Summary: Built on the whim of a czar to rival the great capitals of Europe, St. Petersburg is unlike any other city in Russia. Bring the champagne and caviar as you explore this city of canals aboard a private water taxi. Marvel at the opulence of the Winter Palace and the treasures of the Hermitage and Russian Museums.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.7 RUDSummary: Brave Maui's twisting road to Hana, take a helicopter tour of the world's most active volcano, visit Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor, hike breathtaking Waimea Canyon, kayak past traditional Hawaiian villages, and more.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.69 BESSummary: Get up close to the wildlife, see the many natural wonders of Cape Town, drive along the beautiful coastline, and visit the village of Franschhoek, in the heart of wine country.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar, Inc. 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 916.804 BESSummary: Rudy tours Sydney's famed Opera House, pubs in the old Rocks quarters, the Blue Mountains, the Featherdale Park preserve and Oceanworld Manly. In Queensland Rudy tours the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.4 BESSummary: Plunge right into northern India's intoxicating mix of riotous pandemonium and sublime beauty, from Old Delhi's teeming streets, pungent spices, and glorious jumble of shops to the magnificent man-made wonder, the Taj Mahal. Rajasthan beckons with its irresistible lure of brilliant colors, scorching days, ghostly twilights, and the fiery spirit of its people.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.3 RUDSummary: Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radios original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. Madrid - Grand plazas, sparkling fountains, and world-famous museums await you in Madrid. Tour El Palacio Real, the seat of the Spanish Empire, and the Monasterio de...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.3 TENSummary: Explore the juxtaposition between modern and traditional, from Tai Chi to tumbling, in Shanghai, and see Hong Kong's famous skyline from the Star Ferry. Includes special features.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.1 BESSummary: Check out a sampling of San Francisco's flavors, explore Seattle's downtown and waterfront areas, as well as it's natural wonders, and explore the charm and character of sister cities Vancouver and Victoria.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9504 BESSummary: Rudy Maxa etches a portrait of Guadalahara's vibrant culture and passionate artists, Mexico City's large metropolis, Puerto Vallerta's traditional charms, and the beaches of the Mexican Riviera. Includes Ballet Folklorico, Anthropology Museum.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Get a crash course in Maori bone carving, brave whitewater rapids on river boards, get a hot-air balloon view of the land used to film The Lord of the Rings, kayak along the North Island coast, visit the site local tribes signed a treaty with Europeans, and more. Includes special features.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 919.304 BESSummary: Travel journalist Rudy Maxa and Washington, D.C. restaurateur Daisuke Utagawa present three episodes that highlight three distinct regions of Japan, focusing on the nation's food and food producers. From the ramen of the northern island of Hokkaido, to the sushi of Tokyo, to the Wagyu beef raised on the southern island of Kyushu, food is a window on the soul of Japan.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018