Category Archives: Travel

Nature Views: Lake O’ The Pines In East Texas (CBS)

“Sunday Morning” takes us to Lake O’ The Pines in east Texas at sunrise. Videographer: Scot Miller.

Lake O’ the Pines is a reservoir on Big Cypress Bayou, also known as Big Cypress Creek, chiefly in Marion County, Texas, USA. The reservoir also occupies a small part of Upshur and Morris Counties. The dam is located approximately 8.5 miles west of Jefferson.

Travel: Views From Galata Tower In Istanbul, Turkey

The Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn’s junction with the Bosphorus. It is a high, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul’s historic peninsula and its environs.

Timeline 00:00 Galata Tower Square 01:55 İstanbul View

Swiss Village Tours: Bauen On Lake Lucerne (4K Video)

Bauen is what can be considered a hidden gem among the Swiss villages. It lays by the shores of the Vierwaldstättersee and is often overlooked. Bauen has a unique climate, it’s usually quite warm during the year. With its Mediterranean vibes and the many palm trees, this village is very inviting to visitors.

Bauen is a former municipality on Lake Lucerne in the Swiss canton of Uri. On 1 January 2021 the former municipality of Bauen merged into the municipality of Seedorf.

Views: ‘The World’s Most Scenic Drive – Norway’s Atlantic Ocean Road’

Besides Norway’s stunning frozen lakes, ancient ice glaciers and adorable huskies, tourists are blown away by what is known as ‘the world’s most scenic car journey.’ Stretching over eight kilometres, this magical road trip ventures through Norway’s 50,000 coastal islands and crosses over eight breathtaking bridges, whilst complimenting nature’s beauty. Experience the splendour of some of Norway’s most spectacular landmarks on this breathtaking aerial journey.

The Atlantic Ocean Road or the Atlantic Road is an 8.3-kilometer long section of County Road 64 that runs through an archipelago in Hustadvika and Averøy municipalities in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. 

Travel & Photography: “Wanderlust Alps” (2021)

Stretching from France all the way down to Slovenia, Europe’s most majestic mountain range encompasses eight countries. Wanderlust Alps charts the region’s most treasured routes and guides the reader every step of the way. Aimed at those with an appetite for adventure, this book offers a rich mix of treks for hikers who wish to brave the elements.

Through enlightening maps, first-hand tips, and breathtaking photography, Wanderlust Alps illustrates why the range’s craggy peaks and verdant plains make it an outdoor playground in any season. Expect dazzling content to inspire hikers of any experience and skill level, stunning landscape photography, and helpful hints and information on how best to enjoy more than 50 epic trails.

Alex Roddie is an active backpacker, mountaineer, and climber with over 15 years of outdoor experience. Based in England, he works as an editor, writer, and photographer for outdoor-related print publications and online media. Wanderlust Europe was released by gestalten in 2020.

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Island View: Capri – Marina Grande To Marina Piccola

Capri, an island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, is famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals. One of its best-known natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue, the result of sunlight passing through an underwater cave. In summer, Capri’s dramatic, cove-studded coastline draws many yachts.

Video timeline: 0:00 Drone intro and Map 1:11 Marina Grande 19:33 Funicolare 21:06 Capri Town 23:23 La Piazzetta 30:35 Via Padre Serafino Cimmino 33:04 Church of SS. Salvatore and Santa Teresa 38:50 Via Roma 42:48 la Piazzetta 44:03 La Parisienne Clothing Store 48:51 Church of Santo Stefano 56:24 Via Vittorio Emanuele 1:01:32 Grand Hotel Quisisana 1:04:54 Hotel Luna 1:14:29 Carthusia Perfume Shop 1:20:21 Garden of Augustus 1:35:33 Charterhouse of St. Giacomo 1:54:23 Via Camerelle 2:02:37 Via Tragara 2:10:20 Belvedere Tragara 2:20:06 Faraglioni 2:34:10 Via Pizzolungo 2:53:03 Grotta di Matromania 3:01:36 Arco Naturale 3:10:29 Via Matromania 3:20:11 Via Croce 3:28:54 Piazzetta di Capri 3:37:00 Souvenir Shop 3:38:02 Via Roma 3:46:16 Via Mulo 3:56:02 Marina Piccola

Travel: Germany’s New World Heritage Sites

Take a look at Germany’s new UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We take you to the spa towns of Baden-Baden, Bad Ems and Bad Kissingen, as well as the artist colony Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt. We will also show you the Jewish heritage cities of Speyer, Worms and Mainz, and follow the footsteps of the Romans along the limes.

Baltic City Walks: Vilnius – Capital Of Lithuania (4K)

Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, is known for its baroque architecture, seen especially in its medieval Old Town. But the buildings lining this district’s partially cobblestoned streets reflect diverse styles and eras, from the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral to Gothic St. Anne’s Church. The 16th-century Gate of Dawn, containing a shrine with a sacred Virgin Mary icon, once guarded an entrance to the original city. 

Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. It shares land borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and Russia to the southwest. 

Swiss Alps Village Walks: Mürren & Schilthorn Peak

Mürren is a Swiss mountain village at the foot of the Schilthorn peak, which is accessible by cable car. Featured in a James Bond film, the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant contains the Bond World 007 exhibit and has views of Mont Blanc. Near Mürren is the Lauterbrunnen Valley, with its subterranean, glacial Trümmelbach Falls. Themed trails on the Allmendhubel peak include the Flower Panorama and North Face paths.