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Hang Ten With Kelly Slater in Fiji

Quiksilver captures stunning aerial views of the world champion surfer’s dazzling technique

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Cherry Blossom Timelapse

This year marks the 100 year anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry blossoms to Washington, D.C.

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Bavaria’s Beer Gardens

Some people may relax and read a newspaper with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, but in south Germany, they do it with a beer.

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Behind the Scenes of Born to Be Wild 3D

The crew behind the IMAX documentary talks about why they focused on Birute Mary Galdikas and her orangutans for their new movie

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Tour the Kitchen of India’s Golden Temple

This sacred shrine in India feeds over 100,000 people a day regardless of race, religion and class.

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What Will Happen to Puerto Maldonado

A local fisherman talks about the uncertain future facing locals when the new bridge connecting Peru and Brazil is completed

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Sticky Rice in Laos

From the fields to the monasteries to the markets, this rice dish is everywhere in this Asian nation Written & Narrated by Mike Ives Music by Tuxedo Special thanks to …

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Take a Ride on a Norry

In the jungles of Cambodia, villagers travel along abandoned railway tracks on a norry, a rickety transport of spare lumber with a speedy (and loud) motor attached Video, Photographs and …

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A 1970s Visit to Bamiyan

As a part of a television broadcast, world travelers Hal and Halla Linker toured the Afghan countryside in 1973, years before the Soviets invaded and the Taliban took control of …

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The Battle of the Greasy Grass

Each year, the Lakota of the Great Plains commemorate their victory over the United States army at the Battle of the Greasy Grass, better known in American history as the …

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Endangered Dolphins in New Zealand

Reduced to just a few thousand, Hector’s dolphins are being decimated by fisheries bycatch

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Climate Change and the Colorado River

Serving 30 million people in seven states and Mexico, the drying Colorado River can still be saved by sustainable measures and collaboration

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Afghan Energy

Without a national power grid, some isolated communities in Afghanistan rely on wind and solar systems to generate affordable energy

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Chris Rainiers Body of Work

While travelling with the Mentawai tribe in Indonesia, the photographer explains his method for how he shoots his tattooed subjects.

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A Symbolic Vessel

A prominent feature of the Sant Ocean Hall, the hand carved Tlingit canoe represents man’s connection with the ocean.

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Memphis’ Beale Street and Beyond

The city famous for blues and barbecue is a little “ragged around the edges” according to tour guide Tad Pierson, who drives tourists around in his pink 1955 Cadillac by …

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Athens and Side Trips-Rick Steves Europe

The rich heritage of Greece can be found in Athens, were the foundations of Western civilization were laid, and fascinating sites such as Delphi, Pireaus and Hydra

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Northwest England - Rick Steves’ Europe

From Iron Bridge Gorge to Blackpool and from the pristine Lake District to Durham’s magnificent cathedral, learn about England’s fascinating past while enjoying its friendly present

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Denmark Beyond Copenhagen - Rick Steves Europe

While the capital city Copenhagen is a thriving metropolis, find great getaways in the Danish countryside in areas like Aero, Arhus, Frederiksborg and Roskilde

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Istanbul - Rick Steves Europe

For thousands of years, Istanbul, where East meets West, has been the crossroads of civilizations. Few places on earth have seen more history than this sprawling metropolis on the Bosporus

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Salzburg and Surroundings - Rick Steves Europe

In Salzburg, be sure to explore its delightful old town filled with Mozart history and relaxing beer gardens; then settle into a farmhouse B&B, survive a mountain luge run and …

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Belgium: Bruges and Brussels - Rick Steves Europe

From the powerhouse headquarters of the European Union and Europe’s grandest square in big-city Brussels, to quaint back lane bike rides in small-town Bruges, Belgium is a land of contrasts

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The Best of the Alps: Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region - Rick Steves Europe

From up high in the Swiss Alps, with lush valley floors and snow-topped peaks, learn the story of the Swiss people and their breathtaking land

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The Best of West Ireland - Rick Steves Europe

Starting on the remote Aran Islands, Steves cruises to Galway, hikes the rugged Burren, and marvels at the Cliffs of Moher before venturing to Dingle and finishing on Great Blasket …

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Prague and the Czech Republic - Rick Steves Europe

Prague was always beautiful, now it’s fun, too, and the streets are filled with young people who seem determined to make up for their parents’ Stalin-gray childhoods

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Florence City of Art - Rick Steves Europe

Visiting Florence leaves lovers of art and good living with rich memories. And while much of the great art of the Renaissance remains here, the influence of Florence reverberates throughout …

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Germany’s Black Forest and Cologne - Rick Steves Europe

After a stop at historic Cologne, ride the train to the resort spa of Baden Baden, then hop south through the highlights of Germanys Black Forest

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Rome: Baroque, After Dark - Rick Steves Europe

Rome may be the city of Caesars, popes, and floodlit fountains, but for over three million people, it’s home to gelato and trendy night clubs

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Heart of England and South Wales - Rick Steves Europe

Like the Continent, Great Britain is a delight to explore. Tour the quaint villages of the Cotswolds, two hours west of London, then head circle south to Wells, Glastonbury, Stonehenge …

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Cinque Terre: Italy’s Hidden Riviera - Rick Steves Europe

Rick returns to his favorite stretch of the entire Mediterranean coastline Italy’s Cinque Terre to explore its five dreamy port towns

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Venice: Serene, Decadent and Still Kicking - Rick Steves Europe

Nicknamed for centuries La Serenissima, the most serenely beautiful, Venice, more than any other European city, has an endlessly seductive charm

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Paris: Grand and Intimate - Rick Steves Europe

While in Paris, tour the Louvre and stroll the Champs-Elysees, but dont ignore the pulse of Paris… in village-like neighborhoods, in cafes and in the people

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