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Exploring the World, Africa 2: Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 14 mins
The Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone was the first white person to discover Victoria Falls and named them in honor of Queen Victoria. Also known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means "the Smoke that Thunders," the falls have been named "One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World," and this program, with...
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The Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone was the first white person to discover Victoria Falls and named them in honor of Queen Victoria. Also known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means "the Smoke that Thunders," the falls have been named "One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World," and this program, with its spectacular aerial footage that offers a bird's-eye view of the falls and the Zambezi River (literally, the "Great River"), proves...
The Scottish explorer Dr. David Livingstone was the first white person to discover Victoria Falls and named them in honor of Queen Victoria. Also known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means "the Smoke that Thunders," the falls have been named "One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World," and this program, with its spectacular aerial footage that offers a bird's-eye view of the falls and the Zambezi River (literally, the "Great River"), proves why. The falls' width and height form the largest sheet of falling water in the world; also their unusual form allows visitors to view the whole width of the falls face-on. It is no wonder that the falls are one of Africa's major tourist attractions, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shared between Zambia and Zimbabwe, each country has a national park to protect the falls and a town that serves as a tourism center. On the Zimbabwe side, we visit the Victoria Falls Hotel, a featured landmark, built in 1904, to accommodate travelers as a result of Cecil Rhodes' dream to bring the railway from Cape Town to Cairo. Also, in the Falls Crafts Village, we learn that bargaining is a way of life in this shopping center known for its woodcarvings and sculptures.
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Date Published / Released
2013
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Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
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Vacation spots, Tourist attractions, Travel, Geophysical features, International Travel, Adventure Travel
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International Travel, Adventure Travel
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Exploring the World, Canada 4: Skiing in Eastern Canada
in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 18 mins
Skiing enthusiasts will love the visits to three of Eastern Canada's most popular and most accessible ski resorts: the Domain of Killien Resort in Ontario; then Gray Rocks and Mont St. Anne resorts in Quebec. The Domain of Killien is located in the Haliburton Highlands and is a sophisticated hotel with superb food...
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Skiing enthusiasts will love the visits to three of Eastern Canada's most popular and most accessible ski resorts: the Domain of Killien Resort in Ontario; then Gray Rocks and Mont St. Anne resorts in Quebec. The Domain of Killien is located in the Haliburton Highlands and is a sophisticated hotel with superb food. Visitors can choose between cabins around a lake or the main lodge, and winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing a...
Skiing enthusiasts will love the visits to three of Eastern Canada's most popular and most accessible ski resorts: the Domain of Killien Resort in Ontario; then Gray Rocks and Mont St. Anne resorts in Quebec. The Domain of Killien is located in the Haliburton Highlands and is a sophisticated hotel with superb food. Visitors can choose between cabins around a lake or the main lodge, and winter activities include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice-skating, while water sports and hiking may be enjoyed in the summer. Next we reminisce in visiting Gray Rock Resort, once a popular resort outside of Montreal that offered amenities such as a pool, saunas, and exercise equipment, as well as weekly ski classes and mini-tournaments. The final destination is one of the most popular ski resorts outside of Quebec City, Mont Sainte Anne. This luxury resort has the highest elevation in Canada and offers year-round activities. Golf, mountain biking, and paragliding are just a few of the activities enjoyed in the summer, while cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and night skiing are highlights of the winter fun.
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2013
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Chip Taylor Communications
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Exploring the World
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Skiing, Vacation spots, Travel, Resorts, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Canada 9: Summer in Quebec City
in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 11 mins
Alive with celebration for the Festival d'Été, the streets of Quebec City are filled in the summer with colorful clowns, comic street jugglers and talented artists. Men in traditional red and blue uniforms re-enact a famous 1769 battle on the Plains of Abraham. Everyone is involved in the festivities - the very...
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Alive with celebration for the Festival d'Été, the streets of Quebec City are filled in the summer with colorful clowns, comic street jugglers and talented artists. Men in traditional red and blue uniforms re-enact a famous 1769 battle on the Plains of Abraham. Everyone is involved in the festivities - the very young are enraptured by flying acrobats while older people parade around with painted faces. Once inside Quebec City's imposing stone w...
Alive with celebration for the Festival d'Été, the streets of Quebec City are filled in the summer with colorful clowns, comic street jugglers and talented artists. Men in traditional red and blue uniforms re-enact a famous 1769 battle on the Plains of Abraham. Everyone is involved in the festivities - the very young are enraptured by flying acrobats while older people parade around with painted faces. Once inside Quebec City's imposing stone walls, an important history lesson is learned through its original architecture - every single building, including the most photographed hotel in the world, Château Frontenac, is preserved to respect the city's rich heritage. Viewers will totally appreciate this special glimpse of European life in North America.
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Date Published / Released
2013
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Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, Family Travel, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Caribbean 7: Snapshot of St. Thomas, USVI
in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 10 mins
St. Thomas is the most popular destination in the US Virgin Islands. With incredible tropical beauty, it is, literally, a honeymooner's paradise. Here we discover it is filled with contrasts, from magnificent Megan's Bay to remote, rocky beaches; from bustling streets filled with shoppers to the oldest synagogue i...
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St. Thomas is the most popular destination in the US Virgin Islands. With incredible tropical beauty, it is, literally, a honeymooner's paradise. Here we discover it is filled with contrasts, from magnificent Megan's Bay to remote, rocky beaches; from bustling streets filled with shoppers to the oldest synagogue in the US. Also we get to view its magnificent scenery from a helicopter and a cable car and learn of its history, which dates back to t...
St. Thomas is the most popular destination in the US Virgin Islands. With incredible tropical beauty, it is, literally, a honeymooner's paradise. Here we discover it is filled with contrasts, from magnificent Megan's Bay to remote, rocky beaches; from bustling streets filled with shoppers to the oldest synagogue in the US. Also we get to view its magnificent scenery from a helicopter and a cable car and learn of its history, which dates back to the early Danes.
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2013
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Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
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Tourist attractions, Vacation spots, Travel, Geophysical features, Romantic Travel, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Chile 2: Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, and Valparaiso
directed by Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-; presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013 and Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972; produced by Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 21 mins
Three cities provide insight into the culture and history of the South American country of Chile. The first city is Punta Arenas, located on the shores of the Straits of Magellan and the largest city in the region. Translated as "sandy point," the city is also known as "the city of red roofs" because of its colorf...
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directed by Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-; presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013 and Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972; produced by Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 21 mins
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Three cities provide insight into the culture and history of the South American country of Chile. The first city is Punta Arenas, located on the shores of the Straits of Magellan and the largest city in the region. Translated as "sandy point," the city is also known as "the city of red roofs" because of its colorful skyline. It is the southernmost city in South America and reached its golden age between 1850 and 1914 due to its wool and fishing i...
Three cities provide insight into the culture and history of the South American country of Chile. The first city is Punta Arenas, located on the shores of the Straits of Magellan and the largest city in the region. Translated as "sandy point," the city is also known as "the city of red roofs" because of its colorful skyline. It is the southernmost city in South America and reached its golden age between 1850 and 1914 due to its wool and fishing industries. Its imposing cathedral on the central square and its 19th century architecture reflect this boom time, and the memorial statue to Ferdinand Magellan recalls its history. We visit a sheep ranch and a rookery to see the penguins before heading north to Puerto Montt, a fishing center settled by German immigrants in the late 1800s. Situated on a narrow coastal plain with the Andes Mountains in the background, Puerto Montt is a tranquil city with an active fishing economy, and its German heritage is evident in its alpine houses with balconies. It is the gateway to Chile's Lake District, and the active volcano Orsano dominates the area. We visit Orsano National Park and Emerald Lake created by the volcano and then travel north to Valparaiso, the most cosmopolitan city of the three. Once a major stop for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans before the Panama Canal was built, Valparaiso remains an important seaport as well as cultural center for the region. These three cities reflect the beauty, history, and culture of this vast country.
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Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-, Chip Taylor Communications
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Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, Geophysical features, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 1: Introduction to Mexico City and Veracruz
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
This program presents an introduction to Mexico City, once the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire, today the capital of Mexico and a modern cosmopolitan city known for a combination of Aztec, Spanish colonial, modern art and architecture. Here we find the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palace of Fine Arts, which is...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
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This program presents an introduction to Mexico City, once the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire, today the capital of Mexico and a modern cosmopolitan city known for a combination of Aztec, Spanish colonial, modern art and architecture. Here we find the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palace of Fine Arts, which is the city's most famous theater and was designed by renowned Italian architect Adamo Boari at the beginning of the 20th century. We vis...
This program presents an introduction to Mexico City, once the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire, today the capital of Mexico and a modern cosmopolitan city known for a combination of Aztec, Spanish colonial, modern art and architecture. Here we find the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palace of Fine Arts, which is the city's most famous theater and was designed by renowned Italian architect Adamo Boari at the beginning of the 20th century. We visit the Zocalo, the second largest plaza in the world, which has the Catedral Metropolitana and Palacio Nacional situated in its surrounding Historic Center; then the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the "City of the Gods" is an ancient city 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, known as the most important archeological ruin site in Mexico. Next, to Veracruz, located on the Gulf of Mexico; it is the oldest city in Mexico and is famous as the landing point on the Mexican mainland for Hernando Cortez's expedition into the Aztec region of Tenochtitlan. Then the Ruins of Zempoala, which means "place of the 20 waters"; this archeological site was once the principal city of the Totanac Indians at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Lastly, we explore the Plaza de las Armas, the main town square of Veracruz, where we find the Municipal Palace and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.
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Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
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Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 4: Introduction to Acapulco and Taxco
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
The quaint plazas and leisurely pace of life lures us to Taxco and the abundance of silver products entices us to shop! This is the silver capital of Mexico, with 60 mines still in operation and many skilled silver artisans offering their wares. The silver is mined, refined, and formed into bars from which the art...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
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The quaint plazas and leisurely pace of life lures us to Taxco and the abundance of silver products entices us to shop! This is the silver capital of Mexico, with 60 mines still in operation and many skilled silver artisans offering their wares. The silver is mined, refined, and formed into bars from which the artisans create silver goods ranging from the purely ornamental to the practical, and craftsmen begin as apprentices to learn the traditio...
The quaint plazas and leisurely pace of life lures us to Taxco and the abundance of silver products entices us to shop! This is the silver capital of Mexico, with 60 mines still in operation and many skilled silver artisans offering their wares. The silver is mined, refined, and formed into bars from which the artisans create silver goods ranging from the purely ornamental to the practical, and craftsmen begin as apprentices to learn the traditional process. We learn about the distinguishing marks and standards on the bottom of silver products after visiting Santa Prisca Church, an impressive Baroque building with a stunning interior built by the French silver baron Jose de la Borda. We also visit Arch Avenue where native crafts are sold, and then we venture to the city of Acapulco. Water activities, lush vegetation, golf courses, and sunshine 360 days each year draw tourists from other parts of Mexico and around the world to this resort area. One of the main attractions is the La Quebrada Cliff Divers, professionals who dive from dizzying heights into a narrow inlet after praying at a shrine to the Virgin of Guadalupe. After a day of outdoor fun, save some energy for a night of dancing in one of the many clubs that dot the city or attend a performance of a local dance or native ceremony to complete your visit to Acapulco.
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Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, Resorts, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 5 - Acapulco
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
Acapulco, called the "Riviera of the West" is Mexico's oldest, largest, and one of its most popular, seaside resorts. Enjoying a romantic and glorious history, it is a twenty-four hour, non-stop city, with glamour, glitz and pure luxury. In this program we share in the Mexican flavor and tradition that makes this...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
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Acapulco, called the "Riviera of the West" is Mexico's oldest, largest, and one of its most popular, seaside resorts. Enjoying a romantic and glorious history, it is a twenty-four hour, non-stop city, with glamour, glitz and pure luxury. In this program we share in the Mexican flavor and tradition that makes this city one of the most exciting places in the world. At Playa Revolcadero, horseback riding along with surfing is popular on this white s...
Acapulco, called the "Riviera of the West" is Mexico's oldest, largest, and one of its most popular, seaside resorts. Enjoying a romantic and glorious history, it is a twenty-four hour, non-stop city, with glamour, glitz and pure luxury. In this program we share in the Mexican flavor and tradition that makes this city one of the most exciting places in the world. At Playa Revolcadero, horseback riding along with surfing is popular on this white sandy beach; also parasailing provides a spectacular birds-eye view of the Sierra Mountains. Cliff divers have thrilled visitors since the 1930s by diving off La Quebrada cliffs into the surf 12 stories below. In the old part of town, flea markets are a popular shopping attraction with more than 500 booths and items such as pottery and jewelry from the state of Guerrero; also family and friends spend Thursday afternoons eating pazole, a mixture of chicken and pork stew. Since seafood is plentiful, 75% of the residents here are employed in the fishing industry. Lastly, we witness a rain ceremony, a gravity-defying, ancient Indian ritual, which is still performed today for tourists.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, Vacations, Travel, Resorts, International Travel
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Exploring the World, New Zealand: An Insider's Look
presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013; produced by Catherine Barry, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 13 mins
This fact-filled journey across New Zealand offers viewers an insider's look at this fascinating country. We begin in Queenstown, which is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and overlooks New Zealand's Southern Alps, a popular destination known for its wide range of outdoor activities. Next stop is Christchurc...
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presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013; produced by Catherine Barry, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 13 mins
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This fact-filled journey across New Zealand offers viewers an insider's look at this fascinating country. We begin in Queenstown, which is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and overlooks New Zealand's Southern Alps, a popular destination known for its wide range of outdoor activities. Next stop is Christchurch, founded in 1850 as a Church of England colony; it is known as the most British city outside of Britain and is nicknamed the "Garden...
This fact-filled journey across New Zealand offers viewers an insider's look at this fascinating country. We begin in Queenstown, which is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and overlooks New Zealand's Southern Alps, a popular destination known for its wide range of outdoor activities. Next stop is Christchurch, founded in 1850 as a Church of England colony; it is known as the most British city outside of Britain and is nicknamed the "Garden City." Lyttelton Harbor, Port Cooper, we discover is South Island's leading port; it is a natural harbor formed in the crater of an extinct volcano; also we see Port Hills, which separate Lyttelton Harbor from the city of Christchurch. Dunedin, situated on the southeastern coast of South Island, was founded in 1848 by Scottish immigrants and is called "The Scotland of New Zealand." Its premier landmark is Larnach Castle, the country's only castle. Originally built in 1871 by William Larnach, it is privately owned by the Barker family today and offers a vision of past and present times. Lastly to Rotorua, on the North Island, this spa and geyser city sits on top of the most thermal spots in the country and is the center of the Maori culture.
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Documentary
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Catherine Barry, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Travel, Vacation spots, Geography, Tourist attractions, International Travel
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International Travel
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Exploring the World, South American Explorers' Cruise
presented by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013; produced by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 21 mins
Navigating the world began in the 16th century, and in this program we retrace the travels of some early explorers on a contemporary voyage around Cape Horn. Starting from Rio de Janeiro, we see aerial footage of the Cristo Redentor, the statue of Christ, atop Corcovado Mountain; also we find Rio to be a city with...
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presented by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013; produced by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 21 mins
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Navigating the world began in the 16th century, and in this program we retrace the travels of some early explorers on a contemporary voyage around Cape Horn. Starting from Rio de Janeiro, we see aerial footage of the Cristo Redentor, the statue of Christ, atop Corcovado Mountain; also we find Rio to be a city with a unique blend of old and new. Next we stop in Uruguay's charming capital, Montevideo; it is a modern city filled with historical monu...
Navigating the world began in the 16th century, and in this program we retrace the travels of some early explorers on a contemporary voyage around Cape Horn. Starting from Rio de Janeiro, we see aerial footage of the Cristo Redentor, the statue of Christ, atop Corcovado Mountain; also we find Rio to be a city with a unique blend of old and new. Next we stop in Uruguay's charming capital, Montevideo; it is a modern city filled with historical monuments such as the statue of General Jose Artigas, a national hero who helped this country gain independence from Spain in 1830. Then in the South Atlantic to the remote Falkland Islands, which are still administered by the British; to Cape Horn, South America's southernmost tip, which is identified by the well-known Albatross monument. Next to Ushuaia, Argentina, the "gateway to Antarctica," which was a former penal colony and today is a tourist attraction for many to view the Beagle Channel; then to Chile's Punta Arenas ("Sandy Point"), the southernmost city on Earth, which is located alongside the Straits of Magellan; also Puerto Montt, on the Gulf of Ancud, is a good base for trips through the Inside Passage to the fjords or the Lake District; then Santiago, the enchanting capital of Chile.
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Documentary
Contributor
Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Travel, Geography, Tourist attractions, Cruises, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
Cruises, International Travel
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