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VPG-DVD-116 - SINGAPORE Singapore is a city of gardens and the heart of South East Asia. Its history began in 1819 with Stamford Raffles, a young official who worked for the British East India Company. Raffles estimated that the natural harbour was perfect for trading ships and so he bought the land from the Sultan of Johor and founded a trading settlement. As a free port, Singapore attracted trading ships from all over the world and today four million people live here on an area that covers 640 square kilometres. In June each year there is an exciting boat race in Marina Bay known as the Dragon Boat Race that features magnificently painted dragon boats with hand-carved heads and tails accompanied by the sound of frenetic drumbeats. Dating back to colonial times, British influence is omnipresent, whether the Cricket Club or the Parliament, traditional English spirit rules despite Singapore's Independence. The World Famous Raffles Hotel is situated in the Colonial District near to the Singapore River. In the hotel's Ashanti Bar it was customary to throw expired peanut shells directly onto the floor and at the same time to reverently sip a Singapore Sling, the national drink. The Singapore Zoo is one of the finest in the world in which the animals can roam freely, their territory being surrounded by a landscaped ditch. Approximately 2800 animals live in the spacious enclosures and even those from the world's coldest regions can be observed both below and above water, thanks to cleverly designed viewing areas. A complete mix of ethnic cultures, there's Chinatown, Little India and the Arab Street Quarter in which there are mosques, women wear burqas and there is all the hustle and bustle of a bazaar. Singapore is an exotic city of skyscrapers, a cultural melting pot and the exciting gateway to South East Asia!
Vista Point SINGAPORE
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Added: 201 days ago
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VPG-DVD-135 - TUNISIAN OASIS Gabes is the beginning of a journey through what is the fascinating oasis of Tunisia that contains all the mystique of the Orient: art, culture, history and endless desert horizons. The Ghorfas of Medenine boast a variety of souvenir shops and in the past the multi-floored mud buildings served as dwellings and storage areas for the semi-nomads of the region. A Ghorfa is a collection of buildings that form part of large complexes with hundreds of buildings grouped together around large courtyards. Surrounded by desert is the sleepy village of Douz that was once a thriving camel trading centre. Now it contains markets and is also the location of the famous Sahara Festival. The Torra Ruins in Mansurah are a further highlight of the journey across the Tunisian oasis. The sun beats down relentlessly on the boundless Sahara and individual palm trees appear as green guardians of the oasis. Tozeur, the 'Eden Of The Desert', is a safe haven for almost twenty villages. Its unique architecture is highly impressive and the walls of its houses consist of loam bricks that form geometrical patterns. Nefta's new town with its nearby souk quarter is situated in the east. On the western side is the older district with its sacred buildings and twisting alleys. For more than a thousand years the town has been the religious centre of a mystic Moslem sect known as the Sufis. As the shadows of evening begin to fall and the light of the setting sun illuminates the Tunisian oasis in a spectacular purple light this everything combines to make this a most memorable and atmospheric experience.
Vista Point TUNISIAN...
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Added: 201 days ago
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Tin Tin and Kim set out to do for Hanoi what Biggie did for Brooklyn. Travel with Lonely Planet.
Lonely Planet: Hanoi...
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Added: 204 days ago
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JS-DVD-55763 - A JOURNEY TO THE TRUE NORTH, STRONG & FREE.  CANADA WEST IS AN INSPIRATIONAL & EVOKING VISUAL AND MUSICAL ADVENTURE THROUGH THE BEAUTY OF WESTERN CANADA Western Canada is the crowning jewel of North America. Rich in a multitude of natural wonders, it is truly a must see destination. Western Canada has one of the most diverse landscapes in the world. Deserts, rain forests, oceans, rivers, soaring peaks, wide plains, modern cities, rural life - you'll see it all here. CANADA WEST -- Volume 1 is a breathtaking DVD journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in this great land. You will marvel at the spectacular, unspoiled and rugged beauty this country has to offer. In fact, you will see places in Canada that you never new existed. Canada's western provinces are presented in stunning detail. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia all have their own natural wonders to offer. In addition, each province has several vast National Parks that are dedicated to protecting each unique environment. Your trip would not be complete without a tour the major modern cities - Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina and Winnipeg are all featured. Our disc also includes a custom soundtrack that was scored just for this production. You won't hear any low quality sound effects or ambient city or car noise on our disc. What you will hear is rich orchestal elements, rythmic acoustic guitar, grand pianos, hypnotic beats and a deep bass for extra punch. Our disc is mixed to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound so you will get the full effect of the experience but we have also included a stereo version as well if you do not have a surround system. If you have visited Western Canada, this disc makes a great addition to your collection and a conversation piece with friends. If you haven't been to Canada, this disc gives you a headstart. We're sure it will be your next destination! Bonus Features: See Western Canada in glorious High Definition format on your PC or take it with you on your IPOD or mobile device.
CANADA WEST - Volume 1: A...
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Added: 201 days ago
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