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New Beijing: Reinventing A City

New Beijing: Reinventing A City

As China emerges as the economic powerhouse of the 21st century, Beijing is experiencing the most rapid redevelopment since Haussmamn redesigned Paris in the 19th Century. Olympic crowds marvelled at the new face of Beijing as it unveiled an impressive array of symbols by some of the world’s best-regarded architects: the Watercube and Birds Nest, the National Theatre, the CCTV Tower and the Beijing Capital Airport.

Duration : 54m
Maturity Level : all

Spirits Of Orchid Island

Spirits Of Orchid Island

Orchid Island is located off the south east coast of Taiwan. Its jagged volcanic landscape, lush tropical jungles and clear blue waters are home to a unique mix of wildlife. Over a thousand kinds of fish and seasnakes populate the coral reefs, owls, whistling green pigeons and birdwing butterflies thrive in the forests. The Tao people came here nearly a thousand years ago and their guardianship of both forest and ocean has preserved the island’s wild nature.

Duration : 53m
Maturity Level : all

Cape Horn

Cape Horn

In 2009 three windsurfers and a camera crew started out to sail around the infamous Cape Horn. They wanted to capture the myth of the Cape Horn and get a better understanding of the \"old day\" sailors and buccaneers, who surrounded the most southern tip of South America without engines or any kind of modern navigation systems. The myth of the Cape Horn and the knowledge that more than 10,000 seamen lost their lives here makes this adventure a thrilling challenge.`

Duration : 48m
Maturity Level : all

Germany - Berlin and East Germany

Germany - Berlin and East Germany

It’s one of Europe’s biggest countries and a nation full of history and culture. Starting the adventure in the capital, Berlin, we head south to see where Berliners like to spend their holidays. From there we check out the industrial side of the country, ending the first half of our trip on the world’s biggest movable machine.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : 7_plus

Dubai

Dubai

The United Arab Emirates is a place where ancient tradition crashes headlong into the modern world. At its heart is Dubai, an urban giant, with the Arabian Desert on one side and the Persian Gulf on the other. It’s a city of excess, with the world’s biggest building, the world’s biggest mall and numerous other manmade wonders that will blow your mind.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : 7_plus

London

London

In this episode of The Travel Bug, we head to the heart of the United Kingdom! And where better to start our journey than in one of the world’s great cities, London. We take in all the clichéd sites and iconic locales, and most importantly, dig a little deeper to find some new experiences that tell the story of this amazing city.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : 7_plus

England - Northern England

England - Northern England

This episode sees us leaving the crowded streets and hitting the road in search of a little bit of England’s history and to explore the rural parts of the country. Starting in Manchester, we visit the home of the world’s most popular football team and learn a little about the industrial revolution.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : 7_plus

From the Sky

From the Sky

A pioneering initiative in Europe. Twenty-two villages and cities in southwestern Spain have Special Bird Protection Zones because of the importance of the species living between the walls of their churches, palaces, and streets.

Duration : 51m
Maturity Level : all

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E1

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E1

Serbia. A small country in the Balkan Peninsula that hides some of the most beautiful natural wonders and unique cultural heritage in this part of the world. Yet it remains unknown to many. This small self-organized crew from Serbia and Germany set a mission to discover and reveal those stunning natural creations of Serbia.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E2

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E2

Serbia. A small country in the Balkan Peninsula that hides some of the most beautiful natural wonders and unique cultural heritage in this part of the world. Yet it remains unknown to many. This small self-organized crew from Serbia and Germany set a mission to discover and reveal those stunning natural creations of Serbia.

Duration : 23m
Maturity Level : all

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E3

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E3

Serbia. A small country in the Balkan Peninsula that hides some of the most beautiful natural wonders and unique cultural heritage in this part of the world. Yet it remains unknown to many. This small self-organized crew from Serbia and Germany set a mission to discover and reveal those stunning natural creations of Serbia.

Duration : 24m
Maturity Level : all

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E4

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E4

Serbia. A small country in the Balkan Peninsula that hides some of the most beautiful natural wonders and unique cultural heritage in this part of the world. Yet it remains unknown to many. This small self-organized crew from Serbia and Germany set a mission to discover and reveal those stunning natural creations of Serbia.

Duration : 25m
Maturity Level : all

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E5

Serbia Upside Down – Into the Unknown S1 E5

Serbia. A small country in the Balkan Peninsula that hides some of the most beautiful natural wonders and unique cultural heritage in this part of the world. Yet it remains unknown to many. This small self-organized crew from Serbia and Germany set a mission to discover and reveal those stunning natural creations of Serbia.

Duration : 27m
Maturity Level : all

Take a Seat S2 E7 Egypt

Take a Seat S2 E7 Egypt

Still in the midst of a revolution, the people of Egypt have attracted global attention by triggering what has come to be known as the Arab Spring. With all eyes on this ancient and changing country, Dominic Gill take his ‘no doors, no windows’ concept of ‘Take A Seat’ to the heart of the revolution, Tahrir Square.

Duration : 20m
Maturity Level : all

Guardians of Tradition

Guardians of Tradition

While the Yanomami still celebrate ancient marital customs and rituals, life as they know it is being threatened. In Greenland, the custom of hunting seals using dog sleds has almost been replaced by a modern lifestyle. It is unknown though how much the next generation will remember. The Yapese people, residents of Micronesian island Yap, know about the so-called ‘western ways’. Tourism hit the island a while ago.

Duration : 49m
Maturity Level : all

The Ancestors Lands

The Ancestors Lands

The Tarahumara, people in Mexico, sell snacks to the passengers of stopped trains, but otherwise renounce society and live in small autonomous families. In Niger, the Woodabe, stick to their nomad lifestyle and travel from one watering place to the next. Few undisturbed peoples still exist on this planet. The era of untouched populations is coming to an end. When those peoples disappear, their languages, cultures, knowledge and perspectives will also vanish forever.

Duration : 49m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 1

Episode 1

Judy starts her journey in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, a city that seems to perch on the edge of the world. Although Perth is known as a great outdoors city, Judy discovers it’s also the home of Australia’s longest running international arts festival. Later, she explores a slice of Africa in Australia – Monarto Zoo, and finally travels back to Adelaide to the Magill Estate, home of Australia’s most famous wine, Penfolds Grange.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 2

Episode 2

Judy swims with tuna and sea lions on the Eyre Peninsula, ventures into the South Australian Outback and explores the Goldfields region of Victoria.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 3

Episode 3

Judy Bailey tracks the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, goes canyoning at Cradle Mountain National Park and explores the Blue Mountains in New South Wales.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 4

Episode 4

Judy Bailey learns to surf at Byron Bay, meets Tibetan monks at Crystal Castle and finds there’s much more to southern Queensland than the Gold Coast.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : all

Episode 5

Episode 5

In this final episode, Judy is in the Discovery Coast in northern Queensland, showcasing some of its little known gems, including stunning Lady Elliot Island. She explores Rockhampton, the beef capital of Australia, then heads to Darwin and on to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory for an epic final adventure, rich in Aboriginal history and animal life.

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : all

The Quiet American Gardener: Jardin Serre De La Madone

The Quiet American Gardener: Jardin Serre De La Madone

Lawrence Johnston embarked on creating a second garden at Menton in the South of France. Like Hidcote, Jardin Serre de la Madone was a farm that Johnston turned into a magnificent garden. After Johnston’s death in the 1950s, Serre passed through the hands of a series of different owners and was nearly lost, but its reputation was kept alive by a handful of enthusiastic garden connoisseurs.

Duration : 52m
Maturity Level : all

The Sweet Life in Vidalia

The Sweet Life in Vidalia

Take a tour around Vidalia, GA to find southern comfort food, outrageous sandwiches, and homemade donuts. Skye uses local pecans in a family recipe.

Duration : 22m
Maturity Level : 7_plus

Gir National Park: India – Asia’s Last Lion

Gir National Park: India – Asia’s Last Lion

Gir National Park: India – Asia’s Last Lion

Duration : 44m
Maturity Level : all