Discovering the World
Season 3 Episode 9 - Athens, Greece and the Islands - to the Rhythm of Bouzoukis
Plunge into the heart of Athens, the cradle of civilization, and a grand modern city. From Piraeus, take a trip across the Aegean Sea among the Cyclades as far as Crete. Ringed in white and blue – white houses, blue skies, and blue seas – the Greece of ancient mythology and day-to-day life unfolds.
Subtitles: English
Starring:Pierre Brouwers
Directed by:Pierre Brouwers
Season 3
S03:E01 - Lebanon - a Living Treasure
Lebanon’s fertile valleys and archaeological sites bear witness to the country’s historical importance. The country’s will to live has never ceased to amaze. Despite devastation in numerous conflicts, Lebanon, country of cedar, has always risen again with pride, with Beirut being a striking example.
S03:E02 - Paris Past, Paris Present - From the 1920s to the Present Day
Using exceptional archival images, take an exciting journey back in time to discover a Paris in perpetual motion, from the roaring 20s to the present day. The early-day Parisian images are juxtaposed, not to say superimposed, with modern scenes to convey a city that is permanently on the move.
S03:E03 - Colombia - the Warmth of a Smile
Colombia is a country rich in natural beauty and culture. Travel by road in Bogotá and get an intimate look at the daily lives of Colombia’s people. The mesmerizing aspect of the country’s natural landscapes will quickly come into sharp focus, from the Amazon rainforest to white sandy beaches.
S03:E04 - Norwegian Lapland - the Enchantment of Song
Take a comprehensive journey across Lapland, one of Europe’s wildest regions. The greatest portion of Lapland is to be found in Norway, and it is in Karasjok that the Sámi (Laplanders) have their own parliament. The Sámi identity respects ancestral customs and is in harmony with the environment.
S03:E05 - Mayotte - the Island in the Lagoon
Encircled by one of Earth’s largest enclosed lagoons, the 101st French Department is a real cultural crossroads between Africa, the Indian Ocean, and Europe. This is a true-to-life portrait of an island where little villages live in peace with age-old customs, and where nature’s creativity abounds.
S03:E06 - Venice - Treasure Islands
From the Doge’s Palace to the Piazza San Marco and the carnival, Venice is famous worldwide. It is the canals, however, that make Venice so special. The urban waterways teem with boats that never seem to stop and are for Venetians and tourists alike the only means of transport, apart from walking.
S03:E07 - USA West Coast - Nature on Show
Starting out from Los Angeles, explore the top sites of the American West. From the Pacific coast to Monument Valley, and from the magic of Hollywood the one-of-a-kind National Parks, find a peaceful, serene world amid the grandeur of incredible lands that stretch as far as the eye can see.
S03:E08 - USA West Coast - Legendary America
Huge blocks of red sandstone stand amidst infinite space blended with incredible valleys whose sides are lined with breathtaking colors. Here nature has created some of the world’s most fabulous scenery. In the American West you very often realize that reality outstretches the imagination, and that certain “mirage” images are in fact very real.
S03:E09 - Athens, Greece and the Islands - to the Rhythm of Bouzoukis
Plunge into the heart of Athens, the cradle of civilization, and a grand modern city. From Piraeus, take a trip across the Aegean Sea among the Cyclades as far as Crete. Ringed in white and blue – white houses, blue skies, and blue seas – the Greece of ancient mythology and day-to-day life unfolds.
S03:E10 - St. Petersburg - City of Czars
St. Petersburg has often been compared to Venice because of its canals, but also due to its incredible cultural and architectural wealth. Travel to the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and discover the Hermitage, the Summer Garden, and sites that excite the imagination.
S03:E11 - Yucatán - the Culture Is Nature, the Culture Is Mayan
The rhythm of mariachis and traditional dances surround you as you explore the Yucatán from Mexico to the Caribbean Sea. From the Riviera Maya to Calakmul and Cobá, penetrate areas that are less visited, but are very interesting. Experience one of America's most fascinating historical regions.
S03:E12 - Prague - at the Heart of Europe
Coiled in the curves of the Vltava river, the Old Town is just a stone's throw from the ultramodern Karlin district. The Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, Art Nouveau, the Communist regime all successively mark the physiognomy of the city. Many artists have left traces here.
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