It was made famous by the film “The Beach”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, but in recent years mass tourism has ravaged Thailand’s Maya Bay, located in the idyllic Phi Phi islands. Now, after an extended shutdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic, there are signs that this natural paradise is recovering and, as visitors begin to return, the Thai government and tour operators are keen to avoid the mistakes of the past.
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Cinematic Travel: Streets & Colors Of India (4K UHD)
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.
@Oculus Films presents incredible India cinematography 4k film 60fps travel video shot on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K BMPCC4K and various other best cinema cameras showcasing Indians’ lifestyles, India street tour, slum areas of India, festivals of India for example Indian Holi, colors of India, Indian streets and streets’ lives, Indian villages, Indian cultures, Indian railway, India vegetable and meat markets, Indian kids, India time lapses and many more.
Video timeline: 0:00 Starts 0:06 India Shores and Beaches 0:29 India Railways and Streets’ Lifestyles 0:43 India Vegetables Markets 0:59 India Meat Markets 1:08 India Holi Festival 1:36 India Tarpa Music Instrument 1:49 Indian Lifestyles 2:28 India Factories and Mills 2:58 Indian Classic Dance 3:19 Indian Kids 3:35 Indian Village Lifestyle 4:30 Indian Street and India Streets’ Lifestyles and Indian Families 5:35 Colors of India ( Indian Festivals and Indian Religious Events ) 5:49 India Roads and India Time lapse
Walking Tour: Island Of Capri, Bay Of Naples, Italy
Capri, an island in Italy’s Bay of Naples, is famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals. One of its best-known natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue, the result of sunlight passing through an underwater cave. In summer, Capri’s dramatic, cove-studded coastline draws many yachts.
Video Timeline: 00:00 Capri, Italy Walking Tour 01:09 Umberto I Square (La Piazzeta) 01:36 La Piazzeta Clocktower 06:19 Santo Stefano Church 14:05 Roma Street 27:34 Vittorio Emanule Street 32:06 Grand Hotel Quisisana 32:21 Camerelle Street 34:24 Pompeiana Villa 45:36 Belvedere Tragara 1:00:09 Fuorlovado Street
City Walks: Montpellier In Southern France (4K)
Montpellier is a city in southern France, 10km inland from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The town’s stately Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, distinguished by conical towers, dates to 1364. The city’s Antigone district is a chic, modern development inspired by neoclassical motifs. Paintings from French and European Old Masters hang at the Musée Fabre.
Egyptian History: Saving The Temples On The Nile
A timeless treasure, nearly lost forever. Without the UNESCO‘s unprecedented rescue operation, future generations might have only seen the stunning temples of Ramses II and Cleopatra in the pages of history books. Majestic stone colossi rising from the desert sands, structures like these kept their secrets for generations.
For centuries, Abu Simbel, Dendur, Amada and other monuments faced threats from looters, earthquakes, and floods. Ultimately, it was the waters of the Aswan Dam that nearly sealed their fate. In 1960, then Egyptian President Nasser ordered the dam‘s construction. In order to save the temples of Ramses II and Cleopatra, among others, UNESCO reached out to over 50 countries, and raised $80 million.
After receiving multiple proposals to save the structure, it was one from Sweden that proved successful. The plan: dismantling the complex and rebuilding it on higher ground. Between November 1963 and September 1968, saws were used to cut the two temples into 1,036 blocks, each weighing between seven and 30 tons.
Their new location was 64 meters above the old site and 180 meters further inland. After five years of construction, this major undertaking was completed on September 22, 1968. The Nubian temples of Abu Simbel are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walks: Seefeld In Tyrol, Western Austria (4K)
Seefeld is an Alpine town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies on a plateau ringed by the Wetterstein and Karwendel ranges and is known for its cross-country skiing. The 1600s Seekirchl is a small baroque church with an onion dome. Frescoes in the Gothic St. Oswald church recount a miracle that reputedly occurred within. From there, a path leads to a hilltop circle of 12 massive stones representing the apostles.
Autumn Views: Arashiyama In West Kyoto, Japan (4K)
A sprawling area in western Kyoto centered around the Katsura River (Oi river) and surrounding mountains, Arashiyama is an extremely popular tourist spot visitors to Kyoto won’t want to miss. Any given day you’re likely to see people in kimono or yukata enjoying local food, shopping, and pilgrimages to the local temples. Rickshaw drivers wait to carry you to your destination, whether it be the natural beauty of the bamboo forest or the man-made temples that have stood in Arashiyama for hundreds of years.
Arashiyama is the second-most important sightseeing district in Kyoto. It’s filled with temples and shrines, but the star attraction is the famed Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Arashiyama is in the far west of Kyoto, tucked along the base of the Arashiyama Mountains (meaning “Storm Mountains”). It’s a fair distance from the center of Kyoto: whether you go by train, bus, bicycle or taxi, you’re generally looking at about a 30-minute trip. Still, it’s worth it for the number of great sights here.
Views: 30 Most Beautiful Cities In The World (Video)
Cities are often associated with culture and excitement rather than beauty, yet many of the world’s urban hubs rival the prettiest villages and the most striking natural wonders in the looks department. These are the beautiful cities with breathtaking surroundings, awe-inspiring architecture and landmarks that have stood for centuries. From colorful old towns to sleek modern skylines, here’s a look at the most beautiful cities in the world.
English Manor Houses: ‘The Old Palace’ In Kent
Museum Tours: The Met Cloisters, New York (4K)
“The Cloisters, also known as the Met Cloisters, is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, specializing in European medieval art and architecture, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods. Governed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it contains a large collection of medieval artworks shown in the architectural settings of French monasteries and abbeys…..”
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