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TRAVEL & TOURISM


GLOBE TREKKER: EASTERN AFRICA

From the spectacular Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and the Blue Nile Falls, Globe Trekker takes you on a breathtaking adventure to Eastern Africa. Ian Wright, Estelle Bingham and Nicki Grosse explore the cultures, landscapes and wildlife of Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Ethiopia, Uganda and Congo.

Features five Globe Trekker episodes available for the first time on DVD:
  • Madagascar
  • Kenya
  • Tanzania & Zanzibar
  • Uganda & Congo
  • Ethiopia

    Item no.: NH07820114
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 300 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 125.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: MICRONESIA & PACIFIC ISLANDS

    Micronesia, a little known region in the Pacific, comprises over 2,000 islands, of which only about a hundred are inhabited. With almost a quarter of the world's atolls, this region boasts some of the best diving in Traveller Megan McCormick begins her journey on modern westernised Guam, then flies to Pohnpei, the capital of Micronesia, and after a stop in the state of Chuuk, goes kayaking through the magnificent rock islands of the Republic of Palau. Finally she goes cycling on the ancient land of Yap and attends the island annualAlong the - Visit the archaeological ruins of Nan Madol - the "Venice of Micronesia" - scattered on tiny islands linked by - Hike through the stunning lush vegetation in - Search for the hump- backed turtles at Ulithi - Go wreck diving in - Dive with Manta Rays in Yap's MiilPACIFIC ISLANDS (FIJI, VANUATU & Situated in the South Pacific midway between Papua New Guinea and Polynesia, these tropical islands, once infamous among explorers for head hunting and cannibalism, are now better known by travellers for their pristine waters and colourfulTraveller Ian Wright begins his Pacific adventure diving in Fiji. From here he flies to Vanuatu to meet a tribal chief and climb the world's most accessible active volcano. He ends his journey wreck diving where he discovers the bloody World War II history of the Along the - Scuba dive among sunken - Feed sharks in the Mamanuras - Walk through cannibal - Climb an active volcano and peer - Gallop down the beach on a runaway horse.

    Item no.: HR07820118
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 120 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: NORTHERN AFRICA

    From the souks of Tripoli to the medieval streets of Fes and the Valley of the Kings, Globe Trekker takes you on a exciting adventure through Northern Africa. Ian Wright and Megan McCormick trek deep into the desert in search of mummies, oases, Sufi mystics and Features three Globe Trekker - Morocco - Tunisia & - Egypt.

    Item no.: YD07820120
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 180 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 105.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: PAKISTAN

    Pakistan contains some of Asia's most dynamic landscapes. A kaleidoscope of cultures and ancient civilisations it was one of the earliest sites of Traveller Neil Gibson begins his journey in the manic metropolis of Karachi where he gets outfitted in the local dress. By train he then travels north to the mystical Multan and onto Lahore. After visiting the legendary Khyber Pass he takes a flight North ending his trip trekking in the Along the - Chill out with holy men at the Urs Festival in the Sufi city of - Visit Pakistan's cultural and artistic capital - Witness the spectacular desert Derawar - Play polo in - Trek into the Himalayas to Hunza and beyond.

    Item no.: LJ07820121
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: PIRATES, GALLEONS AND TREASURE

    In this Globe Trekker history special, presenter Megan McCormick travels to Colombia, Panama, Florida, and The Bahamas, to learn about the galleons, treasure, and pirates of the Caribbean. She follows the route of 17th century Spanish galleons on their voyages to bring back gold from the New World, and discovers the stories and legends about the golden age of piracy and its treasures. We take a look at the treasure at stake and what still remains from that In 1492 Christopher Columbus quite literally put the Americas on the map. This milestone in history also sparked over 250 years of perilous treasure hunting and brutal competition with the English, the French, the Spanish, the Dutch and the Portuguese all vying for gold, silver and other riches. Galleons were sunk. Thousands were killed and up until the mid 1700s, it was the pirates who ruled Megan's journey begins in Panama and Colombia where she visits the the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) in Bogota a stashed with treasures from across the Americas, itas probably one Megan treks the most important gold museums in the world. She then explores the famous Camino Real mule trail and traces the route the Spanish took to transport gold from Peru to Panama City and Portobello on The Caribbean. In Cartagena she takes a tour of the forts and city walls built by the Spanish to protect their stolen gold, then takes a boat out to sea to visit the burial place of Sir Francis Drake who died here in 1596. Drake was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe a a national hero in England, he was known as ""El Dragon"" to Next stop is Port Royal in Jamaica where Megan meets some interesting characters with a tale or two to tell about the life of pirates: Captain Morgan, Mary Reid, and Anne Bonny. She canat resist sampling some typical pirate food and drink: boucan and ""pirates Then it's over to The Bahamas where we learn about one of the most famous pirates of all, Blackbeard. Megan ends her journey in Florida with a spectacular scuba dive off the Florida Keys where she witnesses the last remains of the famous Spanish galleon shipwrecks.

    Item no.: WR07820123
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: SOUTHERN AFRICA

    From the shores of Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls to the red sand dunes at Sossuvlei and the crystal clear waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Globe Trekker takes you on a fascinating journey to Southern Africa. Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Holly Morris, Sami Sabiti and Andrew Daddo explore the cultures, landscapes and wildlife of Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Malawi.

    Item no.: JN07820127
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 240 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 115.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: WESTERN AFRICA

    From the old Slave Coast to the island of Fogo and the legendary city of Timbuktu, Globe Trekker takes you on a fascinating adventure to Western Africa. Zay Harding, Megan McCormick, Justine Shapiro and Zoe Palmer explore this rarely traveled region visiting Cameroon, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Cape Verde.

    Features four Globe Trekker episodes:
  • Ghana & the Ivory Coast
  • Benin, Burkina Faso & Mali
  • Cameroon
  • Cape Verde & Senega

    Item no.: CU07820131
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 240 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2009
    Price: USD 115.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: BOLIVIA

    Globe Trekker Ian Wright explores Bolivia, finding one of the poorest countries in South America is also one of the richest in culture and landscape.

    His journey begins on Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake where he visits the Island of the Sun, the legendary birthplace of the Incan Empire. En route to the capital La Paz, he stops off in Copacabana and witnesses the blessing of the cars a Christian ceremony with roots in Incan tradition. His travels then take him on to Sucre and Tarabuco before reaching the mining centre of Potosi and the salt flats of Uyuni. After spending the night at the Palacio de Sal, a hotel incredibly sculpted entirely from salt, he attends the Fiesta of San Miguel in Uncia. Returning to La Paz by bus he joins a group cycling to Coroico in the lush Yungas region.

    Ian's journey ends with a trek to Huayna Potosi, one of the spectacular Andean peaks that overlook the capital city.

    Item no.: CY07820108
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: CYPRUS & CRETE

    Globe Trekker K.T. Comer travels around the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Beginning her adventures in the southern resort of Ayia Napa, she checks out the beach party scene, before moving on to the ruins of Kourion to catch a midsummer's day festival in honor of the ancient Greek god Apollo.

    K.T. then travels to the island's most revered Greek Orthodox monastery at Kykkos, before heading to Nicosia, the world's last divided capital city, straddling the UN-patrolled buffer zone between Greek-dominated southern Cyprus and the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. After meeting and listening to the inspirational Bicommunal Choir for Peace, equally made up of Greek and Turkish Cypriot singers, she ends her journey in Kyrenia on the northern coast.

    Meanwhile, Globe Trekker Adela Ucar Innerarity visits the Greek island of Crete to learn more about the island's World War II history and experience its stunning natural beauty along one of Europe's most popular walking trails, the E4.

    Her journey begins in Hania, a bustling harbor town with Venetian and Turkish architecture. Adela's visit coincides with the commemoration of the Battle of Crete of 1941. She meets with veterans of the war and retraces their experiences, from Maleme in the west where the battle began, through the rugged interior and over the towering White Mountains before reaching the southern coast at Hora Sfakion.

    From Hora Sfakion Adela follows the E4 trail, heading west to the idyllic fishing village of Loutro and Agia Roumelli. Rejoining the trail at Sougia, she visits the Byzantine ruins at Lissos before continuing on to Paleochora where she ends her journey on the stunning Elafonisi beach.

    Item no.: NL07820113
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: ICE TREKKING THE ALPS

    Globe Trekker Zay Harding undertakes the legendary Haute Route, one of the most famous ski tours in the world. His seven day ice trekking adventure in the Alps takes him from Chamonix to Zermatt, crossing through three European countries, France, Italy and Switzerland.

    His adventure begins at the Argentiere Glacier and takes him from hut to hut until reaching and crossing the Col du Chardonnet. Passing through Verbier, he reaches the highest point and the highlight of his journey, Pigne d'Arolla and its stunning panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.

    Item no.: VP07820116
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: PANAMA & COLOMBIA

    Colombia is the only country in South America that borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Panama to its North shares the same distinction as well as being the narrowest country in Central America.

    Globe Trekker Megan McCormick visits Colombia and Panama, countries that are still refreshingly untouched by mass tourism. Her first stop is Panama's lively capital, Panama City, where she takes in the sights, samples street food and shops for a Panama hat. She then ventures outside the city to the famous Panama Canal which links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and plays a crucial part in the Panamanian economy.

    Megan's next stop is the Comarca of Kuna Yala in the San Blas archipelago, a semi autonomous region belonging to one of Panama's main indigenous groups, the Kuna. Her journey continues in Colombia's capital Bogota where she explores the country's violent past and connection to the cocaine trade.

    From Bogota she travels to the beautiful and historic city of Cartagena, taking in the colonial charm and enjoying Vallenato, one of Colombia's most popular rhythms. The last leg of her journey begins in the town of Santa Marta where she treks into the jungle with archaeologist Santiago Giraldo to find the Lost City of The Tayrona, perched high on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

    Item no.: YU07820122
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: SOUTH KOREA

    Globe Trekker Ian Wright starts his journey in the South Korean capital, Seoul. He takes in the delights of the Gyeong-dong market and tries his hand at Tae Kwon-Do with the national team.

    After a night out in Seoul, Ian heads north to the North-South Korean Border to experience military power at it most dramatic at the DMZ.

    Ian's journey then takes him south to Jinbu, where he seeks solace and serenity with the Buddha at the Woljeongsa temple. Next he visits the village of Hahoe and Busan, Korea's second largest city where he visits the Jagalchi fish market. From Busan he travels to Jeju Island, famous for the Haenyo, women free divers who hunt for fresh fish and sea life everyday.

    Item no.: AN07820126
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: ULTIMATE CENTRAL AMERICA

    Central America is the thin section of land that links the continents of North and South America. It is made up of seven small, mostly tropical countries that share a wealth of natural beauty, Mayan history and culture and stunning wildlife.

    In this Globe Trekker ultimate DVD guide to Central America, Brianna Barnes, Justine Shapiro, Neil Gibson and Megan McCormick discover the region's best beaches, volcanoes, ancient ruins, and festivals.

    Contains the Globe Trekker shows:
  • Honduras and El Salvador
  • Costa Rica and Nicaragua
  • La Ruta Maya: Yucatan, Guatemala, and Belize

    ¡Kplus additional bonus footage: Panama Extra with Megan McCormick from Globe Trekker: Panama & Colombia.

    Item no.: SZ07820129
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 180 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 115.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: VENEZUELA

    Globe Trekker Ian Wright travels to Venezuela, the country where Christopher Columbus first set foot on South American soil. His journey begins in the state of Merida located high in the Andes, home to the country's 5 highest peaks it is known as the roof top of Venezuela.

    He then heads south by bus to Hato Pinero, a 500 square mile ranch situated in the flat grasslands that cover almost a third of the country. The region is inhabited by the Llaneros, some of the toughest cowboys on the planet as well as an abundance of wildlife including, crocodiles, piranhas and the infamous anaconda.

    Leaving the wilds of Hato Pinero, Ian travels to Caracas, the nation's capital and home to a quarter of the country's population. He meets up with the reigning Miss Venezuela and learns about the city's famed beauty schools that have groomed a record number of Miss Worlds and Miss Universes. His next destination is Los Roques, an archipelago of 300 sun-kissed islands, coral reefs and sand bars that was designated a national park in 1972.

    The final leg of Ian's journey takes him south to Gran Sabana, Venezuela's lush rainforest region also known as the Lost World because of its strange pre-historic landscapes. He embarks on a 3 day trip down river from Kamorata through the rapids of Devil's Canyon ending his journey with a trek to Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall measuring over 1,000 meters.

    Item no.: NN07820130
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 85 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2008
    Price: USD 95.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: CUBA AND HAITI

    Like their Caribbean neighbors, Cuba and Haiti are home to pristine beaches and lush tropical weather. However, these two nations are among the least explored in the world. Though largely untouched by mass tourism, both countries manage to offer a wealth of cultural and historical sights not to be missed.

    Globe Trekker Ian Wright begins his journey in Havana, Cuba exploring the beaches, bustling street markets and rumba filled back streets. He travels west out of the capital city to the tobacco province of Pinar del Rio, home to Cuba's world famous cigar industry. The next leg of the journey takes him to Matanzas Province, the site of the American invasion of the Bay of Pigs and then on to Camaguey, Cuba's cowboy country. Ian ends his visit to Cuba with a climb to the top of the Gran Piedra to take in the view of his next destination, Haiti's capital Port au Prince. After a short visit to Port au Prince Ian heads to Jacmel in time for the annual Carnival, known for its traditional papier mache masks and lively ra ra bands. Next he visits Haiti's holiest city, Souvenance, where he attends a traditional voodoo ceremony. The journey ends at the imposing Citadelle Laferriere, the largest fort in the Western Hemisphere and a UNESCO World Heritage site located just outside of Cap Haitien.

    Item no.: WK07820112
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2007
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: CANADA

    Bordered by the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, Canada is the world's second largest country. Influenced throughout history by a plethora of cultures and traditions it has grown into a thriving, multicultural country full of confident and characterful cities. In contrast it's also home to some of the biggest mountains in North America and a virtually unpopulated, spectacular wilderness.

    Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey through Arctic Canada in Montreal, Canada's largest French speaking city. From there he travels to Yellowknife before heading further north to the visit the Inuit people of Baffin Island. He ends his journey searching for polar bears on Broughton Island.

    Meanwhile, Zay Harding explores Western Canada starting his journey exploring the province of Saskatchewan before flying to Alberta's capital Edmonton. After hitching a ride to the famous Calgary Stampede he travels through Whistler to end his journey in the beautiful, isolated province of Yukon.

    Along the way:
  • Take a four day dog sled across the arctic wilderness
  • Fly through the tree tops ziptrekking in Whistler's old pine forest
  • Taste a traditional Calgary Stampede delicacy - Prairie Oysters
  • Experience the spectacular aurora borealis or northern lights
  • Taste deliciois maple syrup freshly produced in a Quebec sugar shack

    Item no.: KU07820109
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 118 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: CHINA

    China is the third largest country in the world and houses a diverse population of over a billion people! It's alive with history and culture, and possesses beautiful, magical landscapes that will transport you to another time. One of the oldest civilizations on earth, its recently opened its doors to the west and as it gains economic strength, begins to shape the 21st century.

    Traveler Justine Shapiro explores the traditional Southwest of China, the autonomous region of Guangxi, and the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan and Sichuan, while Megan McCormick journeys though Central China, from Shanghai to the Yellow Mountains, and from the Yangzi River to Xian, the ancient capital of China. Zay Harding completes the tour traveling through the four provinces of Southeast China from Guanzhou to Nanchang.

    Along the way:
  • Attend a traditional Long Horn Mio ceremony and listen to their amazing singing
  • Visit the Huangguoshu Waterfalls, the largest in Asia
  • See the endangered Giant Panda
  • Visit a silk factory in Suzhou, the silk capital of China, and attend the temple fair celebrating the end of the silk harvest
  • Walk among the 8,000 terracotta warriors built to guard to tomb of China's first emperor, Emperor China

    Item no.: WY07820111
    Format: 2 DVDs (Color)
    Duration: 180 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 105.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: SOUTH AFRICA

    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. The dark cloud of apartheid held back tourism, but since its breakdown in 1994 travelers have returned to experience the magic of this remarkable land.

    Travelers Sami Sabiti and Justine Shapiro return to South Africa to see how much the rainbow nation has changed in the decade since apartheid. Starting in the beautiful Cape Town they travel to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. After a stop in Kimberly, Sami does on to the tribal lands of Limpopo while Justine heads east to Afrikaner Oudtshoorn and on to Durban before meeting the wildlife of Kruger National Park. They end their journey in Johannesburg.

    Along the way:
  • Sample the wines of the Stellenbosch region
  • Experience the extreme Hindu festival of Kavadi in Durban
  • Paint with the Venda people, renowned as the country's most skillful artists
  • Descend into the diamond mines of Kimberly
  • Take a safari through the world famous Kruger National Park

    Item no.: JF07820125
    Format: DVD (Region 1, Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: ECUADOR & THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

    Ecuador is the smallest of the Andean countries that stretch along the western coast of South America. Despite its size, Ecuador has an incredible landscape and climate, making it one of the world's greatest geographical wonders.

    Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her travels in Quayaquil, before taking a train up into the Andes. After climbing the highest active volcano on earth, she heads north to the capital of Ecuador, Quito. Following a trek in the Amazon, she completes her trip with a visit to the magnificent Galapagos Islands.

    Along the way:
  • Fly into the Amazon on an old army plane
  • Ride on the roof of a train
  • Bathe in hot water from a volcano
  • Romp with the sea lions on the Galapagos Islands
  • Climb 18,000 icy feet up into the Andes

    Item no.: TN07820115
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: JAMAICA

    The third largest island in the Caribbean, Jamaica's beauty has become legendary. Best known for its sun-kissed golden beaches and endless parades of color and music, it also boasts some spectacular inland landscapes.

    Traveler Ian Wright begins his journey in the renowned beach resort of Negril before heading down the coast to Treasure Beach. After a stay in Hope Bay he visits the colonial town of Port Antonio. He then escapes to the solitude of the mountains and ends his journey watching the sunrise from the peak of Blue Mountain.

    Along the way...
  • Dine with Rastas on curried goat
  • Dive off the famous cliffs of Negril
  • Cut sugarcane with a machete
  • Ride a motorcycle through the Blue Mountains
  • Pay your respects at Bob Marley's mausoleum

    Item no.: YW07820117
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: TURKEY

    Visitors have been attracted to Turkey since Julian 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 nation rich in history, classical civilization and art.

    Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey at the Roman ruins of Ephesus. She then travels up the coast to the volcanic Cappadocia region, home to one of the first Christian communities. Traveling east, she visits the wonders of Nemrut Dag, and then heads north to her final destination: the Kachkar Mountains near the Black Sea Coast.

    Along the way...
  • Sail the turquoise coastline of the Black Sea
  • Hike up Mount Olympus to see its eternal flame
  • Spend the night in a tree house
  • Dance with a bride on her wedding day
  • Experience a Turkish bath complete with massage

    Item no.: EH07820128
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: CENTRAL AMERICA

    In Globe Trekker Central America, Justine Shapiro and Neil Gibson explore Costa Rica, Nicaragua, the Yucatan, Belize and Guatemala.

    Traveller Neil Gibson begins his journey in the Costa Rican capital of San Jose. By bike he travels North to admire the abundant wildlife at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. After witnessing a bull fiesta in Liberia he crosses the border into Nicaragua. He starts by learning about the country's turbulent history before heading South across the Soletiname Archipelago. He ends his journey at the dramatic Volcan Masaya.

    Traveller Justine Shapiro starts her journey in Merida, Mexico, the capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, taking in the Mayan ruins of Chichi??n Itzi?? and Tulum. From there she travels South to English-speaking Belize before ending her journey in Guatemala at the Easter celebrations in Antigua - hailed as the most spectacular in Latin America.

    Includes the Globe Trekker shows:
  • Costa Rica and Nicaragua
  • La Ruta Maya: Yucatan, Guatemala, and Belize

    Item no.: WR07820110
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 118 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: MIDDLE EAST

    This 2-DVD set contains four shows: The Arab Gulf States; Syria, Jordan and Lebanon; Israel & the Sinai Desert; and a Short History Special.

    Known as the "cradle of civilization," the Middle East is the meeting point between Africa, Europe and Asia, and contains some of the most beautiful and mystical scenery in the world. Unfortunately, due to cultural and political complexities, only a handful of visitors get to experience the genuine hospitality of the people and see the region's stunning ancient cities.

    Traveler Ian Wright starts his journey in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert, traveling south past the ruins at Petra and then on to Beirut in Lebanon. He ends his journey in Syria at the ancient town of Palmyra. Further south, traveler Megan McCormick visits battle scarred Kuwait before traveling on to Dubai and finally Oman. Justine Shapiro completes the journey traveling through Israel and the Sinai Desert.

    Along the way:
  • Witness a Sufi ritual and the mystical order of the Whirling Dervishes
  • Revel in the festivities of Liberation Day on the streets of Kuwait City
  • Play a round of golf with one of the most flamboyant sheiks in Arabia
  • Spend the night in a stable in Jerusalem
  • Climb Mount Sinai in Egypt

    Item no.: NK07820119
    Format: 2 DVDs (Color)
    Duration: 240 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 105.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: BRAZIL

    Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and covers half of South America. The world's biggest 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.

    Traveller Ian Wright visits the historic North East, from Salvador following the coast to the mouth of the mighty Amazon, the world's largest river. He then goes to Rio de Janeiro, a lively melting pot of Portuguese settlers and African slaves, the home of Samba, soccer, and carnival capital of the world.

    Along the way:
  • Attend a Candomble ceremony, one of the fastest growing and most popular cults in Brazil, brought over by African slaves
  • Go down a mine in the colonial town of Lancois where diamond miners are still at work
  • Follow a guide into the heart of the rainforest
  • Visit Rio de Janeiro, its modern Museum of Contemporary Art, and the world famous temple to soccer, Maracana
  • Join Rio Carnival's street parties and the Samba parades for the maddest night of your life!

    Item no.: EN07820107
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 118 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 85.00

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    GLOBE TREKKER: PORTUGAL & THE AZORES

    Located in southern Europe with its west face surrounded by the Atlantic ocean Portugal is known for its sunny climate and superb beach resorts. Visitors are also attracted to the vineyards, stunning inland landscapes and its thriving capital, Lisbon.

    Traveler Megan McCormick starts her journey in the beautiful Doruro Valley before heading north to trek through the spectacular Peneda Geres National Park. Moving south through Fatima and Santarem, she stops in Lisbon before ending her journey in the idyllic Azores.

    Along the way...
  • Learn how Port is made in a vineyards
  • Join a celebration at a local wedding
  • Visit the chilling human skeletons at the famous Church Of Bones
  • Go whale watching in the Azores
  • Revive your energy with seaweed therap

    Item no.: BC07820124
    Format: DVD (Region 1, Color)
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 9-12, College/University, Adult
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 85.00

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