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Italy Travel Guide: Napoli, Pompeii And Amalfi Coast

Stef Hoffer Films (June 30, 2023) – Napoli is one of Europe’s most diverse and fascinating cities, and an intriguing place to travel to. Often misunderstood, this Italian city has some of the country’s most beautiful architecture, ancient historic sites, delicious food, interesting traditions, and a friendly, welcoming people.

Located in the Southern Campania region, Napoli (or Naples) has a very different character from most other Italian cities.

In this travel documentary, I’m exploring the streets of Napoli and its surroundings. From the buzzing, narrow alleys of the old city center to the grand churches and cathedrals. From historic palaces and castles to mysterious underground tunnels. And from ancient archaeological sites under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius to one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline.

Travel: Himalayas Of India

Akshat Kishore Films (June 28, 2023) – The Indian Himalayan Region is the section of the Himalayas within the Republic of India, spanning thirteen Indian states and union territories, namely Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.

“I spent 9 days on a road trip across the Himalayas , going to some of the most remote and least explored regions in India, travelling upto 17,000 feet above sea level and down to -10°C. These areas included Upper Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Kargil and Kashmir.”

Morning Views: Mont-Saint-Michel, France

MYGEMPICTURES (June 29, 2023) – Mont-Saint-Michel, rocky islet and famous sanctuary in Manche  départementNormandy  régionFrance, off the coast of Normandy.

Around its base are medieval walls and towers above which rise the clustered buildings of the village with the ancient  abbey  crowning the mount. One of the more popular tourist attractions in France, Mont-Saint-Michel was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979.

Oceans: Marine Life In The Midnight Zone (BBC Earth)

BBC Earth (June 28, 2023) – A kilometre beneath the surface and beyond the reach of the sun, life can still flourish in this dark expanse.

The midnight zone is the single largest habitat on the planet, accounting for 70% of all seawater, but because of its remote location, it is poorly understood. Little is known about the animals that inhabit these waters, and even less is known about microbial life in this zone.

Travel Tour: The Hilltop Village Of Gordes, France

Tourist Channel Films (June 28, 2023) – The village of Gordes is perched on a rock at 340 metres high, in the Vaucluse département in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France called the Luberon. It is the most visited locality in the Luberon and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year.

London Design Biennale: ‘Future Is Rural’ In Japan

Dezeen Films (June 28, 2023) – Photographer Edmund Sumner has created a film featuring eight projects that emphasis the   Future is Rural theme of the Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale, which was curated by Yuki Sumner. Yuki Sumner aimed to highlight projects by artists, designers and activists tackling issues such as depopulation and an ageing society in rural Japan, in the film.

Travel: Walking Tour Of Bad Gastein, Austria (2023)

Walking Tours Only Films (June 28, 2023) – Bad Gastein is an Austrian spa and ski town in the High Tauern mountains south of Salzburg. It’s known for the belle epoque hotels and villas built on its steep, forested slopes.

The Wasserfallweg is a path offering views of the town’s central Gasteiner Waterfall plummeting to the valley floor. Gothic frescoes adorn St. Nicholas Church. The Gasteiner Museum chronicles the town’s thermal springs and notable guests. 

Cinematic Travel: ‘Five Elements Of Mauritania’ In Northwestern Africa

Timelab Pro Films (June 26, 2023) – Mauritania revealed itself to us like a symphony of nature’s elements. When we experienced the raw power of the earth, the gentle touch of the wind, the captivating dance of fire, and soothing embrace of water, it felt like there was an invisible force, a fifth element, giving meaning to everything that surrounded us.

Among the calm sand dunes, we met people who found their peace amidst the shifting sands, while others, along the shore, were braving the ocean. And in between, the wondrous Eye of the Sahara stood as a silent witness.

Like a celestial watching over the ever-changing life amid the timeless dunes, quietly keeping the secrets of the past. Immersed in the nature of Mauritania, we felt wonder and connection to the timeless history.

Author of the project: Andrew Efimov

Mauritania, officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a sovereign country in Northwest Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Western Sahara to the north and northwest, Algeria to the northeast, Mali to the east and southeast, and Senegal to the southwest.

Reviews: ‘Green Cuisine’ At Knystaforsen In Sweden

MICHELIN Guide Films (June 26, 2023) – The MICHELIN Guide’s video series Green Star in Action is dedicated to the Green MICHELIN Star restaurants run by chefs who are committed to sustainable gastronomy.

In this episode, we meet Nicolai Tram and Eva H. Tram who take us to their restaurant, which is actually their home. Here the restaurant Knystaforsen, awarded a MICHELIN Green Star and 1 Star in the Guide of Nordic countries 2023, is a sawmill located near the river and woodland, offering something quite unique.

Chef Tram cooks over an open fire using ingredients he can get our hands on from the wild nature around him: rivers, lakes, woods, and local producers. At Knystaforsen, nature is at every turn.

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Netherlands Travel: Tree-Lined Canals Of Utrecht

jeronimoseyes Films (June 25, 2023): Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands, known for its medieval center. It has tree-lined canals, Christian monuments and a venerable university.

The iconic Domtoren, a 14th-century bell tower with city views, stands opposite the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin on central Domplein square. The Museum Catharijneconvent shows religious art and artifacts in a former monastery.