About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Monthly Archives: January 2012
New Zealand: Adventure Bound
Travellers is search of adventure and extreme sports may find more than they bargained for in New Zealand. It is a country of dramatic … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ Hackett, alpine scenery, Australia, beaches, black water rafting, boat cruise, bungee jumping, car rally, coast, fjord, golf, hiking, jetboats, kayaking, Kiwis, Milford Sound, mountain climbing, New Zealand, North Island, outdoor activities, Queenstown, skiing, snow, South Island, underground caves, vintage planes., volcanic, Wanaka, waterfalls
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Israel – an introduction to the country
Geographically, Israel is a long, narrow stretch of land at the south-eastern corner of the Mediterranean, situated between Africa and Asia and on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Acre, Africa, Akko, aquiducts, Arab, archaeology, artifacts, Asia, Bar Mitzvah, bazaar, Bet She’an, British protectorate, Ceasarea, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Crusader Capital, Dead Sea, desert, Dome of the Rock, Egypt, Ein Gedi, Herod the Great, Israel, Jerusalem, Jesus, Jewish zealots, Jordan, Judaism, Kibbutz, Masada, Mediterranean, mud baths, pilgrimage, Roman, spa, Turkey, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall
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Greece – In search of Alexander the Great
Our search for Alexander the Great takes us to northern Greece where we meet with foremost archaeologists who give insight to his life. Alexander … Continue reading
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Tagged Aigai, Alexander the Great, Alexandria, archaeology, Aristotle, Asia Minor, assassination, burial chambers, Central Asia, culture, Dion, documentary, Greece, Greek language, Greek tombs, history, India, Macedon, Macedonia, Pella, Persian Empire, Philip 11 of Macedon, Professor Manolis Andronicos, Professor Pandermalis, purification, Rhodes, Sanctuary of Olympic Zeus, Thasos, travel, UNESCO, Vergina
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St. Lucia – Caribbean Island getaway
An all-inclusive vacation at La Toc Bay on the volcanic island of St. Lucia offers sun, sea and sand, all your food and drink, … Continue reading
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Tagged all-inclusive, beaches, Caribbean, Castries, couples, Cruise ships, golf, honeymoons, hot springs, La Toc Bay, market, markets, Pitons, Sandals resorts, scuba-diving, Soufriere, spa, St. Lucia, sulphur springs, UNESCO, vacation, volcanic
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The Azores: Island of Faial
Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, midway between North America and Europe, nine Portuguese islands make up the Azores archipelago. One of these, the volcanic … Continue reading