Join host Rick Steves on a 2-hour wander through Germany and Switzerland plus 90 minutes of valuable on-location travel tips packed into eight half-hour Rick Steves Europe TV shows. Starting in the Rhineland, youll tour a lived-in castle and take a scenic river cruise. Youll shop at an open-air market in Munich, then get an insiders tour of Mad King Ludwigs remarkable castles and climb to another thats been all but forgotten. In Berlin youll see the amazing architectural (and cultural) changes taking place since the wall tumbled down, and in the Black Forest youll dip into a classy mineral spa. And in the heart of the Swiss Alps youll get a taste of village life, joining a volunteer fire department on a Heidi rescue drill. Your trip starts all over again with Ricks popular 90-minute Travel Skills Special filmed on location throughout Europe.
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"Awesome" is the only word to describe the vistas in the South America volume of the Travel the World by Train series. When the train departs from Quito, Ecuador, passengers are permitted to sit atop it, on the roof! (No virtual reality for these thrill seekers.) The conductor warns riders to duck under low bridges as intrepid food vendors make their way along the tops of the swaying cars. We ascend into the Andes Mountains, overwhelmed by the sheer immensity of the natural world.
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Hot on the heels of his adventures in the Sahara, Michael Palin takes on the abode of snow and begins a 2000-mile journey across this mighty and majestic region of Asia. Encountering extremes of wealth and poverty, altitude and freezing cold, he once again brings his unique wit, charm and wisdom to each of 6 episodes. Along the way he encounters, among many others, the Dalai Lama, the Bhutanese Royal Family and the once feared head hunting tribe of the Konyak. While on his travels he passes through Afghanistan, across India to the feared Death Zone near the base of Mount Everest and then onto the Bhutanese capital before arriving in the Bay of Bengal.
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Michael Palin's Sahara adventure is one of the great challenges in world travel. In this exhausting journey, Michael will pass through the rock of Gibraltar to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond. His route will take him across sand-seas, along treacherous rivers, through oases and over mountain ranges. The remote regions are characterized by ceaseless travel, from camel caravans to car rallies, but Michael Palin's love of traveling takes you to places many people will never know.
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Thirteen thousand floating emerald islands make up the Indonesian archipelago stretching 3,000 miles from Asia to the Pacific. With a population of 175 million, it is the world's largest Moslem nation and one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world.

Indonesia : Globe Trekker

The 118 islands of French Polynesia are specks in the vast Pacific Ocean. Explorers and pirates came here looking for treasure, but found white sand, palm trees and hula girls. A mix of French culture and Pacific charm, French Polynesia is one of the world's dream tourist destinations.

Tahiti & Samoa : Globe Trekker

Enjoy this exciting trip through Scandinavia without leaving home! If you are planning (or fantasizing about) visiting this region, you really need to see this video. If you have already been there, you will appreciate re-visiting the fjords and mountains and lakes, the palaces and playgrounds shown.

Scandinavia by Train

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and covers half of South America. The world's largest jungle, the Amazon, fills nearly half of the country. Due to the colonial history, Brazilians speak Portuguese, and with more than 150 million people they form the largest Catholic nation on earth.
Brazil - Globe Trekker (video)

Located in the heart of South East Asia, Thailand's bustling cities and heavenly beaches continue to attract more and more visitors every year. This progressive, fiercely independent, country provides a stark contrast to neighboring Laos. Also Buddhist, it has been under communist rule for the last 30 years and continues to offer a unique glimpse of an old South East Asia.
Thailand, Malaysia & Laos - Globe Trekker (video)

Come fly with us in OVER ALASKA as we take off on a breathtaking tour of our 49th state. Soar over Mt. McKinley and through the craggy crevasses of electric blue glaciers. Follow the Iditarod and kayakers as they navigate past icebergs. Then touch down to Earth and get as close to bears, whales and wildlife as humanly possible. From the bustling city of Anchorage to the ghost town of Kennecott, from the history of the Klondike Gold Rush to the heritage and culture of Alaska's native population, OVER ALASKA portrays Alaska as it's never been seen before.Over Alaska (video)

"On the Backroads of Tuscany" journeys behind the scenes for a closer look into the soul of Italy's most famous region. In the central cities of Florence and Siena, as well as seaside villages, picturesque islands, intimate hilltowns and the peaceful countryside, travelers discover local passions, both modern and historic.
On The Backroads of Tuscany (video)

This spectacular IMAX documentary has been meticulously transferred to provide one of the most stunning DVDs available, with image quality so vivid that it seems almost three-dimensional. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the images themselves are amazing, consisting of some of the finest nature cinematography you're ever likely to see, following a year of seasonal change in the "circle of life" of East Africa's Serengeti plain.
Africa - The Serengeti (video)

Experience the land of ancient myth, poetry and rebellion. A country that teems with nightlife, monuments and ruins. Explore famous places that include St. Patricks Cathedral, the Guinness Brewery, the Rock of Cashel and the "Giants Causeway." Learn how Waterford crystal and harps are crafted.
Discovering Ireland (video)

This PBS documentary series is an unprecedented journey into the vineyards, workshops, kitchens, and homes of the Tuscan people. Each 26-minute episode of "Inside the Tuscan Hills" will take you deep into the rich culture of rural Tuscany, a place where ancient traditions have never disappeared. Every episode brings the viewer face to face with the traditional artisans who still practice their craft.
Inside the Tuscan Hills

To the south of the Sahara Desert lie the three former French Colonies of Mali, Burkina Faso and Benin. The unpredictable and often primitive conditions of this region entice travellers and the West African experience contrasts cultural vibrancy with a rugged landscape.
West Africa - Mali, Benin and Burkina Faso : Globe Trekker