This South African aerial journey begins at Cape Town and moves to Table Mountain before heading to the Cape of Good Hope and Stellenbosch. Then it's Hermanus, the Wild Coast and Durban.
Take off from the Hudson River and explore the West Point Military Academy, and the notorious Sing Sing prison facility. Then head to Sleepy Hollow, and downstream into New York itself.
Kick of the journey at Rodby Harbour at Lolland Island before heading to the island of Zealand. Then it's on to the capital, Copenhagen and Kronborg Castle, immortalized in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Kicking off from an old whaling harbour in New Bedford, head to Buzzard Bay and Martha's Vineyards. Then discover Nantucket, Cape Cod and Provincetown, where the pilgrims landed.
Take off from the Drakensberg Mountains and across some of the bloodiest battlefields from the 19th century at Blood River. Then head to Kruger National Park, over to Pretoria and Johannesburg.
Starting east of New York at Lake Champlain, head to Adirondack Park and over to Lake Placid. Next explore the St. Lawrence River before heading to the Niagara River and its famed falls.
Set out from the Balearic island of Menorca towards a nearby prehistoric site, then explore the island of La Mola and its harbour. Then see castles, fishing villages, ending at Cap de Cavalleria.
Begin the journey across Germany from the island town of Lindau on Lake Constance, then head west to the spa town of Baden-Baden. Next it's on to the Bavarian Alps to see a series of fantasy castles.
Kick off from the north-east corner of Portugal at Braganca, then head west to Guimaraes to a castle known as the Cradle of Portugal. Then go to Viana do Castelo and end at the fortress of Almeida.
This journey begins at the Isles of Shoals off the Maine coast before crossing to the mainland and the harbour town of Kittery. From there the journey heads north-east up the coast past small harbours and rivers to Kennebunkport and the summer home of a presidential family. Continuing up the coast past islands and lighthouses are the harbour and city of Portland and in the large bay to the north are the Calendar Islands and Brunswick, home to one of the best known 19th century writers. Our journey ends at the nearby historic shipyard of Bath.
This journey begins at Seville, the capital of the Andalusia region. We then head south towards the coast and the ancient harbour city of Cadiz. From there it is east to the rocky peninsula of Gibraltar, before turning north up the Costa del Sol to the resort towns of Marbella and then Fuengirola. Inland from the coast is the hilltop village of Alora with its white washed houses standing out against the arid landscape. From there it's just a short distance to the spectacular rock formations in the El Torcal Park.
Découverte de l'est du Danemark depuis l'île de Zélande, à Kalundborg et ses îles qui ont forgé la tradition maritime du pays, avant de rejoindre le Jutland.
This journey begins crossing the English Channel, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, before arriving at the Channel Islands. The first is Alderney, which were once the world's most fortified islands. From there it's south, past dangerous rocks on the Casquets, to Guernsey, the second largest island in the group, with its capital St Peter Port on the east coast. Continuing east, and past small islands, is Sark, still home to ancient laws and parliament. And between Sark and the French coast is Jersey, and its capital St Hellier. This journey ends on the low lying, and very dangerous rocks, of the Minquiers, known as the Minkies.
This journey begins in northern Italy at Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet before heading east past vineyards and castles to the cultural jewel of Padua. From there it is east along the Brenta canal to the Venetian Lagoon and Venice, one of the one most famous cities in the world, which has stood for over 1,500 years. North of the city are the southern foothills of the Alps and a whole series of historic villas around Asolo. The journey ends at Vicenza, the home of one of the greatest late renaissance architects, whose buildings in the city have influenced architecture around the world for centuries.
This journey begins as we approach the south west corner of Mallorca and then on to Palma the capital of the island. From there we head north into the mountains and along the coast to the hilltop village of Deia and then on to the monastery at Luc. Following the dramatic coastline we pass the resort of Cala San Vincente before arriving at the lighthouse on the Cap de Formentor. In the bay to the east we take a look at the resort town of Puerto Pollenca and then head east along the coast to Cala Rajada. We fly south to Portochristo before heading inland to three historic mountain monasteries at Randa. This journey around Mallorca ends back at Palma and a glorious sunset.
This journey begins in the open grassland around Spearfish on the west side of the state before heading south into the Black Hills National Forest and the cowboy town of Deadwood with its surrounding goldmines. At Sturgis we look at the National Military Cemetery, as well as Fort Meade, which has a history stretching back to the early 19th century. To the south is Rapid City, the second largest conurbation in South Dakota, and a centre for tourism, because nearby is one of the most popular attractions in the whole of the United States, Mount Rushmore, with its four president's faces carved into the mountain top.
This journey starts at the historic town of Williamsburg before moving on to the James River and the plantation houses along its banks. Downstream is Jamestown, where early English settlers arrived in the 17th century. From there, to the important historical site of Yorktown and the English surrender to George Washington at the end of the War of Independence. To the south is Hampton and the enormous Fort Munroe. Across the estuary is Norfolk, the largest naval base in the world. On the coast is the popular resort of Virginia Beach, overlooking the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. This journey ends along the wild Peninsula of creeks and marshes at Assateague Island and its wild horses.
Some of the palaces we will see a enormous, and built over 400 years ago. Many of the castles date back even further in time
This journey begins at Myrtle Beach in the north-east corner of the state where we follow the resort coastline before turning inland across forest and farmland towards one of America's best known road houses - South of the Border. From there we fly to the Congaree National Park, and neighbouring Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. Along the north of the state towards Greenville new industries have replaced what was once the centre for cotton manufacture. Then it is on to Table Rock State Park before heading south-west along the edge of the Appalachian Mountains to Lake Keowee. From there we take a look at Woodburn Plantation, an historic fort at Ninety Six before ending the journey at the beautiful Strom Thurmond Lake.
This journey begins at Mizen Head in the south-west corner of Ireland. It then follows the rugged coastline past towers and lighthouses before turning inland to the world-famous Blarney Castle, where kissing a stone is said to bring luck. To the south is Cork, the second largest city in the republic, which sits at the head of one of the world's largest natural harbours. Inland and across the Knockmealdown Mountains are a remarkable group of medieval buildings and abbey on the Rock of Cashel. The journey continues south-east down the River Suir to Waterford, once the home of crystal glassmaking. Along the coast is Wexford, where a turn north towards the Wicklow Mountains leads to the final destination, at one of Ireland's most beautiful estates: Powerscourt.
This spectacular coast to coast journey starts in the south-east of Scotland, at the oldest golf club in the world. From Edinburgh, we follow the Forth river upstream to the historic Forth Bridge.
This journey crosses part of Bavaria, the largest of Germany's 16 states. Flying over forests and farmlands we find Bayreuth, the home of Wagner's grand operas. We travel to historic Nuremberg, the city that witnessed both the rise and fall of the Nazis. Then it's east along one of the greatest waterways in the world, the Danube. On its banks is Walhalle, Germany's answer to Athens' Parthonon. Close to the Austrian border is the sleepy village of Marktl, birthplace of Pope Benedict the sixteenth. We finally arrive at Munich, in time to join the biggest beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest.
The journey starts in one of the most picturesque regions of Belgium. From Bouillon on the south-east corner of the country, we follow the Semois River through the Ardenne Forest. Along the way, we find the medieval town of Dinant, home to a famous beer once brewed by monks. The highest boat lift in the world is near great 19th century industrial town of Charleroi. Its canal network extends north towards one of the most important battlegrounds in European history - Waterloo. From here it's a short distance to Brussels, the capital of belgium and headquarters of the European Union.
This journey begins at the volcanic island of Stromboli before joining Sicily's northern coast where we head west past hill top villages to Cefalu and its ancient cathedral. From there we continue to the island's capital city - Palermo. Inland to the south west is one of many ancient Greek archaeological sites on the island at Segesta. Back on the coast in the north west corner is the city and harbour town of Trapani and nearby a magnificent hill top town and castle. From there we head south across vineyards to the coast at Triscina and our final location - the ancient Greek ruins at Selinunte.
This journey starts over the Isles of Scilly, at the very south-west tip of Britain. The rugged coastline of Cornwall takes us to the historic Falmouth Bay whose fortresses have guarded the harbour entrance for centuries. And nestled in an abandoned clay pit we find an extraordinary ecological experiment - the Eden Project, near St Austell. Passing Plymouth harbour and the biggest naval dockyard in Europe, we reach the Jurassic Coast - one of the most important fossil sites on Earth and we end our journey over some of the finest sailing waters in Europe, at Weymouth Bay.
This journey starts on the east coast of Formentera, a tiny Mediterranean island renowned for its peaceful white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and nude sunbathing. A short stretch of water separates Formentera with its larger sister island, Ibiza - the destination for millions of young tourists keen to enjoy its famed nightlife. From the second largest town, San Antonio, follow the spectacular coastline to Ibiza's northernmost point, the lighthouse at Portinatx. Following a string of holiday resorts, the journey ends at the island's historic capital, Ibiza Town.
This journey begins at Mepkin Abbey on the Cooper River before heading east to the Historic Hampton Plantation and then on to the coast, where it follows marshland and inlets before flying over the enormous Francis Marion National Forest. To the south is a large natural harbour and Fort Sumter, a key stronghold during the American Civil War. And overlooking the bay is one of the most beautiful cities in South Carolina: Charleston. Inland, discover the beautiful gardens at Middleton Place before turning south to Kiawah Island and its world-famous golf courses. On Parris Island the US Marines have their training camp for new recruits. And the journey ends on the sandy beaches of Hilton Head Island.
The journey starts in the heart of North Wales, at the historic town of Ruthin. From the ruins of the medieval Denbigh Castle, fly along the golden beaches and resort towns of the north coast. At Conway Bay, fly south-west and past the largest slate quarry in Wales before heading towards the Menai Strait, a narrow sea channel that separates the Isle of Anglesea from the mainland. From Caernarvon Castle, the ceremonial seat of the Prince of Wales, the journey ends with a spectacular flight through the mountains and valleys of Snowdonia, finishing at the highest peak in Wales, Mount Snowdon.
This journey begins towards the middle of Portugal at Linhares Castle, before heading south west towards the beautiful city of Coimbra and its ancient university. From there we look at two spectacular monasteries at Batalha and Tomar before heading for the coast at the resort town of Nazare. Just inland to the south is the striking walled town of Obidos and its castle. Back on the coast are the dramatic cliffs of Cabo de Roca. Following the coastline we take a look at a series of resort towns and glorious beaches including Cascais and Oeiras before entering the River Tagus and our final destination - Lisbon - the capital of Portugal.
This journey begins at the Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of the first European settlement, before moving up the coast to modern town of Plymouth, where the Pilgrim Fathers' ship, the Mayflower, has been reconstructed. On the way north towards the capital of Massachusetts, Boston, pass the town of Quincy, home to one of the founding fathers of the American Revolution and also its second president - John Adams. Much of the early history of America's independence happened in Boston. Take a good look at one of the country's finest historic cities, including its modern side. Following the coast north is Salem, and a town famous for its association with witch hunts in the 17th century. This journey ends in the seaside town and harbour of Gloucester, a favourite haunt for visitors during the summer
This journey begins at the southern reaches of Saxony heading toward the historic city of Leipzig. It's then on to Colditz Castle, the infamous World War II prison. To the south lie the Ore Mountains, whose silver deposits once brought great wealth to the town of Freiberg. Joining the great River Elbe at Meissen, follow it upstream to the capital of Saxony, Dresden. From the splendid Baroque gardens at Gross Sedlitz, head to Saxon Switzerland National Park that so inspired the German romantic painters. The journey ends at the biggest mountain fortress in Europe, Konigstein Castle.
This journey starts on the north coast of East Anglia at the resort town of Cromer, before heading along the coast towards the old fishing harbour of Blakeney. Heading inland past a series of magnificent country houses we take a look at the current queen's royal Residence at Sandringham. At King's Lynn we discover warehouses going back to the 15th century when it was one of the main ports on the east coast. On the far side of the low-lying Fens is the city of Peterborough and its great medieval cathedral. To the north on a road first built by the Romans is the market town of Stamford. This journey ends at two spectacular houses, Harlaxton Manor, built in the 19th century and Belvoir Castle, which has a history stretching back the Norman invasion of 1066.
This journey begins at the Straits of Messina before heading north up the coast to the resort town of Tropea. Continuing north past a striking coastline and hill top villages we come to Paestum, one of the greatest Greek archaeological sites of the ancient world. Further north we take a dramatic dawn flight around the Amalfi coastline, the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, and then explore the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. On the north side of the bay, after a closer look at Vesuvius we pass the crowded city and port of Naples. Flying west along the coast is the beautiful Island of Ischia. This journey ends at sunset on the other side of the bay over the island of Capri and a look at a Roman Emperor's summer villa.
This journey begins in the north of the state at the Winterthur Museum before heading south towards Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware. From there, follow the river to New Castle and it historic houses. To the south is Pea Patch Island and Fort Delaware, protecting the approach to the capital. Inland at Newark is the University of Delaware. Continuing south is Dover and the International Speedway Track, as well as a large US Airforce Base. Turning towards the coast, take a look at the flocks of migrating birds heading south for the winter. At Lewes the ferries come and go across Delaware Bay to New Jersey, and just outside the town is Henlopen State Park and some military relics from World War II. This journey ends at the popular shopping and seaside resort of Rehoboth.
This journey starts at the historic city of Stirling in the southern lowlands of Scotland. Then head towards the university town of St Andrews and its famous golf course. Along the dramatic coastline with its red cliffs is the mighty 10th-century Dunnotar Castle. At Aberdeen, turn inland toward the Cairngorm National Park, home to some of the highest peaks in Scotland. It's also where you'll find Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the British Royal Family. Passing through Scotland's biggest whisky-producing region, the journey ends at Cawdor Castle, famous for its link with Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth.
From the Port of Tilbury to the River Thames to the Palace of Westminster and The Tower of London, discover one of the oldest cities in the world, one with Roman roots and countless historic sites.
From Buffalo, head to the Genesee River to take in a few waterfalls. Then head to the Finger Lakes, Ithaca and Syracuse. Next are the Old and New Erie Canals, before arriving at Saratoga Springs.
Beginning in the city of Ronda, the birthplace of modern bullfighting, head to the spectacular Moorish castle of Zahara. Then head to Cordoba, and on to Espejo. The final stop on this trip? Granada.
Kicking off east of Weymouth, head to the abandoned ghost town of Tyneham and over to William the Conquerer's Corfe Castle. Then it's on to the ancient pagan holy grounds of Knowlton Rings.
Kicking off from the old mining town of Butte, head west to Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest. Next is the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, Rock Creek and the mining city of Granite.
Explore the ancient battlegrounds of the Highland clans before heading to the famed fortress of Eileen Donan. Then it's off to Iona before taking in Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK.
Explore Yellowstone National Park and its lake, river and canyon before delving into its geothermal features in the Mud Volcano area. See the animals in the park's valleys, ending at Old Faithful.
Beginning at the Normandy beachheads, site of the D-Day landings from WWII, continue to the fortified medieval city of Granville. Then it's on to the famed Mont Saint Michel, ending at La Trinite.
Beginning in Snowdonia, home to the Italian-inspired village of Portmeirion, head to Aberystwyth. Then it's off to the UK's only coastal National Park, also home to St. David's Cathedral.
Taking off from the province of Saxony-Anhalt, follow the River Elbe through Wittenberg before moving to Worlitz, Thuringia and into the state of Hesse. End at the romantic Reinhardsbrunn Castle.
Beginning in the province of Caserta, head to the town of Anzio to explore some of Italy's WWII ties. Then it's on to the ancient Appian Way and into one of the world's greatest ancient sites, Rome.
From the medieval center of international trade in Antwerp to the WWI battlegrounds of Ypres, complete the tour of Belgium with a bird's eye view.
This journey is Romont, the Chartreuse de la Valsainte (ancient monastery), Lake Geneva, Montreaux (of Jazz Festival fame), Verbier (famous ski resort), Valais (mountains), brief flight over Italy, then Locarno and Ascona on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Take off from the Tagus River estuary then travel Europe's longest beach, Costa Da Caparica. Then head to the cork groves of the Alentejo plain and the Roman temple of Evora, ending at Elvas.
Take off from the heart of Tuscany and on to the hilltop city of Orvieto. Afterwards, discover the medieval city of Civita di Bagnoregio and on to the Island of Elba, where Napoleon was exiled.
From the coastal plains of Georgia, head to Fort Pulaski and on to Savannah. Next is Fort McAllister, Jekyll Island and Cumberland Island before finish the trip at Okefenokee Swamp.
This journey begins in the forests of Thuringia before trading greenery for the skyscrapers of Frankfurt. Then go from modern to medieval in Worms, and complete the journey at Trifels Castle.
Tour the city of York, home to one of Europe's greatest cathedrals before heading to the North York Moors. Then it's on to Pickering Castle before ending at Wheeldale Moor and its ancient roads.
From Ocean City, head to the Crab Capital of the World, Crisfield. Next is Chesapeake Bay, St. Mary's City and on to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. End at Fort McHenry.
From the border of Switzerland and Italy, head past Lake Maggiore to the San Bernadino Pass, over the Swiss Alps. Then it's on to Lichtenstein and its capital Vaduz, and back into Swiss territory.
Take off from the medieval port of La Rochelle and head to Ile d'Oleron, off the Atlantic Coast. Next it's over to the vineyard lands of Charente-Maritime and the wine capital of Bordeaux.
Set out from Hondarribia into the Navarre region and the Pyreness Mountains. Then see the mountain village of Roncavalles before heading to Navarre, site of the Running of the Bulls.
Begin in Winchester, once the capital of Anglo-Saxon England, before moving on to Portsmouth, home of the world's oldest warship. Then it's off to Sussex and the destination seaside town of Brighton.
From the Bitterroot Mountains, enter the Kootenai National Forest and over to the Libby Dam. Then it's on to the Whitefish Mountains, Flathead River, ending at Glacier National Park.
Starting at the Troia Peninsula, journey to Cape St. Vincent. Then cross the Algarve coast to Ponta de Piedade, and over to Guadiana River Bridge, ending at the cultural melting pot of Mertola.
Explore Europe's second-highest mountain range at Sierra Nevada National Park, then head to a Renaissance-style castle and into Europe's only desert. Finish at the volcanic landscape of the south.
The journey kicks off at one of the few remaining palaces of King Henry VIII, Hampton Court. Then follow the River Thames over to Oxfordshire and on to the historic city of Bath.
From Portsmouth on the New Hampshire coast, turn inland to Exeter, one of the state's oldest towns. Then head to the White Mountains, the Cathedral Lodge and finish at the Presidential Range.
Starting in the heart of France at the ruins of Oradour sur-Glane, head to the cliffside village of Rocamadour and along the Dordogne River to Cahors. End at Puilaurens Castle, found near Pyrenees.
Kick off from the cloudy tops of the Mourne Mountains and head down to the historic town of Killyleagh. Then discover the landmarks of Belfast, and on to natural wonder that is The Giant's Causeway.
Follow the Nebraskan railway system into the Oglala Grasslands. Then fly south to Fort Robinson State Park and into Alliance, the centre of the Wild West. End at the Scotsbluff National Monument.
Kick off from Yellowstone's Soda Butte Valley and into the dramatic glaciers of the Absaroka Range. Then it's over to Beartooth Pass, Clarks Fork River and the Bighorn Basin.
From Missoula head deep into the Flathead National Forest, refuge of the bison. Then fly to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and on to the continental dividers that are the Rocky Mountains.
Our journey begins in Fort William, one of the largest towns in the Scottish Highlands, before following the Great Glen Way and moving on to Loch Ness, home to the world's greatest mythical monster.
Kick off from the great Renaissance of Mantua before moving south into Parma, the Golden City. Then visit Ferrari's famous factory in Maranello and on to Bologna and its medieval skyscrapers.
Starting at Sicily's north coast, head to Agrigento to tour the greatest collection of Greek temples outside of Athens. Then it's on to Syracuse, and the volcanic Mount Etna, finishing in Messina.
Explore the provinces of Castile and Leon then move to the medieval villages of the Obarenes Mountains. Next is the city of Bilbao, the Basque shoreline and the famed basilica, Our Lady of Covadonga.
Starting in the medieval ruins of the Palantinate Forest, cross the vineyards of the Rhine Valley into Karlsruhe and its grand palace. Next is Stuttgart, home of Mercedes-Benz and on to Nordlingen.
Starting in the capital city of Reykjavik, explore one of the most active volcanic regions in the world before visiting villages built on lava fields. Then it's on to the Westman Islands and Surtsey.
Kick off from north Switzerland at the historic Rheinau Abbey, quickly hop into Germany to see the castle ruins at Kussaberg, then hop back into Switzerland to Bern. End at the cliffs of Creux du Van.
Kick off at the charming seaside town of Laugharne, then head over to the heart of the wild Brecon Beacons National Park. Next is the Welsh capital of Cardiff and finally the famed Tintern Abbey.
Starting at the city of Augusta, head to the Gulf of Maine and the cliffs at Pemaquid Point. From there, head to the old seaport of Rockland and into Penobscot Bay before ending at Cadillac Mountain.
Beginning at Bristol, head south to Tyntesfield and on to the Iron Age hill fort of Cadbury Camp. Next it's on to the largest canyon in England, Cheddar Gorge and ending at the village of Clovelly.
The journey kicks off at Southend-On-Sea before moving to Maldon and into the county of Suffolk. Then it's on to Felixstowe, Sufford Hoo and Orford Ness, once a top-secret UK military base.
Kick off from the seaside town of Biarritz before heading to the mountains in the footsteps of pilgrims seeking the holy town of Lourdes. Next, see the Odeillo Solar Complex and end at Fort De Salses.
Leaving the capital of Reykjavik, move into the country's heartland and home of the Viking story. Explore Reykholt and the Hvita River Valley then head to Eriksstataoir and the beaches at Latrabjarg.
Starting in the ancient town of Assisi, cross into the vineyards of Tuscany and on to the gothic city of Siena. Finally, head to Florence and discover the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Explore the Celtic Threave Castle before taking in Hadrian's Wall, the ancient border between England and Scotland. From there, head to Housteads Roman Fort, then to Cragside and into Northumberland.
Kick off from the dense Thuringian Forest along Germany's border with the Czech Republic, and head into the medieval town of Kassel. Then to Ballenstedt castle, ending at Magdeburg on the Elbe River.
Take off from the town of Donegal then head along the Atlantic to the fishing village of Killybegs. Next up are the cliffs of Slieve League, Malin Head and the sandy coves towards Glenveagh Castle.
Beginning in the walled city of Urbino, head south to the bustling town of Pescara. From there, swing back inland through dense forests towards Lucera and on to the cave town of Matera.
From the picturesque town of Cudillero, head along the coast to discover beaches, natural arches and caves. Then head to the Tower of Hercules, the Cape Finsterre and Santiago de Compostela.
From Lake Neuchatel, head to Geneva and see the highest fountain in Europe. Then discover the Earth Pyramids of Euseigne, and over to Gstaad, passing through the Alps. End at the Eiger
Begin at the breathtaking Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park then head south past Flathead River to the imposing Chief Mountain. Next is Logan Pass, before ending at the Chinese Wall.
From the sprawling urban array of Memphis, follow military jets to Shiloh, a battleground from the American Civil War. Next is the Rattle and Snap Plantation ending with a trip to Nashville.
Set out from Block Island at the clay cliffs of the Mohegan Bluffs, then head to twin fishing villages Galilee and Jerusalem. End with a visit to the Nayatt Point Lighthouse, built in the late 1800s.
Beginning in Symonds Yat, head north along the Anglo-Welsh border and into Herefordshire. Then discover Stokesay castle and move on to Welshpool, ending in Llangollen at the Dee Estuary.
Set out from the isolated frontier town of Lost Cabin before heading north to Medicine Lodge. Next discover Sheridan, home to the legend of Buffalo Bill, then arrive at the magnificent Devil's Tower.
Discover the wild coastal beauty of Mullaghmore's Classibawn Castle then head to the formidable Ben Bulben mountain. Up next is Basilica Knock and on to the peatland of the Ceide Fields.
Starting in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, travel along the shore of the Mediterranean to the city of Aigues-Mortes. Next is Montpellier, then the Massif Central region to see the Millau Viaducts.
The journey begins on the outskirts of Postdam, land of 3000 lakes and the former residence of Prussian Kings and German Kaisers. Then head into Berlin to Sanssouci, Kopenick Palace and the Reichstag.
This journey across South Dakota begins in the classic, rural town of Bison, named after the animals that once roamed the continent in vast herds. Heading east, we reach the longest river in America, the Missouri, and the final resting place of Chief Sitting Bull, the most famous head of the Sioux tribe. Finally we reach the small town of Winner and witness a great American tradition, a rodeo.
From the north of the Outer Banks at Corolla, head to the Bull Neck Swamp Research Forest and on to the site where the Wright Brothers first achieved flight. Then head to New Bern.
This journey begins in the Isles of Shoals, an area once used by pirates as refuge. Then head to the Connecticut River, the longest in New England. Next is Number Four and Dartmouth College.
Take off from northwest Iceland at Patreksfjorour, then move east to the Drangajokull Mountain range. Next up is the puffin paradise of Grimsey Island and the medieval town of Holar.
Beginning at La Manga, head north to the tiny island of Tabarca. Next is Benidorm and Velencia before ending at the walled sea-port city Peniscola, originally built by the Knights Templar.
Begin at the deepest bay in South Africa, Saldhana, then pass over the vineyards towards Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Finish at Cape Town and Capre of Good Hope.
Beginning in Stamps, head to the town of Hope before moving to Diamond State Park. Next travel to Lake Hamilton before discovering Ozark National Forest and ending at Fort Smith.
The journey begins at Berkeley Castle before heading up the River Severn to Gloucester, home of a glorious gothic cathedral. Then it's on to Ironbridge, ending at the Roman ruins of Viroconium.
From Guanabara Bay to the island of Paqueta to the mountains on the mainland and finally on to Rio to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, take in the sights and sounds of Brazil from the sky.
This journey begins at Epping Forest, once a royal hunting ground. From there we travel northeast and explore several beautiful houses, including the Tudor gatehouse at Layer Marney Tower. Heading into East Anglia we discover the medieval towns of Long Melford and Lavenham, made rich with the wool trade.
This journey across four Italian lakes begins at Lake Garda and the peninsula town of Sirmione, with its ancient castle and Roman remains. We then head north to the magnificent hilltop fortress at Beseno before crossing the mountains and flying down Lake Garda to the extraordinary Villa Vittoriale.
This journey begins at Chorin Abbey, one of the finest examples of the Brick Gothic style in northern Germany. We then head for the coast and its seaside resorts before exploring Peenmunde and its wartime role in rocket development. Further north is Rugen Island and Cape Arkona, with its dramatic white cliffs and historic lighthouses.
We begin at Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Wineland district. From here we explore several vineyards before heading south to the coast and Hermanus, one of the best places to see right whales during the mating season. At L'Agulhas we find the southernmost point of the African peninsula. Along the coast at Pinnacle Point are caves, where early man once lived thousands of years ago.
This journey begins at the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, one of the top sites on the west coast of Ireland. From there we head south to the city of Limerick, famous for giving its name to humorous short poems. On the southern shore of the Shannon Estuary is Glin Castle, with a history stretching back hundreds of years.
This journey begins at the vineyards around the town of Chablis, one of the best known names in French wine. Ten miles to the east is the Chateau de Tanlay, one of the finest examples of renaissance architecture in the Burgundy region. Our journey then heads south to one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian monasteries in Europe, Fontenay Abbey, once home to over 300 monks.
This journey begins at Chimney Rock, one of Nebraska's best known natural wonders. From there we follow the North Platte River to Lake McConaughy with its sandy shores, a popular place for holiday makers. Following the river east we come to the city of North Platte and one of biggest railroad yards in the world.
We begin at Plettenberg, which lies on the Eastern Cape, and is one of the country's main resorts. We then follow the garden route and Otter Trail along the coast to Port Elizabeth, one of the country's oldest cities. One of the most dramatic sites along the coast is the Hole in a Wall, where the sea has carved a hole in a rock island. When the waves crash through, it sounds of thunder.
This journey begins at Vermont's State Capital, Montpelier, with its golden domed state house. From there we travel northwest to Ben and Jerry's ice cream factory. We then fly to Middlebury College, founded over two centuries ago in 1800. Near the little town of Ripton is the farmstead of the world renowned poet Robert Frost, who lived and wrote in it during the summer months.
This journey begins at Augusta on the Savannah River before heading northwest to the city of Athens and home to the University of Georgia. From there we head across the vast Chattahoochee National Forest before turning south towards Atlanta, the State capital of Georgia, burnt down during the Civil war and in the last century, home to Martin Luther King Jr.
This journey in central Spain begins at the historic city of Morella. From there we head west and discover Valdelinares, the highest settlement in mainland Spain. Continuing west into the mountains is the remote town of Albarracin, once a stronghold of the Moors in the 12th century. In this central area of Spain are many interesting and dramatic castles.
This journey begins in the northwest corner of the state at Lime Rock Park, one of the earliest motor racing circuits in America. From there we head south past Lake Lillanonah and the sad legend of an Indian princess. On the coast at Belle Haven is a peninsula with some of the most expensive and exclusive properties in the state.
We begin at Peñafiel Castle which was built in the 10th century during the Christian re-conquest of Spain. Flying east, we take a look at Zaragoza and its striking 18th century cathedral. Next, to Loarre Castle, one of Europe's greatest Romanesque fortresses. Then we head south to visit the Poblet Monastery and Terragona before finally landing in Barcelona.
This trip through Italy begins in Molfetta before heading southeast to see the Trullo buildings in Alberobello. We then travel to Sila National park before looping back up north to Salerno, then all the way to the Square of Miracles in Pisa.
Our journey begins at Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest and most impressive canyons in the world, before heading west to Sun City, a popular vacation destination. Then we travel south through Pretoria and Johannesburg before ending in Kimberley, the former diamond capital of the world.
This journey begins in Neuf-Brisach, then travels north to Strasbourg, one of France's most historic cities. We then head west to Reims to see its magnificent cathedral before flying north to the Thiepval Memorial that honors those who fell in WWI.
Our journey begins in Leeds, which started as a small town and grew into a major industrial center. Then we travel to see the dramatic landscapes of the Goredale Scar, Malham Cove, and Swaledale. Finally we fly over Richmond Castle before heading to the Studley Royal Water Garden.
We begin at Oxburgh Hall and its many cathedrals before flying west to see some of England's many medieval castles and Charlecote Park. We then head south to Oxford University, the oldest university in the English speaking world. We finally end at Bleneim Palace, the only palace not in royal hands.
We begin at Brodsworth Hall, one of the only complete surviving examples of a Victorian house before heading south to see the Dukeries and their vast estates. We then fly over Hardwick Hall before heading to the Southwell Cathedral. Finally we see one of England's most famous gardens, Hidcote, which took over 40 years to create.
Our journey begins at the Moehne Dam before heading to Duisburg, our first stop in our adventure along the Rhine. We stop at Cologne Cathedral and fly over many castles, including Stolzenfels Castle. Then we visit Mannheim, a popular target for bombings during WWII. Our journey ends at the beautiful garden at Schwetzingen Palace.
We begin at Cabo Frio, a collection of islands that are a popular summer destination. We then visit São João del Rei, the country's largest railway museum. Then to Inhotim, one of Latin America's largest outdoor art centers before heading to the spectacular waterfall Cachoeira Tabuleiro. We end our journey at the capital, Brasília, known for its futuristic architecture and avant-garde design.
We begin at St. Moritz, one of Switzerland's most luxurious resorts, before climbing up into the Alps, witnessing beautiful glaciers and impressive mountains such as the Eiger, the Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc.
We begin in Lexington where the first shots of the American revolution were fired, before traveling north to the textile factories of Lawrence and Lowell. Then we head west to Amherst, former home to Emily Dickinson. Then we see the Berkshires, a place known for its love of arts and architecture. Our journey ends in Springfield where George Washington created the first federal armory.
Our journey begins at Great Falls and follows the river east to the Missouri Breaks. Following the rugged and unique landscape we make our way to Makoshika State Park with its strange rock formations. We then visit the battle site of Little Bighorn before venturing to Bighorn Canyon.
We begin on the eastern edge of the Painted Desert in Arizona before traveling to one of the most well preserved meteor craters on earth. We then head north to one of the largest manmade lakes in the US, Lake Powell, before traveling to the Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon. Finally we go southwest to Las Vegas, the city of lights built in the middle of nowhere.
This journey begins at the Homestead National Monument before heading north to Lincoln and Omaha. We then travel to Fort Atkinson and head west to discover tanking on the Middle Loup River. Finally we journey to Bowing Ranch, a working cattle ranch that has remained unchanged for over a century.
