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The GoldenPass Line is a train line in the Swiss Alps which connects Montreux to Lucerne. This video shows you the climb out of Montreux on the panoramic train with Lake Geneva in the background. There is beautiful mountain scenery throughout the journey.  

Greece is a country in Southern Europe, on the southernmost tip of the Balkan peninsula, with extensive coastlines and islands in the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It has an ancient culture that has had a significant influence on the arts, language, philosophy, politics, and sports of western society, including the genres of comedy and drama, western alphabets, Platonic ideals and the Socratic method, democracies and republics, and the Olympics. It is also a geographically appealing place to visit, with a mountainous mainland and idyllic island beaches.  

São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Africa. It consists of two islands: São Tomé and Príncipe. This country is considered by many people to be a paradise.

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the most exciting megacities on the planet. The city is a spectacular matrix of villages, towns and cities, strung together by a super-efficient rail system. Tradition, ritual and respect are the hallmarks of Japanese society. This is a place that cherishes its children, reveres its elderly, and treats visitors like honoured guests.

Port Isaac is a small harbour village on the north coast of Cornwall. Modern holiday homes form the upper section of the village, but the lower harbourside cottages and buildings date from the 18th and 19th century. Leading to and from the harbour area, extremely narrow roads are shared by motorists and pedestrians. At the harbourside, Port Isaac Fishermen Ltd. sells fresh, local whole fish and shellfish. In recent times, Port Isaac has served as the fictional Port Wenn in ITVs Doc Martin series, and the narrow Roscarrock Hill lane is often crowded with tourists in search of Doc Martins [More]

Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands. The “Venice Of The North” has an extensive canal district full of bridges, cobblestone streets and charming gabled houses.

This video begins high on the German and Austrian border and takes us to Innsbruck, the historic capital of the Habsburgs. We then visit a Tirolean village before going to Italy at Reifenstein Castle. Then we’re out-of-doors, zooming up rock cliffs and hiking through alpine meadows in the Italian Dolomites.

Bring your sense of adventure, because here are five thrilling rides, from family-friendly safaris to white water adventures and raging roller coasters, that you shouldn’t miss during your trip to Disney World. This video picks out the best rides at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, including the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.  

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the Caribbean, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. Parrot Cay is a Five Star Resort on an exclusive private Island 35 minutes by boat from Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos.

Atlanta, Georgia, is located near the Southern end of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s known as the ‘the city in a forest’ thanks to its lush canopy of trees. Most visitors know about the burning of Atlanta during the Civil War thanks to Gone with the Wind. The Atlanta History Center documents Civil War history, and another must-see attraction is the Martin Luther King Junior Historic Site. Enjoy the green city spaces at Centennial Olympic Park near the city’s downtown, or in midtown’s Piedmont Park. The best views of all are found at nearby Stone Mountain Park, the world’s largest exposed [More]

In Portland, Oregon, you can experience the laid-back atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest amid beautiful natural surroundings. A Portland tour is easily accomplished on foot as this city was designed for pedestrians, so you’ll be able to get around quickly. As you stroll along, you’ll find plenty of parks, fountains, and buildings old and new to explore. Be warned, this city is known for its sudden showers, so make sure you bring an umbrella!

The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Bois de Bologne are wonderfully romantic Parisian landmarks. But on Halloween, skip those sights and head to Père Lachaise Cemetery and the Paris Catacombs. More than a million people have been buried at Père Lachaise, and its tombs are among the most artistic and varied that you’ll find anywhere. It’s also a quiet, pleasant place for a stroll or a rest—if you don’t mind being surrounded by dead bodies.

Mallorca is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, known for its beach resorts and sheltered coves, limestone mountains and Roman and Moorish remains. Palma has the Santa María cathedral and hosts the annual Copa del Rey regatta. Stone built villages include Pollença, with its art galleries and summer classical music festival, and hillside Fornalutx, surrounded by citrus plantations on mountain terraces. Mallorca has a lot to offer. In this video guide there are some tips to make your holiday even better and how to avoid some of the problems people encounter.  

Tunisia is located only a few kilometers away from Sicily and the Roman influence is still very obvious. In 800BC the Punic Tunis was only a small town in the shadow of Carthage. Today, Tunis is a modern city with 1.2 Million Inhabitants and wWhere ever we look we see the Tunisian flag. The five columns of Islam, the state religion of Tunisia, are Symbolized by a pentacle. The Muslims believe in God Being the only one Being and His prophet Mohammad. The teaching of Allah calls the faithful to pray, to fast, to give alms and to make pilgrimage [More]