Orient Express from London to the English Channel, then, after a ferry crossing, resumes a luxurious train trip through France and into Italy. The scenery shown in the video is spectacular, and it easily establishes the point that a train window might be the ideal vantage point from which to appreciate Europe. The second leg of the journey takes the viewer through Venice, Florence, Rome, and Milan, and in the third leg of the trip, the Glacier Express rolls upward into the Alps. The footage shot in Switzerland is particularly astonishing as the trains doggedly move up the mountains (but inside, things remain calm--wineglasses in the luxurious cars are specially made to sit on tables that are always slanted). This commendable video features an understated narration that lets the scenery and the classic trains speak for themselves; when portraying a combination train station and observatory 13,000 feet high in the Alps, the photography says more than any narrator could. 60 minutes Volume 2 - North America: The first train trip, through Alaska, shows off the natural wonders and wildlife of the state. The Canadian transcontinental trip that follows, from Quebec City to Vancouver, compresses four days and three nights of travel into fifteen minutes, so you do miss a lot; but what you see is enjoyable and worthwhile. The trips that follow, from Seattle to Chicago, NYC to Florida, NYC to San Francisco, and from LA to San Diego, provide a wonderful display of the immensely varied US scenery. 60 minutes -------- --------- Volume 3 - Europe: This video takes viewers on a journey through Germany and some of the more visually pleasing regions of Eastern Europe. Germany's famously extensive and efficient rail system is given a fine showcase here. On the so-called "Fairy Tale Road," the train stops at picturesque old haunts of those famous fairy-tale collectors the Brothers Grimm: towns such as Bremen (of the Bremen Town Musicians) and Hamelin (of the Pied Piper). The "Castle Road" trip departs Frankfurt on the Intercity Express, Germany's fastest train. This route features massive medieval edifices and such bastions of German romanticism as Heidelberg Castle, interspersed among vistas of verdant natural beauty. Beginning in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, a train follows "The Romantic Road," passing Neuschwanstein, the grandiose castle built by Bavaria's "Mad" King Ludwig II. Looking like "The Little Engine That Could," a tiny Czech "Rail Bus" chugs up a 3,000-foot mountain in the Bavarian forest. The Hungary trip introduces us to the beautiful capital of Budapest, bisected by the Danube River. Magyar horsemen ride Hungary's sweeping plains. Idyllic farms dot the landscape of the Romania route, which leaves the capital of Bucharest for the Black Sea resort of Constantsa. From Belgrade, Yugoslavia, through Sofia, Bulgaria (the "greenest city in Europe"), the video's last route looks eastward toward the gateway to Asia: Istanbul, Turkey. 60 minutes Volume 4 - Europe: The second European volume in the Travel the World by Train series is a grab bag of locations from western Portugal to northern Finland, at the edge of the Arctic Circle. The first trip departs from Paris and traverses the Loire region of France. This line might well be called the "Castle Express." Then one boards the super-fast TGV to the province of Bordeaux, producer of arguably the world's finest wine. Ancient Roman history permeates the very air here. Another train runs through France's Basque country, passing the resort town of Biarritz, a favorite surfing spot. We cross a bridge into Spain and we're now in Spanish Basque country, in the picturesque Pyrenees Mountains. One of the more affecting Spanish sites is the town of Guernica, destroyed by Nazis in 1937 and immortalized in Picasso's powerful painting of the same name. After journeys through Portugal, it's on to Luxembourg, Belgium, and Holland. Memorable sites here include gorgeous Belgian Art Nouveau architecture and dazzling Dutch fields of tulips and windmills. When the train leaves Stockholm, Sweden, we are suddenly in a very different environment. The Scandinavian trains pass towering, dramatic fjords, sparkling lakes, and huge evergreen forests where reindeer run. These trips are shot in summer in a land where the sun barely sets at midnight: the effect is magical. As with all the videos in this series, the cinematography is impressive and the narration enlightening. 60 minutes Volume 5 - Africa: Africa is given a fascinating introduction in this volume of the Travel the World by Train series. The Morocco train departs from exotic Marrakesh, traverses endless plains of scorched earth, and stops at ancient Oujda, "The City of Fear," whose labyrinthine bazaars evoke the movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Carthaginian ruins enhance the journey through Tunisia, which ends at the azure Mediterranean resort of Djerba, refreshing travelers since the days of Homer's Odyssey. The Egypt excursion follows the Nile River to the ancient pyramids of Giza and Luxor's enigmatic City of the Dead. Riders departing Nairobi, Kenya, pass vast expanses of savanna in Tsavo National Park, where elephants, zebras, and ostriches run free. In the middle of nowhere, this train picks up Masai tribesmen, in full regalia, en route to market. Outside looms 19,340-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro. On one train in Uganda, the leather seat upholstery has been ripped out, to be made into handbags. Another Ugandan passenger line is a former cattle car, with no seats at all. Then there's South Africa's luxurious Blue Train from Johannesburg to Cape Town, where pure gold coats the windows to filter out the ultraviolet rays, and wine is served in crystal goblets. The video prompts us to remember that this, after all, is Africa, continent of stark contrasts. 60 minutes Volume 6 - Central America: Superb cinematography showcases stunning vistas in otherwise inaccessible areas of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Jamaica in the Central America/Caribbean volume of the Travel the World by Train series. The video also opens a window onto the diverse peoples and cultures one meets along the routes. The footage in Mexico is most impressive. Embarking from the beach colony of Los Mochis on the Gulf of California, the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad climbs the arid Western Sierra Madre Mountains. Viewers accompany thrill-seeking tourists on a wild and wooly ride, ascending 10,000-foot peaks and traversing truly treacherous-looking bridges. Vultures soar in the wind, as though waiting for a snack of fallen passengers. The train stops in a village where smiling mountain tribes-people sell handmade baskets. Next, it passes through breathtaking Copper Canyon--four times bigger than the Grand Canyon. The Mexico City-Yucatan Peninsula route stops at the towering ancient Mayan ruins of Chich?n Itza. This journey is indeed atmospheric: the sticky air clings to the skin; monkeys jump from tree to tree in the jungle outside. The trip from Guatemala City on the Pacific Ocean to Puerto Barrios on the Atlantic is a market route: antiquated trains on rickety tracks transport adventurous tourists amid Guatemalan families toting livestock. Little separates passengers from the elements: rain sprinkles into the train through glassless windows; the only source of illumination is the conductor's flashlight. Further intoxicating "South of the Border" adventures await viewers of the excursions through Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Cuba. 60 minutes Volume 7 - South America: "Awesome" is the only word to describe the vistas in the South America volume of the Travel the World by Train series. When the train departs from Quito, Ecuador, passengers are permitted to sit atop it, on the roof! (No virtual reality for these thrill seekers.) The conductor warns riders to duck under low bridges as intrepid food vendors make their way along the tops of the swaying cars. We ascend into the Andes Mountains, overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of the natural world. The tourist excursion from Cuzco, Peru, is cushy by comparison. The views from the train windows may be just as spectacular as those on the Ecuadorian route: 9,800-foot mountains, raging rivers. But here, comely train attendants serve passengers coca tea for altitude sickness. The ride terminates at mind-blowing Machu Picchu, the mysterious lost city of the Incas. Another Peruvian trip provides rare aerial panoramas of the baffling line drawings of Nazca: hundreds of colossal, two-dimensional figures of monkeys, condors, and lizards etched into the desert hillsides centuries ago. The sight of 3,200-square-mile Lake Titicaca, at 12,500 feet the highest navigable lake in the world, is equally stunning. A wood-powered steam train shoos cattle off the tracks in sleepy, agricultural Paraguay. Journeys through Brazil, Chile, and Argentina (including rugged Patagonia) complete this fascinating train tour of South America; all in all, it's a splendid initiation into the myriad beauties of this vast and varied continent. 60 minutes Volume 8 - Asia: Beginning amid the Buddhist temples of Myanmar, the railroad odyssey featured in Travel the World by Train: Asia takes the viewer aboard trains in six nations in Southeast Asia before leaping to Beijing, where the final leg of the trip is an amazing 5,700-mile jaunt through China and across Kazakhstan to the final destination of Moscow. This video often leaves the rail route for side trips to temple ruins and other equally startling sights in the countries along the way, and the footage of scenery as well as of trains is always professional and often quite striking. The trip through Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, aboard the Reunification Express surprises with its appreciation for the natural beauty of the Vietnamese countryside. The video really doesn't offer much information about how Westerners could book such a trip for themselves, and some shots aboard the trains indicate that some of the accommodations (hammocks swinging in crowded train cars and lunches of chicken feet served on skewers) probably wouldn't entice most Western tourists anyway. But what the video lacks in practical instruction it makes up for with glorious footage of trains and remarkable scenery. 60 minutes Volume 9 - Middle East: The Near and Middle East volume of the Travel the World by Train series takes one on a captivating journey to the cradle of civilization. We begin in Istanbul, Turkey: the entrance to the Islamic world. On the Marmara Express, Muslim faithful chant prayers on the train. In Efes, on the Aegean Sea, looms the colossal Artemision Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Umayyade Mosque, the oldest in existence, can be seen in Damascus, Syria. Also in Syria is the island of Arwad, once home to the ancient Phoenicians. The Israel trip begins in Jerusalem with views of important sacred sites: the Muslim Golden Dome of the Rock, the Christian Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Jewish Wailing Wall. Tel Aviv's beaches and skyscrapers and the bustling Mediterranean port of Haifa highlight the Israeli trip. The train's tracks abruptly end; in more peaceful times they continued to Damascus. Boarding in the capital, Teheran, the Iranian train traverses one of the globe's most arid regions, stopping in the astonishing ancient city of Esfahan. Travelers on India's Royal Orient Express from Delhi luxuriate aboard a gorgeous re-creation of a luxury steam train used by Maharajas. The exotic cross-India trip from Bombay chugs by sacred cave temples in Ellora and rice paddies on the Bay of Bengal before debarking in teeming Calcutta, where passengers bathe in the river outside the station. 60 minutes Volume 10 - Australia & New Zealand: This video tour begins in Sydney's neo-Gothic central train station and spends 42 minutes touring Australia by rail before hopping across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand's South Island for the remaining 18 minutes. The Australian portion visits the well-known cities of Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth, as well as Cairns and Rockhampton (inland from the Great Barrier Reef) and Alice Springs and Longreach (deep in the outback). While offering sample views of kangaroos and the flavor of the cities, the tape concentrates on the locomotive experience. Viewers will get a feel for the style and formality of the individual trains. Although the focus tends to be on compartments and first-class dining on the luxury trains, the cameras do take a peek into coach travel, especially on the inland-bound lines. One, The Ghan, offers slot machines and videos to break up the 23-hour trip through relentless red dirt. The two New Zealand tours begin in Christchurch, one heading north through Kaikoura to Picton, featuring views of the snowcapped Southern Alps on one side and humpback whales weaving through the waves of the Pacific on the other. The second train heads south to the Scottish municipality of Invercargill, which brags of being the closest city to the South Pole. 60 minutes |
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25 | Great Historic Sites Around The World - Travel Video - DVD.
Globe Trekker. Everywhere you go in the world, you find monuments to a different age. Each civilization has left its mark, from the New World Mayans to the mysterious statues on Easter Island in the Pacific. Pilot Guide to Great Historic Sites gives you insight into ancient people and the world they lived in. Megan McCormick and her fellow travellers take you on a journey through history and time, exploring some of the most fascinating sites across Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. 120 minutes approx. Along the way? $_$_START_LIST ? Visit the great pyramids of Egypt ? Walk the ancient city of Delos in Greece ? See the spectacular mosque of Esfahan in Iran ? Journey to the awe inspiring city of Angkor Wat ? Admire the magnificent 2200 year old terracotta army of China $_$_END_LIST |
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26 | Great Cathedrals of the World - Travel Video - DVD.
Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Cathedrals are an important part of the religious world, great works of art that unite cultural history and architecture in a remarkable way. The Stephansdom in Vienna is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world and is also one of the most cherished buildings in Austria. The Gothic splendour of the cathedral is on show for all to see and its architectural and artistic treasures that date back to the Middle Ages are a priceless heritage for future generations. As if to highlight its special significance and situated in the small Finnish town of Kerim?ki, the Kerimaen Kirkko proudly rises into the sky. Close to the fascinating lake district of the Savonlinna region, the inhabitants of Kerim?ki wanted to have a church that was a little different: forty metres long and forty two metres wide, Kerim?ki Church is the largest timber built Christian church in the world. Seville Cathedral, the Catedral De Santa Mari? De La Sede, is the most important church in the Andalusian metropolis. This magnificent building is the largest Gothic cathedral and also the third largest Christian church in the world. It replaced the former Islamic Seville Mosque that was built by the Almohades in 1198. Throughout the ages these fascinating cathedrals have focused the minds of the faithful and have each, in their own way, become immortal. |
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27 | World's Most Exotic Places - Boxed Set - VHS.
Set of 7. 449 minutes ( 7 Hours, 29 Minutes). The World's Most Exotic Places is a remarkable and unique journey around the planet. This series is perfect for arm-chair travelers, those planning to travel or for all parents who want to show their children many of the world's greatest natural and man-made treasures. This adventure series is a valuable and entertaining tool. Brought together in this spectacular seven part video set are many of our planet's great cities and countries; beautiful and exotic scenes of nature and wildlife and powerful and often emotional scenes of many of the world's fascinating peoples and cultures. These programs were produced and photographed by international award-winning video producer, Marlin Darrah, who has traveled to more than 100 countries and videotaped on all seven continents. Never before have such powerful images and sounds of world travel for learning about our planet's people and exotic places been captured so effectively, so beautifully and so memorably in a video series. Volume 1: CARIBBEAN This video take you to some of the most beautiful and alluring places in the Caribbean. Here is a carnival of savory images from the region's best beaches, tropical forests, colonial towns, people and cultures. An irresistible Caribbean sampler plate featuring the Bahamas, cruise ship capital of the region; Puerto Rico, with the old colonial town of San Juan; U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas/St. John); Aruba, an almost waterless island with a stunning coastline; Cuba, long off-limits to Americans; Barbados, a beautiful island of civility and leisure; and Trinidad, feeling hot, hot, hot - with one of the best carnivals in the world. Finally, the little desert island of Curacao, with Dutch colonial architecture, fantastic beaches and a unique island way of life. Volume 2: CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Witness the beauty of many of this region's natural forests, wildlife, mountains, coastline, cities, villages and monuments of ancient civilizations. Here are sights and sounds from: Guatemala, the Indian villages and towns of Chichicastenango, Solol? and Antigua; Belize, the Mayan ruins at Tikal, the barrier reef and coral atolls, and Belize City; Costa Rica, containing more natural parks, reserves, flora and fauna than any other country; Panama, the canal and beautiful San Blas Islands inhabited by the colorful Cunha Indians; Colombia, the old colonial city of Cartagena, Peru, the majestic beauty of the Andes Mountains, the city of Cuzco, Indian villages and markets of the Urubamba, the Inca sites of Machu Picchu and Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador da Bahia and a special segment on the Amazon Rain Forest. Finally, Venezuela, with its "Lost World" of mountains, Angel Falls (the world's longest waterfall), rainforests and the city of Caracas. Volume 3: SOUTH PACIFIC AND AUSTRALIA Few regions of the world are more beautiful and alluring than the South Pacific. The dreamy, castaway beauty of such islands as Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea, Western Samoa and Fiji is forever fixed in our imagination. In this program, you will experience not only the great natural beauty of these South Sea islands, but also the land known as Australia, with its lively cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Visit New Zealand, an island nation with snow-capped mountains, trout-filled rivers, national parks with towering geysers and the indigenous people called the Maori. Volume 4: ASIA Travel to Japan to experience this country's sights: its great temples and shrines, Mt. Fuji, religious treasures and the cultural schizophrenia of Tokyo. On to China to see Beijing's Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the natural beauty of the Li River Valley and Hong Kong. Vietnam is a country filled with markets and temples. Travel along the rivers of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the infamous tunnels at Cu Chi, floating markets of the Mekong River, rock islands of Halong Bay and the intrigue of old Hanoi. In Thailand, visit the great city of Bangkok with its ornate Grand Palace and the temples of Chiang Mai. Finally, take a sea kayak trip that threads its way around the alluring limestone islands of Phangha. Thousands of tropical, volcanic islands and atolls make up Indonesia. The island of Bali alone is worth an extensive visit for its unique forms of artistic expression, music and dance. The large island of Java contains the historical sites of Borobudur and Prambanan. You aill also see a massive volcano, the famous Komodo dragons and orangutans of Borneo. Volume 5: INDIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST India is the most intriguing country in the world. A land of extreme beauty and poverty, it impresses the senses like nowhere else on the planet. Here are fantastic palaces and forts, the crowded markets of Old Delhi, a colorful camel fair and desert festival of Pushkar, the Ganges River, the holy city of Varanasi and, of course, the Taj Mahal. In Egypt, travel through the Sahara Desert and Suez Canal, explore the old markets of Alexandria and Cairo, experience the grandeur of the pyramids and temples at Luxor, ride a felucca in Aswan and cruise down the Nile River. While in Israel, walk through the holy cities of Bethlehem and Jerusalem, see the sacred sites of three major religions and the remains of Masada, site of Israeli martyrdom, overlooking the Dead Sea. Explore Turkey and the incredible Ottoman mosques, Byzantine palatial glories, markets and bazaars of Istanbul; walk the ancient Greek and Roman streets, amphitheaters and palaces, see the beauty of biblical Mt. Ararat, mysterious lake Van, the Turquoise Coast, the Bosporus and the Black Sea. Volume 6: AFRICA This continent is famous for its rich diversity of historical and cultural sites, varied natural beauty, flora and fauna, and its exciting inhabitants. First, Morocco - see the world's largest mosque in Casablanca, the harsh Atlas Mountains, camels and tribal traditions of the Berbers, the intriguing streets and bizarre entertainers of Marrakech. travel through Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve, with its lions, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes, all close by and easy to photograph. Experience traditional Masai dancing and singing in one of the tribal villages and watch the famous and rare mountain gorillas in the country of Rwanda. Also included in this program is a look at the wonders of the exotic island of Madagascar. South Africa is rich with mountains, fertile valleys, beaches and wildlife parks. Here is the city of Cape Town, bordered by some of the most rugged and beautiful coastlines in the world. Volume 7: EUROPE View the splendors of Greece: the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, the great amphitheater Epidavros and the remains of Mycenae. Wander through landscapes of olive orchards and vineyards and savor the beautiful coastlines of Paros, Hydra and Kefallinia. Take a look at the romantic and beautiful island of Santorini. Enjoy the countryside, serene villages, ornate cathedrals and gondola-laden waterway's of Italy, including the great classical cities of Rome, Florence and Venice. Stroll through the architecturally rich city of Seville, Spain; savor France's incomparable ambience; visit the Left Bank and Louvre. Included here are many of the continent's wonderful and classic places: the villages, castles and spectacular mountain scenery of Germany and Switzerland; and exciting portraits of the great Eastern European city of Budapest, Hungary and the most beautiful city in Europe, Prague, in the Czech Republic. Titles include (Recap of above): AFRICA Includes Morocco, Casablanca, Atlas Mountains, Marrakech, Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve, Rwanda, Madagascar and South Africa. ASIA Includes Japan, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo, China, Beijing, the Great Wall, Li River Valley, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the tunnels at Cu Chi, floating markets of the Mekong River, rock islands of Halong Bay, Hanoi, Thailand, Bangkok, the temples of Chiang Mai, Phangha, Indonesia, Bali, Java, Borobudur, Prambanan and Borneo CARIBBEAN Features Bahamas, Puerto Rico, San Juan, St. Thomas, St. John, Aruba, Cuba, Barbados, Trinidad and Curacao. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Features Guatemala, Chichicastenango, Solol?, Antigua, Belize, Tikal, Costa Rica, Panama, San Blas Islands, Colombia, Cartagena, Peru, Andes Mountains, Cuzco, Urubamba, Machu Picchu, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador de Bahia, the Amazon Rain Forest and Venezuela. EUROPE Includes Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. INDIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST Features the markets of Old Delhi, Pushkar, the Ganges River, Varanasi, the Taj Mahal, Egypt, the Sahara Desert, Suez Canal, Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile River, Israel, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Masada, Turkey, Istanbul, Mt. Ararat, Lake Vn, the Turquoise Coast, the Bosporus and the Black Sea. SOUTH PACIFIC AND AUSTRALIA Includes Bora Bora, Tahiti, Moorea, Western Samoa, Fiji, Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, New Zealand and the Maori people. |
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28 | Journey Into Amazing Caves - Travel Video - DVD.
80 Minutes. Originally filmed for the spectacular, large IMAX screen, JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES is a breathtaking, eye-popping nature documentary. Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the film joins 2 seasoned explorers as they travel into diverse caves all over the world. The camera captures the Yucatan's underwater caves, the Grand Canyon's terrestrial caves, and Greenland's amazing ice caves, among other. Legendary classic rock group the Moody Blues provide the soundtrack. |
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29 | Journey Into Amazing Caves - Travel Video - Blu-ray DVD.
80 Minutes. This DVD is a visceral, suspenseful expedition with a new breed of scientists who boldly explore places once thought off-limits to human presence, let alone IMAX cameras. Join Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenbach as they travel to unique and forbidding ice caves in Greenland, underwater caves in the Yucatan, terrestrial caves in the Grand Canyon and other spectacular locations. Wriggle through tiny, twisting passages, swim through flooded underground vaults, drop into gleaming blue labyrinths of ice, and enter a world so extreme the microscopic creatures who live there are called extremophiles. Narrated by Liam Neeson, with music by The Moody Blues. Originally filmed for the spectacular, large IMAX screen, JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES is a breathtaking, eye-popping nature documentary. Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, the film joins 2 seasoned explorers as they travel into diverse caves all over the world. The camera captures the Yucatan's underwater caves, the Grand Canyon's terrestrial caves, and Greenland's amazing ice caves, among other. Legendary classic rock group the Moody Blues provide the soundtrack. |
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30 | Lost Worlds: Life In The Balance - Travel Video - DVD.
Originally presented in IMAX theaters, LOST WORLDS looks at untouched aspects of nature in parts of the world where humans rarely tread. From plants, to animals, to geology, this artfully photographed documentary presents facets of the biological world that you are not likely to see anywhere else. |
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31 | Lost Worlds: Life In The Balance - Travel Video - Blu-ray - DVD.
40 Minutes. Originally presented in IMAX theaters, LOST WORLDS looks at untouched aspects of nature in parts of the world where humans rarely tread. From plants, to animals, to geology, this artfully photographed documentary presents facets of the biological world that you are not likely to see anywhere else. |
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32 | The Insiders - From Wild Places Come Amazing People - The Best of Seasons 1 and 2 - Travel Video.
DVD. Exploring Horizons Wild Buffalo Ranchers, daredevil Aerobatic Pilots, fascinating Aboriginal Guides, the people of the land and sky are our storytellers. In this show, viewers experience a close-up view of their corner of the world looking through the eyes of a B.A.S.E. jumper or participating in a traditional Native Potlatch. Colorful characters take the crew to their own favorite places, and reveal the most extraordinary spaces. Never before seen footage and the best moments of the series come together, giving viewers the chance to live the wild life with the most intriguing, unusual and hilarious individuals along the way. Find the heart of the undiscovered country Hop in the cockpit of a Twin Otter, Coyote, or MIG 17 Fighter Jet Meet the Pilots with a passion for flight Share in the Aboriginal Connection to the Land Ride with the Cowboys of the Wild West Celebrate the Quebecois Spirit of Adventure From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village. |
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33 | Out of Our Minds - 80000 Km's of Life On The Road The Best of Season 1 and 2 - Travel Video.
DVD. Exploring Horizons This show gives viewers the inside scoop, with an insider's perspective - one which took the crew of Exploring Horizons two years and 80,000 km's to achieve. Including previously unseen footage, it showcases some of the best, worst, scariest, craziest, and wildest moments of the series. From losing their first plane in the Columbia River, to the rush of a first time hang glide, viewers get an intimate look at the crew's collective experience and as always, take the driver's seat. Riding the rapids or flying in the open cockpit of the E-Z Flyer, Mother Nature is calling the shots, and everyone's in for a wild ride. Get up-close and personal at every altitude with the wildest crew around! Cruise the dunes and soar over mountains in the open cockpit E-Z Flyer Let a camera no bigger than the lid of a pen put you in the drivers seat Experience an unforgettable Eagle's Eye View Take the road less traveled...and discover a World untouched by time From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village. Shot in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and North Africa. |
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34 | All Together Now - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Disneyland Disneyland, a place where parents and children can play together in a magical kingdom. Where fantasy, escape and just plain fun are the only rules. China Harbin, in the remote region of Manchuria in China, has cleverly turned its chilly climate into a booming winter wonderland for tourists. Australia The gold coast is known for its stunning beaches, but it's the theme parks, like Dreamworld, that is making it the most well known family holiday destination in Australia. Australia Australia's premier marine park, Seaworld, also on the gold coast, offers educational insight into some amazing marine animals. Japan Distinguished by its ocean theme, Tokyo's "Disney Sea", Japans biggest theme park, offers awesome ocean vessels, seafaring characters and leisurely cruises through the Lost River Delta. Australia From the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns, Australia, you will get a cloud's eye view of one of the last truly unspoilt rainforests in the world. Netherlands Treat yourself to a train ride through the charming Dutch Countryside of Simpelveld, pulled along by everyone's favorite locomotive, Thomas the Tank Engine. |
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35 | City Life - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. London Amongst the largest cities in Europe it really does offer everything from the glitz and glamour of theatre, to the Bohemian delights of Covent Gardens. New York Whether you go for the exclusive shopping, phenomenal dining or the culture, New York City has something for everyone. Venice An enchanting city, Venice is one of the most unique places in the world. While not much has changed since 500 years ago, the romantic charm of Venice remains as strong as ever! Oslo What sets Oslo apart from other European cities is not so much its cultural traditions as its stunning natural scenery. Dubai If it's all year round sunshine, desert terrain, great shopping and amazing and modern architecture of luxurious sky-scraper hotel resorts then Dubai offers it all. Munich Munich offers travelers a wonderful insight into local culture, art and history, the surrounding countryside offers beautiful scenery from beautiful lakes to the majestic Alps. |
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36 | High Altitude - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. St. Moritz Surrounded by scenery including Mr. Bernina, the highest mountain in the Eastern Alps and having an absolutely stunning lake in its midst, St. Moritz has fascinated and delighted visitors for more than 3,000 years. India: Himalayan Glaciers Stretching across China, India, Nepal and Pakistan and bordered by Tibet to the north, these great mountains are unrivalled in size, area and diversity. Nepal: Mt Everest What could be more exhilarating than standing at the top of the tallest mountain in the world?! At 8,844 meters Mount Everest is the ultimate in "High Altitude" holidaying! Leichtenstein A small principality bordered by Switzerland to its west and Austria to its east, Liechtenstein is not only a haven for the rich but a beautiful country surrounded by some of the worlds most beautiful mountains. Antarctica Here's a unique way of visiting Antarctica without feeling cold! This is a truly unique travel adventure and has been described as the greatest single day travel experience. Mt. Cook: New Zealand No visit to New Zealand would be complete without experiencing the country's highest peak Mt Cook. Also known as Aoraki, this dazzling mountain soars to 3654 meters! Mammoth Mountain Mammoth Mountain is a world class ski resort located in central California just outside of Yosemite National Park. With a 945 meter vertical drop, 150 trails and 30 lifts, it's an outdoor enthusiast's paradise! |
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37 | On Tour - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Hollywood Arguably the most exciting place on the planet, Hollywood is the home of moving pictures, multi million dollar industries and white hot star power. Broome We take you to Broome and the Beautiful Kimberly region, where winding rivers, luscious waterfalls and awesome gorges are all on show. Stonehenge Stonehenge, in the English county of Wiltshire, is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, and one of the most mysterious. China One of the greatest wonders of the world, the Great Wall of Chin is the largest human made structure ever made, making a tour of this miracle is a must. Cuba If you yearn for a voyage of the senses, where music, color and aroma intermingle with the excitement and pulse of the streets, then Cuba is your destination. Malaysia Like an island out of a storybook and with reefs displaying mind blowing displays, Malaysia is a Divers paradise, with warm, clear water enticing you to explore what lies beneath. Great Barrier Reef If you are in Need of rejuvenation, pampering and relaxation, then a cruise of the Whitsunday Islands, part of the world famous Great Barrier Reef, is a must. |
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38 | Romance - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Paris Whether it's walking hand in hand along the river seine or experiencing Notre Dame, lovers of all ages can immerse themselves in the same romantic Parisian atmosphere that has inspired centuries of novels, paintings and films. Cape Panwa, Phuket Epitomising mystique and legendary beauty this untouched secret hideaway is perfect for a romantic holiday. Las Vegas Filled with bright lights and wedding chapels, Las Vegas is alive with excitement and is an ideal place for couples who wish to have fun! Mauritius Island A stunning spot in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a Tropical Island perfect for fun and sun, while white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue seas make it an idyllic spot for diving or snorkeling. Fiji - Sonaisali Sonaisali Island Resort is a true island escape in the beautiful and balmy South Pacific. Prague Regarded by many as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities, the cobbled streets of Prague are filled with a rich history and stunning architecture. Edinburgh, Scotland Rightly regarded as one of the finest cities in the world and no wonder, with fascinating history, unique heritage, ancient buildings and dramatic scenery! |
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39 | The Best of Favourite Places - Travel Video.
DVD . The Best of. 85 Minutes. Niagara Wine Country Featuring visits to Port Dalhousie, Niagara-on-the lake, Niagara Falls, Wine Routes, Jordan, St.Catherine's, Wine Festival, Floral Clock, Welland, Laura Secord Homestead and more... Autumn in Vermont Featuring visits to Jay Peak, Stowe, Covered Bridges, Montpelier, Cabot Cheese, Cider Mill, Lake Champlain, Montgomery, Peacham, Shelburne, Craftsbury, Hot Air Balloon Ride and more... Prince Edward Island Featuring visits to Charlottetown, The Links at Crowbush Cove, Green Gables, Hillsborough, Cavendish, Orwell Historic Village, Summerside, Victoria, Provincial Parks, Beaches and more... Summer in Mont Tremblant Featuring visits to The Village, Lake Tremblant, Tennis, Golf at Gray Rocks, Cycling, Saint-Jovite, Horseback Riding, Hiking and more... |
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40 | The Best of Sun Destinations - Travel Video.
DVD . The Best of. 85 Minutes. Closer to Atlanta than London, England, it is Britain's oldest colony where the sea is turquoise, the beaches pink and the houses the color of cotton candies. Join us as we discover a country filled with history and sunshine- Bermuda. The Bahamas, Nassau offers visitors a sun and sand vacation. Included in the visit is the straw market, jewelry shopping, swimming with the dolphins and the site of the discovery of the new world- San Salvador. Beautiful hills tumble to white sandy beaches that are among the best in the Caribbean. It is a warm sunny place, where they play cricket, drive on the left and serve high tea. It is a touch of England in the tropics - Barbados, Guadeloupe and Martinique two islands offering sun and a French flair. Visits include a Rum factory and a city packed with history. Two islands in the sun, one has beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters, the other is a tiny dot in the Caribbean whose nature is unspoiled and unchanged. Welcome to The Dominican Republic and the Island of Dominica. |
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41 | The Best of Taos, Aspen & Snowmass and Lake Tahoe - Travel Video.
DVD. 135 Minutes. The Best of Taos Spanish conquistadors first entered this northern New Mexico village in 1540, making it one of the oldest centers of civilization in North America. Today, Taos is a charming tourist resort and the nearby Taos Ski Valley is recognized as having some of the best and most challenging terrain in the world. There's lot's to see and do here and T he Best of Taos will show you the best places to stay and where to find the best restaurants. This video guide will help you plan your New Mexico ski vacation so you can enjoy everything this beautiful southwestern community has to offer. Aspen &Snowmass It was a mining boom town in the mid-1800's and a favored hunting ground of the Ute Indians for centuries. Today, it's a Mecca for the world's skiers and one of the most popular ski resorts in North America. The Best of Aspen and Snowmass is your video guide to the historic town of Aspen and the nearby modern village of Snowmass. It will inform you about skiing at all four of the Aspens-Aspen, Snowmass, Buttermilk and Aspen Heights. Additionally, you'll find the best lodging, the best restaurants and the best shopping. Here is your passport to all the fun and excitement of the Aspens. Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a skier's dreamland, with 13 superb areas scattered around the countryside. The Best of Lake Tahoe will take you on a video tour of this breathtaking High Sierra resort. It will take into the casinos of Lake Tahoe and tell you where to find the best lodging and restaurants. It will guide you around the lake and tell you how to find the major ski resorts. Great information to assist you in planning your ski vacation and getting the most out of your visit to fabulous Lake Tahoe. |
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42 | Thrill Seekers - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Kenya - Rhino Charge Anyone can feel like a Rally Driver when participating in the Kenyan Rhino Charge - driving through thick bush, plummeting gullies and boggy swamps. Austria - Jump and Freeze In Westendorf, Austria, Hundreds of contestants compete in the annual "Jump and Freeze" jumping into near frozen water with as much flair as possible! Malaysia - Base Jumping Thrill seekers face the ultimate adrenalin rush in Malaysia's base jumping competition on top of a towering skyscraper in the city. Japan - Roller Coaster Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain is now home to the world's fastest roller coaster. Brazil - River Surfing River surfing is a strange new novelty for thrill seekers and is attracting those looking for a new challenge in extreme sports. Norway - Kayaking The most extreme rivers and highest waterfalls in southern Norway are tackled by some of the bravest canoeists in Europe. India - Paragliding Some of India's best cliffs, low hills, Rocky Terrain and endless flatlands offer ideal conditions for the sport of paragliding. |
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43 | Great Historic Sites of the World (3 Shows) - Travel Video. DVD.
Globe Trekker. 3 HOURS. Everywhere you go in the world, you find monuments to a different age. Each civilization has left its mark. In this special three-part DVD, we explore three different eras of the great historic sites of the world. In episode one, learn about ancient civilizations from the New World Mayans to the Ancient Egyptians. In episode two, explore empire led civilizations enshrined through medieval European cities and palaces and the earliest sites of the New World and the Americas. In episode three, discover the great monuments of the modern era, the 19th and 20th Century battlefields of the World Wars, and post war relics and icons of power in the modern world.
Join hosts Megan McCormick, Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Katy Haswell, Justine Shapiro, Zay Harding and Holly Morris on this global tour back in time to the most fascinating historic sites from the very beginnings of known civilization through to our modern age.
Episode 1: The Ancient World
Join Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Neil Gibson, Christina Chang , Estelle Bingham and Megan McCormick, as we time travel through the ages to the ancient world's historic sites. We start with Stonehenge in England, one of the earliest remaining monuments to ancient man. Around the same time in Africa, the ingenuity of the Egyptian master builders resulted in the Great Pyramids at Giza and the Valley of the Kings. Travelling through time, we explore the power and sophistication of the Greek empire, while thousands of miles away the Qin dynasty in China was building the incredible terracotta warrior tomb. We visit Petra, a city carved out of glowing red rocks by the Nabatean people, deep in the Jordanian desert. But the ancient world's most powerful civilization was the glorious Roman Empire, whose monuments are found throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Once the might of Rome was in decline, the growing Christian and Islamic faiths started creating their own magnificent monuments. Heading east, we explore the majesty of Ankor Wat in Cambodia, and in the New World, the mystery of the Inca and Maya cities of the Americas. We end our historic journey with the lost civilization of Easter Island.
Episode 2: The Age of Empires
In this Globe Trekker Special, hosts Zay Harding, Katy Haswell, Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick, Estelle Bingham and Zoe Palmer explore the world's most historic sites from the Age of Empires, travelling across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, visiting spectacular sites dating from medieval times to the 19th Century. Zay Harding visits the Dome on the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, while Holly Morris travels to Syria to check out the mighty Aleppo Citadel and Krak des Chevaliers fortress. In Italy, Ian Wright marvels at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, whilst Justine Shapiro explores the Doge's Palace in Venice. In Mongolia, Ian Wright visits Karakorum, capital of the Mongol Empire, whilst Megan McCormick enjoys a visit to China's greatest historic sites, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City. Back in Europe, Ian Wright checks out the wonders of the Renaissance in Florence, while Estelle Bingham explores the Ottoman Empire's most historic sites in Istanbul – the Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace. Megan McCormick visits many of the earliest sites in the New World, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, the astonishing San Filipe fort in Cartagena, Colombia, and the Puritans' first settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts. From the era of the brutal transatlantic slave trade, Zoe Palmer explores Rodney's Fort in St. Lucia, whilst back in Africa Ian Wright checks out San Sebastiao fort, Mozambique, and Megan McCormick shudders at the horrors of Elmina Fort in Ghana. In America, Justine Shapiro visits the greatest sites from the Age of Revolution. She explores the historic battle for American Independence from England at Williamsburg and Yorktown, Virginia, whilst Adela Ucar checks out Versailles Palace and the French Revolution sites of the Bastille fortress and Conciergerie in Paris, France. In England, Ian Wright marvels at the historic battleship HMS Victory in Portsmouth harbour, whilst Katy Haswell visits the battlefields of Waterloo. Meanwhile, Justine Shapiro takes a look at the great Industrial Revolution historic sites of England's canals and railways, which presaged the huge technological changes to come that would influence the 20th and 21st centuries' great historic sites.
Episode 3: The Modern World
In this episode Megan McCormick, Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Katy Haswell and Holly Morris visit famous modern era landmarks such as Gettysburg, site of the famous speech given by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, Little Bighorn battlefield in Montana, site of General Custer's Last Stand during the Indian Wars and the goldmining ghost town of Bodie, once part of the great California Gold Rush. In Europe, Katy Haswell visits Ypres, Belgium - one of the most bloody of all World War I battlefields. Meanwhile Ian Wright travels to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, where the Tsars were overthrown, and to Moscow, to visit Red Square, the Kremlin and Lenin's Tomb. Back in America Megan McCormick travels to New York City and marvels at the magnificent Art Deco Chrysler Building and the extraordinary Empire State Building, while in Germany, Megan McCormick visits Nuremberg, where Hitler's Nazi Party rallies set the country on the path to World War II, while Justine Shapiro travels to the Auschwitz Death Camp in Poland, which still bears witness to the horrors of the Holocaust. We look at era of the Cold War as Ian Wright visits the former US nuclear test site in Nevada, whilst in the Ukraine Holly Morris explores the once top secret Soviet nuclear missile base at Pervomais'k, now open to visitors as the Museum of the Strategic Rocket Troops. Justine Shapiro looks at a post Cold War era and ventures to Africa to look at more recent events such as the prison on Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned until 1990. In New York, Megan McCormick visits the site of the former World Trade Centre towers to learn about the new buildings that are now rising from the ashes of the infamous 2001 terrorist attack.
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