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VPG-DVD-205 - REYKJAVIK Reykjavik is Iceland`s gateway to the world and is one of the smallest metropolises on Earth. Just over a hundred thousand people live in this the northernmost of all cities that is sometimes referred to as Iceland's 'Smokey Bay'. The Hallgrims Kirkja is one of Reykjavik's main landmarks, a Neo Gothic church that was built between 1945 and 1986. It was named after a famous religious minister and poet of the 17th century, Hallgímur Pétursson. Both its design and large dimensions are impressive. Tjörnin is located in the centre of the city, a wonderful small lake surrounded by spacious parks and the new City Hall is also located there. Krists Kirkja is the city's main Catholic church and in 1989 the Pope preached within its walls marking the first visit of the Pontificate to Iceland. Narrow elegant bridges span across the splendid ponds of the Botanical Garden, a popular destination for the inhabitants of Reykjavik. However, small forests of conifers are the only real sign of nature on this remote and barren island. Chimneys are a rarity in Reykjavik. The majority of its houses are heated by geothermic water. Indeed, many of its pavements and streets are heated, a convenient asset that saves much money on snow clearance and makes life a lot easier for the local population. In Iceland the summer months are bright but in spring and autumn there are long periods when there is little daylight. July is the time of the famous midnight sun and thanks to the Gulf Stream the island enjoys a relatively temperate climate with cool summers and quite mild winters. Historic sights, hi-tech buildings and the charm of a small town. All this is Reykjavik, a remote metropolis built on fire and ice!
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VPG-DVD-229 - LAPLAND Finnish Lapland is a region of around ninety four thousand square kilometres covered by forests and marshland, similar to Swedish Lapland. The local inhabitants live in harmony with nature and the six thousand five hundred Sami people have managed to preserve their unique landscape right up until the present day. Rovaniemi is a modern and lively main town in northern Finland and the gateway to Lapland. The famous Arktikum Museum provides a comprehensive insight into life in the Artic Circle. Two large rivers, the Ounasjoki and the Kemijoki, meet in Rovaniemi from were lumberjacks and gold prospectors once embarked upon their pioneering adventures. Today the city is a centre of tourism. Pajakyla is the home of Santa Claus and is open throughout the year. In the Arctic Circle eight kilometres north of the city is a special attraction that attracts six hundred thousand visitors each year: several tiny log cabins contain Santa's work rooms and a number of his helpers in traditional Lap costume offer a variety of colourful arts and crafts. In Lapland each season of the year has a special charm. The summer months are warm, in autumn the leaves shine out in golden yellow and in winter the landscape is covered with snow and ice. The hilly landscape of the large Pallas Ounastunturi National Park is located in the north west, close to the Swedish border and its treeless slopes make it one of the most popular winter ski resorts in Finland. Lapland is a land of countless myths and legends where remoteness, adventure and romance have managed to survive and where the power of nature is still very much alive.
Vista Point LAPLAND Finland
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OTT-DVD-113 - On Tour...  THE CANADIAN Toronto To Vancouver RailridingTHE CANADIAN A very special train journey begins Toronto and travels a distance of 4500 kilometres to Vancouver. The three day journey promises discovery, adventure and momentous Nature as well as lively modern cities and time-honoured traditions. In Toronto, the CN Tower is the highest freestanding building in the world and provides a thrilling view across the city. When the weather's good it's possible to see as far as 120 km. to the distant haze of Niagara Falls. The Skydome is located next to the CN Tower and is a multifunctional sports arena with enormous proportions that has an extendable dome under which many types of sports events and concerts take place. The main route of the Canadian Pacific Railroad that travels through western Canada dates back to1885 although the comforts offered by the famous train, The Canadian, are far from dated as for additional comfort there's the Bullet Lounge, the Mural Lounge and the Art Deco Bar. The landscape opens up and in the autumn light dense forests and dark blue lakes create an enchanting scene with a wonderful variety of colours that range from ochre-yellow and dark red, to purple. Passing endless cargo trains we head to Winnipeg, the 'City of Trees' that lies at the mouth of both the Red River and the Assiniboine River. Containing over two million trees this former settlement is now Canada's fourth largest city. The high peaks of the Rocky Mountains come into view, the former domain of gold-diggers, hunters and pioneers, where the city of Jasper is the starting point of many interesting excursions in the mountain area. The shining blue Moraine Lake is situated in the Valley Of The Ten Peaks, while the Chateau Lake Louis is one of the oldest and most beautiful railway hotels in the Rocky Mountains. Finally, Vancouver, and it's far from easy to say farewell to the most inspiring and famous railway journey in the world -- The Canadian!
On Tour... THE CANADIAN...
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TVI-PDVD-KRO - Krkonose An Ideal Vacation All Year Round (PAL)Krkonose (Giant mountains) is the most visited mountain area of the Czech Republic, offering both natural beauties and possibilities of all year round recreation and sports. There is also the highest mountain of the Czech Republic.  Snezka lies 1602 m above the sea level.The contents of this video are Krkonose in all periods of the year. Besides winter Krkonose there are also many views from summer and autumn. This video contains a lot of attractive shots of the king of the Czech mountains. You can see the mountain centres of Vrchlabi, Spindleruv Mlyn, Pec pod Snezkou, Janske Lazne, Harrachov, Rokytnice nad Jizerou.There are obviously Snezka, Lucni mountain, known hotels of Lucni and Labska bouda, the source of Labe river, Mumlava falls in both summer and winter and much more. We guarantee you will always return in Krkonose mountains after watching this film.
Krkonose An Ideal Vacation...
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TVI-DVD-KRO - Krkonose An Ideal Vacation All Year RoundKrkonose (Giant mountains) is the most visited mountain area of the Czech Republic, offering both natural beauties and possibilities of all year round recreation and sports. There is also the highest mountain of the Czech Republic.  Snezka lies 1602 m above the sea level.The contents of this video are Krkonose in all periods of the year. Besides winter Krkonose there are also many views from summer and autumn. This video contains a lot of attractive shots of the king of the Czech mountains. You can see the mountain centres of Vrchlabi, Spindleruv Mlyn, Pec pod Snezkou, Janske Lazne, Harrachov, Rokytnice nad Jizerou.There are obviously Snezka, Lucni mountain, known hotels of Lucni and Labska bouda, the source of Labe river, Mumlava falls in both summer and winter and much more. We guarantee you will always return in Krkonose mountains after watching this film.
Krkonose An Ideal Vacation...
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RDA-DVD-0942 - Autumn In VermontFrom the Producer of the Television Series; Goodtimes Travel, Destinations & Travel, TravelFeaturing:Jay Peak, Stowe, Covered Bridges, Montpelier, Cabot Cheese, Cider Mill, Lake Champlain, Montgomery, Peacham, Shelburne, Craftsbury, Hot Air Balloon Ride and much more...
Autumn In Vermont
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