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VPG-DVD-151 - EL GOLFO DE CALIFORNIA Larger than Italy and twice as long as Florida, the Baja California is a huge peninsula at the southern end of California on the western border of the Golfo California. A few drops of rain in this region are enough to make the soil explode with life and transform the land into a vast undulating ocean of green palm trees and fruit-bearing cacti. Remote haciendas interrupt the savannah-like landscape with estates so vast that it's necessary to travel across them by motor vehicle. The Barranca Del Cobre is four times larger and ninety metres deeper than the Grand Canyon. Powerful torrents of water created the region's deep canyons and its igneous stones were subjected to powerful erosion thus creating bizarre rock formations. At a height of thirty-five metres the Cusárare Waterfall is an impressive sight as its magnificent crystal clear water plunges down into the deep abyss below. This part of Mexico located on the Tropic Of Cancer divides the country into two climatic zones of the same size: temperate and tropical. El Golfo De California and its contrasting deserts, arid mountain regions and lush vegetation is a wonderfully remote landscape whose unique beauty captures the imagination of all who experience it.
Vista Point THE GULF OF...
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VPG-DVD-178 - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Situated on the Arabian Peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the United Arab Emirates are like a fairy-tale from the One Thousand And One Nights. In just a few years the region has been catapulted from the Middle Ages into the 21st century and it is now an international financial centre within an ancient desert region. It contains seven sheikdoms that are united both politically and economically. Dubai is a wonderful holiday paradise with a romantic desert and a long history in which the past unites with the present. It is the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates and is situated on the north coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Fifteen kilometres from Dubai is the tiny Emirate of Sharjah where life continues according to age-old Arabian tradition. Tourism was once popular on this former pirate coast but the Saudi king subsequently prohibited the consumption of alcohol and thus the tourists stayed away. Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates and means, Father Of The Gazelle, a name derived from an ancient legend. The seventy three thousand square kilometres of the Abu Dhabi region cover eighty-six per cent of the United Arab Emirates and in the 1960's the city had a population of five thousand that has now grown to almost a million. As the oil supplies gradually trickle away the sheiks are becoming increasingly cautious with their spending and the oil boom has now been followed by tourism in this fairy-tale holiday paradise that is full of desert romance.
Vista Point UNITED ARAB...
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VPG-DVD-230 - IRELAND Ireland is one of Europe's most green and mysterious islands and everyone who visits this isolated island in the Atlantic Ocean is given a very warm welcome. Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and it is a city of musicians, poets and dreamers, as well as being a financial centre. Its many old buildings indicate its long and dramatic past. It was founded by the Vikings within a wonderful valley where the River Liffey flows into the Atlantic Ocean. South west of Dublin is Kildare, the heart of Ireland's horse racing. In 1902 the Irish national stud, Tully House, was founded there. Rich and eccentric Scottish brewery heir, Colonel William Hall-Walker, had the idea of a creating unique horse breeding scheme that would be based upon astrological calculation. The Wicklow Mountains are a natural paradise of mountains, swamps and lakes, beautiful valleys and a fascinating mountain landscape to the south of Dublin. Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown dates back to the twelfth century. It is one of the most beautiful Cistercian ruins in Ireland. The Cistercians built the monastery in characteristic style and one of the stone sarcophaguses is said to contain the bones of Holy Nicolas who was buried there by the Crusaders. Although much of it has remained unspoiled, Ireland has undergone much change. It is a land of great natural beauty, healthy commercial success and excellent hospitality: a wild green island set in the wild Atlantic Ocean!
Vista Point IRELAND
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VPG-DVD-188 - GALICIA Our journey through romantic northern Spain travels south through Galicia along the Atlantic coast. A Coruña is the region's largest industrial city and shipping harbour and it thought to have been founded by the Phoenicians in 60 A.D. The Romans conquered this harbour city that has always been associated with the sea and it was from A Coruña that the invincible Spanish Armada set sail in1588 to invade England. Santiago De Compostela is the capital of Galicia and since the Middle Ages it was, apart from Jerusalem and Rome, the most important pilgrimage destination in Christendom. Half a million pilgrims came here each year from all over Europe and Spain's most religious city continues to attract the faithful. Some centuries ago each of the large villages of the Rias Baixas prospered due to fishing, as did Pontevedra. However, all this changed when its harbour was engulfed by sand some three hundred years ago. In contrast to Spain's many other harbour cities, the old town of Pontevedra is almost the same now as it was in bygone times with cobbled streets, intimate squares and the residential palaces of the city's former elite. Across a huge chain bridge that spans the mouth of a deep river is Galicia`s largest city, Vigo. Its name is of Roman origin and it is believed that Vicus Spacorum was the starting-point of Caesar's campaign against Britannia, as well as a storage area for his Empire's oil, fish and wine. For many centuries A Guarda, 'the Female Guard', has watched over the river border with Portugal and in the wooded mountain city of Monte Santa Tecla the Celts established a settlement that contained more than a thousand buildings that dated back to the 6th and 3rd centuries B.C. and formed part of a prehistoric settlement. Throughout the centuries life in Galicia was not representative of that in the rest of Spain and both Romans and Moors considered it to be too remote for their interests. Maybe that's what makes it such a special place to be!
Vista Point GALICIA Spain
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RDA-DVD-SUN - The Best of  Sun DestinationsFrom the producer of the Television Series: "Goodtimes Travel", " Travel, Travel" and "Destinations"...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.
The Best of Sun Destinations
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Added: 209 days ago
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RDA-DVD-QUEBEC - The Best of  QuebecFrom the Producer of the Television Series: "Goodtimes Travel", " Travel, Travel " and "Destinations"...Closer to New York than Paris it is the second largest French-speaking city in the world with 80 different ethnic groups it is vibrant cosmopolitan and rated one of the most livable cities on the globe, join us as we discover Montreal...To the beautiful lakes and mountains east of the city. Historically it is a rich cultural mix in this charming unique region of Quebec, an unspoiled region called the Eastern Townships...Among the oldest mountains in the world, it became famous as a winter destination but today thousands come to this lovely part of Quebec not only with their skis but also with golf clubs, hiking boots and bicycles. Join us as we discover the joys of Tremblant in winter and summer...It was once called the cradle of North America tourism. A place where the oldest mountains in the world meet the mighty St-Lawrence River. It offers first time visitors a wide range of activities, including whale watching. It is an unforgettable visit to the lush area of Charlevoix, Quebec.
The Best of Quebec
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Added: 209 days ago
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RDA-DVD-AUSTRIA - The Best of  AustriaFrom the Producers of the Television Series: Goodtimes Travel, Destinations & Travel, Travel...It is, for thousands of visitors, a fauvorite corner of central Europe where beautiful green valleys rise to spectacular snowcap mountains. It is a stunning region in a country of warm greetings, hardy food and grand vistas. Join us for an alpine vacation in spectacular Tyrol, Austria.At first thought the country is known for magnificent snowcap mountains but it is also a land of gentle rolling hills, ancient castles and beautiful vineyards. Pleasant surprises greet the first time visitor to this lovely unspoiled land. Join us as we explore the beauty of Styria Austria.Plus bonus material episode-Hiking in Austria-featuring the following destinations: Salzburg, Lofer, Hintermoos, Krimmi, and Wald plus where to shop, cycle and much more...
The Best of Austria
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TMT-DVD-107 - GOLGATHA How would Jesus be treated today? Would the same terrible words be used, "Crucify him!", shouted by an angry crowd. Ancient Christian texts record that the high priests demanded liberty for Barabas and death for Jesus. It is believed that Pontius Pilat asked the people which man should be spared and the crowd shouted, "Barabas!" When Pilat asked what he should do with Jesus they exclaimed, "Crucify Him!" The Cross soon became the symbol of a religious belief that now stretches across the world and symbolises the sacrifice made by Jesus for his fellow man and also the relationship that exists between Heaven and Earth. Located north east of Jerusalem's Temple Mountain, Oil Mountain, played an important role in the life of Jesus and it was from there that He travelled into the city and at the foot of the mountain, in the garden of Gethsamane, was taken prisoner. The belief in Christ's Resurrection is an essential element in Christianity that is celebrated each year at Easter time. Golgatha Hill in Jerusalem has become a symbol of Christ's death and for Christians all over the world the word Golgatha means not only the place of execution of their saviour but it is also a pilgrimage destination and a reminder of Christ's sacrifice.
Terra Mystica GOLGATHA...
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WTF-DVD-SCOT - "SCOTLAND"  Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger From the rolling hills and Border abbeys to heather and highland games, Scotland is a land of peat, pipes and poetic people.-  walk in the wake of Glasgow's once great shipyards and savor the excitement of the city's rebirth as a major European center of conventions and tourism -   -  board the last sea-going steam driven paddle wheeler, the PS Waverly, for a trip to Ayr and Alloway and a visit to Robert Burns' country. -  wander through the lovely closes of Kirkcudbright, walk in the footsteps of John Paul Jones, meet a policeman who covers the town with flowers, and discover the world's "sweetest scallops" -  -  visit the Border Region, ride the Commons, tour the abbeys and see "queens" crowned in the Border towns of Melrose, Peebles and Selkirk - -  tour Sir Walter Scott's beloved Abbotsford and Eildon Hills -  -  follow the wool story from sheep shearing to sweaters - -  meet Lady Mansfield and enjoy Scone Palace where Scottish kings were crowned -  -  visit the birthplace of steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and stroll through Pittincrief Park in Dunfermline -  -  watch the handcrafting of golf clubs and play a round on the Old Course at St. Andrews, the home of golf - -  marvel at the majestic beauty of Edinburgh.  Tour the castle, shop on Princes Street, watch the penguin parade at the zoo, dine on haggis and Scotland's version of a baked potato, walk the Royal Mile, see John Knox's house, Holyrood Palace, and attend the world famous Military Tattoo. -  listen to the lonely piper at Glen Coe, enjoy the Trossachs and take a boat ride on Loch Katrine, the setting for Sir Walter Scott's "Lady of the Lake" -  -  ride the West Highland steam train from Ft. William to Mallaig - -  take a day trip to the Isle of Skye to enjoy the scenic beauty, tour Portree and the land of Flora McDonald, who aided Prince Charlie during his time of greatest danger - -  sail the Caledonian Canal from Ft. William to Inverness  through lochs Ness, Lochy and Linhe -  -  tour Inverness, capital of the Highlands.  Learn about the Loch Ness monster.  Watch kilt makers, tour the battlefield at Culloden where the British defeated Bonnie Prince Charlie -  -  drive through rugged Wester Ross, visit Inverewe Gardens, watch the making of Heather Gems -  -  on the northernmost point of the mainland visit the lighthouse at Dunnet Head and the "last house" in Scotland at John O'Groats -  -  travel to the Orkney Islands.  See the Churchill Barriers at Scapa Flow, visit the chapel built by Italian prisoners of war, the Bronze Age Ring of Brodgar and the Stone Age village of Skara Brae - -  in the Shetland Islands: tour Lerwick, the capital city, learn the story of old and new energy sources (peat fields and oil terminals), pet the famous Shetland ponies, hike through the wildlife sanctuary on the island of Unst to see giant Skuas, Atlantic Puffins and gulls on the rocks of the lighthouse at Muckle Flugga -  -  visit Aberdeen, the "rose capital" of Scotland, staging area of North Sea oil operations and the country's largest fish market -  -   tour the Spey Valley, home of Scotch whisky, Walker's short bread and trout fishing -  -  attend the Gathering of the Clans and Highland Games at Braemar.millions of Monarch butterflies.
Scotland
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Added: 209 days ago
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Please note: the crew rearranged my home office to make it look like a survivalist's bunker. That's not what it normally looks like around here. The crew filmed me about 2 weeks after Hurricane Katrina at which time I had just recieved a cache of supplies and had them sitting in my kitchen. They took those supplies and moved them over to where I keep my books and papers, things you would normally expect from somebody in my line of work. The fact that I was wearing a green sweater when they came here only helped convey an atmosphere of "bunker-chic." -Matt http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net
Peak Oil and Air Travel
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OTT-DVD-123 - The Shan State Express is the sonorous name of a unique train that travels to the north of Myanmar and to the legendary kingdom of the Shan. It passes through some of the most splendid scenery in South East Asia. We begin in the famous city of Mandalay that has a population of around a million and is a centre of Burmese art. Mandalay was founded around one hundred and fifty years ago and is therefore a relatively young metropolis. It owes its existence to an outstanding monarch, King Mindon who, wishing to escape from his kingdom's turbulent past, had a brand new royal city built. The journey on the Shan State Express begins early in the morning in Mandalay Train Station. Immediately after leaving the city we encounter wonderful scenery that is strongly influenced by a remarkable backdrop of mountains and unspoiled Nature. The railroad travels in a zigzag up the mountains which enables it to negotiate severe slopes that would otherwise be impossible for it to climb vertically. With the arrival of the railroad an increasing number of small farming villages developed most of which were populated by the Shan. Accounting for around eight point five per cent of the total population, the Shan are the largest ethnic minority in Myanmar. Their culture has been a major contribution to the historical development of South East Asia. At numerous railway stations Westerners are sometimes a little wary of the various snacks on offer. When a tempting skewer of food suddenly turns out to be a grilled locust the appetite can sometimes disappear within seconds! The continuing journey on the Shan State Express travels once more into the countryside. Picturesque hills line the route that is close to a famous militarily name, the Burma Road. The Shan State is truly one of the most colourful areas in South East Asia. Due to the extended train route from Mandalay to Lashio the time is hopefully not far away when the poverty of this region will be replaced by a new era of well deserved prosperity.
On Tour... SHAN STATE...
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Added: 209 days ago
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OTT-DVD-144 - Selous is Africa's oldest and largest game reserve and is the habitat of many rare animals. It also contains more than four hundred bird species and some fascinating flora. There is no precise timetable for the train that will arrive from Zambia, it could arrive at virtually any moment and the train stops at the Selous Game Reserve twice a week. Most of the railroad is made up of a single track and only a few stations have sidings that permit the railroads' freight trains to make way for the Mukuba Express. Despite the railroad and its safari travellers, Selous has retained its original and unspoiled splendour right up to the present day. Over the years many of the old train stations have been abandoned and now look like sad relics of a bygone age. The historic origins of this extraordinary railroad date back to German colonial times at the beginning of the twentieth century. What was once known as The Middle Land Railroad was one of the most technically challenging and expensive projects of East Africa's German colonists. Today the one thousand two hundred and fifty four kilometre railroad is an important reminder of those bygone days. In the late afternoon the train reaches its final destination of Dar-Es-Salaam and this unforgettable and captivating train journey comes to an end.
On Tour... MUKUBA EXPRESS...
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Added: 209 days ago
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