Travel Videos

Jordan Highlights

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:12:15 -0400

Travel with Lisa Loverro through the fascinating country of Jordan as she visits the Dead Sea, Red Sea, and one of the new seven wonders of the world - Petra. Jordan Tavel Notes.

Puerto Vallarta - Fishing

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:49:26 -0500

Puerto Vallarta offers amenities and attractions not readily available in any other part of Mexico. The depth and calmness of the Bay afford the perfect location for some of the best snorkeling and fishing in the world.

Real de Talpa

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:49:49 -0500

An enchanting mountain refuge, set high in the Sierra Madre mountains; away from urban pressures, the views are breath-taking. Just 20 minutes flight from Puerto Vallarta, or 40 minutes from Guadalajara, Real de Talpa is a world class acreage development overlooking the famous pueblo of Talpa de Allende. Stay a while longer and experience this unique environmentally friendly, organic mountain retreat.

Saint Lawrence River

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:12:44 -0500

The First Nation called it 'the way that walks'; an extraordinary waterway that opens up the continent. Set in a landscape formed by glaciers, the Saint Lawrence River proposes picturesque fishing villages, urban environments, the spectacular Saguenay Fjord, mysterious islands, imposing cliffs and rustic landscapes. Fed by the Great Lakes, this majestic river flows eastward for over 1,200km along the shores of Montr�al, Trois-Rivi�res and Qu�bec City. From there, the Saint Lawrence widens to form the largest and deepest estuary in the world. In the bay of Tadoussac, salt and freshwater meet to create an ecosystem conducive to marine life. This exceptional site, where whales and other marine mammals live, is protected by the Saguenay-Saint Lawrence Marine Park. Cruise The Saint Lawrence and discover the Saint Lawrence stopovers.

Motorbiking in the French Alps

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:33:48 -0400

Jump on the back of our motorbike for a day-trip in the French Alps. It's a little bumpy, but that's motorbiking! Tours of the French Alps.

Grape Harvest in the French Alps

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:31:21 -0400

It's late September which means it's harvest time in Savoie, France. We found a harvest in the vineyards where we take walks and watched them cutting the grapes from the vines. We were offered to taste the grapes, which were incredibly sweet, and even invited by the vineyard owner's son to taste some juice pressed from that morning's grapes. An American in France.

Blackberry Picking and Confiture

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:30:38 -0400

cinzia8 wrote: Blackberry picking is commonplace in the French Alps in August. An American in France.

Cart Horses of France

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:30:00 -0400

cinziaclc wrote: See these monster size cart horses you can find all over France. They are gentle giants.

Rescued from Mumbai Brothels

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:16:25 -0500

Wisdom comes in many forms. Join Charles Annenberg Weingarten as he learns first hand about growing and change from three young girls who have found a refuge from a life of exploitation in the sex trade thanks to The Rescue Foundation in Mumbai. Explore is a philanthropic multimedia project of the Annenberg Foundation that showcases cutting-edge non-profit efforts around the world through documentaries, short films, video moments and photography. Edited by Travel Notes.

Lost Gods of Easter Island

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:11:56 -0400

Sir David Attenborough introduces us to 'The Lost Gods' on Easter Island.

Rome - Hotel Art

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:24:35 -0400

Travel Channel's Samantha Brown visits this luxury boutique hotel in a quiet, 'centro storico' side-street; near Rome's Piazza Spagna - Spanish Steps. Close to the antique shops of Via Margutta, a 19th century chapel has been creatively transformed into the contemporary, Hotel Art. The 46 rooms are deceptively spacious, air conditioned and well-equipped; with state-of-the-art facilities, including high speed Internet access.

Big Cat Rescue

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:26:56 -0400

Big Cat Rescue, a non profit educational sanctuary, is devoted to rescuing and providing a permanent home for exotic (i.e. wild, not domestic) cats who have been abused, abandoned, bred to be pets, retired from performing acts, or saved from being slaughtered for fur coats, and to educating the public about these animals and the issues facing them in captivity and in the wild. The sanctuary is home to the most diverse population of exotic cats in the world, with 14 of the 35 species of wild cat represented among more than 100 residents. These include tigers, lions, liger, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lynx, ocelots, servals, caracals and others, many of whom are threatened, endangered, or now extinct in the wild. Big Cat Rescue is located in sunny, Tampa - on the central West coast of Florida.

Green Magic Treehouse, Kerala

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:01:00 -0400

Stay in a tree house built 90 feet up in the tropical rain forest of Kerala, Southern India. Come and listen to the heartbeat of tropical rain forests, its rhythms and its many faces - the misty mountain, sparkling waters, gurgling streams, bright sunshine, cool shadows, thundering showers and magical monsoon. The Nature Resort is designed with ethnic materials using local craftsmen, local materials and indigenous techniques used by the early inhabitants. The tribals are extensively involved with the construction and maintenance of the Nature Resort. Visitors may choose to explore a number of walking trails, each promising a different adventure. These trails are made carefully so as not to disturb the surroundings. The choice is wide from climbing to hiking across places of exceptional beauty observing indigenous fauna or exuberant vegetation. Visit the Green Magic Nature Resort, marketed by

Battle at Kruger Park

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:13:49 -0400

'One of the most spectacular wildlife videos ever captured was not made by a professional camera crew, but by an amateur with a camcorder'. That man was David 'Buzz' Budzinski, while on Safari in Kruger National Park; and the video has already had 42 million views on You Tube. This amazing eight minutes of footage shows a battle for survival, as a buffalo calf is caught between a pride of lions and the jaws of a crocodile. Filmed at Kruger National Park's Transport Dam, a watering hole between Pretoriuskop and Skukuza camps, things initially looked quiet. With no animals drinking at the water, the tourists watched on as a herd of buffalo (after half an hour of grazing) amble along slowly and a young pride of lions relax in the sun. Then the lions pick up the scent and crouch, as the herd continues in their direction. Once the large buffalo at the front senses danger and turns to run, the rest of the herd follow suit. Unfortunately, a sm...

Dublin Top 10 Attractions

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:51:32 -0400

Colm Hanratty, of Hostelworld.com takes you on a tour of some of Dublin's top attractions. Tweet This! The Irish capital is an extremely compact city, so you can see loads and have an awful lot of fun in a short space of time. Dublin is the home of Guinness, the birthplace of some of the world's best known writers and musicians, and its nightlife is legendary.
James Joyce's Dublin River Liffey