Ecosystems: ‘Scotland’s Rainforest’ (HD Video)

Scotland’s rainforest is one of our most precious habitats. It is as important as tropical rainforest, but even rarer. Yet few people know it exists and fewer still know how globally significant it is. This film was created by the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest to inform and inspire better protection for Scotland’s rainforest.

Scotland’s rainforest is made up of the native woodlands found on Scotland’s west coast where consistent levels of rainfall and relatively mild, year-round temperatures provide just the right conditions for some of the world’s rarest mosses, liverworts and lichens.

Winter View: ‘Blue Mounds State Park’ In Minnesota

“Sunday Morning” takes us out into the cold, at Blue Mounds State Park in Minnesota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.

Blue Mounds State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, in Rock County near the town of Luverne. It protects an American bison herd which grazes on one of the state’s largest prairie remnants.

Full-Time Camper Travel: ‘White Sands National Park, New Mexico’ (Video)

In this episode of the “Southern Road Trip” series, I visit White Sands National Park in New Mexico. My camp is a free campsite just outside of Alamogordo, NM (on BLM land). Inside the park I hike the 5 mile Alkali Flat Loop which is anything but flat. The cloud formations cast beautiful shadows on the dunes which made for a stunning day in the park. Approximately 12,000 years ago, the land within the Tularosa Basin featured large lakes, streams, grasslands, and Ice Age mammals. As the climate warmed, rain and snowmelt dissolved gypsum from the surrounding mountains and carried it into the basin. I have embarked on a road trip from Southern California to Florida (then back west) with lots of stops for adventure along the way. From the Southwest to the Southeast the plan is to seek warmer climates during the winter while living full time in my truck camper. This trip will be full of firsts as it is all new territory for me along my entire route. Come along for the ride!

Culinary Travel: Street Food In Lahore, Pakistan

We are in LAHORE PAKISTAN to kick off the PAKISTANI STREET FOOD series! In this video, we will be taking you to eat traditional and famous foods of ancient Lahore. Lahore is home to unique and rich Punjabi cuisine and you can really feel the history as you wind through its ancient Walled City. We will be trying dishes like Halwa Puri, Siri Paye, Lahori Chicken Biryani, and Chicken Tawa. We will also be getting our fill of Pakistani Chai known as Doodh Patti. In between bites, we will be exploring the must-see sights of Lahore, including: Lahore Fort, the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), Badshahi Mosque and the Gawalmandi Food Street.

List of places visited: 1 – Taj Mahal Sweets تاج محل سویٹ 4 Fort Rd, Shahi Mohallah Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 2 – Asil Phajja Siri Paye 1168 Chowk Nagazah، Shahi Mohallah Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan 3 – Doodh Patti Chai Near Shah Tawa Piece 4 – Lahore Fort, Sheesh Mahal and Badshahi Mosque Fort Rd, Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 5 – Waqas Biryani وقاص بریانی Kacha Hall Rd, Garhi Shahu, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 6 – Arif Chatkhara 1168-A Chowk Nagazah، Shahi Mohallah Walled City of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Sunday Morning Podcast: World News From Zurich, London & Milan (Jan 24)

The weekend’s biggest talking points are dissected by Tyler Brûlé, Rob Cox and Chandra Kurt, with commentary from our editors in London and Milan. Plus: Christoph Amend of ‘Zeit Magazin’.

Travel Tour: ‘Edinburgh – Old Town’ In Scotland

Our second video of 2021 continues to feature Edinburgh’s Old Town, by far the most popular part of Edinburgh!

Part 1 of Old Town, featuring the Royal Mile below:

We filmed this video in December 2020 before Scotland’s current lockdown was implemented. Due to the current restrictions, let this video serve as inspiration for future travel planning. Stay safe and stay well!

2021 Tech: ‘Top Ten Most Innovative Electric Bikes’

The saying goes that there are no new ideas out there. Every new invention is just a mashup of other things. But when it comes to E-bikes, who’s complaining? Extra juice to go with your pedal power? We’ll take it. And some serious breakthrough designs are coming in the industry, too. Let’s take a look at the contenders for the title of most innovative e-bike of 2021.

Top Ten Bike timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:37 10. STROMER ST5 ABS http://www.stromerbike.com 01:41 9. JUGGERNAUT HD DUO http://www.biktrix.com 02:44 8. SHUTTLE V2 http://www.pivotcycles.com 03:50 7. REEVO http://www.beno.io 04:45 6. CNC E-FANES 29/275 http://www.alutech-cycles.com 05:40 5. GRIZZLY – 52V DUAL MOTOR http://www.arielrider.com 06:26 4. VALEO SMART E-BIKE SYSTEM http://www.valeo.com 07:18 3. SUPERSTRATA E TIME WARP http://www.superstrata.bike 08:09 2. 2021 TYPHOON PRO 8.0 http://www.hpcbikes.com 09:04 1. SERIAL 1 E-BIKES http://www.serial1.com

Home Tours: Classic San Francisco Near Golden Gate Bridge (HD Video)

A rare offering. French-style façade with outstanding curb appeal. Exquisite 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home perfectly situated on a flat block in prime Cow Hollow. Extra-large lot (Approx. 32.5 sq. ft. by 137 sq. ft.) with glorious terraced backyard and mature trees for ultimate seclusion. Enjoy indoor and outdoor living and garden views on every level with kitchen patio and upper story slate decks. Dramatic grand foyer with elegantly curved staircase and wrought iron balustrade. Expansive living/dining room with French doors opening to fresh-air balconies overlook the picturesque, tree-lined street. On the south garden side, the stunning, gourmet kitchen/great room showcases beautiful Calacatta d’Oro marble counters. A family room beside the kitchen, top-floor family room/gym and wet bar, and a cozy sitting area with fireplace in the major bedroom offer options for gathering and relaxing. The sublime major suite features a fireplace, window seat, and a luxurious, spa-style bath. 2-car side by side garage with interior access.

Analysis: ‘Why Big Tech Companies Are Leaving California’ (CNBC Video)

As Oracle, Palantir and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise move their headquarters out of California and Elon Musk moves to Texas, California is considering raising taxes on the wealthy to unprecedented levels. Experts say California needs to find more ways to reverse the trend.

Europe: ‘An Economic History Of Spain’ (Video)

The Spanish economy is one of extremes. At one point a focus of the eurozone crisis, at another the largest contributor of growth, and more recently, suffering the greatest economic hit of any Advanced Economy in 2020. Spain’s economic problems are often confused. In the years leading up to the Great Recession it posted consistent budget surpluses. However, a huge real estate bubble was lying in wait. The question… is why? Why did Spain go from a seemingly safe level of debt to one larger than it’s economy? How was the housing bubble encouraged? And since then, has Spain’s economy ever truly recovered? Or in what ways?

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