Travel and Places to See

AMAZING WONDERS OF THE WORLD:  FROM EGYPT TO ISRAEL (30532)
1999, Color, 52 minutes, NR.
Your journey to the most remarkable destinations in the Middle East.

BILTMORE ESTATE (SV10429)
Color, 30 minutes, NR.
It was an era of opulence, a time in American history known as the Gilded Age. This was when George Washington Vanderbilt created a home like no other--a chateau nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With four acres of floor space, 250 rooms including 35 master bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces, Biltmore House remains the largest private residence in the U.S.

DISCOVERING GERMANY (34594)
1991, Color, 86 minutes, NR.
Journey to united Germany, a nation physically and culturally at the crossroads of history.  See quaint medieval villages, beautifully restored cities and unequal cultural wonders.  Visit the cradle of German civilization, Lake Constance.  Lose yourself in the Black Forest, a fairytale land of cuckoo clocks and half-timbered, thatched-roofed houses and more.

INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE (SV8314)
1989, Color and B&W, 50 minutes, NR. 
Starring President George and Barbara Bush with Sam Donaldson and Diane Sawyer.
This video invites you into the White House for an incredible tour.  See the bedroom where five queens have stayed, the haunted Lincoln bedroom, the place where the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, priceless treasures, works of art, and more.

NEW YORK CITY (GOING PLACES) (30379)
1999, Color, 58 minutes, NR.  Hosted by James Avery.
Known as the capitol of culture, “the city that never sleeps” claims to possess the best of everything – food, fashion, entertainment and art.  Highlights include:  a visit to the bright lights of Broadway with actor Joel Grey, rollerbladers, bicyclists and birdwatchers swooping down in Central Park, a bone-battling ride on the infamous Cyclone at Coney Island, and a gospel service in Harlem.

NORTH CAROLINA IS MY HOME (SV11294/SV11293/11290)
1991, Color, 57 minutes, NR.  Starring Charles Kuralt.
In this tribute to North Carolina, two of its most talented native sons, Charles Kuralt and Loonis McGlohon, travel throughout the state videotaping some of the places they had written about in 1984. Ranging from the grandeur of Grandfather Mountain to the tiny town of Tick Bite, the video celebrates the state’s cities and rivers, crossroads and creeks, and – most importantly – its people.

PORTRAIT OF ENGLAND:  TREASURE HOUSES AND GARDENS (TAPESTRY SERIES) (29948)
1989, Color, 53 minutes, Rated G.
Weaves a lush tapestry of rivers and hills, woodland and pastures, country and formal gardens, as well as the decorative richness of mansions, castles and country houses.

PORTRAIT OF IRELAND (TAPESTRY SERIES) (29949)
1989, Color, 54 minutes, Rated G. 
Starring James Galway, Enya, and The Chieftains.
Breathtaking aerials highlight a loving look at Ireland’s old-word pubs and villages over some of the world’s most dramatic shores and cliffs, historic rock-walled countryside, mystical ruins and castles.

TOURING ISRAEL:  THE NATION FOR THE NEXT MILLENNIUM (30066)
2000, Color, 60 minutes, NR.
Takes you from the “city that prays,,” Jerusalem, to the “city that plays,” Tel Aviv, and introduces you to the people who call this land home.  An illuminating journey through a proud and diverse nation ready to face the challenges of the next generation.

TRAVEL THE WORLD SERIES
As seen on public television.  Join host Rick Steves and travel to some of Europe’s premier sites including the popular, the modern, and the historic.

• GERMANY  (26155)
  1997, Color, 53 minutes, NR.  Hosted by Rick Steves.
  Raise a stein in celebration, stroll through Marienplatz, learn the colorful tale of Bavaria’s mad King Ludwig, visit the historic and grand Brandenburg Gate, see the Pergamon Museum, and recall Germany’s tumultuous history through its many dedicatory memorials, church and museums.
   

TURKEY (GOING PLACES) (30377)
1999, Color, 58 minutes, NR.  Hosted by James Avery.
Turkey is a fabled land of the Orient where East and West come together in a spicy, exotic blend of belly dancers, religious sites, and ancient ruins.  Highlights include: Istanbul’s breathtaking Ottaman mosques and Byzantine churches; luxurious palaces, hotels, and a covered bazaar, a carnival where wrestlers douse themselves in olive oil; a sailboat ride along the beautiful Turquoise coast, and the eerie cave dwellings of Cappadocia and the ruins of Ephesus.

WASHINGTON MONUMENTS (SV3632)
1984, Color, 30 minutes, NR. 
Starring Robbert Prosky and Jon Carroll.
This video captures the beauty and history of the Capital’s major landmarks.

WITHIN THESE WALLS (SV13001)
1992, Color, 33 minutes, NR.
A visit to the White House.