The opening ceremony was held in the evening of April 30, 2010, with the attendance of dozens of world leaders.[8] The ceremony consisted of an indoor and outdoor component. Jackie Chan, Lang Lang, and Andrea Bocelli were among the performers in the ...
From the team behind the multi-award winning The Blue Planet comes this epic series celebrating the Earth as never before. Embracing the world's incredible landscapes and fascinating wildlife. Planet Earth takes the definitive look at the diversity o...
The documentary chronicles the present day state of the Earth, its climate and how we as the dominant species have long-term repercussions on its future. A theme expressed throughout the documentary is that of linkage—how all organisms and the Earth...
The film was shot near Inukjuak, on Hudson Bay in Arctic Quebec, Canada. Having worked as a prospector and explorer in Arctic Canada among the Inuit, Flaherty was familiar with his subjects and set out to document their lifestyle. Flaherty had shot f...
Kon-Tiki is the raft used by Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl in his 1947 expedition across the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands. It was named after the Inca sun god, Viracocha, for whom "Kon-Tiki" was said to be...
New York has always been a city of superlatives: biggest, brashest, best - at least that's the opinion of its proud inhabitants - and with over 30 milion visitors a year it seems that there are plenty of others who agree! Ian Wright and Megan McCormi...
Situated halfway down Italys western coast, Rome is a vast city with an historic heart. Once only a few villages, Rome became the greatest city of the ancient world. There are now entire countries that owe their calender, law and language to Rome. Tr...
England's capital, London is one of the worlds great cities. Divided into north and south by the River Thames, it has the old city to the east famed nightlife to the west. A melting pot of culture and nationalities, combined with a historical past ha...
Lavinia Tan visits one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, a place with more sun, sand, sea and theme parks than you can possibly visit in one go but also a place with the largest sub tropical wilderness in the USA and the only place in...
Our traveler Katy Haswell visits Belgium and Luxembourg and finds that although they're small in stature, they're big in attractions. Between them they speak 5 different languages and they wield power over four hundred and fifty million people. They'...
Greece, cradle of the Western Civilization, is often considered as the last country of the West and the first of the East. Traveler Christina Chang visits Mainland Greece its cosmopolitan and culturally rich capital Athens and the Peloponnesian penin...
Visitors have been attracted to Turkey since Julius Caesar uttered the immortal words: '' I came, I saw, I conquered ''. Its unique convergence of three very different worlds, Europe, Asia and The Middle East, make it a notion rich in histiry, classi...
Southern Italy's boot shaped peninsular that extents southwards to the Mediterranean Sea was once the center of the Roman Empire. From the excess of the colosseum to the eerie remains of Rompeii it is impossible to escape its links with this once mig...
New Zealand is a beautiful land of contrasts. The North Island is flat, green and densely populated, while the South Island is rugged, mountainous and snowy. The Maori originally called it Etirea, the land of the long white cloud. Globe Trekker trave...
South Africa is said to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It's ever-changing breathtaking scenery takes you from the awe inspiring Drakensberg Mountains to the grasslands of Kruger National Park and of course fantastic beaches. Tra...
Also known as the Emerald Isle, for it's lush green landscapes, Ireland is the land of a thousand welcome. It is renowned for its hospitality and is proud of its strong spirit of a good time. Ian Wright begins his travels at the spectacular Antrim co...
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than ten million square miles and spanning eleven time zones. Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey in the capital Moscow, home of the Kremlin and seat of the Russian government. He then take...
Norway is locatedon the west coast of Scandinavia. This ruggedly beautiful country is land of extremes and has one of the coldest climates in Europe. Now known as a peace-loving nation it was once home to the most fearsome people in Europe-The Viking...
The Mediterranean islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily are the stepping-stones between Europe and Africa. A mix of Italian, Frence and Moorish traditions visitors have long been attracted to the contrasting cultures and scenery of these three Medi...
Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. While most people travel south, Northern Spain offers a heady mixture of beautiful cities, deserted coastline and artistic legend. Traveler Shilpa Mehta starts her journey amongst th...
Australia, one and a half times the size of Western Europe, has only 19 million people. And the South West, which covers half the country, has only 3 million. Estelle Bingham journey starts in the wine country of Barossa Valley. From there she travel...
Justine Shapiro, Ian Wright and Christina Chang travel to the four corners of France to taste the food the wine and the culture. Ian climbs the mountains of Corsica, only to be rescued by helicopter. Christina dons medieval costume to enter the spiri...
Situated on the West Coast, California is the most populous state in America. From the gold rushes of the 1800's to the Hollywood of today, California has long been the land of dreams. Traveler Justine Shapiro begins her journey in Palm Springs, a sp...
Tuscany is the heartland of Italy and as the birthplace of the renaissance has contributed mush to the cultural and political development of Europe It's home to some of the beautiful cities in Europe and its incredible landscapes and beautiful woman...
The cradle of European art and science, romance, intrigue as well as the style and fashion Mecca of the world - it can only be Italy. Unified in 1861, Italy has still maintained a unique identity owing to a very proud and illustrious history and an i...
South Korea sits on the east coast of northern Asia. It is a neigbour to communist North Korea and surrounded by China, Russia and Japan. Well known for its remarkable economic achievements, this is also a land rich in cultural heritage and esoteric ...
Zay Harding takes us on an adventure of three of the most culturally rich countries in south East Asia-Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. With the help of Ian Wright, Megan McCormick and Justine Shapiro, we can take our pick from some of the most interestin...
They are countries inextricably linked to their massive neigbour, full of eastern traditions yet inspiring in their modernity, Megan McCormick goes in search of two places forging forward into the twenty-first century, China's little dragons Hong Kon...
The Netherlands capital, Amsterdam has a population of just over a million people but remains one of Europe's cultural centers. It is a city notorious for its liberal attitudes, alternative lifestyles and is considered one of the best places in the w...
Megan McCormick blows herself away with the hot native cuisine, Holly Morris gets a close up veiw of Indian sanitation, Andrew Daddo tries his hand (and the rest of his body) at the ancient practice of yoga, and Justine Shapiro hugs her way to spirit...
Bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, Northern Italy is to some of the most beautiful mountains in Europe. Full of stylish people, fabulous cuisine and fomous as the birthplace of Virgil, Monteverdi and Stradivarius, today's visitors...
A small, whip-thin country in the westernmost point of Europe, Portugal punches well above its weight when it comes to attractions. It hits you with devastating combination of homespun traditions such as powerful, bluesy Fado music, especially around...
Situated in the heart of Europe, Germany has had a huge impact on the face of Europe. A country of rich history and culture it offers a wealth of vibrant, bustling cities. Outdoor activity is an integral part of German life and its landscape provides...
Vienna is the capital of Austria and lies at the heart of central Europe. Known as the city of music,it is the birthplace of the Waltz and the resting place of Beethoven. This grandiose city once controlled most of Europe. Now it is now better known ...
Estelle Bingham starts her exploration of the ancient city of Istanbul at the famous Topkapi Palace, former home of sultans and their concubines. From there she visits the former seat of Christendom, the beautiful Aya Sophia church. She interrupts he...
Prague, the Capital of Czech Republic, is renowned for its more than 1700 ancient constructions and magnificent architectures. Located in the center of the European continent, it is an extremely popular tourist destination, offering visitors a glimps...
Mexico has a visual appeal second to none, with its brilliant, crystal clear aquamarine Caribbean Sea, its massive Aztec pyramids, Mayan temples and baroque cathedrals, to its huge canyons and dense jungles that evoke a sense of ancient mysticism and...
In the world most the participate type movie of the stick, make with the person the expects of eight high appearance in floors, 12000 digital sound effect in tiles, takes you in to imagine through the IMax technology. Only there is the technology of ...
This isolated archipelago of eight paradise islands situated in the Pacific Ocean is fiftieth state of the USA.Even though Hawaii is one on American's favorite vocation spots, 30 years of mass tourism have failed to spoil the tropical beauty of this ...
Situated on the northwest corner of South America, the Peruvian Andes contrast dramatically with the lush tropical rain forests making Peru one of the most geographically and culturally diverse countries on earth.
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Argentina is the world's eighth largest country, and one of remarkable variety. The magnificent desolation of Patagonia and the High Andes contrast dramatically wit hthe urban frenzy of Buenos Aires, one of the world's largest and most cosmopolitan c...
Cuba is the largest and least commercialized Caribbean country. The political isolation that has kept tourists away helps keep the culture intact and visitors are spoilt by a vibrant and colonial welcome.
Traveller Ian Wright skydives onto a Havana ...
Mongolia is sandwiched between Russia and China and has always stirred up images of the weird and wonderful. Independent since the collapse of the soviet Union in 1991, it retains its eastern charm and remains one of the most adventurous and rewardin...
Spanning a number of states in the western part of North America, the Rockies cover over 1000 square miles from Canada to New Mexico. Steeped in the myths and legends of cowboys and indians, it's an area better known as the Wild Wild West.
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Tanzania is one of Africa's largest countries, a land of vast plains, lakes and mountains. It is home to the Serengeti, Mount Kilimanjaro and offers some of the best wildlife spotting opportunities on the planet. Traveler Ian Wright begins his journe...
Join traveler Justine Shapiro as she explores Venice by boat and on foot, through the romantic canals by pin-up gondolier Gianbattista into a maze of labyrinthine alleyways where she stumbles upon hidden treasures.
Venice is the only truly amphibiou...
Sydney is the gateway to Australia, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city built around a beautiful natural harbor, overlooking the South Pacific. Inhabited by aboriginal people for over 60,000years, the arrival of the convict ships from Britain in the 19th...
Known as the 'great' desert city of Morocco, Marrakech lies 60 miles from the coast, next to Morocco's towering Atlas Mountain Range. The city itself is a fusion of Africa, Europe and the Islamic world, divided between the Ville Nouvelle, built by th...
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