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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Maldives - Kingdom of 2,000 Islands

    • December 19, 2019

    Travel from one picturesque atoll to another, and become familiar with aspects of the Maldives that sometimes differ from the prevailing picture postcard clichés. Though, in the end, you will agree, this is as close to perfect as it gets.

  • S01E02 Scotland - Scotland the Brave

    • December 19, 2019

    Scotland is unspoiled nature, rugged coastlines, steel-colored lochs, timeless castles, and green hills highlighted by heather carpets. Explore a land of exceptional sensations, rare atmospheres, and fantastic lights.

  • S01E03 Seychelles - Turquoise Sun

    • December 19, 2019

    'Heavenly' is a word commonly used to describe the Seychelles Islands archipelago. Tranquil beaches and extraordinary flora and fauna exist amid inviting breezes off the Indian Ocean, all combining to a make for an enchanting destination.

  • S01E04 Costa Rica - Pure State

    • December 19, 2019

    28 national parks provide protection for some of the world's richest wildlife in Costa Rica. Discover the many facets of this authentic country and its amazing natural potential it can call upon in pursuit of its development.

  • S01E05 Cuba - A Salsa for Your Senses

    • December 19, 2019

    Cuba has rhythm in its heart. Stroll through the charming streets of Havana in the footsteps of Hemingway, frolic with the dolphins at Guardalavaca, and blend in with the jubilant atmosphere of the carnival of Santiago.

  • S01E06 Northern India - The Sensual Empire

    • December 19, 2019

    Witness of one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, and be dazzled by the Ganges Valley and Rajasthan. The ancient empire of India is certain to fascinate you through its majestic energy and the color of its soul.

  • S01E07 Finland - Midnight Sun

    • December 19, 2019

    The Finland of reindeer farmers, the aurora borealis, and Santa Claus also includes an eventful history with its neighbors. It is as if you can smell the fir trees, touch the colors of snow and sun, and feel the hospitality found here.

  • S01E08 Tokyo - Planet Edo

    • December 19, 2019

    In the 1800s, during the days of shoguns and dictatorships, Edo was the world's largest city. Today, under its new name, Tokyo is a sprawling megalopolis where characteristics of the future exist next to quiet neighborhood villages.

  • S01E09 Ibiza - A Feast of Senses

    • December 19, 2019

    In Ibiza almost everything is an excuse to celebrate. Ibizan's celebrate on the beach, on boats, and in villas. For a sense of peace and quiet, you will relish a visit to Formentera.

  • S01E10 Hong Kong - Star of China

    • December 19, 2019

    Laser beams shoot skywards, accentuating the angles of skyscrapers set in neon, while over the bay, the heavy sails of a junk-boat reflect flashes of color in the water. Hong Kong- a city whose ambition is to serve as a benchmark for Asia.

  • S01E11 Menorca - The Riders of San Juan

    • December 19, 2019

    Witness the festivals of Saint John, and taste the famous pomada. Scour an island dotted with prehistoric sites, edged by sheer cliffs, and blessed with charm, and trace the portrait of the most appealing of the Balearic Islands.

  • S01E12 Mallorca - Sunshine and the Arts

    • December 19, 2019

    Sunshine and unique landscapes attract visitors to Mallorca by the millions. Some of the world's most famous artists fell under the spell of this sensational island, such as Miró, Picasso, Dali, Chopin, and George Sand.

  • S01E13 New Caledonia - The Red and the Blue

    • December 19, 2019

    Take a fresh look at New Caledonia. Experience the local way of life, visit an incredible lagoon, and encounter amazing landscapes. Here, there's a new discovery around every corner.

  • S01E14 Madagascar

    • December 19, 2019

    For 200 million years, Madagascar has been isolated from the rest of the world. Mighty volcanoes, freshwater rivers, and primary forests make up a unique, captivating setting home to thousands of animal and plant species found only here.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Qatar - Pearl of the Future

    • December 19, 2019

    Qatar is minute in surface area, but enormous in ambition. Skyscrapers emerge from the desert. Bedouins barter their camels for powerful 4x4s, falconers equip their birds with electronic devices, and the camel jockeys are now robots.

  • S02E02 Istanbul - Byzantium Forever

    • December 19, 2019

    Sitting astride two continents, Istanbul is the economic and cultural capital of Turkey. Plunge into everyday life and visit fabulous landmarks. Festivals and aerial photography give you a privileged look inside the city of 1,001 nights.

  • S02E03 Egypt of the Pharaohs - The Museum of Cairo and Upper Egypt

    • December 19, 2019

    Take an exceptional journey to the heart of Ancient Egypt. Filming inside the Cairo Museum, and catching its inestimable treasures, was no easy task. Become privileged guests at one the world's three most widely visited landmarks.

  • S02E04 St. Barts - Beauty and the Plane

    • December 19, 2019

    Legendary St. Barts is among the Caribbean's premier destinations. Featuring traditional feasts, unique encounters, uncommon adventure, and spectacular images, this documentary was written with great affection for this special destination.

  • S02E05 London - Mirror of the World

    • December 19, 2019

    London is a cosmopolitan hub with a major influence in the worlds of finance, the arts, and fashion. Discover a city where the sounds of brass bands emanating from Buckingham Palace mingle with tones of the salsa, reggae, and the sitar.

  • S02E06 Northern Cyclades - Blue, White, Blue

    • December 19, 2019

    Journey to the Northern Cyclades, where neatly paved backstreets, windmills, dovecots, olive groves, and beaches bathed in sunlight make for a dream destination. The vivid imagery captures the soul and personality of each island.

  • S02E07 Japan - Zen

    • December 19, 2019

    The people of Honshu Island find their balance in the words, wisdom, and harmony of Zen. Explore Honshu and its historically fascinating cities like Kyoto and Hiroshima, where traditions are preserved, and technological innovations abound.

  • S02E08 Israel - The Future Dream

    • December 19, 2019

    Israel has long existed as a crossroads of major civilizations, religions, as well as commercial and cultural currents. It is a land that cherishes its past, and one that is ever ready to prepare for the future.

  • S02E09 Southern Cyclades - Blue, White, Black

    • December 19, 2019

    Discover the southernmost islands of the mythical Southern Cyclades archipelago. Visit Amorgos Island where the cult film "The Big Blue" was filmed, Santorini, which is covered in cooled black lava, and Naxos, the isle of Dionysus.

  • S02E10 Jerusalem - City of Passions

    • December 19, 2019

    Over a tiny land area, the Old City of Jerusalem concentrates an extraordinary amount of historical, religious, cultural, and architectural knowledge and treasures. Each of the three major religions has a sacred stone here.

  • S02E11 New York - Taxi Drivers

    • December 19, 2019

    New York City- the city of perpetual motion. Rich from their experiences, those who transport New York City reveal the hidden facets of the city that only they know. Discover their favorite places, their wisdom and tips, and their secrets.

  • S02E12 Oman - Incense, Gold, and the East

    • December 19, 2019

    Oman has successfully preserved its cultural authenticity. Legendary words and phrases like Muscat, the Horn of Africa, Sultans, the incense road, the straits of Hormuz, the Indian Ocean, and the "desert of deserts" excite the imagination.

  • S02E13 Poland - The Road of Revival

    • December 19, 2019

    Torn for centuries between East and West, Poland has always been able to overcome adversity. Discover traces of Poland's fascinating history, and a country full of surprises. This is a captivating portrait of a Poland in transformation.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Lebanon - A Living Treasure

    • December 19, 2019

    Lebanon's fertile valleys and archaeological sites speak to the country's history. Experience a country whose will to live has never ceased to amaze, despite numerous conflicts. Lebanon, country of cedar, has always risen again with pride.

  • S03E02 Paris Past, Paris Present - From the 1920s to the Present Day

    • December 19, 2019

    Take an exceptional journey to discover a Paris in perpetual motion, from the roaring 20s to the present day. Early-day Parisian images are juxtaposed with modern scenes to impress upon the viewer a city that is permanently on the move.

  • S03E03 Colombia - The Warmth of a Smile

    • December 19, 2019

    Colombia is a country rich in natural beauty and culture, and here you will explore the mesmerizing aspects of the country's cities, natural landscapes, and archaeological sites, from Bogotá, to the Amazon rainforest, to Ciudad Perdida.

  • S03E04 Norwegian Lapland - The Enchantment of Song

    • December 19, 2019

    In the Norwegian territory, the Sámi identity lives on, one that respects both ancestral custom and environmental harmony. Take an exciting, comprehensive journey across Lapland, one of Europe's wildest regions.

  • S03E05 Mayotte - The Island in the Lagoon

    • December 19, 2019

    Encircled by one of the world's largest lagoons, Mayotte is a cultural crossroads between Africa, the Indian Ocean, and Europe. This is a true-to-life portrait of an island where villages live in peace with age-old customs and nature.

  • S03E06 Venice - Treasure Islands

    • December 19, 2019

    From the Doge's Palace to the Piazza San Marco and the carnival, Venice is famous worldwide. The urban waterways teem with boats that never seem to stop and are for Venetians and tourists alike the only means of transport.

  • S03E07 USA West Coast - Nature on Show

    • December 19, 2019

    From Los Angeles, take a fabulous expedition and explore the top sites of the American West. From the Pacific coast to Monument Valley, a legendary world awaits you. Take in the grandeur of lands that stretch as far as the eye can see.

  • S03E08 USA West Coast - Legendary America

    • December 19, 2019

    Cuneiform red sandstone blends with incredible valleys exploding with breathtaking colors. In the American West, you quite often realize that reality outstretches the imagination, and that certain "mirages" are in fact very real.

  • S03E09 Athens, Greece and the Islands - To the Rhythm of Bouzoukis

    • December 19, 2019

    Plunge into the heart of Greece. Experience Athens, Piraeus, and cross the Aegean Sea and sail among the Cyclades, as far as Crete. Ringed in white houses, blue skies, and blue seas, the Greece of ancient mythology and modern life unfolds.

  • S03E10 St. Petersburg: City of Czars

    • December 19, 2019

    Built on marshes by Pierre-le-Grand, the former capital of the Russian Empire has often been compared to Venice. Travel to the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and discover sites that excite the imagination.

  • S03E11 Yucatan - The Culture is Nature, the Culture is Mayan

    • December 19, 2019

    The rhythm of music and dance surround you as you explore the Yucatán, from Mexico to the Caribbean. From the white sand beaches of the Riviera Maya to sites like Calakmul and Cobá, penetrate areas that are less visited, and fascinating.

  • S03E12 Prague - At the Heart of Europe

    • December 19, 2019

    Prague is a city that resonates with deep historical significance, as the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, Art Nouveau, and Communism have all left their mark on the physiognomy of this magical city.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Las Vegas - The Mirage Out West

    • December 19, 2019

    A century ago, Las Vegas didn't even exist. Today, in the middle of the Mojave Desert lies the world's largest city of entertainment. What is behind this ocean of dollars, white chapels for newlyweds, and the giant hotel-casinos?

  • S04E02 Malaysia - The Reserved Side of Asia

    • December 19, 2019

    The Malay Peninsula has experienced spectacular development recently. Paradisiacal islands, primary forests, and exceptional fauna: Malaysia is one region of Earth where biodiversity is most abundant, as is the country's ethnic diversity.

  • S04E03 Cape Verde - The Creole Archipelago

    • December 19, 2019

    The beauty and diversity of the Cape Verde archipelago will amaze you. From lush green valleys to yellow sandy beaches, impressive volcanoes to spectacular canyons, discover six islands that are radically different from one another.

  • S04E04 Namibia - The Original Adventure

    • December 19, 2019

    Journey to Namibia, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudus, and baboons quietly cross the road, where deserts and canyons take turns displaying desert scenes that defy the imagination, and where the Bushmen, Himbas, and Heros call home.

  • S04E05 Southern Brittany - Sea, Land, and Time

    • December 19, 2019

    The sea has delicately chiseled the shore of the Breton peninsula, and the earth is a veritable kaleidoscope of color. Explore Southern Brittany from Bigouden to the Gulf of Morbihan, from La Baule to Belle-Île, and from Nantes to Quimper.

  • S04E06 New York - Liberty, Diversity, and Creativity

    • December 19, 2019

    New York City is a melting pot, and an amazing mix of nationalities, cultures, and identities. Glide across a city that is in a state of constant renewal, a city that sets fashion trends, and where the word 'life' rhymes with energy.

  • S04E07 Palestine - At the Heart of the Holy Land

    • December 19, 2019

    Palestine is rarely in the news for the right reasons. Here, you will experience Palestine from a different angle, a region steeped in history, one that strives for a sense of normalcy. From Ramallah to Gaza, this Holy Land awaits you.

  • S04E08 North Brittany - A Wealth of Traditions

    • December 19, 2019

    In Northern Brittany, nature everywhere takes pleasure in performing its daily rituals. From Brest to Saint-Malo, experience unusual landscapes, where for millennia people have left marks of their genius and tradition.

  • S04E09 New Zealand - Culture Shaped by Nature

    • December 19, 2019

    New Zealand's two main islands are covered with green hills and mountains, and a population with a dual Maori and European identity who altogether possess an immoderate taste for spectacular sports and the discovery of nature.

  • S04E10 New York - The Show is in Town

    • December 19, 2019

    In New York City, life is a state of perpetual motion. Each community celebrates festivals in their own way, and urban art decorates all facets of the city as ones' imagination bathes a megalopolis skyline bristling with skyscrapers.