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Exploring the World, 1, Morocco 1 - Rabat, Fez, and Marrakesh
produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 1 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 29 mins
Rabat, the modern capital of Morocco, is the residence of the King and the seat of government and embassies, but its history dates back to the 7th century. First we visit the Mohammed V mausoleum; it was Mohammed V whose reign was marked by the independence of Morocco in 1956. Adjacent to the tomb is the incomplet...
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produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 1 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 29 mins
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Rabat, the modern capital of Morocco, is the residence of the King and the seat of government and embassies, but its history dates back to the 7th century. First we visit the Mohammed V mausoleum; it was Mohammed V whose reign was marked by the independence of Morocco in 1956. Adjacent to the tomb is the incomplete Hassan Mosque, the most famous landmark in Rabat. Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour started building the mosque in the 12th century; intending...
Rabat, the modern capital of Morocco, is the residence of the King and the seat of government and embassies, but its history dates back to the 7th century. First we visit the Mohammed V mausoleum; it was Mohammed V whose reign was marked by the independence of Morocco in 1956. Adjacent to the tomb is the incomplete Hassan Mosque, the most famous landmark in Rabat. Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour started building the mosque in the 12th century; intending it to be the largest in the Islamic world; most impressive is the Hassan Tower. Next we explore the old city, the Fes-el-Bali medina, known for its various souks, or markets, such as the jeweler, blacksmith, or pottery souks. Then to the Fez el Jedid, the newer part of the city, which is home to the Royal Palace and the Mellah section of town; also we see Medersas, Islamic schools, are built with rich architectural detail. In Marrakesh, the capital of the Moroccan south, we explore the Imperial Gardens; ruins here were founded by dynasties in the 12th century.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013
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Travel
Content Type
Documentary
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Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, International travel, International Travel
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Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International Travel
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Exploring the World, 2, South Africa 2 - Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Shaka
produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 2 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
Many people may find it hard to believe that Johannesburg is not only the largest city in South Africa, but also one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world. In fact, Johannesburg and Pretoria today act as a single functional entity, forming a Mega-city of nearly 10 million people. Not surprisingly, Joha...
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produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 2 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
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Many people may find it hard to believe that Johannesburg is not only the largest city in South Africa, but also one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world. In fact, Johannesburg and Pretoria today act as a single functional entity, forming a Mega-city of nearly 10 million people. Not surprisingly, Johannesburg is the economic and financial hub of South Africa, while Pretoria is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the...
Many people may find it hard to believe that Johannesburg is not only the largest city in South Africa, but also one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world. In fact, Johannesburg and Pretoria today act as a single functional entity, forming a Mega-city of nearly 10 million people. Not surprisingly, Johannesburg is the economic and financial hub of South Africa, while Pretoria is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive/administrative capital. Johannesburg is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade and the area's incredible growth is due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Touring this incredible city includes a stop at Gold Reef City, which takes us back to the area's pioneering days in the early 1900s, when the lure of discovering gold brought people here from around the world; then we take a hot air balloon ride over Pretoria, home of the South African Parliament. Next we travel to Durban, the country's third most populous city, which is famous as the busiest port in Africa; here we get a glimpse of its spectacular Victorian and Indian architecture. Lastly, we travel to Shakaland, the oldest 'Zulu Cultural Village' in Zululand. Originally built for the movie Shaka Zulu, the village is a popular destination, where people gain an insight into the Zulus' former traditional way of life; we too learn of Shaka, the king and builder of the Zulu Nation.
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2013
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Travel
Content Type
Documentary
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Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, International travel, International Travel
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Exploring the World, 4, South Africa 4 - Rovos Rail
produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 4 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 31 mins
This program offers viewers the 'tour of a lifetime,' an epic journey aboard what is know as 'the most luxurious train in the world,' the Rovos Rail. Here we step aboard the beautifully restored 'Pride of Africa' to enjoy a world-class travel experience that is second to none. We begin by learning the history of t...
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produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 4 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 31 mins
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This program offers viewers the 'tour of a lifetime,' an epic journey aboard what is know as 'the most luxurious train in the world,' the Rovos Rail. Here we step aboard the beautifully restored 'Pride of Africa' to enjoy a world-class travel experience that is second to none. We begin by learning the history of the train, which was established in 1989 thanks to the passionate vision of the owner, Rohan Voss; then our slow-paced journey continues...
This program offers viewers the 'tour of a lifetime,' an epic journey aboard what is know as 'the most luxurious train in the world,' the Rovos Rail. Here we step aboard the beautifully restored 'Pride of Africa' to enjoy a world-class travel experience that is second to none. We begin by learning the history of the train, which was established in 1989 thanks to the passionate vision of the owner, Rohan Voss; then our slow-paced journey continues with uninterrupted views of some of the most spectacular sights in South Africa. In stops along the way we view African wildlife in the Londolozi Private Game Reserve in Kruger National Park; visit the grave of mining magnet Cecil Rhodes (Rhodes Scholarships), who founded the diamond company De Beers, in the Matopos National Park; tour Kimberley's 'Big Hole,' the world's largest diamond mine; and we see incredible aeriel footage of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. By journey's end viewers know why Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for offering 'the world's finest scenic safari.'
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Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications
Date Published / Released
2012, 2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, International travel, International Travel
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International Travel
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Exploring the World, 5, South Africa 5 - Cape Wine Estates
produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 5 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 30 mins
South Africa's wine making legacy dates back over 300 years and today Cape Winelands is the largest wine producing region in the Western Cape of the country. Our tour of this spectacular area begins at the historic Grande Roche Hotel, which was founded in 1717, and after fastidious restoration in 1993 was declared...
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produced by Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972 and Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications, in Exploring the World, 5 (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 30 mins
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South Africa's wine making legacy dates back over 300 years and today Cape Winelands is the largest wine producing region in the Western Cape of the country. Our tour of this spectacular area begins at the historic Grande Roche Hotel, which was founded in 1717, and after fastidious restoration in 1993 was declared a national monument. We visit one of the largest wine makers in the world, KWV, an acronym for a name in Dutch, which means 'Co-operat...
South Africa's wine making legacy dates back over 300 years and today Cape Winelands is the largest wine producing region in the Western Cape of the country. Our tour of this spectacular area begins at the historic Grande Roche Hotel, which was founded in 1717, and after fastidious restoration in 1993 was declared a national monument. We visit one of the largest wine makers in the world, KWV, an acronym for a name in Dutch, which means 'Co-operative Winemakers' Society of South Africa Ltd.' Then we meet winemakers at the Kanonkop Wine Estate, located on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. Next we meet a former rugby star, Jannie Engelbrecht, who acquired the Rust en Vrede Wine Estate, which became the first private winery in the country to specialize in the exclusive production of red wines. At the Van Loveren Estate, which has been in the Retief family since 1937, matriarch Oma Retief guides us through her beautiful garden; also we visit De Wetshof Estate, one of South Africa's premier chardonnay houses, tour the KWV Cathedral Cellar, and end our visit in the Paarl region at the Backsberg Estate.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
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Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Chip Taylor Communications
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, International travel, International Travel
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Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International Travel
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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
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Tourist attractions, Travel, Geophysical features, International Travel, Adventure Travel
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Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International Travel, Adventure Travel
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Exploring the World, Asia 2 - Taiwan, Taipei
presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 16 mins
Taipei is the capital city of the Republic of China and is located in Taiwan, an island in the Pacific off the coast of mainland China, which governs the island; it also is the administrative, commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center of the island. Here we find the National Palace Museum, which houses the la...
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presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 16 mins
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Taipei is the capital city of the Republic of China and is located in Taiwan, an island in the Pacific off the coast of mainland China, which governs the island; it also is the administrative, commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center of the island. Here we find the National Palace Museum, which houses the largest collection of Chinese art in the world; the Longshan Temple, one of over 5,000 beautiful and ornate temples on the island; the Na...
Taipei is the capital city of the Republic of China and is located in Taiwan, an island in the Pacific off the coast of mainland China, which governs the island; it also is the administrative, commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center of the island. Here we find the National Palace Museum, which houses the largest collection of Chinese art in the world; the Longshan Temple, one of over 5,000 beautiful and ornate temples on the island; the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, erected in memory of the former president, where we witness the "changing of the guard"; and the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, a memorial to China's National Father, Dr.Sun Yat-sen. Nearby is the popular "Window on China" theme park, a miniature world of traditional Chinese buildings and sites in mainland China and Taiwan; plus "Mini Kingdom," which contains more than 50 sets of miniature landscapes found throughout the world, such as the Pyramids and Mount Rushmore. Back in Taipei we view a lavish set of the Chinese Opera Theater; then explore the famous night market in Snake Alley. Next we travel to the enchanting Sun Moon Lake, the island's largest lake, which is located in the center of Taiwan. Lastly, we visit the Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village that built to preserve Taiwan's Aboriginal cultures and to help develop tourism.
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Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
International travel, Tourist attractions, International Travel
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Type of Travel
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Exploring the World, Asia 3 - Singapore
presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 12 mins
This excellent program introduces viewers to one of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, Singapore, which is actually an independent city-state in southeastern Asia that is comprised of one major island and more than 50 small adjacent islets. Located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapo...
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presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 12 mins
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This excellent program introduces viewers to one of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, Singapore, which is actually an independent city-state in southeastern Asia that is comprised of one major island and more than 50 small adjacent islets. Located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore consists of an ethnically diverse population, including Chinese (about 78 percent), Malays (14 percent), and Indians (7 percent). It...
This excellent program introduces viewers to one of the most vibrant and modern cities in the world, Singapore, which is actually an independent city-state in southeastern Asia that is comprised of one major island and more than 50 small adjacent islets. Located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore consists of an ethnically diverse population, including Chinese (about 78 percent), Malays (14 percent), and Indians (7 percent). It has a colonial influence that dates back to its founding in 1819 by the British colonial administrator Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (for whom the Raffles Hotel, an architectural landmark, was named). This informative tour reveals how a multi-culture society successfully co-exists while each cultural group maintains its distinct identity.
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Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
International travel, Vacation spots, Tourist attractions, International Travel
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Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International Travel
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Exploring the World, Asia 6 - Southeast Asia 2, Vietnam and Bali
directed by Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-; presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013 and Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972; produced by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 16 mins
Healing from a history of war is helping Vietnam take major steps into the modern world; still it retains its sublime beauty and remains a country of enchantment. Here we witness its cultural growth and natural beauty from the open markets in the coastal city of Da Nang, the major port in the central part of Vietn...
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directed by Jakob Erik DeBoer, 1974-; presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013 and Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972; produced by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 16 mins
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Healing from a history of war is helping Vietnam take major steps into the modern world; still it retains its sublime beauty and remains a country of enchantment. Here we witness its cultural growth and natural beauty from the open markets in the coastal city of Da Nang, the major port in the central part of Vietnam, known for art and architecture from the Cham dynasty. South to Hoi An, known as the "Ancient City," it was established in the 15th...
Healing from a history of war is helping Vietnam take major steps into the modern world; still it retains its sublime beauty and remains a country of enchantment. Here we witness its cultural growth and natural beauty from the open markets in the coastal city of Da Nang, the major port in the central part of Vietnam, known for art and architecture from the Cham dynasty. South to Hoi An, known as the "Ancient City," it was established in the 15th century by the Chinese as a major trading port. To the Marble Mountains, also called Ngu Hanh Son or Mountains of the Five Elements, one for each peak, this area is famous for its traditional practices of stone engraving. Nearby is China Beach, a beautiful secluded beach made famous by the popular television series of the same name. Next we fly to Bali; called "Paradise Island," it is the most popular destination in Indonesia, known for its friendly people, sculptured rice paddies, beautiful jungles, lush mountain scenery, and spectacular beaches. The majority of Balinese are Hindu and here we visit the Goa Lawah Temple, a Shivaite temple founded over 1000 years ago; also we explore its well known "bat cave."
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Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
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, Tourist attractions, Geophysical features, International travel, International Travel
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Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International 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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Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Skiing, Vacation spots, Travel, Resorts, International Travel
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Type of 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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Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, Family Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
Family Travel, International Travel
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