Category Archives: International Features

Explore the islands of Hong Kong, wildlife safaris, hot air ballooning in Arizona, Mexico’s marvellous beaches, Great Barrier Reef diving, Caribbean cuisine, Guyana’s Rupununi rainforest, Byzantine monasteries in Meteora and temples of Korea. A few of the exotic video experiences in the months ahead. (Photo: Heidelberg Marketing GmbH)

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Caribbean: Turks & Caicos – The Underwater World

Posted on October 24, 2014 by On Top Of The World


The novice diver can stay in an all-inclusive resort, learn the basics of scuba diving, and safely experience a shallow dive in the underwater world of the Turks and Caicos Islands. There are over 20 different dive locations and the islands sit within the Princess Alexandra Marine Park, a 6532 acre reserve that prohibits motorized traffic and protects the reef, marine life, beaches and wetlands. For more information: check out episode #119 in the International category.

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Taiwan: Taipei’s Treasures – The National Palace Museum

Posted on October 24, 2014 by On Top Of The World


The National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan, is home to the world’s largest collection of Chinese art. The collection dates back over 1,000 years and was originally housed in the Forbidden City in Peking. How this priceless collection came to Taiwan is a story marked by war, jealousy and international intrigue. For more information: check out episode #118 in the International category.

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South Africa: The Taste of Travel

Posted on October 24, 2014 by On Top Of The World


Beef may be a mainstay in the South African diet, but on our travels we enjoy a diverse culinary experience including scallops, shrimp, Cape Malay curries, venison, the spicy dishes of Soweto, stews, local vegetables and a buffet in a game reserve where crocodile can sometimes be on the menu. Chefs give us tips on cooking and recommended South African wines. For more information: check out episode #117 in the International category.

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Responsible Traveller: Malaria – A Healthy Decision

Posted on October 6, 2014 by On Top Of The World


If mosquitoes love to make a meal of you, don’t risk your health when you travel to tropical and sub-tropical regions. The Responsible Traveller prepares for the unexpected in this tip on malaria. For more information: check out episode #109 in the International category

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The Middle East – A Taste of Travel

Posted on October 6, 2014 by On Top Of The World


Cookbook author, Habeeb Saloum, and restauranteur Said Mukhayesh introduce us to the traditional colourful, fragrant, healthy, spicy, and mouth-watering dishes that can be found in the Middle East. We learn how to nourish the body and spirit and, along the way, learn some Do’s and Don’ts about the culture of Arab cuisine. For more information: check out episode #110 in the International category.

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USA: Detroit – Henry Ford Museum

Posted on October 6, 2014 by On Top Of The World


Detroit in Michigan is aptly named ‘Motor City’ for its historical connections with the automotive industry. Here’s another historical connection with which you might not be so familiar. Edison’s last breath, the rocking chair in which Abraham Lincoln sat the night he was assassinated, an Allegheny locomotive built in 1941, more than a hundred cars, a parade of presidential limos and thousands of artifacts – all can be seen at the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, the largest indoor-outdoor historical complex in the world. For more information: check out episode #108 in the International category.

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Hong Kong: Gateway to China

Posted on October 6, 2014 by On Top Of The World


Hong Kong may be the gateway to China but on our travels we found it much more than a simple stop-over destination. We take in the many attractions, markets and places to visit in this hustling, bustling, high-energy city and experience demonstrations of noodle-making and tea etiquette along with remnants of the City’s colonial past – the noon-day gun and the impact of Feng Shui on the Governor’s residence. For more information: check out episode #107 in the International category.

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Denmark: The Fairytale Kingdom

Posted on September 22, 2014 by On Top Of The World


Did the Vikings discover the route to China? Findings in the graves of a Viking burial site discovered near Lindholm Høje near Aalborg in Denmark during WW2 had some amazing revelations about the travels and the culture of this society. Our explorations of the oldest kingdom in Europe revealed that its rich history and culture can be found in Copenhagen and throughout the three land masses that comprise the country. Feature includes: the home of Hans Christian Andersen, the little mermaid, Legoland, Tivoli Gardens, castles and converted hotels. For more information: check out episode #106 in the International category.

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Denmark: A Kingdom of Castles

Posted on September 22, 2014 by On Top Of The World


Denmark is the oldest kingdom in Europe and contains a variety of castles built by Kings and nobles all striving to create masterpieces and outdo each other. History, legends and fiction intertwine as we visit Kronborg better known in Shakespeare’s Hamlet as Elsinor, Frederiksborg built across three islands to protect the entrance to the Sound, Egeskov a Renaissance moated castle located on a lake in an oak forest, Ermitagen, a hunting lodge, and Legoland in Billund for modern replicas of many castles including Amalienborg, Copenhagen’s current Royal residence. For more information: check out episode #105 in the International category.

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Mexico: Cozumel – Underwater Paradise

Posted on September 19, 2014 by On Top Of The World


We experience drift and wall diving as we explore the largest barrier reef in the Western hemisphere off the Island of Cozumel in Mexico. The Mesoamerica Reef is the second largest in the world and comprises 65 different coral reef species. The Giana Current that flows across this area flushes out the flora and fauna providing a clarity and visibility that is almost unsurpassed in the Caribbean waters. It allows you to see miles of coral reef as you swim with over 250 species of tropical fish, as well as turtles and stingrays. The town of San Miguel offers an above ground break with Mayan handicrafts that give insight to the Island’s cultural origins. For more information check out episode #104 in the International category.

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