Category Archives: Tours

Travel & Nature: A Wildlife Tour Of The French Alps

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (July 21, 2024): Delve into the natural wonders of the French Alps with “Great Places Of The World.” Witness the nesting rituals of storks, explore protected deciduous forests, and encounter elusive lynxes and mountain goats against the backdrop of Europe’s stunning alpine landscapes.

From the bustling activity of springtime storks to the tranquil beauty of northern forests, immerse yourself in the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife of this enchanting region.

Travel: A Tour Of Kraków In Southern Poland (2024)

DW Travel (July 7, 2024): Polish YouTuber Eva zu Beck takes a tour of Kraków,  a southern Poland city near the border of the Czech Republic, is known for its well-preserved medieval core and Jewish quarter. Included in the tour are the historic Sukiennice Market, Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz neighborhood with its long jewish history.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Sukiennice Market
02:34 Krakow’s Old Town
03:33 Wawel Royal Castle
04:45 Kazimierz neighborhood
08:03 Stary Kleparz Market
09:44 Hamsa restaurant in Kazimierz
12:24 Enjoy the evening at the Vistula river

Travel Guide: What NOT To Do In Paris, France (2024)

DW Travel (June 30, 2024): A tour of Paris with tips on ‘what not to do’…

CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:02 Don’t visit Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre after 9 a.m. 02:10 Don’t buy your Ticket for the Eiffel Tower directly on site 03:50 Don’t think Paris is dangerous 04:15 Don’t bother with cars or taxis 04:33 Don’t expect everyone to speak English 05:50 Don’t rush through the Louvre just to take a selfie with the Mona Lisa 06:49 Don’t rush from landmark to landmark 07:21 Don’t put lovelocks on bridges 07:54 Don’t be afraid to try typical French dishes 🐌

Greek Islands Tour: Symi, Rhodes And Kalymnos

DW Travel (June 16, 2024): A tour of the highlights on Rhodes, Symi, and Kalymnos in the eastern Aegean Sea, including practical tips on getting around, the best food to eat, and where to stay.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro, 00:40 Map of the islands, 00:48 Lindos, Rhodes, 01:55 Useful tips: How to get here, where to stay, language, how to pay 02:47 How to get around, 03:00 Beaches: Tsambika Beach, Rhodes, 03:26 City of Rhodes, music: ‪@ElectroKebap‬, 04:56 Symi, 05:24 Yialos, 06:23 Kali Strata, 06:53 Panormitis Monastery, 07:24 Seafood, 07:50 Marathounda Beach, 08:20 Kalymnos, 08:39 E bike tour, hiking, 10:05 Pothia, 10:30 Sponge diving, Koutouzi Sponge, 11:34 Vathy

Travel: Coastal Canada’s Vancouver Islands Tour

TRACKS – Travel Documentaries (June 15, 2024): British Columbia’s Central Coast, is a region renowned for its remote and awe-inspiring landscapes. From beautiful coastal islands to towering glacial ice fields, there is much to be seen of the Vancouver Islands.

The documentary starts at Johnston Strait before moving further north to the Queen Charlotte Strait and the Broughton Archipelago, coming across stunning natural landscapes and historical sites of the First Nations peoples.

Africa Travel: The Top Ten Places To Visit In Namibia

Ryan Shirley Films (June 9, 2024): Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. It is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population.

The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan draws game including rhinos and giraffes.

Travel: An Inside Tour Of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

DW Euromaxx (June 8, 2024): The Grand Bazaar is a must-see for visitors to the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul. The market, Kapalı Çarşı in Turkish, is one of the oldest bazaars in the world and the largest in Europe.

CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:33 What is special about the Grand Bazaar? 01:30 What is sold in the Grand Bazaar? 02:31 What is the story of the Grand Bazaar? 03:51 How many people visit the Grand Bazaar? 04:08 What is a fun fact about the Grand Bazaar? 04:57 How do you bargain in the Grand Bazaar?

In our new episode of “Epic Record Setters,” we answer the most frequently googled questions about the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.

#GrandBazaar #Bazaar #Istanbul

European Journeys: A Tour Of The Rhine River

DW Travel (May 26, 2024): A trip alone along the Rhine, one of Europe’s longest rivers, featuring wild waterfalls, romantic castles and palaces, and the many legends about the river, like the Loreley. Wine regions, half-timbered houses and big cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf lie on the shores of the Rhine

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Source in Graubünden, Switzerland 00:34 Lake Constance, Germany, Lindau, Mainau island, Meersburg, Constance 01:21 Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, Switzerland 01:48 Basel, Switzerland 02:00 Strasbourg, France 02:34 Speyer, Germany 02:43 Ludwigshafen and Mannheim 03:05 Worms 03:27 Mainz 03:55 Upper Middle Rhine Valley 05:45 Koblenz 05:59 Bonn 06:26 Drachenburg Castle 06:42 Cologne 07:00 Düsseldorf 07:16 Netherlands, Rotterdam

Travel Tour: Exploring The Best Of Florence, Italy

DW Travel (May 10, 2024): Florence, in Italy, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Yet unsurprisingly, this Tuscan gem is often very crowded. Florence insider Sarah Hucal shows you her favorite spots, how to eat like a local and how to avoid spending your day in lines.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:55 Florence Cathedral 01:20 Old Town, the Medici 02:07 Piazza della Signoria, meet Fulvio de Bonis from Imago Artis Travel (@imagoartistravel4292 ) 03:28 Ponte Vecchio 04:00 Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia, the statue of David 05:36 Oltrarno district 06:15 L’Ippogrifo etching atelier 07:33 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato with Trio Chitarristico Fiorentino 08:39 Dinner at Trattoria Enzo & Piero, meeting author Kacie Rose (@kacierose )

Travel Tour: Strasbourg – “Instagram Vs Reality”

DW Travel (May 5, 2024): On Instagram, Strasbourg’s old town with its timber-framed houses and impressive cathedral looks simply magical. But is the city in the east of France really that fantastic? We went there to find out – come with us to Strasbourg!

#strasbourg#alsace#france