The city of Zurich, a global center for banking and finance, lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland. The picturesque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its pre-medieval history. Waterfront promenades like the Limmatquai follow the river toward the 17th-century Rathaus (town hall).
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Aerial Views: ‘The Cities & Landscapes Of Italy’ (4K)
Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s “David” and Brunelleschi’s Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
Views: The ‘Massive Dunes’ Of The Abu Dhabi Desert
The massive dunes of the Empty Quarter and the oasis settlements of Liwa dot Abu Dhabi’s southern flank.
While others see the desert as an empty void and the Bedouin as unsophisticated tribesmen, Thesiger saw them as they saw themselves—noble men for whom the desert was a sea upon which they roamed freely and found refuge. To them, and to him, the desert was life itself. Beautiful. Harsh. Epic. The “desert Arabs,” as he called them, full of an “austere dignity.”
Those dunes still exist, as do the oases of Liwa, just an hour and a half south of the city of Abu Dhabi by smooth highway, and to camp in them or drive over them in a four-by-four is to experience one of the sublime beauties of the Earth.
Views: ‘St. Petersburg – Russia’ (4K UHD Video)
St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city’s iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia’s cultural center, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.
Aerial Views: ‘Corfu – Island In Greece’ (4K UHD)
Corfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, is defined by rugged mountains and a resort-studded shoreline. Its cultural heritage reflects years spent under Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864. Corfu Town, flanked by 2 imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval lanes, a French-style arcade and the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George.
Views: ‘Dubai – United Arab Emirates’ (4K UHD Video)
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.
City Views: ‘Houston – Texas’ (4K UHD Video)
Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. It’s closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. The city’s relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants.
City Walks: ‘Düsseldorf – Germany’ (4K UHD Video)
Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene. It’s divided by the Rhine River, with its Altstadt (Old Town) on the east bank and modern commercial areas to the west. In the Altstadt, St. Lambertus Church and Schlossturm (Castle Tower) both date to the 13th century. Streets such as Königsallee and Schadowstrasse are lined with boutique shops.
Filmed on February 4, 2021
Timeline 00:00 Schlossplatz 02:30 Theaterplatz 04:50 Spitalgasse 07:50 Marktplatz 12:23 Ketschengasse 18:00 Stadtkirche St. Moriz 24:25 Marktplatz 28:55 Schlossplatz
Walking Tour: ‘Las Vegas Strip – Nevada’ (4K Video)
Lined with upscale casino hotels, the neon-soaked Strip is quintessential Las Vegas. As well as gambling floors, the vast hotel complexes house a variety of shops, restaurants (ranging from mainstream to high-end), and performance venues for music, comedy and circus-style acts. Attractions like the soaring, choreographed Fountains of Bellagio and the High Roller observation wheel draw crowds.
Recorded: February 2021
Video Timeline Links: 00:00 – Las Vegas Strip Walking Tour Intro 06:23 – Luxor 13:05 – Excalibur 15:58 – MGM Grand 16:41 – New York-New York 26:18 – Park MGM 31:33 – Aria / The Crystals 41:39 – The Cosmopolitan 44:17 – Bellagio Hotel and Casino 44:34 – Paris 52:23 – Flamingo 53:40 – Caesars Palace 56:58 – The LINQ 58:35 – The Forum Shops 01:02:22 – The Mirage 01:07:00 – The Venetian 01:13:31 – Treasure Island 01:16:12 – The Palazzo 01:18:39 – Wynn 01:23:02 – Fashion Show Mall
Aerial Travel: ‘Deserts Of Southern Utah’ (Video)
Utah is a state in the Mountain West region of the United States. It is bordered by Colorado to the east, Wyoming to the northeast, Idaho to the north, Arizona to the south and Nevada to the west. It also touches a corner of New Mexico in the southeast.
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