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For centuries the Japanese warred among themselves and their neighbors, creating a colorful, rich and sometimes brutal legacy. Intriguing to outsiders for centuries, modern Japan is no less so In the 21st century. Featured locations: Tsukiji Fish Market & Tuna Auction, Senso Ji Buddhist Temple, Roppongi Hills, Ginza Shopping District, Ueno Park & Cherry Blossoms, Hakone, Owakudani Boiling Valley & Mount Fuji, Nikko & Shogun Tokugawa's Mausoleum, Takayama...
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Savour Australia ; 2
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Jason visits Australia's oldest winery in Adelaide and has a memorable visit in one of Australia's top dining experiences, Restaurant Orana. For some sightseeing, he rides a bike through the sensational Barossa Valley.
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Wild Travels ; 5
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Get in touch with the other side at the National Museum of Funeral History and explore some unique history in Illinois. Witness a snapshot in time in Minnesota, meet the creator of Art Park, and experience a voodoo (doughnut) wedding.
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Perfect for planning or as a souvenir video. New York Our portrait of New York shows you all the must see sights including the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park and Wall Street among others. Take a bite of the "Big Apple" with a spectacular aerial view of its skyline. Florida Our tour of the "Sunshine State" features world famous attractions including Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens and the Kennedy Space Center, Miami,...
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Departures ; 12
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History repeats itself as Scott and Justin push as far south as they can go. Adventure, fate, chance and the infestation of the travel bug all play a huge role. On one of the most remote islands on Earth, Easter Island, the guys experience the breath-taking awe of the infamous heads and try scuba diving again. They then head to Patagonia to help with Gaucho sheep-sheering and to visit a penguin island where a brave little penguin develops a crush...
26) Michigan
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It's all about water in Michigan…a large and magnificent state that is bordered on multiple sides by three Great Lakes – Michigan, Superior and Huron. Outdoor recreation takes place on snow and ice in the winter, and on the water in the summer. Detroit, aka the "motor city" is famous as the birthplace of the automobile. The MotorCities Automobile Heritage Area contains a number of historical sites and museums dedicating to preserving the region's...
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Departures ; 13
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A year out, Scott and Justin return to Canada and decide they need one more challenge. An epic adventure which takes them from Vancouver and up North to the end of the road.
28) Alabama
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On Dauphin Island, history buffs learn about Fort Gaines ("Damn the torpedoes - full speed ahead!") while nature lovers explore sandy beaches, estuaries of the island and heronry, home of many nesting Great Blue Herons. Offshore, oystermen working the gulf for generations, bring in an important harvest and component of the local economy. Sea Lab, marine science and education center, is home to Estuarium, a place where visiting students explore the...
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The DESTINATION: AFRICA collection presents a trio of travel programs that visit three different African nations: TUNISIA explores the sweeping desert vistas of the Arabic land; KENYA goes on a safari through the country's legendary national parks; and SOUTH AFRICA takes the form of the personal video travelogue of American tourist Kristine Pearson.
30) Arkansas
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Eureka Springs takes great pride in her treasures including Victorian houses, narrow winding streets, the haunted Crescent Hotel and nearby Thorn Crown Chapel. Mountain View is the folk music capital of the world where musicians come and gather outside the courthouse to play music. The Ozark Folk Center has an interpretive facility that educates the public on traditional Ozark arts and crafts. At Serenity Farm Breads, everything is made from healthy...
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Greece is the cradle of Western civilization, the birthplace of democracy. Here we find the origins of drama, history, and philosophy. The Greeks were the first to build permanent stone theatres. The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC at Olympic. The first athletes carried shields and wore helmets, but no clothes. Greece's landscapes, impressive architecture, and find monuments attract large numbers of visitors, especially during the summer months....
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As in his previous films, Dr. Merry brings more than his expertise as an archaeologist/anthropologist to this video. He was stationed in Japan, and his wife, Telse, who speaks fluently Japanese, lived there for several years. By driving the length and breadth of the country, they captured on film the traditions and the pageantry that are inseparable from everyday life in Japan. In Tokyo, Dr. Merry had the rare privilege of being invited to film the...
34) Dear Albania
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Eliza Dushku, a well-known American actress, is of mixed Danish and Albanian descent. In the past few years, she's become passionately interested in and connected to her ancestral country. In DEAR ALBANIA, she explores Albania's present, travels back in time to its past and hears its hopes for the future. For Eliza and her brother, actor and producer Nate Dushku, it's a journey of cultural, historical and personal discovery. In a trip that includes...
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Friendly and feisty, Scotland makes us feel right at home. In Edinburgh, we climb the ramparts of this city’s famous castle, shop for kilts, visit mysterious Rosslyn chapel and thrill to a spooky ghost tour. Then we head to historic St. Andrew’s to practice our swing on the world’s most famous golf course.
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Mount Rainier and it's neighboring sister, Mount St. Helens… Two of North America's most photographed & explosive volcanoes in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, extending from Southwestern Canada to Northern California. One is an eruption in waiting, while the other is known as the most active volcano in the contiguous United States. Mount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in the Northwest and the largest single peak glacier system...
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Hungary is a small country in the heart of Europe carrying a thousand year old past. Besides one of the continent’s most beautiful capitals, Budapest, most of the tourists are curious about the Puszta and the traditions of horse keeping. But how Hungary can offer much more!
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