Category Archives: Travel

Travel Tours: Bikepacking Into Northern Germany

Brompton Bicycle (September 9, 2023) – Adventure at home? Bikepacking on 16’’ wheels? A Brompton in a skatepark? Outdoor photographers Leo Thomas, Lennart Pagel and his brother Jannis Pagel have traveled and photographed some of the world’s most exciting and photogenic places, yet they felt drawn to explore their modest home region, Northern Germany.

Their weapon of choice: the brand new Brompton X Bear Grylls C Line. What a ride!

Travel: A Walking Tour Of Hallstatt In Austria (8K)

The Flying Dutchman (September 8, 2023) – Hallstatt is a village on Lake Hallstatt’s western shore in Austria’s mountainous Salzkammergut region. Its 16th-century Alpine houses and alleyways are home to cafes and shops. A funicular railway connects to Salzwelten, an ancient salt mine with a subterranean salt lake, and to Skywalk Hallstatt viewing platform. A trail leads to the Echern Valley glacier garden with glacial potholes and Waldbachstrub Waterfall. 

France Views: ‘Stags’ Of Boutissaint Wildlife Park

FRANCE 24 English Films (September 7, 2023) – Deep in France’s Burgundy region lies the Boutissaint wildlife park. Within its 400 hectares of forest, several hundred animals roam free: stags, roe deer and boars, which visitors can observe as they wander through this natural setting with very few fences. 

The park is the brainchild of the Borione family, which purchased this former priory and its vast abandoned estate in the early 20th century. When it opened in 1968, it was France’s very first wildlife park. FRANCE 24 takes you on a tour.

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Culinary Travels: Two Days In Athens, Greece

MICHELIN Guide (September 6, 2023) – Two days well spent in Athens where history beckons from the grand Acropolis, while the city’s vibrant districts – from the chic streets of Kolonaki to the alleyways of Plaka – invite you to visit each attractive spot with stunning views of this captivating city.

Indulge in delectable local food in restaurants celebrating the excellence of the country’s produce and stay at stylish boutique hotels infused with the enthusiasm oy Greek hospitality. Enjoy the city with this itinerary that takes in the best of the restaurants and hotels selected by the MICHELIN Guide.

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Travel Tour: Cycling The Atlantic Coast In Norway

MatthewNorway Films (September 5, 2023) – In early May 2023, Matthew Tolley set off to document Norway’s most famous long-distance route. The Atlantic coast, which is part of the Eurovelo 1, is perhaps the most spectacular coastline in the world.

This 6 episode series will take you beyond what you may have seen on YouTube before. We pull out all the stops to capture this unique area in all its wonder and beauty.

Travel Tour: Heidelberg In Southwestern Germany

DW Travel (September 3, 2023) – A tour of Heidelberg, located on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany. It’s known for venerable Heidelberg University, founded in the 14th century, the Gothic Heiliggeistkirche church towers over the cafe-lined Marktplatz, its Altstadt (Old Town) and the red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a noted example of Renaissance architecture, stand on Königstuhl hill. 

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro at the Old Bridge 00:43 Heidelberg’s old town and the Neckar 01:52 Why students love Heidelberg 02:42 The Ruprecht Karl University 03:10 Meeting Ariel Noriega from Mexico, Philosophy student, visiting the campus 05:08 The historic auditorium 05:44 Caféteria Zeughaus, how to find accomodation 07:35 Heidelberg castle 08:35 Old student prison, Studentenkarzer 09:39 Meeting Áine Fellenz from Ireland, Politics student

Culinary Views: A One-Day Foodie Tour Of Seville

TOPJAW Films (September 3, 2023) – A walking tour of the best, local favorite, non-touristy spots in Seville! Chef Jose Pizarro visits his top 3 authentic tapas spots, which is then followed by an incredible wine bar and one of the most exceptional (but affordable) restaurants in the city.

Video timeline: 00:00 Las Teresas 01:53 Casa Morales 03:17 Bodeguita Romero 04:47 P&O Cruises (Arvia) 07:19 Lama La Uva 08:53 Marabunda

Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

Travel: A Tour Of Genoa In Northwestern Italy (8K)

Travel HDefinition (September 3, 2023) – An 8K tour of Genoa (Genova), a port city and the capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region. It’s known for its central role in maritime trade over many centuries.

Video timeline: 0:00 Raffaele de Ferrari Square 0:24 Opera Carlo Felice 0:34 Raffaele de Ferrari Square 0:50 Via XX Settembre 1:26 Cristoforo Colombo’s House 1:33 Chiostro di Sant’Andrea 1:39 Porta Soprana 1:50 Streets of Genova 2:32 Santi Ambrogio e Andrea Church 3:05 Streets of Genova 3:15 San Lorenzo Cathedral 3:58 Streets of Genova 4:03 San Giorgio Palace 4:19 Port area 4:26 San Giorgio Palace 4:35 Santissima Annunziata del Vastato 4:42 Streets of Genova 5:59 Corvetto Square 6:07 Streets of Genova 6:19 View from the top

In the old town stands the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its black-and-white-striped facade and frescoed interior. Narrow lanes open onto monumental squares like Piazza de Ferrari, site of an iconic bronze fountain and Teatro Carlo Felice opera house. 

New York City Views: An Aerial Tour Of Queens

the Dronalist Films (September 2, 2023) – Queens is a New York City borough on Long Island across the East River from Manhattan. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the Unisphere, a 12-story 1964 World’s Fair globe sculpture, hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament.

The park’s Queens Museum is known for the “Panorama,” a building-for-building model of New York City. Nearby Citi Field is the stadium of pro baseball team, the Mets.

Travel: A Day In Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina

MYGEMPICTURES (September 1, 2023) – Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a compact city on the Miljacka River, surrounded by the Dinaric Alps. Its center has museums commemorating local history, including Sarajevo 1878–1918, which covers the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that sparked World War I. Landmarks of the old quarter, Baščaršija, include the Ottoman-era Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque.