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Travel In Israel: Carmel Market To South Tel Aviv

March 19, 2023 She Seeks Serene Leave a comment

March 19, 2023 – A walking tour of Carmel Market, King George St., Dizengoff Center, Habima Theatre, Rothschild Blvd., and South Tel Aviv.

Video timeline: 00:00 Carmel Market 13:03 King George St. 24:40 Dizengoff Center 27:24 Dizengoff St. 30:26 Dizengoff Square 32:08 Dizengoff St. 43:00 Habima Theatre 45:21 Rothschild Blvd. 01:09:16 South Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv–Yafo, Yafo also spelled Jaffa or Joppa, Arabic Yāfā, major city and economic centre in Israel, situated on the Mediterranean coast some 40 miles (60 km) northwest of Jerusalem.

Tel Aviv was founded in 1909 as a Jewish garden suburb of the ancient Mediterranean port of Jaffa (now Yafo), with which it was joined in 1950. By the beginning of the 21st century, the modern city of Tel Aviv had developed into a major economic and cultural centre. Tel Aviv is headquarters for a number of government ministries, including the Ministry of Defense, as well as other public organizations, such as the Histadrut (General Federation of Labour). Most of the foreign embassies in Israel are also located in the city. In addition, most of Israel’s large corporations are headquartered in Tel Aviv.

Filmed and edited in Spring 2023 by Relaxing WALKER

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Ecuador Views: Tortoises In The Galápagos Islands

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CBS Sunday Morning (March 19, 2023) – We leave you this Sunday with giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island, in Ecuador’s Galápagos National Park. Videographer: Alan Golds.

There are 13 living species of Galápagos tortoises, which are also sometimes called giant tortoises. These reptiles are among the longest-lived of all land vertebrates, averaging more than a hundred years. The oldest on record lived to be 175. They are also the world’s largest tortoises, with some specimens exceeding five feet in length and reaching more than 500 pounds.

Giant tortoises were once so abundant on the Galápagos archipelago off Ecuador that the Spanish sailors who explored the region in 1535 named the string of islands for them. (The Spanish word for tortoise is galápago.) Although the islands were once thought to be home to at least 250,000 tortoises, only about 15,000 remain in the wild today.

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Culinary Travel: A Foodie Tour Of Valencia, Spain

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Spain Revealed (March 19, 2023) – The cuisine from the Region of Valencia enjoys great prestige at both a national and international level. Its traditional recipes are prepared using natural ingredients such as oil, vegetables, spices, fruit, fresh meat or fish and has come to be known as “the Mediterranean Diet”.

Video timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Nuevo Oslo 05:34 Bar Central 08:31 Ostras Pedrín 12:03 Tasca Angel 14:56 Bocatín del Carmen 16:05 Casa Montaña 20:35 Bar Ricardo 23:27 Horchatería el Collado 25:53 Café Madrid 27:59 Bon Aire

The incredible variety of rice dishes and desserts is outstanding. All this without forgetting the great variety of fruit which the Region of Valencia produces in abundance. Its traditional soft drinks have also become well-known, such as tiger nut milk (“horchata de chufa”). Its long wine-growing tradition has given rise to a delicious range of wines with their Denominations of Origin, which when added to the local soups comprise some of the most exquisite recipes of Valencian cooking.

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Nature In The City: The ‘Herons Of Amsterdam’

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BBC Earth (March 19, 2023) – Herons are known to be shy birds, but in Amsterdam they have made quite a name for themselves, taking full advantage of the waterways.

The grey heron (Ardea cinerea ) is a long-legged wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but some populations from the more northern parts migrate southwards in autumn. A bird of wetland areas, it can be seen around lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes and on the sea coast. It feeds mostly on aquatic creatures which it catches after standing stationary beside or in the water or stalking its prey through the shallows.

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Winter Views: A Tour Of Banff In Alberta, Canada

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Lvfree Adventures (March 19, 2023) – Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears.

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‘Spectacular Landscapes’

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8K VIDEOS HDR (March 18, 2023) – World’s Most Spectacular Landscapes in 8K UHD Video.

Video timeline: 00:00–00:12 Intro 00:13–00:47 Weisssee Lake, Austria 00:48–01:06 Northern Lights, Sweden 01:07–01:28 Pongour Falls, Vietnam 01:29–01:55 Plitvice lakes, Croatia 01:56–02:31 Antarctica 02:32–03:00 Emosson Dam, Switzerland 03:01–03:25 Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil 03:26–04:03 Lofoten Islands, Norway 04:04–04:37 Patagonia, Chile 04:38–05:06 Icebergs, Greenland 05:07–05:46 Rainbow Mountain, Peru 05:47–06:25 Yosemite, USA 06:26–06:46 Raja Ampat islands, Indonesia 06:47–07:07 Monument Valley, USA 07:08–07:47 Etretat, France 07:48–08:20 Vestrahorn Mountain, Iceland 08:21–08:45 Karakoram Mountains, Pakistan 08:46–09:20 Bora Bora, French Polynesia 09:21–10:00 Ergaki Mountains, Russia 10:01–10:20 Laguna de Canapa, Bolivia 10:21–10:46 Transfagarasan Road, Romania 10:47–11:15 Cumbre Vieja Volcano, Spain 11:16–11:58 Eastern Sierra Mountains, USA 11:59–12:28 Bariloche Lake District, Argentina 12:29–13:08 Dolomites, Italy 13:09–13:39 Grossglockner Road, Austria 13:40–14:05 Aconcagua Mountain, Argentina 14:06–14:59 Meteora, Greece 15:00–15:20 Los Caracoles Road, Chile 15:21–15:52 Grand Canyon, USA 15:53–16:48 Faroe islands, Denmark 16:49–17:49 Kamchatka, Russia 17:50–18:09 Laguna del Inca, Chile 18:10–18:40 Voidokilia Beach, Greece 18:41–19:20 Llaima Volcano, Chile 19:21–20:21 Tolbachik Volcano, Russia 20:22–20:45 Hvannagil Estuary, Iceland 20:46–21:18 Big Sur Coastline, USA 21:19–21:44 Rago National Park, Norway 21:45–22:12 Alpstein Mountain, Switzerland 22:13–22:46 Outro

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The Good Life France Magazine – Spring 2023

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The Good Life France Magazine – Spring 2023:

This issue whisks off to the lovely Loire Valley to discover two historic royal castles – Loches and Chinon as well as – the real Sleeping Beauty castle and gorgeous Villandry which has fairy tale pretty gardens – garden envy guaranteed. Read the extraordinary story of a postman who built a palace from pebbles with his bare hands in a tiny village in the Drôme, southeastern France. Not only that – he did it at night after he finished work – by candle light!

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Follow the history of the Plantagenet English Kings through Anjou and Normandy. Fall in love with exquisite Vaucluse in Provence where nature has a party in the spring. And sigh over chocolate box lid pretty Le Perche in Normandy.

Come with us to the Roman city of Arles, Aigues Mortes – where the sea is pure pink and flamingos roam, and to sunny, festive Sète with its incredible lagoons. Discover delicious Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, and its surroundings. Explore Brittany and Les Charentes – Charente and Charente-Maritime. Fairy tale pretty Alsace is unmissable – we look at the most picturesque villages and the historic wine route. Plus the magic of sun-kissed Provence captured in photos, will have you dreaming.

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Hilltop Village Walks: Artena In Lazio, Italy (4K)

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Still Wanderer (March 17, 2023) – Artena is a charming town in the province of Rome, about 30 kilometers from the capital. A small town of ancient origins perched northwest of the Lepini Mountains, in the upper valley of the Sacco River, with a very interesting historic center of rare beauty. Because of the uniqueness of the historic center and other interesting sights, it is really worth visiting this Latium village that presents itself to tourists as truly amazing.

Filmed in February 2023

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African Culture: Women’s Voices & Arts In Morocco

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FRANCE 24 (March 17, 2023) – Morocco is often hailed for its stability, its position as a regional leader in women’s rights and for having a rich cultural history. But it’s still a largely male-dominated society. So what does that mean for women in the arts?

Eve Jackson meets three female creatives in and around Morocco’s frenetic commercial hub Casablanca, who are making space for themselves in their craft by using their art to protect and celebrate their heritage, while at the same time creating constructive conversations about subjects sometimes considered sensitive in the kingdom.

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Travel 2023: A Train Ride In Ehime, Southern Japan

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March 17, 2023: We take a trip on the JR Yosan Line through the local history and culture of Ehime Prefecture. Learn modern history at a railroad museum featuring exhibits you can touch and a theme park located on the former site of a copper mine. Dive into an age-old culture at a hot spring town where Geiko entertainers delight guests. A beloved tourist train with dining cars takes us right along the sea and stops at a popular lookout. Experience Gagaku Imperial Court Music at an ancient Shinto shrine.