Summary: The royal tour is a groundbreaking special, produced and hosted by Peter Greenberg, that will showcase Mexico in a way no visitor has ever seen the country before -- through the eyes of its leader.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: PBS Distribution 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.2 MexSummary: 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: "Take a detailed look at the fascinating history and culture of Washington DC with an insider's tour sponsored by Smithsonian."
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A thirteen-hour travelogue that is a passport to truly cosmopolitan adventures. Presenting the most dazzling destinations on the globe, it provides in-depth exploration of all the sights on the civilized traveler's bucket list. Featuring stunning footage and valuable insights into each capital's distinctive customs, cuisine, architecture and landscape. It pairs friendly, knowledgeable narration...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: San Juan Music Group 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910 FIFSummary: The United States of America is a huge and diverse nation. From the Grand Canyon to the bustling streets of New York, there is something for everyone and so very much to see. Take the road trip of a lifetime across this vast and beautiful country. See the hills of Hollywood and the mountains of West Virginia. Travel through the crazy mad cities of Los Angeles, Chicago, and more.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: World Wide Multi Media 2017
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD 917.3 ROASummary: Yellowstone National Park is known as the enduring wonder. With its vast forests and magical hot springs, it is a treasure unlike any other Park. Yosemite National Park's valley, which has been gouged by glaciers and water, features magnificent waterfalls like Bridalveil and mountains of majesty such as Three Brothers. The Grand Canyon's ruby and gold layers of granite and limestone tell a...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917 AMESummary: Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926) designed some of the world's most astonishing buildings, interiors, and parks; Japanese director Hiroshi Teshigahara constructed some of the most aesthetically audacious films ever made. Their artistry melds in a unique, enthralling cinematic experience. Teshigahara's film takes viewers on a tour of Gaudí's truly spectacular architecture, including his...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY DOC ANTSummary: 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
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.2 RUDSummary: Presents documentary footage from the journey of André Gide and Marc Allégret to the Congo in French Equatorial Africa in 1925 with footage showing the lives, culture, and built environments of various groups in the region including the Baya, Sara, and Fula.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Icarus Films Home Video 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC TRASummary: Ride the rails around the world and experience exotic, adventurous destinations in luxury and style. This is a collection of world-class international train excursions.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.2 GRESummary: Travels through five countries along the Silk Road between China and Turkey, featuring the cultures, modern traditions, and histories of the regions.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Questar, Inc. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 915.1 SILSummary: "Join a best-selling travel writer and globe-trotting journalist to discover 18 million acres of adventure in America's state parks."--Container.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: The Teaching Company 2019
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917 YOGCall number: DVD 917 YOG
Summary: A timely documentary that raises urgent questions about how we travel and the unintended cultural and environmental consequences of tourism around the globe. Gringo Trails follows well-worn travelers' routes through Bolivia, Thailand, Mali, and Bhutan and reveals the complex relationships between colliding cultures, such as the host countries' need for financial security and the tourists who...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Icarus Films Home Video 2015
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GRISummary: In 1971, author and film scholar Donald Richie published a poetic travelogue about his explorations of the islands of Japan's Inland Sea, recording his search for traces of a traditional way of life as well as his own journey of self-discovery. Twenty years later, filmmaker Lucille Carra undertook a parallel trip inspired by Richie's by-then-classic book, capturing images of hushed beauty and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY DOC INLSummary: Rwandan president Paul Kagame leads a tour of his country. Included: gorilla trekking through Volcanoes National Park; jet skiing in Lake Kivu; exploring Nyungwe Forest National Park; and observing wildlife at Akagera National Park.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 916.7571 RWASummary: Experience one of the most exciting cities on Earth. Admire royal pageantry, historic buildings, palaces, galleries and museums. Explores some of the most prestigious hotels, stores and restaurants. Roving hosts Megan McCormick, Jonathan Atherton, Brianna Barnes, KT Comer, and Justine Shapiro introduce the ultimate guide to one of the world's most bustling and culturally diverse cities.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Pilot Film & Television Productions 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.2 UltSummary: 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.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: DVD Masters 2008
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A visual itinerary, an emotional visit to a family's homeland, a souvenir of the trip of a lifetime, or the virtual realization of a fantasy vacation - whatever the inspiration, one thing's certain - locations like this won't be seen any other way.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 914.2 VISSummary: Filmmaker Joe Cross, recently obese and unhealthy, travels the United States promoting to all he encounters a lifestyle "reboot" centered around consuming only fruit and vegetable juices. Along the way he meets Phil Staples, a morbidly obese man to whom Cross offers his reboot cure.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: RebootYourLife 2011
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FATSummary: Comprising elements of travelogue, history lesson, biography, critical analysis, psychological study, and fan testimonial, this documentary explores the work and influence of German writer W.G. Sebald, via a long walk through coastal East Anglia, retracing the steps he took in his most famous book, The rings Of Saturn. Includes interviews with writers, artists, and filmmakers.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Cinema Guild/Spark 2012