After spending nearly five years writing and editing World
Geography programs for the Middle School market, we decided it was time to
do something interesting, educational, and totally unsuitable for sixth
graders. Our World Wine Regions series, beginning with France, was the
result.
A trip to the Valley of Rocks (or is it Valley of…moreA trip to the Valley of Rocks (or is it Valley of Goats) in Exmoor National Park, England. Our transport is
one of Martyn Babb's antique Blue Motors coaches. less
This movies will be part of a Keynote presentatio…moreThis movies will be part of a Keynote presentation on one of my next
Mediterranean voyages a cruise ship lecturer. It was shot in HD 16x9 and
down converted to DV 4X3. From now on all of our footage will be shot in
HD 16x9. less
A 360 degree view from the summit of a mountain o…moreA 360 degree view from the summit of a mountain on a beautiful Summer day. On the island, Hareid in Western Norway looking down on fjords and valleys. less
Took a trip with my girlfriend throughout Europe …moreTook a trip with my girlfriend throughout Europe this past summer. We used a couple of guidebooks, but the best moments were found when we weren't looking. less
In Crema, Italy traffic is polluting the medieval…moreIn Crema, Italy traffic is polluting the medieval center. A postman takes a stand and rides the Oxygen electric scooter on his rounds. less
Two weeks, one thousand seven hundred kilometers …moreTwo weeks, one thousand seven hundred kilometers and countless amounts of Guinness.
Follow my husband and I on our road trip through coastal Ireland, the way it was meant to be seen. less
10 Best series highlights the best things to do i…more10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around the world.
Designed by Mis Van Der Rohe and combing the collections of East and West Germany after re=unification, this Museum house some of the most impressive works of XXthe Century masters from Cubism, Bauhaus, Expressionism and Surrealism.
Hosted by Julia Grimpe, a theater and TV star who resides in Berlin. less
10 Best series highlights the best things to do i…more10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around the world.
Once the busiest intersection in Europe, it was totalled during WWI and it remained a wasteland during the cold war with the wall running across it.
After the wall came down, glittering new building mushroomed and with its new architectural landmarks like the Sony Center it is now a symbol of the new Berlin.
Hosted by Julia Grimpe, a well known actress of theater and TV and a resident of Berlin. less
Alba in Piedmont is a very small town but it’s bi…moreAlba in Piedmont is a very small town but it’s big in 3 areas: Art…. Food, being the world capital of black and white truffles and Wine, producing world reknown Barolo right here.
The Ceretto family in Alba is literally and seriously involved in all 3 area.
Established wine growers for 70 years they also own their own upscale restaurants and have enlisted major world artists to decorate their building.
This never consecrated psychedelic chapel was painted by Saul Lewitt in 1999.
Their winery is in nearby Castiglione Falletto, an old medieval town. However true to their adventurous spirit they picked Turin architect De Abate to design their modern building with a glass cube for the tasting room.
On these hils on 20 acres they produce 3 outstanding Barolos which have won the company many awards:
Bricco Rocche, Prapo and Brunate.
So for their Piazza Duomo restaurant they picked Enrico Crippa, an awarded chef who paints beautiful dishes in the kitchen and the artist Francesco Clemente who painted the walls.
Of course their Barolo is always on the table.
The Chef explains that the fresco it represents happiness, the vineyard, nature and freedom.
He also remembers that Clemente was painting with natural colors, made with flowers and natural herbs so while painting the room always filled up with insects and bees which were following the scent as if they were in an open field instead of a room in the center of town.
less
Torgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. …moreTorgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres the Lungarotti family is a leading wine producer in Italy and the region. Its wines are distributed to 35 countries around the world. In Torgiano they operates a wine Museum considered one of the best in the world, an olive oil Museum rich with the history of this Mediterranean staple. They also own a 4 star Hotel restaurant called Le 3 Vaselle. Here chef Domenico Imperio with many national awards to his name creates outstanding dishes for the restaurant. Here at the 3 Vaselle he shares his knowledge and recipes . less
EmmaOntheLoose tastes the many european flavours …moreEmmaOntheLoose tastes the many european flavours on offer at this London Market. Featuring The Ambassador www.theambassadorcafe.co.uk Clive Greenhalgh and Luke Wilson offer hospitality to complement quality food. less
10 Best series highlights the best things to do i…more10 Best series highlights the best things to do in the top cities around the world.
Cafe' Einstein is an old coffee house with a long and glamorous history, a trendy crowd coming in at all hours and the best apple strudel in town.
Hosted by Julia Grimpe, a TV and Theater star who resides in Berlin. less
The somewhat somber tone of this piece may or may…moreThe somewhat somber tone of this piece may or may not encourage
tourism to Ireland. It does capture a mood. less
Several clips of different German festivals.
Hop…moreSeveral clips of different German festivals.
Hope to seve as an inspiration to come to Europe and check out festivals all over the continent. less
After spending nearly five years writing and edit…moreAfter spending nearly five years writing and editing World
Geography programs for the Middle School market, we decided it was time to
do something interesting, educational, and totally unsuitable for sixth
graders. Our World Wine Regions series, beginning with France, was the
result. less
The festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan holds a s…moreThe festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Indians in India as well as around the world. This article delves upon the celebration and the fervour that this festival connotes every year. less
In Bordeaux the word Chateaux can be applied to a…moreIn Bordeaux the word Chateaux can be applied to anything, from an imposing estate to a simple country house to a few rows of vines that constitute a small vineyard. There are over 3,000 Chateaux names in the Bordeaux area but they do not represent a corresponding number of palatial mansions. less
In Bordeaux the word Chateaux can be applied to anything, from an imposing esta…moreIn Bordeaux the word Chateaux can be applied to anything, from an imposing estate to a simple country house to a few rows of vines that constitute a small vineyard. There are over 3,000 Chateaux names in the Bordeaux area but they do not represent a corresponding number of palatial mansions. less
The annual spring Festival of the Transhumance in St. Rémy de Provence, France,…moreThe annual spring Festival of the Transhumance in St. Rémy de Provence, France, features the local shepherds running their sheep through the town. They are taking them to cooler, higher elevations for the summer months. less
Comments