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Travel Tours: Prague – “Instagram Vs. Reality”

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DW Travel (November 26, 2023) – With its old town center, its castle and numerous romantic bridges, the city of Prague is a veritable tourist magnet. That’s why you’ll always find so many amazing photos of the Czech capital on Instagram – and it all looks soooooo gorgeous.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Hradčany, Prague’s castle district 02:33 Charles Bridge 03:28 Trdelník 04:11 Old Town Square 05:30 Conclusion

But do these images reflect the true face of Prague? And is the city really worth visiting?

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it’s known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints. 

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Cinematic Travel: Tour Of Lofoten Islands, Norway

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山間漫譚 Mountain talk Films (November 24, 2023) – Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known for its dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle jutting up into the sky. Himmeltindan Mountain sits on Vestvågøya Island.

The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction. Cycle routes cover the islands, passing through fishing villages like Henningsvær, which has colorful buildings lining its waterways. 

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Arts/History: Smithsonian Magazine – December 2023

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Smithsonian Magazine (December 2023) – The latest issue features ‘Can A Robot Replace the World’s Greatest Artists?; A tiny reindeer enjoys its day in the sun; In Ukraine, war reshapes a Holocaust Memorial; the Rebirth of a Lost American Wine Region, and more…

Why Collectors Fall Head Over Heels for the ‘Inverted Jenny’ Stamp

Inverted Jenny

One of the rare 24-cent misprints sold at auction this week for a record-breaking $2 million

The Real History Behind Empress Joséphine in Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’

Vanessa Kirby as Joséphine and Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon in Ridley Scott's Napoleon​​​​​​​

A new Hollywood epic traces Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise and fall through his checkered relationship with his first wife

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Travel: 50 Best Places To Visit In The United States

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touropia Films (November 22, 2023) – A video tour of the 50 best places to visit in the United States. The top 15 include:

  1. The Grand Canyon – Arizona
  2. New York City
  3. Hawaii
  4. Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming
  5. Florida Keys
  6. San Francisco – California
  7. Zion National Park – Utah
  8. Las Vegas – Nevada
  9. Los Angeles – California
  10. Glacier National Park – Montana
  11. Washington D.C.
  12. Miami – Florida
  13. Seattle – Washington
  14. Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado
  15. New Orleans – Louisiana

Boats, Culture, Travel, Videos, Views

Thailand Tour: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

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Wind Walk Travel Videos (November 22, 2023) – A boat tour of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, the largest and most popular floating market in Thailand. It is located in Ratchaburi province, about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok.

The market was established in the late 19th century by King Rama IV, who ordered the construction of a canal to connect two rivers. It consists of a network of canals where vendors sell various goods from their boats, such as fruits, vegetables, souvenirs, and street food.

Visitors can experience the colorful and lively atmosphere of the market by taking a boat ride along the canals or walking along the banks. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a unique and memorable way to experience the traditional Thai culture and lifestyle.

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Japan Views: Showa Kinen Park Tokyo Autumn 2023 Illumination Night Walk

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VIRTUAL JAPAN Films (November 17, 2023) – “Autumn Night Walk” was started with the idea of ​​utilizing the assets of Showa Kinen Park to convey the charm of the park at night. The “Katarai Ginkgo Trees” shine in golden light, and the “Japanese Garden” reflects the night scenery on the water surface. 

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Northwest Passage Tour: Greenland Through The Canadian Arctic To Alaska

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Allison Anderson Films (November 15, 2023) – A three-week cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture from Greenland, through the Canadian Arctic to Nome, Alaska.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:28 What is the Northwest Passage? 01:17 Ilulissat, Greenland 02:16 Karrat Fjord, Greenland 03:00 The View of a Lifetime 03:45 What are Expedition Voyages? 04:20 Walruses 04:49 Polar Bears 06:32 Arctic History and Culture 07:13 Seasonal Changes 07:43 Life Onboard the Seabourn Venture 08:18 The Northern Lights and Nome, Alaska 09:07 My Thoughts on the Northwest Passage

For centuries the search for the Northwest Passage lured the most intrepid explorers, but it wasn’t until 1906 that Roald Amundsen finally completed the first sea voyage across the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Architecture, Historical, Landmarks, Tourism, Travel, Videos

Travel: Historic Châteaux Of The Loire Valley, France

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Harry Mateman Films (November 15, 2023) – The châteaux of the Loire Valley are part of the architectural heritage of the historic towns of  Amboise,  Angers,  Blois,  Chinon,  Montsoreau,  Orléans,  Saumur, and  Tours along the river Loire in France. They illustrate  Renaissance  ideals of design in France.

The châteaux of the Loire Valley number over three hundred, including Chenonceau, Chissay and Chambord, that range from practical  fortified  castles from the 10th century to splendid residences built half a millennium later. When the French kings began constructing their huge châteaux in the Loire Valley, the nobility, drawn to the seat of power, followed suit, attracting the finest architects and landscape designers.

The châteaux and their surrounding gardens are cultural monuments which embody the ideals of the  Renaissance  and  Enlightenment. Many of the châteaux were built on hilltops, such as the  Château d’Amboise, while the only one built in the riverbed is the  Château de Montsoreau. Many had exquisite churches on the grounds or within the château.

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National Geographic Magazine – ‘Pictures Of The Year’ (December 2023)

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National Geographic Magazine (December 2023 Issue) – National Geographic has revealed photographers’ most breathtaking and culturally relevant photos from around the world in its annual Pictures of the Year issue.

2023: The Pictures of the Year

On Tuesday, National Geographic editors revealed their top selections chosen from stories they assigned to photographers in 2023 for the fourth annual year-end retrospective. The final photos were narrowed down from a pool of 2 million.

READ USA TODAY ARTICLE (November 14, 2023)

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Culture & Food: Honey Production In Malta

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MICHELIN Guide (November 14, 2023) – A local product par excellence, Maltese honey represents the country’s history and culinary riches – and no mention can be made of Maltese cuisine without it being referenced.

In this video, beekeepers Ray Sciberras and Jorge Spiteri take us back to the time of the Romans and tell us all about the Apis Mellifera Ruttneri – the Maltese honeybee. We also see how the honey they produce plays a key role at the Camilleri & Sons Bakery, where among the many delicacies, you’ll find delicate Zeppoli Ta’ San Guzepp pastries drizzled with honey.

But it doesn’t stop at pastry, as chef Robert Cassar of the MICHELIN-recommended restaurant Root 81 makes clear. “Honey, in my eyes, is like butter – you can use it with everything,” he says.