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- Journey with the world's most traveled filmmaker, Marlin Darrah, as he photographs locations throughout ITALY, showing you many great architectural treasures, natural wonders and cultural and artistic highlights of several cities and regions. An irresistible sampler of Venice, Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi, Positano and Capri. From the glorious cathedrals, squares and canals of Venice to the Renaissance triumphs found throughout the Tuscan cities of Florence, Fieslole and Lucca. From the most-photographed tower in the world to the antiquities, churches, market piazzas and cafes of The Eternal City. From the world's first pizza parlor and romantic chaos of Naples to the ancient and poignant frozen-in-time streets and homes of Pompeii. Take an Italian ferry boat into the Mediterranean to savor the incomparably beautiful vistas and citrus aromas of Amalfi and Positano. And finally a visit to the spectacular island of Capri, desired home of kings and artists throughout the centuries. Filmed in high-definition HD.
- Join Marlin Darrah on a journey into the rugged tropical island of Madagascar, the oldest island on Earth, and home to the Malagasy people. This former French colony became an independent country in 1960 and is not a part of the African continent. Between the years 1690 and 1720, Madagascar existed as a pirate stronghold, and to this day, people still roam the local lands in search of treasure.
- This fascinating documentary takes you to West Papua, which is the Indonesian half of the island of New Guinea. It's one of the most primitive regions on earth. Award-winning filmmaker Marlin Darrah examines the lives of three indigenous groups: the Dani, the Asmat and the Korowai, who despite modern efforts to tame the land and "pacify" them, still live primarily as hunter-gatherers or subsistence mountainside and lowland farmers, grouped into small clans. Each tribe is very traditional and - as a note to viewers - you'll see partial nudity, as it is common in these societies. In the Baliem Valley, you'll meet the Dani people, with their stilted houses, separated for men and for women. You'll witness a ceremonial pig feast, a mock tribal battle, and see an example of their famed "smoked" mummies. Next travel into the swampy rainforest to visit the Asmat tribe, renowned wood carvers and warriors, who were once headhunters and cannibals. And finally travel deeper inland to meet the Korowai people, who live high up in tree houses, due to the intense tropical rains as well as a defense against hostile tribal raids.
- Join Marlin Darrah on his journey through Northern Europe. This program gives the viewer a sample some of the great natural wonders, architectural treasures, and cultural and artistic highlights of several cities and countries. Here are inspired scenes from Bergen (Norway), London, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg and Moscow, Amsterdam, Prague and Paris. A delicious sampler of fjords, fish markets, art museums, cathedrals, lively pedestrian streets, great canals and bridges, palaces and parks, and meetings with fascinating N. Europeans. This geography sampler program is composed of the following segments: - Norway (fjords and Bergen). For almost one thousand years this city has been the destination of travelers from all around the world. Bergen is the kingdom's second largest city, with over 250.000 inhabitants and situated on the west coast of Norway. The year of the foundation is estimated to be 1070. A beautiful little city of colorful architecture, fish markets, parks and museums, it is situated in one of the most stunning geographical settings in the world. - Copenhagen. Traditionally associated with the Vikings and the Little Mermaid of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark is home to 5.4 million inhabitants and ranks first among European nations in quality of life. Copenhagen is characterized by the gaiety of Tivoli and the jazz and club scene. Palaces, parks, and cobblestone streets lend a royal character to this "Queen of the Sea." Copenhagen is Scandinavia's largest city, the dazzling capital of the Danish Empire and one of the world's most talked about and colorful cities. - St. Petersburg. Founded in 1703 as a "window on the West" by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg was for two centuries the capital of the Tsarist Empire, synonymous with magnificence and power. St. Petersburg is a beautiful city, both historical and progressive, with the traces of different historic eras. Several generations, political regimes and economic systems have changed, but the city's spirit is kept intact. The Neva River, Nevsky Prospekt, the Summer Palace, The Hermitage, St. Issac's Cathedral and the Church on Spilled Blood are some of the highlights. - Moscow. The capital of the largest country on the planet. It is a sprawling city of some 8 million people. A city full of raw and chaotic energy, absorbing 80% of the country's money and accounting for 10% of its population. Moscow is at once uncomfortable and charming, filthy rich and desperately poor, fast-paced and lazy, trendy and kitschy. Moscow could be just another capital, but it isn't. Rather, the city is an exaggerated version of everything you can get in Russia, taking everything to extremes. Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Church, Arbot Street, the circus and the fascinating subway stations are some of the highlights shown. - Prague is known as the pearl of Europe. It is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled cities in Europe. Although the city was isolated behind the Iron Curtain for more than forty years, it has now resumed its place as a major intellectual center of Europe. For six centuries it has remained nearly untouched by war, leaving intact stunning examples from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo architectural styles. In this program, we visit the famous Charles Bridge, the Town Square, the cathedral, the busy streets and picturesque narrow alleyways. - London. London, one of the world's ten greatest cities, is a perfect binding of the past and the present. A city with so many places to visit that one could never find the time to view them all. Samuel Johnson was right when he said that when someone is tired of London he is tired of life. Some of the highlights we visit are The Houses of Parliament, the Thames River, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palce, St. Paul's Cathedral. Trafalgar Square, The Tate Gallery, The National Gallery, West End theatres and Piccadilly Circus. - Amsterdam. Settled as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age, a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds. Canals crisscross the city. The more than one hundred kilometers of canals in Amsterdam, along with about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges, have led the city to being termed the "Venice of the North." We will visit the heart of Amsterdam and savor the many canal views. - Paris. Probably the most beautiful city in the world. Countless books, plays, movies and paintings have been created over the centuries by people extolling the city's virtues. We visit some of the great public art and architecture: the Notre Dame Cathedral; the diverse and unique kinds of bridges spanning the Seine; the Champs-Élysées; the Place de Concord; the Madeleine Church; The Luxembourg Gardens; the sculptures and arches of the Tuileries; the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter; the street markets and shops; and of course the Eiffel Tower, built between 1887 and 1889 - the single most visited paid monument in the world.
- Accompany travel expert Marlin Darrah on a entertaining and educational tour of Spain and Portugal. Spain's vibrant culture and history come to life as you travel from Cadaques, located along Costa Brava, to Malaga, located along the Costa Del Sol, stopping at fun and fascinating locations in between. The subtle nuances of what has attracted people over the years to Spain become starkly clear the more you experience these locations. On the second leg of your Iberian Peninsula tour you and your host Marlin Darrah visit the historic and engaging cities of Seville and Santiago de Compostela, as well as the intimate capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Also, leave room on your itinerary for the tranquil coastal resort towns of Sintra and Cascais.
- Paris conjures visions of sophistication, beauty, drama and romance. The travel clichés abound, yet there's no denying the allure and romance of the City of Light. Flamboyant and mysterious, Gothic and modern, refined and bawdy - Paris is all of these, with room for both grandeur and coziness. It's a city imbued with history, a center of art, culture, and fashion -- a cauldron of the intellectual avant-garde. But it's also a city of gardens and of cafes where people-watching is the raison d'etre. Paris is a feast of architectural splendors and small delights around every corner. And no city in the world has finer museums. The city is best seen on foot, meandering through the streets - especially those narrow lanes in the Latin Quarter - taking in unexpected pleasures at nearly every step. Through the lens of Marlin Darrah, the world's most-traveled filmmaker, enjoy a journey through Paris and savor the best sights and sounds a person can experience during a week's vacation. Also included in this program is a side-trip out from Paris to Versailles, and to the nearby Loire River Valley, to walk through several of the glorious chateaus and with their meticulously designed and manicured gardens and courtyards. Shot on high-definition HD.
- Journey with the world's most traveled filmmaker, Marlin Darrah, as he explores the famous 4000 mile trade route that winds through deserts, mountains and plains linking Europe to China. In 1271 Marco Polo left Venice for China, on a journey spanning decades. His book, "The Travels of Marco Polo," opened the trade routes to greater traffic as cultures, ideas and goods from the West and East were exchanged. Great fortunes were made on the Silk Road. China traded silk, teas and porcelain. India traded spices, ivory, textiles, precious stones and pepper. The Roman Empire sent gold, silver, fine glassware, wine, carpets and jewels. This program travels through five countries and two dozen cities, bridging the Far East with Europe. You'll see colorful and unforgettable examples of great medieval Islamic art and architecture; fascinating old market streets overflowing with Oriental carpets, spices and exotic wares. And you'll meet the hospitable people all along The Silk Road.
- Set sail with Marlin Darrah, the world's most traveled filmmaker, to explore the beloved Mediterranean. For more than 2000 years, the lands bordering the Mediterranean have held a spell over artists, writers, history-lovers, food and wine aficionados and all those seeking "the good life." This epicurean journey visits the exciting Egyptian port city of Alexandria and the Great Pyramids of Giza, as well as the heaving metropolis and ancient markets of Cairo. We journey to such alluring and historically important locations as Istanbul,Turkey; to Athens and to some of Greece's romantic isles such as Mykonos and Santorini. You'll see intriguing Kotor, in the country of Montenegro and Dubrovnik, in the country of Croatia. In Italy, stops are made to savor the famous sites of Venice as well as the coastal splendor of the Cinque Terre in NW Italy. We visit and savor the French Riviera, to the film festival city of Cannes and to the lovely town of Aix-en-Provence. And just inland in France, you'll see the stunning Medieval walled city of Carcassonne. And we'll explore fascinating Gibraltar, an important British Territory - so terribly battled over with Spain in centuries past - that lies only nine miles away from Africa, across the Strait of Gibraltar. A visual tour-de-force through the lands bordering the great "Middle Sea" of the world. Filmed in high-definition HD.
- Welcome to Asia. Your host and filmmaker Marlin Darrah begins in lively Hong Kong, one of the most impressive cities in the world with much to explore. In Vietnam, you will visit the four cities of Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Saigon, each possessing their own unique characteristics and interesting daily experiences. Complete your first of two tours of Asia with a brief glimpse of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. The first destination on the second leg of your Asian journey with Marlin Darrah is Bangkok, a vibrant and energetic city replete with Buddhist temples and outdoor markets. You will also explore Singapore, the Spice Islands, and experience an incredible underwater adventure in Indonesia. Your tour of Asia ends in Bali where you will witness a Kecak performance.
- Set sail with Marlin Darrah, the world's most traveled filmmaker, to several island gems sprinkled throughout the Caribbean: Havana, Cuba; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Barts; St. Martin; Antigua; Dominica; St. Lucia; and Barbados. From beaches to forest to mountains, here you can see every conceivable shade of blue, so many types of flowers and colored birds. A collection of small nations and territories with astonishingly diverse ways of life - each island proud of its own culture. The islands were settled by a combination of migrant tribes from South America, gold-seeking Spaniards and European planters from France, England, Denmark and the Netherlands. Add pirates, a huge African slave culture, then stir in Indians, Syrians, Chinese and Lebanese and you have the human recipe that makes up these islands. The racial mix has produced an incredible musical and artistic energy, which climaxes in the exciting week of Carnival. This program captures the spirit of the Caribbean, exploring all its realms, geography, people, fauna and flora. Filmed in high-definition HD.
- Journey with the world's most traveled filmmaker, Marlin Darrah, as he photographs locations throughout Southern Europe, showing you many great natural wonders, architectural treasures, and cultural and artistic highlights of several cities and countries. A delicious sampler of scenes from Paris, the Loire River Valley, Cannes, Barcelona, Costa Brava, Seville, Grenada, Lisbon, Florence, Rome, Croatia, Greece and Istanbul. From the Seine River and art galleries of Paris to the Moorish palaces and markets of Spain. From the canals of Venice and the Renaissance paintings and palaces of Florence and Lucca, to the greatest coastal walled city in the world - Dubrovnik. From the ancient Greek temples of Athen's Acropolis to the sparkling azure seas around the isles of Hydra and Poros. And finally an exploration of the alluring and exciting city of Istanbul, where the shops on the crowded market streets of the Grand Bazaar lure you inside - to marvel at the unique handicrafts and carpets of the Arabian Nights. Filmed in high-definition HD.
