Portugal's Nature Parks
The Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês is known for its oak forests, which are predominantly pedunculate.
The Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês is known for its oak forests, which are predominantly pedunculate.
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From Evora, located in Portugal,we will hop across places like Monsarazor Alandroal
in Plasencia, Spain, we will visit towns such as Trujilloor Alcántara.
A vacation in the Seychelles - or even a wedding? This is the dream for many, especially Germans, who top the guest list at this island archipelago. But the paradise is under threat. We show the beauty of the island, with its rare animal species, happy wedding couples and white beaches. And yet: This is a paradise under threat, you can see the signs of climate change, with broken shorelines and bleached corals. Although the Seychelles has only 0.13 percent of Germany's land area, its new marine reserve is larger than the Federal Republic: A dream for the conservationists, who are supported by the Seychelles government.
The Fall House in Big Sur offers dramatic ocean views, perched near 70-meter cliffs over the Pacific. (S1 E04)
The Sea Ranch redefined modernity, blending community living with nature-focused, utopian design. (S1 E03)
John Lautners iconic designs blend drama, geometry, warmth, and respect for nature into functional sculptures. (S1 E02)
A stunning modernist Palm Springs home by Albert Frey features a glass pavilion and illuminated pool indoors. (S1 E01)
Jamaica's colonial history, stunning nature, and rich culture unfold in a journey full of surprises.
The roads at the Artic Circle are covered in ice and snow almost eight months out of the year.
When it starts to rain, the roads turn into muddy paths. Every journey is a trip into uncertainty.
Ireland's west was shaped by retreating Ice Age glaciers, forming the unique Burren region.
In the rocky north-west of Ireland in particular, life mostly takes place on the coast.
For centuries, pilgrims have set off on the Via Francigena in the hopes of reaching the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul in Rome. The ancient pilgrimage route leads through the imposing Alps to the Great St Bernard Pass and from there cross-country through Italy: along the Aosta Valley and the endless rice fields of the Po Valley, over the mountains of the Apennines, and the rolling hills of Tuscany to Lazio – en route, modern pilgrims discover Italy's majestic and diverse landscapes, as well as traces of bygone eras. Along the way, they meet people who share with them their enthusiasm for the country and the tradition of pilgrimage.
In honour of the Archangel Michael, thousands of medieval Christians set off on pilgrimages to the famous mountain monastery of the Mont-Saint-Michel in the Atlantic Ocean. Today it continues to enchant millions of visitors each year. But the pilgrimage route from Rouen to the mountain abbey seems to have been forgotten: it leads through the depths of Normandy into rural France. Modern pilgrims can expect a fascinating voyage of discovery along historic paths that will allow them to discover not only the original character of the country and its inhabitants, but also themselves.
In the Middle Ages, the horrifying murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket of Canterbury led thousands of pilgrims to the south of England. Centuries later, the long-forgotten Pilgrims' Way is now enjoying a revival. The Pilgrim´s Way leads east to west cross-country from Winchester to Canterbury through the counties of Hampshire, Surrey and Kent. Along the way, modern pilgrims discover traces of the past and the pristine beauty of the land. They meet people who want to preserve England's rich natural treasures and traditions for the future.
More and more Venetians fear the downfall of their city - The city is being sold in slices - to tourists
In Norway's Finnmark region, icy roads and snowdrifts create a challenging, risky winter adventure.
A perfect management of a precious resource, conceived by the complex nature itself – The Dordogne.
The Gironde is the largest and most powerful tidal river in Europe and flows into the Atlantic.
In Thailand's rural northeast you will find the street of Gongs. Outside the provincial capital of Ubon Ratchatani in Thailand's rural northeast, a country road nearly thirty kilometers long stretches to the banks of the Mekong River. Even from a distance, you can hear what is being made there: gongs of all sizes in nearly 50 manufactories. The gong is considered the ancient instrument and symbol of Asia. It occupies an important cultural significance, initiates rituals, expels demons, gives strength and courage. This film visits the creators of these unique instruments - a family business that has been laboriously handcrafting gongs for generations. They have a big mission: The abbot of the temple has ordered a new, large gong for the upcoming festival. Will they be able to finish it in time?
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