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.
Tag Archives: monasteries
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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Greece: The Monasteries of Metéora
Stunning scenery and almost unbelievable architecture is found in the Metéora, Greek Orthodox monasteries built on top of great monolithic rock formations which rise … Continue reading
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Tagged Byzantine, geology, Greece, Greek Orthodox Church, Kalabaka, Metéora, monasteries, Pineios River, Thessalian plain, UNESCO
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