Metropolis explores the history and development of cities and regions through their architecture, design, and urban style. Hosted by passionate architectural historians, we unlock the cultural secrets of fascinating cityscapes around the planet.
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On a remarkable 250 mile, 3 day journey through remote rainforest, Holly Morris travels by cargo boat down one of the remotest stretches of the Amazon, in...
Most people descend upon the Cote D’Azur in search of sun, sea, fine wine and fine dining but the Riviera isn’t just a holiday destination for...
The island of Crete resides at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. Its long and vivid history has seen the land occupied by a myriad of ancient...
Episode 1 of the documentary, “A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inherited vast...
“Asian Fusion” host Angela May explores the rich culture of Asian cuisine in a city which is home to the biggest Asian population in the United States.
Two...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the...
Granada, the word in Spanish means pomegranate, a fruit brought to Spain by Moslem tribes from North Africa, in the 8th century.
They were known as the Moors...
Morocco, a land of spectacular landscapes, history and culture, is also home to some spectacular golf courses.
Situated close to the golfing meccas of Portugal...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous structures ever built. It has been loved and admired for 800 years and is one of the most visited sites on...
In this first episode we follow the Ottomans rise from obscure beginnings as a nomadic tribe in Anatolia to their game changing conquest of the famed Byzantine...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Rising to prominence in North Africa along the fertile valley of the river Nile, ancient Egypt prospered and grew to become one of the world’s earliest and...
Historian and archetypal Englishman Julian Davison samples the delights of some of the most spectacular railway journeys in Europe.
This episode starts with...
“I start with a hike down Runyon Canyon, then I head east on Hollywood Boulevard past Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Roosevelt...
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short reports on people, places and events across the globe – The Grassroots...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Twenty Four Hours in Atlanta: We take a cycle tour of the city...
Zay Harding continues his journey down Argentina’s legendary Route 40, one of the longest roads in the world. He starts by climbing Volcan Lanin which, at...
In 1814, it seemed that twenty five years of war in Europe was finally coming to an end with the surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his banishment to the...
There’s no shortage of things to keep you amused around the world during the month of January, as the Globe Guides travellers discover. From Christian...
In this programme host Zay Harding travels on board some of Africa’s toughest and most historic boats as he explores the spectacular East African country of...
In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation. An airborne...
It’s one of the most vibrant cities on earth, with a centuries old souk tantalising visitors with scents, sights and sounds. Pilot Pocket Guides...
From the Battle of Hastings to the Cathedral of Canterbury, England’s rich history paves the way for our presenters in the first of our day trips...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Spend 24 Hours in Hong Kong: A curated journey taking in the...
Courses: Dubai CC, Emirates, Dubai Creek, and Nad al Sheba.
Ian Cross heads into the heat for a round of desert golf at Dubai CC
Host Ian Cross travels...
The first episode of our brand-new series, Tough Trucks – Iceland, takes viewers on a spectacular scenic journey with host Laura Guiauchain along the...
Los Angeles is the city of American dreams and a must for shoppers. It’s home to some of the richest, most famous personalities in the world and has some...
In this episode of ‘Tough Trains’, Zay Harding takes on an epic journey across one of the world’s biggest railway networks. These railways built during...
In this Globe Guide we visit the world’s most opulent palaces.
In Europe Adela Ucar visits the stunning Palace of Versailles just outside Paris, before...
St Pancreas International by Paul Hudson
Kate Comer looks in awe at the impressive ceiling at St Paul’s Cathedral
Kate Comer visits one of the great...
The Vietnamese railway network has a chequered history. Today it crosses roads, zips through slums and is poorly maintained. Accidents are rife. Each year the...
In Episode One Julian visits Istanbul, the gateway between East and West and former epicenter of the Ottoman Empire where he explores the inner workings of...
Short History of Convict Australia is the first ever documentary about Australia’s convict past. It visits the locations where convicts lived and...
In the first of two 52 minute episodes, Episode 1: The Road of Freedom, Dean gallivants across the USA and Europe exploring the modes of travel that made the...
An enormous variety of cheeses are made in virtually every country on earth. The quality of cheese depends on how it is made. Which are the cheeses every...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
The Mediterranean may be a beautiful tourist destination today but in the 16th century it was the central arena for an almighty power struggle...
Justine Shapiro kicks off our Round the World journey with a road trip across the US following in the footsteps of the American dream.
She...
Presenter Julian Davison’s first port of call in this episode is Vienna, where he tours the world famous Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace, discovering...
For thousands of years Turkey has been at the heart of ancient trade routes linking China and Europe that have brought silk, exotic spices, new cultures and...
Escape the glitterati to the Musee Bonnard visiting the rural idyll of famous artist in the hills.
Episode 2: “First Contact” follows the Endeavour as it encounters the peoples native to New Zealand and Australia for the first time.
Sir Joseph...
“Brits in LA” host Zay Harding meets a colourful and sometimes eccentric cast of characters that make up just a few of the several hundred thousand British...
In this half hour Pilot Globe Guide, we journey through the classic Old World wine countries of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
France is arguably the...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In episode two we explore the Ottoman Empire’s Golden Age and chart the height of its expansion into Europe, climaxing with the 1683 siege of...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, be centered in Bali.
Slow TV features:
1. Rainforests...
“My Skyscraper Walk kicks off at the Flatiron Building, then on to the art decoChrysler Building, and a jog over to the Empire State. Then...
One key industry shaped this land and still has an impact on Fiji to this day. Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short reports on...
Someset House
In Great Buildings of England Part 2, Globe Trekker Presenter, JUDITH JONES journeys into the next 200 years of English architectural history...
Our golfing tour of Ireland with Ian Cross begins on the dramatic west coast where in County Kerry we visit the spectacular Tralee Golf Club.
Like most...
Our intrepid travellers discover that whatever takes your fancy, February is spilling over with ever more fascinating expeditions and events than you can shake...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Malaga: We visit the great Moorish castle and Catholic cathedral...
Allied forces were evacuated off Crete’s south coast in a dangerous operation that cost the lives of almost 1000 British seamen and Allied soldiers....
It’s a city of great style where you can feel centuries of turbulent history under your feet. Pilot Pocket Guides Rome provides an insider’s view, from the...
A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some...
Estelle and a big fan
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is famous for antiques, arts and crafts, textiles and gems. Presenter Estelle Bingham unveils...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
We visit the Californian Missions: San Juan Capistrano being one...
Ottoman Tombstones, Istanbul
In the seventh century, a great new religion was born and rose up in the deserts of what is now Saudi Arabia. Within 200 years,...
Courses: Sawgrass, Doral, Bay Hill, and Spruce Creek.
The US state of Florida has over a thousand golf courses making it a true golfing mecca. Ian Cross starts...
In this episode, Historian Julian Davison visits Norway, where he explores the small but perfectly formed capital Oslo, before boarding the super fast...
In this ghostly guide, travellers Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick and Lavina Tan show you their favourite haunts from across the globe.
We...
Celebrity chef and traveller Bobby Chinn begins his Celtic voyage of discovery on the South Coast, in Ireland’s second city, Cork. Here he is educated in...
Presenter Judith Jones dancing the Tango
Judith Jones at the Gaucho Festival, Buenos Aires
Judith Jones explores one of South America’s most stylish cities....
In part two, Julian Davison departs the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, and following the path of Sultan Sulieman the Magnificent’s navy,...
Ever wondered how for thousands of years the simple cup of tea has become the world’s most consumed beverage after water? In this informative and...
In Episode 2: Up, Up and Away we go travelling back in time with Dean; to ride a Harley Davidson, a muscle car, dune buggy, family station wagon and VW Camper,...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
In part two, Julian Davison departs the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, and travels to the site of one of the most extraordinary sieges in...
Judith Jones embarks on a trip through Aztec Mexico where she discovers a land with a dramatic past involving bloody revolution, human sacrifice and gold...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck through Central America’s toughest and most spectacular country, Guatemala.
Zay on a ‘chicken...
Episode 3: “Empire’s Plant Hunter” follows Banks and his companions on their botanical journey of exploration of the eastern coast of...
“Desert City: Escape to Palm Springs” host Zay Harding travels just two hours down the road to this inland oasis city popular with Angelinos looking to...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Our third and final episode looks at the Ottoman Empire’s slow decline in the face of Russian expansion and explores the complex alliances it would forge...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, filmed on location in amazing Australia.
Slow TV...
It was the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire and is now also one of the biggest and highest capital cities in the world. Pilot Pocket Guides Mexico takes...
Zay Harding takes the road trip of a lifetime on one of the longest and most spectacular highways in the world: Argentina’s Ruta 40.
Immortalised by its...
For 4,000 million years, people the world over have turned to the delicacy of chocolate for rituals, medicine, romance and sheer pleasure. In this informative...
“This walk focuses on colonial America by touching base with the key landmarks of early Philadelphia, meeting people and exploring the places that...
Travelling golfer Ian Cross heads to Portugal, one of Europe’s top holiday golfing destinations.
Golf was introduced to Portugal by the British more than a...
An intriguing land of 300 islands, Fiji is brimming with history and tradition and is a wondrous place to explore. Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the...
Juliet’s Balcony in Verona by Andy Hay – Flickr
We start our journey from the beautiful city of Venice, where Megan McCormick takes a day trip to...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Across the Northern Hemisphere, March signals the end of winter for many countries; the Globe Guides team drop in on festivities marking this occasion in...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Lech: We visit the Austrian ski resort long favoured by European...
The resulting German and Italian occupation of Crete was marred by massacres on both sides: of both German soldiers and Greek partisans and civilians. More...
A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some...
Bobby Chinn’s visit to the Deep South starts in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he delves into the culinary history of this fascinating region, dominated by...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Join us cycling from London to Birmingham: Three days on a...
Courses: Ishioka, Gotemba, Phoenix Seagaia, Kawana.
The old English charm of the Kawana Hotel
Host Ian Cross travels to an amazing yet undiscovered...
Estelle Bingham on cruises through the streets of London on a double decker bus
London would probably be in anyone’s top three shopping destinations,...
Zay Harding travels in winter to the far north of Siberia, deep inside the Arctic Circle, on the world’s most northerly railway lines. Having to contend...
Courses: Kelab Rahman Putra, Mount Kinabalu, Bukit Jambul, The Datai Resort.
Malaysia is often overlooked by travelers, and particularly golfers, but this is...
Kate Comer visits the Royal Butchers, Allen’s of Mayfair
Ever wondered where the Royal Family get their groceries? Or where they shop for fine threads?...
In Relics of the Dead we discover the fascinating ways that the deceased are remembered in countries all over the globe. From the traditional to the bazaar...
In Episode three, Julian Davidson departs the former capitol of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul and travels to the site of one of the most extraordinary sieges...
In this episode Julian Davison visits Glasgow, the second city of Scotland and the country’s industrial heartland.
Glasgow is also the start of his journey...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
Part Three begins in the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus. Once the wealthiest city on earth, Famagusta was the jewel in the Venetian...
Grand Canal, Venice
In the fifth century A.D. the Roman Empire, which had ruled across Europe for 600 years, was facing collapse. More than 100 years earlier...
Brianna Barnes travels through Peru exploring the Land of the Incas, one of the greatest pre-Hispanic civilizations of Latin America.
Brianna begins this...
Since the 1860s, Bolivia has lost land to all its surrounding countries, leaving it land locked and without vital access to coastal ports. As compensation,...
Sir Joseph Banks, naturalist, explorer, collector, patron and President of the Royal Society for more than 40 years was one of Australia’s founding fathers,...
In this programme host Ian Wright travels to the high Arctic from the coast of northern Norway, working his passage on a trawler fishing for cod, before...
Episode 4: “Science and State”, looks at Banks’ the imperialist and globalist who fused the worlds of science and state, re distributed the world’s...
“Haunted” host Brianna Barnes takes part in Day of the Dead celebrations which are a huge event amongst Los Angeles’ Mexican population and Halloween,...
Adventure Golfer Ian Cross travels to New Zealand, where there are more sheep and golf courses per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Starting his trip up...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and...
The New World has emerged as a major wine force in recent years. When the first European settlers emigrated to the far reaches of the globe they took wines...
From the entrance a visitor will be symbolically walking through the Mountain of Despair and then discovering the Stone of Hope – a carved 30ft high relief...
Travelling golfer Ian Cross begins his tour of Spain in the Basque region. Arriving in Bilbao he travels to the remote Izki course deep in the...
The origin of some things is almost unfathomable, and you’ll have this experience in Fiji… Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a...
For the month of April, our Globe Guide travellers set off to discover how the celebration of the Christian calendar’s most important festival, Easter,...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Scotland: We play more famous...
Pilot Pocket Guides Las Vegas gives the inside detail on where to stay, what to see and how to get off the beaten track in this mega city – whether it’s...
Barcelona, capital of Catalunya – an empire which once straddled the Pyrénées and ruled the trading routes of the Mediterranean – is a proud...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Persian New Year: The spring festival, Nowruz, is celebrated...
Courses: Gary Player @ Sun City, Pearl Valley Estate, Hans Merensky, and Soweto CC.
A giraffe on the fairway of the Hans Merensky Course
Our adventure...
Vienna is the capital of the republic of Austria and has a population of just under two million people. Its rich history is reflected in the cities stunning...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In this Globe Trekker Special, with presenters Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Eils Nevitt, Matt Young, Megan McCormick and Zay Harding, we travel all across South...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Beautiful Tilework in Istanbul’s Historic quarter
Bridesmaids in beautiful hand-dyed outfits, Nigeria
In this programme, we travel across the Islamic...
In this cultural tour of the world’s greatest art galleries and museums, we take a close look at the most renowned classical masterpieces. Ian Wright tours...
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck across the frozen ice roads of north-eastern Siberia, en route to the Arctic Circle. Located in east Asia, 5000...
Image Erik Larson
In part four, Julian Davison travels to the commercial superpower of the 16th century, the resplendent kingdom on water, Venice. Here,...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the historic legacy of three of Europe’s greatest powers – the French, Russian and Habsburg Empires...
Across the world, today’s café culture is turning the coffee experience into an important part of our lives. Everyday people indulge themselves with a cup...
Zay Harding goes on an epic adventure across the South Pacific Islands in pursuit of the remaining vestiges of Polynesian culture.
Along the way he tells...
Laura Guiauchain travels in a variety of trucks to the four Imperial Cities, seeking the origins of Morocco. Following the ancient trade routes, once the...
Typical French shop in Northern France
Adventure Golfer Ian Cross arrives from across the English Channel to discover courses set to the backdrop of...
Episode 5: ” Legacy” examines Banks fragmented and sometimes forgotten legacy, and the mystery behind the final resting place of one of the great...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, there’s nothing like autumn in...
Holly Morris travels back in time to explore some of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian tombs and temples along the banks of the river Nile in...
Poland is not a country one would normally associate with jolly travel destinations but think again! This country is rich in folklore and history – and...
There can’t be many places that contain more history than Westminster, here in central London. It’s been the beating heart of British life for nearly a...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Discover a surprisingly fresh and vibrant Australian city, Brisbane, capital of Queensland.
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of...
In this Pilot Globe Guides Top 10, we visit some of the world’s leading and most intriguing iconic hotels.
From the quintessentially colonial Raffles Hotel...
This month we embark on a fabulous journey taking in a canoe trek from Texas to Mexico, Buddhist retreats in Java, a Catholic pilgrimage in Portugal, mystical...
The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, so good they named it twice! Pocket Pilot Guides New York will give you low-down on the very best that this...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Paestum: We explore the fascinating temples of this ancient Greek...
Host Julian Davison explores one of Asia’s most modern cities, Singapore. In the last half century this small island state, situated in the heart of the...
Berlin is a fantastic shopping destination and in this programme, we visit some of the city’s highlights for the shopaholic. The Adidas store, the...
Courses: Rancho Park, Alisal Ranch, PGA West Stadium @ La Quinta, and Sandpiper.
Ian Cross at the PGA West Stadium Course with Mhairi McKay – an LPGA...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Chinese New Year: Celebrating in Singapore for the world’s...
In this Globe Guide we observe works by modernist pioneers, and the post-impressionist movement as well as visiting the latest cosmopolitan installations...
Brianna checking out the intricate wooden carvings in the old historic quarter
Brianna enjoys a ‘Singo’ body scrub in Stone Town’s ‘Mrembo’...
Part five begins in the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus. Once the wealthiest city on earth, Famagusta was the jewel in the Venetian...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the last hurrah of Europe’s Imperial dynasties – in France, Russia, and the Austrian Habsburg empire...
Join coffee roaster and social entrepreneur, Dean Cycon and Globe Trekker host, Judith Jones, as they unravel the secrets behind Coffee: The Drink that Changed...
Zay Harding concludes his grand Pacific adventure heading further West across the South Sea Islands into Tonga, Fiji and New Caledonia –...
The Philippines is the world’s second largest Archipelago comprising of 7,107 stunning Islands nestled in the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle. Ever since...
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck across one of Africa’s toughest and most spectacular countries, Ethiopia. Starting his trip from Ethiopia’s...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In the 18th century, European powers combed the South Seas, searching out unexplored lands, treasures, and people. British ships, commanded by celebrated...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, on location in Fiji
Slow TV features:
1. Rainforests of...
Judith Jones visits the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily. Having been heavily influenced by invaders ranging from the Greeks and Romans to the...
Beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and after water and tea is the third most popular drink overall. Currently...
In 1851 Prince Albert husband of Queen Victoria held The Great Exhibition. It promoted the best of the British Empire with exhibits brought from all over the...
It’s one of the greatest cities the world has ever known and the only city spanning two continents. Pilot Pocket Guides Istanbul will give you...
In this episode, host Ian Wright goes on an eye-opening and hair-raising train journey across the Caribbean island of Cuba. The Communist country’s railway...
Indulge on a self-guided walking tour of one of the world’s great cities, Sydney.
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
This monhth, Globe Guides take us on a journey through the Mediterranean, Tahiti, Peru and Britain.
Cusco, the ‘Florence of Latin America’, known...
We highlight the best the West Coast of America has to offer, outside the major cities of LA and San Francisco. Justine Shapiro’s first stop on her day...
In Metropolis Syria, presenter Julian Davidson explores the country’s ancient architectural legacy and discovers that in many ways it chronicles the history...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Obelisks of Rome: A tour of monuments looted from Ancient Egypt...
From Sydney we first head north to the wine region of Hunter Valley, before making our way south to Canberra, the capital of Australia, where its most...
Courses: St Andrews Old Course, Gleneagles Kings Course, Royal Dornoch, Lundin Ladies, Musselburgh, and Gullane.
Ian Cross goes native in Scotland
Host Ian...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
It’s Veterans Day in San Diego: The US city hosts major...
KT gets kitted out for the Volleypalooza
Miami is one of America’s most trendy and fashionable cities, offering beaches, sunny skies and beautiful...
Courses: Sentosa, Laguna, Ria Bintan.
On a whirlwind tour of this amazing island Ian Cross discovers the diversity of golf courses, people, history, food,...
With more countries opening their doors and minds to the gay traveller than ever before it’s a great time to visit some of the worlds more liberal...
In the final part of Ottomans vs. Christians, presenter Julian Davison visits Istanbul to examine the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ottoman...
Shellfish are not a kind of fish, but are simply water-dwelling animals. Many are actually closely related to insects. Nowadays, shellfish such as oyster,...
In this Globe Trekker special on the world’s most sacred places, we visit some of the planet’s most spectacular and grandest mosques. Islam,...
In this episode, Globe Trekker adventurer Holly Morris explores the waters that shaped America – the Great Lakes. Covering 94,000 square miles, the Great...
Megan McCormick travels along China’s section of the Silk Road trade route, exploring the country’s ancient past and dazzling future. What would have...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, the stories are:
1. 24 Hours in Hong Kong: A curated journey...
As the Capital of India, Delhi absorbs influences from across the country, and that includes food, but the city’s own, regionally based cuisine lays claim to...
Once the stomping ground of Romans, Moors and Crusaders, this historic hillside city has culture, cobblestones, cafés, cable cars and cod aplenty. Sprawling...
The Story of Spice conjures images of tempting culinary arts, fascinating travels to faraway lands, bitter struggles for supremacy and the rise and fall of...
Exploring the rich history of railroads in the USA this episode takes us on an incredible 3000 mile journey across America. Traveling from the Atlantic to the...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Australia’s capital, Canberra, a city described by writer Bill Bryson as, “living death” on account of its lifeless exterior, may well be a...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top Five Rome: Our tips on what to see and on a visit to...
During this Globe Guide we criss-cross the globe searching out the world’s greatest experiences to be had during July, taking in Mongolia, the Maldives,...
Washington DC is rich for its history, and a day trip over the border into neighbouring Virginia will make you step back in time. First stop is James Town,...
In Metropolis Venice, presenter Julian Davison explores the history of one of the world’s most extraordinary cities through its architecture. From its...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode,
We are cycling London to Paris: Three days + 160 miles by bike...
Courses: Stoke Park, Isle of Purbeck, Urban Golf, Royal St. George’s.
Bond villain Oddjob caddying at Stoke Park Club
One of the most passionate golfing...
Once a tiny fishing village, Singapore has become a bustling city and a melting pot of cultures and traditions. A city-state with over four million people,...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, the stories are:
1.Twenty Four Hours in Atlanta: We take a cycle...
In this episode we’ll be taking look at top Gay Wedding and Gay Travel destinations. Zay Harding kicks off the celebrations with a trip to the Middle...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world’s most unique and diverse ancient cultures, Japan, travelling...
Delhi is an incarnation of 7 cities all borne out of a bloody history. It’s a city teeming with extraordinary life flowing through the 22 million plus...
Holly Morris travels one of the most exotic highways in the world, the ancient Silk Road, across Central Asia from the border of China to the edge of...
Ian Wright at Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia
In the final episode of Globe Trekker’s Round the World Series, Ian Wright bridges the gap...
World traveller and celebrity chef Bobby Chinn touches down in Havana on the Caribbean Island of Cuba.
With its cuisine and culture having been shaped by...
In Bazaar Istanbul, Flora Montgomery visits Istanbul, famously the only city in the world that stretches over two continents, which has made it a major...
Jonathan Atherton explores the rivers, mountains, and towns of Papua New Guinea. His journey begins in Port Moresby, the capital city which is infamous as a...
In this program, Zay Harding embarks on a five day voyage from Cape Town on the last authentic British Royal Mail Ship, travelling 2000 miles across the South...
The tradition of eating beef has passed down generations to become an integral part for many of our regular diets. By providing precious protein, packed with...
London is the capital of cool with its unique blend of history, tradition, culture and cutting-edge art and fashion. Pilot Pocket Guides London will lead you...
In this episode, the Pilot team discovers that while Africa boasts some of the world’s most splendid beaches – perfect for that quintessential...
Our first tour of boutique hotels of the Pacific starts in Fiji. Seawinds Villas on the Fijian island of Vitu Levu offers just four cabins centred on a pool...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Frescoes of Pompeii: We view the beautiful ancient decorative...
Paris isn’t only a city of great food, great wine and great romance, it offers some great day trips. We first stop off at the Palace of Versailles,...
Hong Kong has long been one of the world’s great trading centres and it’s multi-cultural heritage, extremes of wealth and poverty, hi-tech and...
The Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
The design of a building can produce a bold statement, define an era and change people’s relationship...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Skiing the Dolomites: one of Europe’s most picturesque and...
This episode of the Globe Guides explores the theme of Borderlines – the ever changing history of the world’s borders and barriers.
From Historic...
Until the 15th century Spain had not made it’s mark as an empire, instead being the object of conquest itself, first by the Romans and then by the...
In this Globe Trekker Special, with presenters Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Adela Ucar, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick, Zoe Palmer, and Zay Harding, we travel...
Paris is a city that prides itself on presenting wonderful art, architecture, fashion, food and wine, and effortless style. But this guide will show you parts...
The prevalence of sugar in contemporary diets makes it hard to believe there was a time in the not-so-distant past when it was not so readily...
Proving that September’s not all about going back to school, the Pilot team drop in on Nevada’s Burning Man Festival, stand well back from some...
Throughout the former territories of the British Raj grand buildings and monuments remain testament to a once great Empire. Melbourne, in Australia, was in...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Biking the San Gabriels: We take to mountain bikes in the national...
The old scents of Arabia at the spice souk
Located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is one of the world’s youngest and yet most cosmopolitan...
Follow our presenters through this mesmerising show that will take you on a trip to some of the best islands the east coast of Africa has on offer. From...
With 50 million Chinese people living outside China, Chinese New Year has become one of the world’s largest festivals, as immigrants take their traditions...
From the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall, through to tech solutions of Silicon Valley, America has shaped the world we live in – all...
In this episode of Pilot Globe Guides we take a guided tour around the world’s film industries, from the blockbuster productions of Hollywood, to the...
On the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, devoted Muslims around the world purge themselves of their sins during a holy month of fasting. This is the...
The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time and became one of the largest empires in...
Provence is one of the most beautiful and most varied regions of France that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the mountains of the Vaucluse. It makes...
Sydney is known for its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor living. The city has come a long way from its colonial beginnings and is now one of the most...
The “Raj” – stout British governors of 18th and 19th century India – gets the Globe Trekker treatment in a sweeping history special...
There really is something for everyone in October. The Pilot team stumble their way through Germany’s raucous Oktoberfest in Munich then recuperate on...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Sailing to Catalina Island: We board a racing yacht to the rocky...
Ubud, Bali’s capital of culture, still weaves an exotic, artistic charm over this beautiful island. Despite mass tourism, traditional ways still hold...
From the most isolated island of the world, to the place where Darwin formed his theory of evolution, this show will take you on an island journey off...
Mexico City is the capital of a country, which is home to some of the best craftsmen in the world. It is a magnet for Mexicans and visitors alike and a...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Tour Berrima Gaol: Picturesque Australian convict gaol made of...
Over the millennia the elements have created some of the most breath taking landscapes imaginable. From ancient rock formations caused by molten lava, to...
Peru is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse countries on earth. It stretches from the Amazon, across the Andes to the Pacific Coast. Neil...
The O Fournier Winery – Mendoza,Argentina by Marco Langebeeke, Flickr
Latin America, more than any other continent on the planet, is a fusion of...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilisations, the Maya, travelling through the...
Los Angeles is the home of entertainment, packed freeways and endless beaches. It ranges from the sublime, the car-free Catalina Island, to the ridiculous...
In this Globe Trekker Special, Zay Harding, Sami Sabiti, Holly Morris, Justine Shapiro and Ian Wright explore the extraordinary history of America’s...
Delhi, with a population of 17 million people, is, amazingly, only India’s third biggest city, but its old town is certainly its most chaotic.
Parts of...
To banish the onset of winter blues, the Globe Guides team go in search of inspirational sights, spiritual celebrations and animal antics taking place across...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Ojai: A classic golfing getaway...
Megan luxuriates in a five star bath
Marrakech (sometimes spelt Marrakesh) is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities for visitors and...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode: Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Ireland: We play three world...
From the bizarrely themed to the bizarrely constructed, Globe Guides Extreme Hotels brings you the world’s maddest collection of overnight stays on the...
Hawaii – sacred kingdom of Polynesians and America’s sunny 50th state. It is the quintessential destination for paradise-seeking honeymooners from all...
Mexico’s epic history has bequeathed it some of the richest cultural traditions on the planet. A combination of more than 50 pre-Hispanic cultures and...
Although December is synonymous with Christmas, the Globe Guide team discover that there’s much more to this month than Santa Claus, roast turkey and...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Great Mayan Sites: We explore Tulum and Coba, two of the great...
Kate Comer relaxes after a hard day’s shopping!
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most stunning cities. With its wonderful beaches, colourful...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, join us we visit Martha’s Vineyard: Experience whaling...
We get up close and personal to some of the planets most extreme and endangered reptiles and predators. While many are feared by man it is actually man who has...
Across Asia, from China to Europe exist a number of ancient cities that were key markers on the Silk Road. From Xi’an in the East of China, where...
The Globe Guides team trip round the world’s famous and extravagant pre-Lentern festivals , from Venice‘s ancient Carnivale in Italy...
Tokyo is a mix of futuristic skyscrapers and neon, but also a wonderful city that’s not forgotten its cultural heritage. Tokyo is exciting, exotic and...
KT Comer, pretty in pink
Sophisticated and chic, Florence has been a centre of style and status for 500 years. KT Comer finds that the spirit of the...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Seville and Cordoba: We explore the Moorish and colonial heritage...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Biking the Los Angeles River: Concrete canyon bike ride; a...
In Mysterious Places we follow our presenters as they uncover the strangest mysteries on the planet. Justine Shaprio take a close look at the megalith sites...
What used to be a tiny fishing village is now a bustling, sprawling metropolis in the heart of South East Asia. Singapore is a melting pot of culture, style...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Christmas in Stockholm: The festive season in Sweden’s...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Art Trails: Cannes: Escape the glitterati to the Musee Bonnard...
The powerful Mughal dynasty which ruled Northern India for three hundred years from the 16th to the 19th century has left a lasting influence on the region and...
In Pilot Pocket Guides Vienna we take you waltzing in one of the most romantic cities on the globe. Visit with us the grandiosity of its historical...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top 5 Tokyo: Tokyo offers an intriguing blend of the modern and...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top 5: LA to San Diego: Our favourite beaches, missions, historic...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Cherry Blossom Season, Japan: We join the annual spring ritual, a...
Pilot Pocket Guides visit the celebrated city of Beijing. A metropolis synonymous with revolution and where ancient traditions sit side by side with the latest...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Temples of Tokyo: Shintoism meets Buddhism in this tour of the...
Veteran globe explorer Megan McCormick spans the American Midwest and its Great Lake States in search of the innovations that ignited an industrial revolution...
The Rustbelt – roaring engine of America’s industrial revolution.
The railroad, steel and oil industries all made their mark here, and, as we will...
With a population of nearly 4 million, Berlin is one of the biggest capitals in Europe. In Pilot Pocket Guides Berlin we show you that the city is also one of...
On a remarkable 250 mile, 3 day journey through remote rainforest, Holly Morris travels by cargo boat down one of the remotest stretches of the Amazon, in...
Most people descend upon the Cote D’Azur in search of sun, sea, fine wine and fine dining but the Riviera isn’t just a holiday destination for...
The island of Crete resides at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. Its long and vivid history has seen the land occupied by a myriad of ancient...
Episode 1 of the documentary, “A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inherited vast...
“Asian Fusion” host Angela May explores the rich culture of Asian cuisine in a city which is home to the biggest Asian population in the United States.
Two...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the...
Granada, the word in Spanish means pomegranate, a fruit brought to Spain by Moslem tribes from North Africa, in the 8th century.
They were known as the Moors...
Morocco, a land of spectacular landscapes, history and culture, is also home to some spectacular golf courses.
Situated close to the golfing meccas of Portugal...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous structures ever built. It has been loved and admired for 800 years and is one of the most visited sites on...
In this first episode we follow the Ottomans rise from obscure beginnings as a nomadic tribe in Anatolia to their game changing conquest of the famed Byzantine...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Rising to prominence in North Africa along the fertile valley of the river Nile, ancient Egypt prospered and grew to become one of the world’s earliest and...
Historian and archetypal Englishman Julian Davison samples the delights of some of the most spectacular railway journeys in Europe.
This episode starts with...
“I start with a hike down Runyon Canyon, then I head east on Hollywood Boulevard past Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Roosevelt...
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short reports on people, places and events across the globe – The Grassroots...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Twenty Four Hours in Atlanta: We take a cycle tour of the city...
Zay Harding continues his journey down Argentina’s legendary Route 40, one of the longest roads in the world. He starts by climbing Volcan Lanin which, at...
In 1814, it seemed that twenty five years of war in Europe was finally coming to an end with the surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his banishment to the...
There’s no shortage of things to keep you amused around the world during the month of January, as the Globe Guides travellers discover. From Christian...
In this programme host Zay Harding travels on board some of Africa’s toughest and most historic boats as he explores the spectacular East African country of...
In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation. An airborne...
It’s one of the most vibrant cities on earth, with a centuries old souk tantalising visitors with scents, sights and sounds. Pilot Pocket Guides...
From the Battle of Hastings to the Cathedral of Canterbury, England’s rich history paves the way for our presenters in the first of our day trips...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
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A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Spend 24 Hours in Hong Kong: A curated journey taking in the...
Courses: Dubai CC, Emirates, Dubai Creek, and Nad al Sheba.
Ian Cross heads into the heat for a round of desert golf at Dubai CC
Host Ian Cross travels...
The first episode of our brand-new series, Tough Trucks – Iceland, takes viewers on a spectacular scenic journey with host Laura Guiauchain along the...
Los Angeles is the city of American dreams and a must for shoppers. It’s home to some of the richest, most famous personalities in the world and has some...
In this episode of ‘Tough Trains’, Zay Harding takes on an epic journey across one of the world’s biggest railway networks. These railways built during...
In this Globe Guide we visit the world’s most opulent palaces.
In Europe Adela Ucar visits the stunning Palace of Versailles just outside Paris, before...
St Pancreas International by Paul Hudson
Kate Comer looks in awe at the impressive ceiling at St Paul’s Cathedral
Kate Comer visits one of the great...
The Vietnamese railway network has a chequered history. Today it crosses roads, zips through slums and is poorly maintained. Accidents are rife. Each year the...
In Episode One Julian visits Istanbul, the gateway between East and West and former epicenter of the Ottoman Empire where he explores the inner workings of...
Short History of Convict Australia is the first ever documentary about Australia’s convict past. It visits the locations where convicts lived and...
In the first of two 52 minute episodes, Episode 1: The Road of Freedom, Dean gallivants across the USA and Europe exploring the modes of travel that made the...
An enormous variety of cheeses are made in virtually every country on earth. The quality of cheese depends on how it is made. Which are the cheeses every...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
The Mediterranean may be a beautiful tourist destination today but in the 16th century it was the central arena for an almighty power struggle...
Justine Shapiro kicks off our Round the World journey with a road trip across the US following in the footsteps of the American dream.
She...
Presenter Julian Davison’s first port of call in this episode is Vienna, where he tours the world famous Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace, discovering...
For thousands of years Turkey has been at the heart of ancient trade routes linking China and Europe that have brought silk, exotic spices, new cultures and...
Escape the glitterati to the Musee Bonnard visiting the rural idyll of famous artist in the hills.
Episode 2: “First Contact” follows the Endeavour as it encounters the peoples native to New Zealand and Australia for the first time.
Sir Joseph...
“Brits in LA” host Zay Harding meets a colourful and sometimes eccentric cast of characters that make up just a few of the several hundred thousand British...
In this half hour Pilot Globe Guide, we journey through the classic Old World wine countries of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
France is arguably the...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In episode two we explore the Ottoman Empire’s Golden Age and chart the height of its expansion into Europe, climaxing with the 1683 siege of...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, be centered in Bali.
Slow TV features:
1. Rainforests...
“My Skyscraper Walk kicks off at the Flatiron Building, then on to the art decoChrysler Building, and a jog over to the Empire State. Then...
One key industry shaped this land and still has an impact on Fiji to this day. Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short reports on...
Someset House
In Great Buildings of England Part 2, Globe Trekker Presenter, JUDITH JONES journeys into the next 200 years of English architectural history...
Our golfing tour of Ireland with Ian Cross begins on the dramatic west coast where in County Kerry we visit the spectacular Tralee Golf Club.
Like most...
Our intrepid travellers discover that whatever takes your fancy, February is spilling over with ever more fascinating expeditions and events than you can shake...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
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A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Malaga: We visit the great Moorish castle and Catholic cathedral...
Allied forces were evacuated off Crete’s south coast in a dangerous operation that cost the lives of almost 1000 British seamen and Allied soldiers....
It’s a city of great style where you can feel centuries of turbulent history under your feet. Pilot Pocket Guides Rome provides an insider’s view, from the...
A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some...
Estelle and a big fan
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is famous for antiques, arts and crafts, textiles and gems. Presenter Estelle Bingham unveils...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
We visit the Californian Missions: San Juan Capistrano being one...
Ottoman Tombstones, Istanbul
In the seventh century, a great new religion was born and rose up in the deserts of what is now Saudi Arabia. Within 200 years,...
Courses: Sawgrass, Doral, Bay Hill, and Spruce Creek.
The US state of Florida has over a thousand golf courses making it a true golfing mecca. Ian Cross starts...
In this episode, Historian Julian Davison visits Norway, where he explores the small but perfectly formed capital Oslo, before boarding the super fast...
In this ghostly guide, travellers Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick and Lavina Tan show you their favourite haunts from across the globe.
We...
Celebrity chef and traveller Bobby Chinn begins his Celtic voyage of discovery on the South Coast, in Ireland’s second city, Cork. Here he is educated in...
Presenter Judith Jones dancing the Tango
Judith Jones at the Gaucho Festival, Buenos Aires
Judith Jones explores one of South America’s most stylish cities....
In part two, Julian Davison departs the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, and following the path of Sultan Sulieman the Magnificent’s navy,...
Ever wondered how for thousands of years the simple cup of tea has become the world’s most consumed beverage after water? In this informative and...
In Episode 2: Up, Up and Away we go travelling back in time with Dean; to ride a Harley Davidson, a muscle car, dune buggy, family station wagon and VW Camper,...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
In part two, Julian Davison departs the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, and travels to the site of one of the most extraordinary sieges in...
Judith Jones embarks on a trip through Aztec Mexico where she discovers a land with a dramatic past involving bloody revolution, human sacrifice and gold...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
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In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck through Central America’s toughest and most spectacular country, Guatemala.
Zay on a ‘chicken...
Episode 3: “Empire’s Plant Hunter” follows Banks and his companions on their botanical journey of exploration of the eastern coast of...
“Desert City: Escape to Palm Springs” host Zay Harding travels just two hours down the road to this inland oasis city popular with Angelinos looking to...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Our third and final episode looks at the Ottoman Empire’s slow decline in the face of Russian expansion and explores the complex alliances it would forge...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, filmed on location in amazing Australia.
Slow TV...
It was the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire and is now also one of the biggest and highest capital cities in the world. Pilot Pocket Guides Mexico takes...
Zay Harding takes the road trip of a lifetime on one of the longest and most spectacular highways in the world: Argentina’s Ruta 40.
Immortalised by its...
For 4,000 million years, people the world over have turned to the delicacy of chocolate for rituals, medicine, romance and sheer pleasure. In this informative...
“This walk focuses on colonial America by touching base with the key landmarks of early Philadelphia, meeting people and exploring the places that...
Travelling golfer Ian Cross heads to Portugal, one of Europe’s top holiday golfing destinations.
Golf was introduced to Portugal by the British more than a...
An intriguing land of 300 islands, Fiji is brimming with history and tradition and is a wondrous place to explore. Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the...
Juliet’s Balcony in Verona by Andy Hay – Flickr
We start our journey from the beautiful city of Venice, where Megan McCormick takes a day trip to...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Across the Northern Hemisphere, March signals the end of winter for many countries; the Globe Guides team drop in on festivities marking this occasion in...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Lech: We visit the Austrian ski resort long favoured by European...
The resulting German and Italian occupation of Crete was marred by massacres on both sides: of both German soldiers and Greek partisans and civilians. More...
A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some...
Bobby Chinn’s visit to the Deep South starts in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he delves into the culinary history of this fascinating region, dominated by...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Join us cycling from London to Birmingham: Three days on a...
Courses: Ishioka, Gotemba, Phoenix Seagaia, Kawana.
The old English charm of the Kawana Hotel
Host Ian Cross travels to an amazing yet undiscovered...
Estelle Bingham on cruises through the streets of London on a double decker bus
London would probably be in anyone’s top three shopping destinations,...
Zay Harding travels in winter to the far north of Siberia, deep inside the Arctic Circle, on the world’s most northerly railway lines. Having to contend...
Courses: Kelab Rahman Putra, Mount Kinabalu, Bukit Jambul, The Datai Resort.
Malaysia is often overlooked by travelers, and particularly golfers, but this is...
Kate Comer visits the Royal Butchers, Allen’s of Mayfair
Ever wondered where the Royal Family get their groceries? Or where they shop for fine threads?...
In Relics of the Dead we discover the fascinating ways that the deceased are remembered in countries all over the globe. From the traditional to the bazaar...
In Episode three, Julian Davidson departs the former capitol of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul and travels to the site of one of the most extraordinary sieges...
In this episode Julian Davison visits Glasgow, the second city of Scotland and the country’s industrial heartland.
Glasgow is also the start of his journey...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
Part Three begins in the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus. Once the wealthiest city on earth, Famagusta was the jewel in the Venetian...
Grand Canal, Venice
In the fifth century A.D. the Roman Empire, which had ruled across Europe for 600 years, was facing collapse. More than 100 years earlier...
Brianna Barnes travels through Peru exploring the Land of the Incas, one of the greatest pre-Hispanic civilizations of Latin America.
Brianna begins this...
Since the 1860s, Bolivia has lost land to all its surrounding countries, leaving it land locked and without vital access to coastal ports. As compensation,...
Sir Joseph Banks, naturalist, explorer, collector, patron and President of the Royal Society for more than 40 years was one of Australia’s founding fathers,...
In this programme host Ian Wright travels to the high Arctic from the coast of northern Norway, working his passage on a trawler fishing for cod, before...
Episode 4: “Science and State”, looks at Banks’ the imperialist and globalist who fused the worlds of science and state, re distributed the world’s...
“Haunted” host Brianna Barnes takes part in Day of the Dead celebrations which are a huge event amongst Los Angeles’ Mexican population and Halloween,...
Adventure Golfer Ian Cross travels to New Zealand, where there are more sheep and golf courses per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Starting his trip up...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and...
The New World has emerged as a major wine force in recent years. When the first European settlers emigrated to the far reaches of the globe they took wines...
From the entrance a visitor will be symbolically walking through the Mountain of Despair and then discovering the Stone of Hope – a carved 30ft high relief...
Travelling golfer Ian Cross begins his tour of Spain in the Basque region. Arriving in Bilbao he travels to the remote Izki course deep in the...
The origin of some things is almost unfathomable, and you’ll have this experience in Fiji… Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a...
For the month of April, our Globe Guide travellers set off to discover how the celebration of the Christian calendar’s most important festival, Easter,...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Scotland: We play more famous...
Pilot Pocket Guides Las Vegas gives the inside detail on where to stay, what to see and how to get off the beaten track in this mega city – whether it’s...
Barcelona, capital of Catalunya – an empire which once straddled the Pyrénées and ruled the trading routes of the Mediterranean – is a proud...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Persian New Year: The spring festival, Nowruz, is celebrated...
Courses: Gary Player @ Sun City, Pearl Valley Estate, Hans Merensky, and Soweto CC.
A giraffe on the fairway of the Hans Merensky Course
Our adventure...
Vienna is the capital of the republic of Austria and has a population of just under two million people. Its rich history is reflected in the cities stunning...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In this Globe Trekker Special, with presenters Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Eils Nevitt, Matt Young, Megan McCormick and Zay Harding, we travel all across South...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
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Beautiful Tilework in Istanbul’s Historic quarter
Bridesmaids in beautiful hand-dyed outfits, Nigeria
In this programme, we travel across the Islamic...
In this cultural tour of the world’s greatest art galleries and museums, we take a close look at the most renowned classical masterpieces. Ian Wright tours...
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck across the frozen ice roads of north-eastern Siberia, en route to the Arctic Circle. Located in east Asia, 5000...
Image Erik Larson
In part four, Julian Davison travels to the commercial superpower of the 16th century, the resplendent kingdom on water, Venice. Here,...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the historic legacy of three of Europe’s greatest powers – the French, Russian and Habsburg Empires...
Across the world, today’s café culture is turning the coffee experience into an important part of our lives. Everyday people indulge themselves with a cup...
Zay Harding goes on an epic adventure across the South Pacific Islands in pursuit of the remaining vestiges of Polynesian culture.
Along the way he tells...
Laura Guiauchain travels in a variety of trucks to the four Imperial Cities, seeking the origins of Morocco. Following the ancient trade routes, once the...
Typical French shop in Northern France
Adventure Golfer Ian Cross arrives from across the English Channel to discover courses set to the backdrop of...
Episode 5: ” Legacy” examines Banks fragmented and sometimes forgotten legacy, and the mystery behind the final resting place of one of the great...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, there’s nothing like autumn in...
Holly Morris travels back in time to explore some of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian tombs and temples along the banks of the river Nile in...
Poland is not a country one would normally associate with jolly travel destinations but think again! This country is rich in folklore and history – and...
There can’t be many places that contain more history than Westminster, here in central London. It’s been the beating heart of British life for nearly a...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
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Discover a surprisingly fresh and vibrant Australian city, Brisbane, capital of Queensland.
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of...
In this Pilot Globe Guides Top 10, we visit some of the world’s leading and most intriguing iconic hotels.
From the quintessentially colonial Raffles Hotel...
This month we embark on a fabulous journey taking in a canoe trek from Texas to Mexico, Buddhist retreats in Java, a Catholic pilgrimage in Portugal, mystical...
The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, so good they named it twice! Pocket Pilot Guides New York will give you low-down on the very best that this...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Paestum: We explore the fascinating temples of this ancient Greek...
Host Julian Davison explores one of Asia’s most modern cities, Singapore. In the last half century this small island state, situated in the heart of the...
Berlin is a fantastic shopping destination and in this programme, we visit some of the city’s highlights for the shopaholic. The Adidas store, the...
Courses: Rancho Park, Alisal Ranch, PGA West Stadium @ La Quinta, and Sandpiper.
Ian Cross at the PGA West Stadium Course with Mhairi McKay – an LPGA...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Chinese New Year: Celebrating in Singapore for the world’s...
In this Globe Guide we observe works by modernist pioneers, and the post-impressionist movement as well as visiting the latest cosmopolitan installations...
Brianna checking out the intricate wooden carvings in the old historic quarter
Brianna enjoys a ‘Singo’ body scrub in Stone Town’s ‘Mrembo’...
Part five begins in the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus. Once the wealthiest city on earth, Famagusta was the jewel in the Venetian...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the last hurrah of Europe’s Imperial dynasties – in France, Russia, and the Austrian Habsburg empire...
Join coffee roaster and social entrepreneur, Dean Cycon and Globe Trekker host, Judith Jones, as they unravel the secrets behind Coffee: The Drink that Changed...
Zay Harding concludes his grand Pacific adventure heading further West across the South Sea Islands into Tonga, Fiji and New Caledonia –...
The Philippines is the world’s second largest Archipelago comprising of 7,107 stunning Islands nestled in the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle. Ever since...
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck across one of Africa’s toughest and most spectacular countries, Ethiopia. Starting his trip from Ethiopia’s...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In the 18th century, European powers combed the South Seas, searching out unexplored lands, treasures, and people. British ships, commanded by celebrated...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, on location in Fiji
Slow TV features:
1. Rainforests of...
Judith Jones visits the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily. Having been heavily influenced by invaders ranging from the Greeks and Romans to the...
Beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and after water and tea is the third most popular drink overall. Currently...
In 1851 Prince Albert husband of Queen Victoria held The Great Exhibition. It promoted the best of the British Empire with exhibits brought from all over the...
It’s one of the greatest cities the world has ever known and the only city spanning two continents. Pilot Pocket Guides Istanbul will give you...
In this episode, host Ian Wright goes on an eye-opening and hair-raising train journey across the Caribbean island of Cuba. The Communist country’s railway...
Indulge on a self-guided walking tour of one of the world’s great cities, Sydney.
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
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This monhth, Globe Guides take us on a journey through the Mediterranean, Tahiti, Peru and Britain.
Cusco, the ‘Florence of Latin America’, known...
We highlight the best the West Coast of America has to offer, outside the major cities of LA and San Francisco. Justine Shapiro’s first stop on her day...
In Metropolis Syria, presenter Julian Davidson explores the country’s ancient architectural legacy and discovers that in many ways it chronicles the history...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Obelisks of Rome: A tour of monuments looted from Ancient Egypt...
From Sydney we first head north to the wine region of Hunter Valley, before making our way south to Canberra, the capital of Australia, where its most...
Courses: St Andrews Old Course, Gleneagles Kings Course, Royal Dornoch, Lundin Ladies, Musselburgh, and Gullane.
Ian Cross goes native in Scotland
Host Ian...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
It’s Veterans Day in San Diego: The US city hosts major...
KT gets kitted out for the Volleypalooza
Miami is one of America’s most trendy and fashionable cities, offering beaches, sunny skies and beautiful...
Courses: Sentosa, Laguna, Ria Bintan.
On a whirlwind tour of this amazing island Ian Cross discovers the diversity of golf courses, people, history, food,...
With more countries opening their doors and minds to the gay traveller than ever before it’s a great time to visit some of the worlds more liberal...
In the final part of Ottomans vs. Christians, presenter Julian Davison visits Istanbul to examine the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ottoman...
Shellfish are not a kind of fish, but are simply water-dwelling animals. Many are actually closely related to insects. Nowadays, shellfish such as oyster,...
In this Globe Trekker special on the world’s most sacred places, we visit some of the planet’s most spectacular and grandest mosques. Islam,...
In this episode, Globe Trekker adventurer Holly Morris explores the waters that shaped America – the Great Lakes. Covering 94,000 square miles, the Great...
Megan McCormick travels along China’s section of the Silk Road trade route, exploring the country’s ancient past and dazzling future. What would have...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, the stories are:
1. 24 Hours in Hong Kong: A curated journey...
As the Capital of India, Delhi absorbs influences from across the country, and that includes food, but the city’s own, regionally based cuisine lays claim to...
Once the stomping ground of Romans, Moors and Crusaders, this historic hillside city has culture, cobblestones, cafés, cable cars and cod aplenty. Sprawling...
The Story of Spice conjures images of tempting culinary arts, fascinating travels to faraway lands, bitter struggles for supremacy and the rise and fall of...
Exploring the rich history of railroads in the USA this episode takes us on an incredible 3000 mile journey across America. Traveling from the Atlantic to the...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Australia’s capital, Canberra, a city described by writer Bill Bryson as, “living death” on account of its lifeless exterior, may well be a...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top Five Rome: Our tips on what to see and on a visit to...
During this Globe Guide we criss-cross the globe searching out the world’s greatest experiences to be had during July, taking in Mongolia, the Maldives,...
Washington DC is rich for its history, and a day trip over the border into neighbouring Virginia will make you step back in time. First stop is James Town,...
In Metropolis Venice, presenter Julian Davison explores the history of one of the world’s most extraordinary cities through its architecture. From its...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode,
We are cycling London to Paris: Three days + 160 miles by bike...
Courses: Stoke Park, Isle of Purbeck, Urban Golf, Royal St. George’s.
Bond villain Oddjob caddying at Stoke Park Club
One of the most passionate golfing...
Once a tiny fishing village, Singapore has become a bustling city and a melting pot of cultures and traditions. A city-state with over four million people,...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, the stories are:
1.Twenty Four Hours in Atlanta: We take a cycle...
In this episode we’ll be taking look at top Gay Wedding and Gay Travel destinations. Zay Harding kicks off the celebrations with a trip to the Middle...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world’s most unique and diverse ancient cultures, Japan, travelling...
Delhi is an incarnation of 7 cities all borne out of a bloody history. It’s a city teeming with extraordinary life flowing through the 22 million plus...
Holly Morris travels one of the most exotic highways in the world, the ancient Silk Road, across Central Asia from the border of China to the edge of...
Ian Wright at Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia
In the final episode of Globe Trekker’s Round the World Series, Ian Wright bridges the gap...
World traveller and celebrity chef Bobby Chinn touches down in Havana on the Caribbean Island of Cuba.
With its cuisine and culture having been shaped by...
In Bazaar Istanbul, Flora Montgomery visits Istanbul, famously the only city in the world that stretches over two continents, which has made it a major...
Jonathan Atherton explores the rivers, mountains, and towns of Papua New Guinea. His journey begins in Port Moresby, the capital city which is infamous as a...
In this program, Zay Harding embarks on a five day voyage from Cape Town on the last authentic British Royal Mail Ship, travelling 2000 miles across the South...
The tradition of eating beef has passed down generations to become an integral part for many of our regular diets. By providing precious protein, packed with...
London is the capital of cool with its unique blend of history, tradition, culture and cutting-edge art and fashion. Pilot Pocket Guides London will lead you...
In this episode, the Pilot team discovers that while Africa boasts some of the world’s most splendid beaches – perfect for that quintessential...
Our first tour of boutique hotels of the Pacific starts in Fiji. Seawinds Villas on the Fijian island of Vitu Levu offers just four cabins centred on a pool...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Frescoes of Pompeii: We view the beautiful ancient decorative...
Paris isn’t only a city of great food, great wine and great romance, it offers some great day trips. We first stop off at the Palace of Versailles,...
Hong Kong has long been one of the world’s great trading centres and it’s multi-cultural heritage, extremes of wealth and poverty, hi-tech and...
The Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
The design of a building can produce a bold statement, define an era and change people’s relationship...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Skiing the Dolomites: one of Europe’s most picturesque and...
This episode of the Globe Guides explores the theme of Borderlines – the ever changing history of the world’s borders and barriers.
From Historic...
Until the 15th century Spain had not made it’s mark as an empire, instead being the object of conquest itself, first by the Romans and then by the...
In this Globe Trekker Special, with presenters Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Adela Ucar, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick, Zoe Palmer, and Zay Harding, we travel...
Paris is a city that prides itself on presenting wonderful art, architecture, fashion, food and wine, and effortless style. But this guide will show you parts...
The prevalence of sugar in contemporary diets makes it hard to believe there was a time in the not-so-distant past when it was not so readily...
Proving that September’s not all about going back to school, the Pilot team drop in on Nevada’s Burning Man Festival, stand well back from some...
Throughout the former territories of the British Raj grand buildings and monuments remain testament to a once great Empire. Melbourne, in Australia, was in...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Biking the San Gabriels: We take to mountain bikes in the national...
The old scents of Arabia at the spice souk
Located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is one of the world’s youngest and yet most cosmopolitan...
Follow our presenters through this mesmerising show that will take you on a trip to some of the best islands the east coast of Africa has on offer. From...
With 50 million Chinese people living outside China, Chinese New Year has become one of the world’s largest festivals, as immigrants take their traditions...
From the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall, through to tech solutions of Silicon Valley, America has shaped the world we live in – all...
In this episode of Pilot Globe Guides we take a guided tour around the world’s film industries, from the blockbuster productions of Hollywood, to the...
On the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, devoted Muslims around the world purge themselves of their sins during a holy month of fasting. This is the...
The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time and became one of the largest empires in...
Provence is one of the most beautiful and most varied regions of France that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the mountains of the Vaucluse. It makes...
Sydney is known for its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor living. The city has come a long way from its colonial beginnings and is now one of the most...
The “Raj” – stout British governors of 18th and 19th century India – gets the Globe Trekker treatment in a sweeping history special...
There really is something for everyone in October. The Pilot team stumble their way through Germany’s raucous Oktoberfest in Munich then recuperate on...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Sailing to Catalina Island: We board a racing yacht to the rocky...
Ubud, Bali’s capital of culture, still weaves an exotic, artistic charm over this beautiful island. Despite mass tourism, traditional ways still hold...
From the most isolated island of the world, to the place where Darwin formed his theory of evolution, this show will take you on an island journey off...
Mexico City is the capital of a country, which is home to some of the best craftsmen in the world. It is a magnet for Mexicans and visitors alike and a...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Tour Berrima Gaol: Picturesque Australian convict gaol made of...
Over the millennia the elements have created some of the most breath taking landscapes imaginable. From ancient rock formations caused by molten lava, to...
Peru is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse countries on earth. It stretches from the Amazon, across the Andes to the Pacific Coast. Neil...
The O Fournier Winery – Mendoza,Argentina by Marco Langebeeke, Flickr
Latin America, more than any other continent on the planet, is a fusion of...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilisations, the Maya, travelling through the...
Los Angeles is the home of entertainment, packed freeways and endless beaches. It ranges from the sublime, the car-free Catalina Island, to the ridiculous...
In this Globe Trekker Special, Zay Harding, Sami Sabiti, Holly Morris, Justine Shapiro and Ian Wright explore the extraordinary history of America’s...
Delhi, with a population of 17 million people, is, amazingly, only India’s third biggest city, but its old town is certainly its most chaotic.
Parts of...
To banish the onset of winter blues, the Globe Guides team go in search of inspirational sights, spiritual celebrations and animal antics taking place across...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Ojai: A classic golfing getaway...
Megan luxuriates in a five star bath
Marrakech (sometimes spelt Marrakesh) is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities for visitors and...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode: Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Ireland: We play three world...
From the bizarrely themed to the bizarrely constructed, Globe Guides Extreme Hotels brings you the world’s maddest collection of overnight stays on the...
Hawaii – sacred kingdom of Polynesians and America’s sunny 50th state. It is the quintessential destination for paradise-seeking honeymooners from all...
Mexico’s epic history has bequeathed it some of the richest cultural traditions on the planet. A combination of more than 50 pre-Hispanic cultures and...
Although December is synonymous with Christmas, the Globe Guide team discover that there’s much more to this month than Santa Claus, roast turkey and...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Great Mayan Sites: We explore Tulum and Coba, two of the great...
Kate Comer relaxes after a hard day’s shopping!
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most stunning cities. With its wonderful beaches, colourful...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, join us we visit Martha’s Vineyard: Experience whaling...
We get up close and personal to some of the planets most extreme and endangered reptiles and predators. While many are feared by man it is actually man who has...
Across Asia, from China to Europe exist a number of ancient cities that were key markers on the Silk Road. From Xi’an in the East of China, where...
The Globe Guides team trip round the world’s famous and extravagant pre-Lentern festivals , from Venice‘s ancient Carnivale in Italy...
Tokyo is a mix of futuristic skyscrapers and neon, but also a wonderful city that’s not forgotten its cultural heritage. Tokyo is exciting, exotic and...
KT Comer, pretty in pink
Sophisticated and chic, Florence has been a centre of style and status for 500 years. KT Comer finds that the spirit of the...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Seville and Cordoba: We explore the Moorish and colonial heritage...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Biking the Los Angeles River: Concrete canyon bike ride; a...
In Mysterious Places we follow our presenters as they uncover the strangest mysteries on the planet. Justine Shaprio take a close look at the megalith sites...
What used to be a tiny fishing village is now a bustling, sprawling metropolis in the heart of South East Asia. Singapore is a melting pot of culture, style...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Christmas in Stockholm: The festive season in Sweden’s...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Art Trails: Cannes: Escape the glitterati to the Musee Bonnard...
The powerful Mughal dynasty which ruled Northern India for three hundred years from the 16th to the 19th century has left a lasting influence on the region and...
In Pilot Pocket Guides Vienna we take you waltzing in one of the most romantic cities on the globe. Visit with us the grandiosity of its historical...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top 5 Tokyo: Tokyo offers an intriguing blend of the modern and...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top 5: LA to San Diego: Our favourite beaches, missions, historic...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Cherry Blossom Season, Japan: We join the annual spring ritual, a...
Pilot Pocket Guides visit the celebrated city of Beijing. A metropolis synonymous with revolution and where ancient traditions sit side by side with the latest...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Temples of Tokyo: Shintoism meets Buddhism in this tour of the...
Veteran globe explorer Megan McCormick spans the American Midwest and its Great Lake States in search of the innovations that ignited an industrial revolution...
The Rustbelt – roaring engine of America’s industrial revolution.
The railroad, steel and oil industries all made their mark here, and, as we will...
With a population of nearly 4 million, Berlin is one of the biggest capitals in Europe. In Pilot Pocket Guides Berlin we show you that the city is also one of...
On a remarkable 250 mile, 3 day journey through remote rainforest, Holly Morris travels by cargo boat down one of the remotest stretches of the Amazon, in...
Most people descend upon the Cote D’Azur in search of sun, sea, fine wine and fine dining but the Riviera isn’t just a holiday destination for...
The island of Crete resides at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. Its long and vivid history has seen the land occupied by a myriad of ancient...
Episode 1 of the documentary, “A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inherited vast...
“Asian Fusion” host Angela May explores the rich culture of Asian cuisine in a city which is home to the biggest Asian population in the United States.
Two...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the...
Granada, the word in Spanish means pomegranate, a fruit brought to Spain by Moslem tribes from North Africa, in the 8th century.
They were known as the Moors...
Morocco, a land of spectacular landscapes, history and culture, is also home to some spectacular golf courses.
Situated close to the golfing meccas of Portugal...
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most famous structures ever built. It has been loved and admired for 800 years and is one of the most visited sites on...
In this first episode we follow the Ottomans rise from obscure beginnings as a nomadic tribe in Anatolia to their game changing conquest of the famed Byzantine...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Rising to prominence in North Africa along the fertile valley of the river Nile, ancient Egypt prospered and grew to become one of the world’s earliest and...
Historian and archetypal Englishman Julian Davison samples the delights of some of the most spectacular railway journeys in Europe.
This episode starts with...
“I start with a hike down Runyon Canyon, then I head east on Hollywood Boulevard past Graumann’s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Roosevelt...
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short reports on people, places and events across the globe – The Grassroots...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Twenty Four Hours in Atlanta: We take a cycle tour of the city...
Zay Harding continues his journey down Argentina’s legendary Route 40, one of the longest roads in the world. He starts by climbing Volcan Lanin which, at...
In 1814, it seemed that twenty five years of war in Europe was finally coming to an end with the surrender of the Emperor Napoleon and his banishment to the...
There’s no shortage of things to keep you amused around the world during the month of January, as the Globe Guides travellers discover. From Christian...
In this programme host Zay Harding travels on board some of Africa’s toughest and most historic boats as he explores the spectacular East African country of...
In May 1941, 14,000 German paratroopers supported by nearly a thousand aircraft were dropped on the island in a unique blitzkrieg operation. An airborne...
It’s one of the most vibrant cities on earth, with a centuries old souk tantalising visitors with scents, sights and sounds. Pilot Pocket Guides...
From the Battle of Hastings to the Cathedral of Canterbury, England’s rich history paves the way for our presenters in the first of our day trips...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Spend 24 Hours in Hong Kong: A curated journey taking in the...
Courses: Dubai CC, Emirates, Dubai Creek, and Nad al Sheba.
Ian Cross heads into the heat for a round of desert golf at Dubai CC
Host Ian Cross travels...
The first episode of our brand-new series, Tough Trucks – Iceland, takes viewers on a spectacular scenic journey with host Laura Guiauchain along the...
Los Angeles is the city of American dreams and a must for shoppers. It’s home to some of the richest, most famous personalities in the world and has some...
In this episode of ‘Tough Trains’, Zay Harding takes on an epic journey across one of the world’s biggest railway networks. These railways built during...
In this Globe Guide we visit the world’s most opulent palaces.
In Europe Adela Ucar visits the stunning Palace of Versailles just outside Paris, before...
St Pancreas International by Paul Hudson
Kate Comer looks in awe at the impressive ceiling at St Paul’s Cathedral
Kate Comer visits one of the great...
The Vietnamese railway network has a chequered history. Today it crosses roads, zips through slums and is poorly maintained. Accidents are rife. Each year the...
In Episode One Julian visits Istanbul, the gateway between East and West and former epicenter of the Ottoman Empire where he explores the inner workings of...
Short History of Convict Australia is the first ever documentary about Australia’s convict past. It visits the locations where convicts lived and...
In the first of two 52 minute episodes, Episode 1: The Road of Freedom, Dean gallivants across the USA and Europe exploring the modes of travel that made the...
An enormous variety of cheeses are made in virtually every country on earth. The quality of cheese depends on how it is made. Which are the cheeses every...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
The Mediterranean may be a beautiful tourist destination today but in the 16th century it was the central arena for an almighty power struggle...
Justine Shapiro kicks off our Round the World journey with a road trip across the US following in the footsteps of the American dream.
She...
Presenter Julian Davison’s first port of call in this episode is Vienna, where he tours the world famous Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace, discovering...
For thousands of years Turkey has been at the heart of ancient trade routes linking China and Europe that have brought silk, exotic spices, new cultures and...
Escape the glitterati to the Musee Bonnard visiting the rural idyll of famous artist in the hills.
Episode 2: “First Contact” follows the Endeavour as it encounters the peoples native to New Zealand and Australia for the first time.
Sir Joseph...
“Brits in LA” host Zay Harding meets a colourful and sometimes eccentric cast of characters that make up just a few of the several hundred thousand British...
In this half hour Pilot Globe Guide, we journey through the classic Old World wine countries of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
France is arguably the...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In episode two we explore the Ottoman Empire’s Golden Age and chart the height of its expansion into Europe, climaxing with the 1683 siege of...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, be centered in Bali.
Slow TV features:
1. Rainforests...
“My Skyscraper Walk kicks off at the Flatiron Building, then on to the art decoChrysler Building, and a jog over to the Empire State. Then...
One key industry shaped this land and still has an impact on Fiji to this day. Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short reports on...
Someset House
In Great Buildings of England Part 2, Globe Trekker Presenter, JUDITH JONES journeys into the next 200 years of English architectural history...
Our golfing tour of Ireland with Ian Cross begins on the dramatic west coast where in County Kerry we visit the spectacular Tralee Golf Club.
Like most...
Our intrepid travellers discover that whatever takes your fancy, February is spilling over with ever more fascinating expeditions and events than you can shake...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Malaga: We visit the great Moorish castle and Catholic cathedral...
Allied forces were evacuated off Crete’s south coast in a dangerous operation that cost the lives of almost 1000 British seamen and Allied soldiers....
It’s a city of great style where you can feel centuries of turbulent history under your feet. Pilot Pocket Guides Rome provides an insider’s view, from the...
A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some...
Estelle and a big fan
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is famous for antiques, arts and crafts, textiles and gems. Presenter Estelle Bingham unveils...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
We visit the Californian Missions: San Juan Capistrano being one...
Ottoman Tombstones, Istanbul
In the seventh century, a great new religion was born and rose up in the deserts of what is now Saudi Arabia. Within 200 years,...
Courses: Sawgrass, Doral, Bay Hill, and Spruce Creek.
The US state of Florida has over a thousand golf courses making it a true golfing mecca. Ian Cross starts...
In this episode, Historian Julian Davison visits Norway, where he explores the small but perfectly formed capital Oslo, before boarding the super fast...
In this ghostly guide, travellers Ian Wright, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick and Lavina Tan show you their favourite haunts from across the globe.
We...
Celebrity chef and traveller Bobby Chinn begins his Celtic voyage of discovery on the South Coast, in Ireland’s second city, Cork. Here he is educated in...
Presenter Judith Jones dancing the Tango
Judith Jones at the Gaucho Festival, Buenos Aires
Judith Jones explores one of South America’s most stylish cities....
In part two, Julian Davison departs the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, and following the path of Sultan Sulieman the Magnificent’s navy,...
Ever wondered how for thousands of years the simple cup of tea has become the world’s most consumed beverage after water? In this informative and...
In Episode 2: Up, Up and Away we go travelling back in time with Dean; to ride a Harley Davidson, a muscle car, dune buggy, family station wagon and VW Camper,...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
In part two, Julian Davison departs the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, and travels to the site of one of the most extraordinary sieges in...
Judith Jones embarks on a trip through Aztec Mexico where she discovers a land with a dramatic past involving bloody revolution, human sacrifice and gold...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
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In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck through Central America’s toughest and most spectacular country, Guatemala.
Zay on a ‘chicken...
Episode 3: “Empire’s Plant Hunter” follows Banks and his companions on their botanical journey of exploration of the eastern coast of...
“Desert City: Escape to Palm Springs” host Zay Harding travels just two hours down the road to this inland oasis city popular with Angelinos looking to...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Our third and final episode looks at the Ottoman Empire’s slow decline in the face of Russian expansion and explores the complex alliances it would forge...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, filmed on location in amazing Australia.
Slow TV...
It was the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire and is now also one of the biggest and highest capital cities in the world. Pilot Pocket Guides Mexico takes...
Zay Harding takes the road trip of a lifetime on one of the longest and most spectacular highways in the world: Argentina’s Ruta 40.
Immortalised by its...
For 4,000 million years, people the world over have turned to the delicacy of chocolate for rituals, medicine, romance and sheer pleasure. In this informative...
“This walk focuses on colonial America by touching base with the key landmarks of early Philadelphia, meeting people and exploring the places that...
Travelling golfer Ian Cross heads to Portugal, one of Europe’s top holiday golfing destinations.
Golf was introduced to Portugal by the British more than a...
An intriguing land of 300 islands, Fiji is brimming with history and tradition and is a wondrous place to explore. Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the...
Juliet’s Balcony in Verona by Andy Hay – Flickr
We start our journey from the beautiful city of Venice, where Megan McCormick takes a day trip to...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Across the Northern Hemisphere, March signals the end of winter for many countries; the Globe Guides team drop in on festivities marking this occasion in...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Lech: We visit the Austrian ski resort long favoured by European...
The resulting German and Italian occupation of Crete was marred by massacres on both sides: of both German soldiers and Greek partisans and civilians. More...
A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some...
Bobby Chinn’s visit to the Deep South starts in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he delves into the culinary history of this fascinating region, dominated by...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Join us cycling from London to Birmingham: Three days on a...
Courses: Ishioka, Gotemba, Phoenix Seagaia, Kawana.
The old English charm of the Kawana Hotel
Host Ian Cross travels to an amazing yet undiscovered...
Estelle Bingham on cruises through the streets of London on a double decker bus
London would probably be in anyone’s top three shopping destinations,...
Zay Harding travels in winter to the far north of Siberia, deep inside the Arctic Circle, on the world’s most northerly railway lines. Having to contend...
Courses: Kelab Rahman Putra, Mount Kinabalu, Bukit Jambul, The Datai Resort.
Malaysia is often overlooked by travelers, and particularly golfers, but this is...
Kate Comer visits the Royal Butchers, Allen’s of Mayfair
Ever wondered where the Royal Family get their groceries? Or where they shop for fine threads?...
In Relics of the Dead we discover the fascinating ways that the deceased are remembered in countries all over the globe. From the traditional to the bazaar...
In Episode three, Julian Davidson departs the former capitol of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul and travels to the site of one of the most extraordinary sieges...
In this episode Julian Davison visits Glasgow, the second city of Scotland and the country’s industrial heartland.
Glasgow is also the start of his journey...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
Part Three begins in the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus. Once the wealthiest city on earth, Famagusta was the jewel in the Venetian...
Grand Canal, Venice
In the fifth century A.D. the Roman Empire, which had ruled across Europe for 600 years, was facing collapse. More than 100 years earlier...
Brianna Barnes travels through Peru exploring the Land of the Incas, one of the greatest pre-Hispanic civilizations of Latin America.
Brianna begins this...
Since the 1860s, Bolivia has lost land to all its surrounding countries, leaving it land locked and without vital access to coastal ports. As compensation,...
Sir Joseph Banks, naturalist, explorer, collector, patron and President of the Royal Society for more than 40 years was one of Australia’s founding fathers,...
In this programme host Ian Wright travels to the high Arctic from the coast of northern Norway, working his passage on a trawler fishing for cod, before...
Episode 4: “Science and State”, looks at Banks’ the imperialist and globalist who fused the worlds of science and state, re distributed the world’s...
“Haunted” host Brianna Barnes takes part in Day of the Dead celebrations which are a huge event amongst Los Angeles’ Mexican population and Halloween,...
Adventure Golfer Ian Cross travels to New Zealand, where there are more sheep and golf courses per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Starting his trip up...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and...
The New World has emerged as a major wine force in recent years. When the first European settlers emigrated to the far reaches of the globe they took wines...
From the entrance a visitor will be symbolically walking through the Mountain of Despair and then discovering the Stone of Hope – a carved 30ft high relief...
Travelling golfer Ian Cross begins his tour of Spain in the Basque region. Arriving in Bilbao he travels to the remote Izki course deep in the...
The origin of some things is almost unfathomable, and you’ll have this experience in Fiji… Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a...
For the month of April, our Globe Guide travellers set off to discover how the celebration of the Christian calendar’s most important festival, Easter,...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Scotland: We play more famous...
Pilot Pocket Guides Las Vegas gives the inside detail on where to stay, what to see and how to get off the beaten track in this mega city – whether it’s...
Barcelona, capital of Catalunya – an empire which once straddled the Pyrénées and ruled the trading routes of the Mediterranean – is a proud...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Persian New Year: The spring festival, Nowruz, is celebrated...
Courses: Gary Player @ Sun City, Pearl Valley Estate, Hans Merensky, and Soweto CC.
A giraffe on the fairway of the Hans Merensky Course
Our adventure...
Vienna is the capital of the republic of Austria and has a population of just under two million people. Its rich history is reflected in the cities stunning...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In this Globe Trekker Special, with presenters Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Eils Nevitt, Matt Young, Megan McCormick and Zay Harding, we travel all across South...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Beautiful Tilework in Istanbul’s Historic quarter
Bridesmaids in beautiful hand-dyed outfits, Nigeria
In this programme, we travel across the Islamic...
In this cultural tour of the world’s greatest art galleries and museums, we take a close look at the most renowned classical masterpieces. Ian Wright tours...
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck across the frozen ice roads of north-eastern Siberia, en route to the Arctic Circle. Located in east Asia, 5000...
Image Erik Larson
In part four, Julian Davison travels to the commercial superpower of the 16th century, the resplendent kingdom on water, Venice. Here,...
Each track, many originally composed for a variety of our iconic series’, has been set to pictures of the destination. Each of the four one hour long...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the historic legacy of three of Europe’s greatest powers – the French, Russian and Habsburg Empires...
Across the world, today’s café culture is turning the coffee experience into an important part of our lives. Everyday people indulge themselves with a cup...
Zay Harding goes on an epic adventure across the South Pacific Islands in pursuit of the remaining vestiges of Polynesian culture.
Along the way he tells...
Laura Guiauchain travels in a variety of trucks to the four Imperial Cities, seeking the origins of Morocco. Following the ancient trade routes, once the...
Typical French shop in Northern France
Adventure Golfer Ian Cross arrives from across the English Channel to discover courses set to the backdrop of...
Episode 5: ” Legacy” examines Banks fragmented and sometimes forgotten legacy, and the mystery behind the final resting place of one of the great...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, there’s nothing like autumn in...
Holly Morris travels back in time to explore some of the most spectacular ancient Egyptian tombs and temples along the banks of the river Nile in...
Poland is not a country one would normally associate with jolly travel destinations but think again! This country is rich in folklore and history – and...
There can’t be many places that contain more history than Westminster, here in central London. It’s been the beating heart of British life for nearly a...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Discover a surprisingly fresh and vibrant Australian city, Brisbane, capital of Queensland.
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of...
In this Pilot Globe Guides Top 10, we visit some of the world’s leading and most intriguing iconic hotels.
From the quintessentially colonial Raffles Hotel...
This month we embark on a fabulous journey taking in a canoe trek from Texas to Mexico, Buddhist retreats in Java, a Catholic pilgrimage in Portugal, mystical...
The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, so good they named it twice! Pocket Pilot Guides New York will give you low-down on the very best that this...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Paestum: We explore the fascinating temples of this ancient Greek...
Host Julian Davison explores one of Asia’s most modern cities, Singapore. In the last half century this small island state, situated in the heart of the...
Berlin is a fantastic shopping destination and in this programme, we visit some of the city’s highlights for the shopaholic. The Adidas store, the...
Courses: Rancho Park, Alisal Ranch, PGA West Stadium @ La Quinta, and Sandpiper.
Ian Cross at the PGA West Stadium Course with Mhairi McKay – an LPGA...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Chinese New Year: Celebrating in Singapore for the world’s...
In this Globe Guide we observe works by modernist pioneers, and the post-impressionist movement as well as visiting the latest cosmopolitan installations...
Brianna checking out the intricate wooden carvings in the old historic quarter
Brianna enjoys a ‘Singo’ body scrub in Stone Town’s ‘Mrembo’...
Part five begins in the legendary city of Famagusta on the island of Cyprus. Once the wealthiest city on earth, Famagusta was the jewel in the Venetian...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the last hurrah of Europe’s Imperial dynasties – in France, Russia, and the Austrian Habsburg empire...
Join coffee roaster and social entrepreneur, Dean Cycon and Globe Trekker host, Judith Jones, as they unravel the secrets behind Coffee: The Drink that Changed...
Zay Harding concludes his grand Pacific adventure heading further West across the South Sea Islands into Tonga, Fiji and New Caledonia –...
The Philippines is the world’s second largest Archipelago comprising of 7,107 stunning Islands nestled in the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle. Ever since...
In this episode Zay Harding travels by truck across one of Africa’s toughest and most spectacular countries, Ethiopia. Starting his trip from Ethiopia’s...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the day, and out...
In the 18th century, European powers combed the South Seas, searching out unexplored lands, treasures, and people. British ships, commanded by celebrated...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, on location in Fiji
Slow TV features:
1. Rainforests of...
Judith Jones visits the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily. Having been heavily influenced by invaders ranging from the Greeks and Romans to the...
Beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and after water and tea is the third most popular drink overall. Currently...
In 1851 Prince Albert husband of Queen Victoria held The Great Exhibition. It promoted the best of the British Empire with exhibits brought from all over the...
It’s one of the greatest cities the world has ever known and the only city spanning two continents. Pilot Pocket Guides Istanbul will give you...
In this episode, host Ian Wright goes on an eye-opening and hair-raising train journey across the Caribbean island of Cuba. The Communist country’s railway...
Indulge on a self-guided walking tour of one of the world’s great cities, Sydney.
Travel journalist, Ian Cross, takes to the road for a series of short...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
This monhth, Globe Guides take us on a journey through the Mediterranean, Tahiti, Peru and Britain.
Cusco, the ‘Florence of Latin America’, known...
We highlight the best the West Coast of America has to offer, outside the major cities of LA and San Francisco. Justine Shapiro’s first stop on her day...
In Metropolis Syria, presenter Julian Davidson explores the country’s ancient architectural legacy and discovers that in many ways it chronicles the history...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Obelisks of Rome: A tour of monuments looted from Ancient Egypt...
From Sydney we first head north to the wine region of Hunter Valley, before making our way south to Canberra, the capital of Australia, where its most...
Courses: St Andrews Old Course, Gleneagles Kings Course, Royal Dornoch, Lundin Ladies, Musselburgh, and Gullane.
Ian Cross goes native in Scotland
Host Ian...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
It’s Veterans Day in San Diego: The US city hosts major...
KT gets kitted out for the Volleypalooza
Miami is one of America’s most trendy and fashionable cities, offering beaches, sunny skies and beautiful...
Courses: Sentosa, Laguna, Ria Bintan.
On a whirlwind tour of this amazing island Ian Cross discovers the diversity of golf courses, people, history, food,...
With more countries opening their doors and minds to the gay traveller than ever before it’s a great time to visit some of the worlds more liberal...
In the final part of Ottomans vs. Christians, presenter Julian Davison visits Istanbul to examine the artistic and cultural achievements of the Ottoman...
Shellfish are not a kind of fish, but are simply water-dwelling animals. Many are actually closely related to insects. Nowadays, shellfish such as oyster,...
In this Globe Trekker special on the world’s most sacred places, we visit some of the planet’s most spectacular and grandest mosques. Islam,...
In this episode, Globe Trekker adventurer Holly Morris explores the waters that shaped America – the Great Lakes. Covering 94,000 square miles, the Great...
Megan McCormick travels along China’s section of the Silk Road trade route, exploring the country’s ancient past and dazzling future. What would have...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, the stories are:
1. 24 Hours in Hong Kong: A curated journey...
As the Capital of India, Delhi absorbs influences from across the country, and that includes food, but the city’s own, regionally based cuisine lays claim to...
Once the stomping ground of Romans, Moors and Crusaders, this historic hillside city has culture, cobblestones, cafés, cable cars and cod aplenty. Sprawling...
The Story of Spice conjures images of tempting culinary arts, fascinating travels to faraway lands, bitter struggles for supremacy and the rise and fall of...
Exploring the rich history of railroads in the USA this episode takes us on an incredible 3000 mile journey across America. Traveling from the Atlantic to the...
A second half hour compilation of relaxing , chill out music videos focusing on plants, art and monuments.
Take it easy, go slow.
Slow TV 2 features:
1....
Australia’s capital, Canberra, a city described by writer Bill Bryson as, “living death” on account of its lifeless exterior, may well be a...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top Five Rome: Our tips on what to see and on a visit to...
During this Globe Guide we criss-cross the globe searching out the world’s greatest experiences to be had during July, taking in Mongolia, the Maldives,...
Washington DC is rich for its history, and a day trip over the border into neighbouring Virginia will make you step back in time. First stop is James Town,...
In Metropolis Venice, presenter Julian Davison explores the history of one of the world’s most extraordinary cities through its architecture. From its...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode,
We are cycling London to Paris: Three days + 160 miles by bike...
Courses: Stoke Park, Isle of Purbeck, Urban Golf, Royal St. George’s.
Bond villain Oddjob caddying at Stoke Park Club
One of the most passionate golfing...
Once a tiny fishing village, Singapore has become a bustling city and a melting pot of cultures and traditions. A city-state with over four million people,...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, the stories are:
1.Twenty Four Hours in Atlanta: We take a cycle...
In this episode we’ll be taking look at top Gay Wedding and Gay Travel destinations. Zay Harding kicks off the celebrations with a trip to the Middle...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world’s most unique and diverse ancient cultures, Japan, travelling...
Delhi is an incarnation of 7 cities all borne out of a bloody history. It’s a city teeming with extraordinary life flowing through the 22 million plus...
Holly Morris travels one of the most exotic highways in the world, the ancient Silk Road, across Central Asia from the border of China to the edge of...
Ian Wright at Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia
In the final episode of Globe Trekker’s Round the World Series, Ian Wright bridges the gap...
World traveller and celebrity chef Bobby Chinn touches down in Havana on the Caribbean Island of Cuba.
With its cuisine and culture having been shaped by...
In Bazaar Istanbul, Flora Montgomery visits Istanbul, famously the only city in the world that stretches over two continents, which has made it a major...
Jonathan Atherton explores the rivers, mountains, and towns of Papua New Guinea. His journey begins in Port Moresby, the capital city which is infamous as a...
In this program, Zay Harding embarks on a five day voyage from Cape Town on the last authentic British Royal Mail Ship, travelling 2000 miles across the South...
The tradition of eating beef has passed down generations to become an integral part for many of our regular diets. By providing precious protein, packed with...
London is the capital of cool with its unique blend of history, tradition, culture and cutting-edge art and fashion. Pilot Pocket Guides London will lead you...
In this episode, the Pilot team discovers that while Africa boasts some of the world’s most splendid beaches – perfect for that quintessential...
Our first tour of boutique hotels of the Pacific starts in Fiji. Seawinds Villas on the Fijian island of Vitu Levu offers just four cabins centred on a pool...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Frescoes of Pompeii: We view the beautiful ancient decorative...
Paris isn’t only a city of great food, great wine and great romance, it offers some great day trips. We first stop off at the Palace of Versailles,...
Hong Kong has long been one of the world’s great trading centres and it’s multi-cultural heritage, extremes of wealth and poverty, hi-tech and...
The Frank Gehry designed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
The design of a building can produce a bold statement, define an era and change people’s relationship...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Skiing the Dolomites: one of Europe’s most picturesque and...
This episode of the Globe Guides explores the theme of Borderlines – the ever changing history of the world’s borders and barriers.
From Historic...
Until the 15th century Spain had not made it’s mark as an empire, instead being the object of conquest itself, first by the Romans and then by the...
In this Globe Trekker Special, with presenters Ian Wright, Holly Morris, Adela Ucar, Justine Shapiro, Megan McCormick, Zoe Palmer, and Zay Harding, we travel...
Paris is a city that prides itself on presenting wonderful art, architecture, fashion, food and wine, and effortless style. But this guide will show you parts...
The prevalence of sugar in contemporary diets makes it hard to believe there was a time in the not-so-distant past when it was not so readily...
Proving that September’s not all about going back to school, the Pilot team drop in on Nevada’s Burning Man Festival, stand well back from some...
Throughout the former territories of the British Raj grand buildings and monuments remain testament to a once great Empire. Melbourne, in Australia, was in...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Biking the San Gabriels: We take to mountain bikes in the national...
The old scents of Arabia at the spice souk
Located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is one of the world’s youngest and yet most cosmopolitan...
Follow our presenters through this mesmerising show that will take you on a trip to some of the best islands the east coast of Africa has on offer. From...
With 50 million Chinese people living outside China, Chinese New Year has become one of the world’s largest festivals, as immigrants take their traditions...
From the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall, through to tech solutions of Silicon Valley, America has shaped the world we live in – all...
In this episode of Pilot Globe Guides we take a guided tour around the world’s film industries, from the blockbuster productions of Hollywood, to the...
On the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, devoted Muslims around the world purge themselves of their sins during a holy month of fasting. This is the...
The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time and became one of the largest empires in...
Provence is one of the most beautiful and most varied regions of France that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the mountains of the Vaucluse. It makes...
Sydney is known for its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor living. The city has come a long way from its colonial beginnings and is now one of the most...
The “Raj” – stout British governors of 18th and 19th century India – gets the Globe Trekker treatment in a sweeping history special...
There really is something for everyone in October. The Pilot team stumble their way through Germany’s raucous Oktoberfest in Munich then recuperate on...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Sailing to Catalina Island: We board a racing yacht to the rocky...
Ubud, Bali’s capital of culture, still weaves an exotic, artistic charm over this beautiful island. Despite mass tourism, traditional ways still hold...
From the most isolated island of the world, to the place where Darwin formed his theory of evolution, this show will take you on an island journey off...
Mexico City is the capital of a country, which is home to some of the best craftsmen in the world. It is a magnet for Mexicans and visitors alike and a...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Tour Berrima Gaol: Picturesque Australian convict gaol made of...
Over the millennia the elements have created some of the most breath taking landscapes imaginable. From ancient rock formations caused by molten lava, to...
Peru is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse countries on earth. It stretches from the Amazon, across the Andes to the Pacific Coast. Neil...
The O Fournier Winery – Mendoza,Argentina by Marco Langebeeke, Flickr
Latin America, more than any other continent on the planet, is a fusion of...
In this episode of Empire Builders we explore the remarkable history of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilisations, the Maya, travelling through the...
Los Angeles is the home of entertainment, packed freeways and endless beaches. It ranges from the sublime, the car-free Catalina Island, to the ridiculous...
In this Globe Trekker Special, Zay Harding, Sami Sabiti, Holly Morris, Justine Shapiro and Ian Wright explore the extraordinary history of America’s...
Delhi, with a population of 17 million people, is, amazingly, only India’s third biggest city, but its old town is certainly its most chaotic.
Parts of...
To banish the onset of winter blues, the Globe Guides team go in search of inspirational sights, spiritual celebrations and animal antics taking place across...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Ojai: A classic golfing getaway...
Megan luxuriates in a five star bath
Marrakech (sometimes spelt Marrakesh) is one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities for visitors and...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode: Adventure Golf Mini Tour – Ireland: We play three world...
From the bizarrely themed to the bizarrely constructed, Globe Guides Extreme Hotels brings you the world’s maddest collection of overnight stays on the...
Hawaii – sacred kingdom of Polynesians and America’s sunny 50th state. It is the quintessential destination for paradise-seeking honeymooners from all...
Mexico’s epic history has bequeathed it some of the richest cultural traditions on the planet. A combination of more than 50 pre-Hispanic cultures and...
Although December is synonymous with Christmas, the Globe Guide team discover that there’s much more to this month than Santa Claus, roast turkey and...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Great Mayan Sites: We explore Tulum and Coba, two of the great...
Kate Comer relaxes after a hard day’s shopping!
Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most stunning cities. With its wonderful beaches, colourful...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode, join us we visit Martha’s Vineyard: Experience whaling...
We get up close and personal to some of the planets most extreme and endangered reptiles and predators. While many are feared by man it is actually man who has...
Across Asia, from China to Europe exist a number of ancient cities that were key markers on the Silk Road. From Xi’an in the East of China, where...
The Globe Guides team trip round the world’s famous and extravagant pre-Lentern festivals , from Venice‘s ancient Carnivale in Italy...
Tokyo is a mix of futuristic skyscrapers and neon, but also a wonderful city that’s not forgotten its cultural heritage. Tokyo is exciting, exotic and...
KT Comer, pretty in pink
Sophisticated and chic, Florence has been a centre of style and status for 500 years. KT Comer finds that the spirit of the...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Seville and Cordoba: We explore the Moorish and colonial heritage...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Biking the Los Angeles River: Concrete canyon bike ride; a...
In Mysterious Places we follow our presenters as they uncover the strangest mysteries on the planet. Justine Shaprio take a close look at the megalith sites...
What used to be a tiny fishing village is now a bustling, sprawling metropolis in the heart of South East Asia. Singapore is a melting pot of culture, style...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Christmas in Stockholm: The festive season in Sweden’s...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Art Trails: Cannes: Escape the glitterati to the Musee Bonnard...
The powerful Mughal dynasty which ruled Northern India for three hundred years from the 16th to the 19th century has left a lasting influence on the region and...
In Pilot Pocket Guides Vienna we take you waltzing in one of the most romantic cities on the globe. Visit with us the grandiosity of its historical...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top 5 Tokyo: Tokyo offers an intriguing blend of the modern and...
A second one hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Top 5: LA to San Diego: Our favourite beaches, missions, historic...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Cherry Blossom Season, Japan: We join the annual spring ritual, a...
Pilot Pocket Guides visit the celebrated city of Beijing. A metropolis synonymous with revolution and where ancient traditions sit side by side with the latest...
A third one-hour compilation of short travel stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
Temples of Tokyo: Shintoism meets Buddhism in this tour of the...
Veteran globe explorer Megan McCormick spans the American Midwest and its Great Lake States in search of the innovations that ignited an industrial revolution...
The Rustbelt – roaring engine of America’s industrial revolution.
The railroad, steel and oil industries all made their mark here, and, as we will...
With a population of nearly 4 million, Berlin is one of the biggest capitals in Europe. In Pilot Pocket Guides Berlin we show you that the city is also one of...
On a remarkable 250 mile, 3 day journey through remote rainforest, Holly Morris travels by cargo boat down one of the remotest stretches of the Amazon, in...
Most people descend upon the Cote D’Azur in search of sun, sea, fine wine and fine dining but the Riviera isn’t just a holiday destination for...
The island of Crete resides at the crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. Its long and vivid history has seen the land occupied by a myriad of ancient...
Episode 1 of the documentary, “A Great Endeavour” looks at Banks’ early privileged life as the son of a wealthy landowner who inherited vast...
“Asian Fusion” host Angela May explores the rich culture of Asian cuisine in a city which is home to the biggest Asian population in the United States.
Two...
Take in sights and sounds of the natural world with these relaxing music travel videos – Slow TV, here to take you away from the stress of the...
