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.
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Denmark: The Fairytale Kingdom
Did the Vikings discover the route to China? Findings in the graves of a Viking burial site discovered near Lindholm Høje near Aalborg in … Continue reading
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Tagged Aalborg, acquavit, burial site, Castles, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe, ferries, Frederiksborg castle, Funen, Hans Christian Andersen, Jutland, Kronborg, Lindholm Høje, Little Mermaid, Odense, parks, sauna, smorgasbord, Tivoli Gardens, transportation, university, Viking settlement, Vikings, WW2, Zealand
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The Islands of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s 234 outlying islands provide a wonderful escape. From the island of Cheung Chau, once an exclusive retreat for British colonials, to the … Continue reading
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Tagged British colony, Buddah Statue, Buddhism, bun festivals, Cheung Chau, Chinese junks, Chinese temple, Door God, ferries, fishing, floating children parade, hiking, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Lantau Island, monasteries, pirates, Po Lin Monastery, sampans
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The Netherlands – Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of Holland, may have a strong youth culture, but our explorations reveal a medieval city centre, a famous harbor and an … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, Anna Frank House, antiques, Antwerp, bicycles, canals, dams, delft pottery, diamonds, Dutch, Dutch East India Company, Dutch pancakes, dykes, European, ferries, Golden Century, hoisting beams, Holland, IJ, Jordan area, maritime architecture, Medieval Town, museum boats, Museums, Orient, pedestrian, River Amstel, sea level, Skinny bridge, soccer, Spanish Conquest, spices, The Netherlands, Zeider-Zee
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