Bamberg is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, laid out over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Its old town preserves structures from the 11th to 19th centuries including the muraled Altes Rathaus (town hall), which occupies an island in the Regnitz reached by arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, features 4 towers and numerous stone carvings.
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Walks: ‘Montevideo In Coastal Uruguay’ (Video)
Montevideo, Uruguay’s capital, is a major city along Montevideo Bay. It revolves around the Plaza de la Independencia, once home to a Spanish citadel. This plaza leads to Ciudad Vieja (the old town), with art deco buildings, colonial homes and landmarks including the towering Palacio Salvo and neoclassical performance hall Solís Theatre. Mercado del Puerto is an old port market filled with many steakhouses.
Aerial Travel: The ‘Grand Canyon – Arizona’ (Video)
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters).
The canyon and adjacent rim are contained within Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Havasupai Indian Reservation and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
Aerial Travel: ‘Istanbul – Turkey’ (8K UHD Video)
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
Travel & Culture Tours: ‘South Iwate, Japan’ (Video)
Iwate Prefecture may be known as a place devastated by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but it’s coming back better and stronger than ever.
Iwate is a large prefecture on the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan’s main island. The southern city of Hiraizumi contains a rich architectural legacy from its period as a political center in the 11th and 12th centuries, including Chūson-ji Temple and the adjacent Mōtsū-ji Temple. Northeast, the city of Tōno was the birthplace of many folk tales, now recounted in traditional surrounds at its Old Tales Village.
Aerial Travel: ‘Lovatnet Lake – Norway’ (4K Video)
Lovatnet is a lake in the municipality of Stryn in Vestland county, Norway. It is located about 2 kilometers southeast of the village of Loen and about 6 kilometers east of the village of Olden. The lake lies just 2 kilometers southwest of the mountain Skåla.
Aerial Travel: ‘Austin – Texas’ (4K Video)
Austin is the state capital of Texas, an inland city bordering the Hill Country region. Home to the University of Texas flagship campus, Austin is known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock. Its many parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming and boating. South of the city, Formula One’s Circuit of the Americas raceway has hosted the United States Grand Prix.
Walking Tours: ‘Rosedal Palermo’ In Buenos Aires, Argentina (4K Video)
Buenos Aires, Argentina – The rose garden is located in the heart of Bosques de Palermo (officially called Tres de Febrero Park), and was created by the famous landscaper Carlos Thays in 1914. It has several different parts to it, and most who have visited swear that you could wander the park forever without ever getting bored.
The paths are made of red gravel, and the meander casually through the different areas of the garden. Roses abound, of course, creating splashes of color all around, and a beautifully fragrant air. Nearly 1,200 different species of roses are featured, for a total of over 15,000 rose bushes. Park benches are scattered throughout, perfect for taking a break to sit and enjoy your surroundings.
In the center of the Rosedal you’ll find the Garden of Poets, which has busts of many of the greatest poets to ever live, including Shakespeare and Argentina’s famous Jorge Luis Borges. This is the perfect place for reading your favorite poetry book, surrounded by tranquility.
Winter 2020 Travel: Rare Snowfall In Milan, Italy
Milan woke up to a thick blanket of snow on Monday, disrupting anyone trying to get back to work after the strict Christmas lockdown.
Timelapse Travel: Bangkok – Thailand (8K UHD Video)
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
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