GTR-DVD-1235 – The founding and name of the city of Vaasa dates back to Swedish King, Karl The Ninth, even though today the city is part of Finland. The city has always been an important centre of education. Indeed, Vaasa was the first city in Finland to possess a library. The main goal of the Bragegården Open Air Museum was to create and preserve a typical East Bothnian farming community. It contains a total of twenty three buildings some of which are not associated with agriculture as …
BSP-DVD-306 – Emmy and Multi Telly Awarded Active Travel Series In 1602, explorer Bartholomew Gosnold came upon this 65-mile long peninsula, and named it for the plentiful Cod Fish he found here. Today, Cape Cod is known for its beaches and their clean waters. Come along as we bike along a beautiful beach on the Lower Cape, blow glass at the factory that revolutionized the glass industry, cruise off Hyannis and view the Kennedy compound, walk on an interesting island where a field of green …
GTR-DVD-1245 – North of Laos’ capital of Vientiane on the banks of the legendary Mekong is one of the country’s most impressive historic cities, Luang Prabang. In contrast to many other metropolises in South East Asia the former king’s residence of Luang Prabang has retained its pre-Colonial appearance and a seemingly endless number of temples and monastery complexes that are of great historical significance attract hordes of visitors each day. Thirty five monasteries that accommodate around …
This will show you what it’s like arriving at LeLegon, one of the best resorts in Port Vila. Walk through the Lobby, then the Lounge and then through the back into the pool area. There is a pool bar which is very cool.
GTR-DVD-1248 – Located in the north east of Laos, Phon Savang is the starting point of a journey to one of the country’s most mysterious archaeological discoveries. On our journey to the archaeological excavation site that is situated eight kilometres south west of Phon Savang a simple monastery is a reminder of the poverty that is rife in the region. At first it looks as though several rocks are towering up into the sky but they are actually the legendary ‘Jars’, hundreds of huge stone jars …
GTR-DVD-1115 – Today a proud symbol of the Conquistadores, the historic Spanish conquerors, towers over the town of Cuzco in Peru’s mountains. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish, Cuzco lay at the centre of the Inca world and was the capital and religious centre of an immense kingdom. The unique combination of Spanish and Inca culture is apparent in the attractive architecture of the town. Typical characteristics of the houses are the overhanging tiled roofs and beautiful old balconies. One …
MTW-DVD-110 – The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and hangs majestically like a giant gateway over San Francisco Bay. In the sunlight, the bridge really does look golden and when a sudden fog descends, the tips of her pillars rise supremely above the waterscape below. A hundred thousand tons of steel and almost 300000 cubic metres of cement form the foundations which have protected the bridge from storm force winds of up to100 miles an hour. It was …
TMT-DVD-112 – GRAND CANYON Formed at the point where the Colorado River breaks through the mountains of the American West, the 1800 metre deep Grand Canyon is endowed with a wealth of natural forms and shapes which have made it inevitable that it would have a colourful and important role to play within the myths of creation of the region’s indigenous inhabitants. The Native American Indians chose it as their ‘Happy Hunting Grounds’ in which man’s soul lives on after death. Myth and legend …
DM-DVD-2366 – Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 – 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment. RIO de JANEIRO Carnaval, the world’s biggest party is the backdrop for a wild week in Rio for backpackers staying at the Copacabana Pria hostel. The communal environment they share adds to the fun as they experience the best of Brazil. The parades, samba music, drinking and dancing add to the time of …
GTR-DVD-1252 – On the banks of the Porvoonjoki River around fifty kilometres east of the Finnish metropolis of Helsinki is the picturesque town of Porvoo. The origin of today’s bishop’s town dates back to 1346 and after Turku it is the second oldest town in Finland. Porvoo was located on one of Scandinavia’s most important trading routes, the historic King’s Road, which became a pawn in the hands of the great powers. In 1760 a devastating fire reduced the town to ashes. Unfortunately only a …
