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The Davos Line
Today - travelling through the scenic Malans vineyards and Landwasser river valleys before heading into ski country to visit the famous Klosters and the highest Alpine town of Davos.

The Brunig Line - Part 1
Central Switzerland's lovely lakes are highlighted in this unforgettable train trip on the Brunig Line. Visit Brienz's traditional woodcarving community. Taste the splendours of Swiss Lake Steamers and finish the journey at Meiringen scene of Sherlock Holmes' fight to the death with arch rival Moriarty.

The Brunig Line - Part 2
Leave Meiringen behind and climb by cogwheel up the Brunig Pass. The train descends to the lush lakelands of central Switzerland to look at baroque churches and the ancient open-air parliament. Journey's end at Lucerne explores the old town and Transport Museum as well as the heartbreaking monument to the Swiss Guards slaughtered during the French Revolution.

The Appenzell Railways
The railway company of Canton Appenzell Switzerland's smallest runs its lines through some of the most beautiful countryside in the land. The Appenzell is a farming region and the railway is extensively used by the local community. The journey ends at the old Abbey city of St Gallen where we visit the magnificent cathedral and its library which is home to many priceless treasures.

The Arosa Line
Feel the cool mountain breezes on this high altitude journey from Chur to Arosa the resort town which named this railway line. Over the years twenty-two tunnels and galleries have been built in the remarkable first section which intersects a narrow gorge. The train passes unusual rock formations referred to as "earthmen" and distinctive river passageways.

The Brunig Line - Part 1
Central Switzerland's lovely lakes are highlighted in this unforgettable train trip on the Brunig Line. Visit Brienz's traditional woodcarving community. Taste the splendours of Swiss Lake Steamers and finish the journey at Meiringen scene of Sherlock Holmes' fight to the death with arch rival Moriarty.

Mob - the Montreux Oberland Bernois Rail
Our mapped journey on the MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway) begins in the Victorian town of Montreux and concludes with the celebrity area of Gstaad before the whistle blows in Zweissimmen. On the trip we will also see a working steam preservation museum the new tunnel at Vanel and cheese making.

The Davos Line
Today - travelling through the scenic Malans vineyards and Landwasser river valleys before heading into ski country to visit the famous Klosters and the highest Alpine town of Davos.

The Arosa Line
Feel the cool mountain breezes on this high altitude journey from Chur to Arosa the resort town which named this railway line. Over the years twenty-two tunnels and galleries have been built in the remarkable first section which intersects a narrow gorge. The train passes unusual rock formations referred to as "earthmen" and distinctive river passageways.

The Brunig Line - Part 1
Central Switzerland's lovely lakes are highlighted in this unforgettable train trip on the Brunig Line. Visit Brienz's traditional woodcarving community. Taste the splendours of Swiss Lake Steamers and finish the journey at Meiringen scene of Sherlock Holmes' fight to the death with arch rival Moriarty.

Kenya Nairobi & Uganda- Massai Country
French adventurers Alexandre and Sonia Poussin traverse the African continent from the Cape to Cairo. Arriving in Massaï country the Poussins conquer the sacred mountain of Oldonyo Lengai. Then it's on to Kenya where they visit a baby elephant orphanage and make a detour to Uganda to see the last surviving gorillas in the equatorial forest.

Douro Table Wines
After having flowed for more than 500km from its source in the Soria hills quenching the thirst of arid central Spain the Duero becomes the Douro as it crosses the border into Portugal and its identity morphs. Not only does its name change but so do all the related traditions and histories associated with its banks. In this episode Isabelle uses wine as a vehicle to understanding how a single river can yield such different results either side of a manmade frontier. She compares and contrasts the resulting wines and meets their winemakers wondering whether or not these Iberian brothers may have more in common than they might think.

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Hong Kong 2
In this episode Varun starts off at The Island Shangri- La complete with the world's largest silk painting he's then off to the finest luxury city boutique hotel in the world - The Landmark. Swiftly he then moves onto the Grand Hyatt then over the harbour to the world-famous Peninsula Hotel before ending up at the eclectic Salvador Dali-esque Luxe Manor!!

Cape Town- Port Elizabeth
Presenter Henry Cole embarks on a five star journey from Cape Town along The Garden Route to Port Elizabeth in his quest for the most luxurious and exclusive hotels restaurants bars and hideaways this world famous area of South Africa has to offer. As South Africa is synonymous with adventure Henry also reveals the startling array of both adrenaline fueled and awe inspiring activities available along the route. Henry's journey starts with an in depth look at the vibrant city of Cape Town staying at two of the best hotels The Cape Grace and The Mount Nelson. He reviews Cape Town's coolest restaurants and bars takes a trip up Table Mountain and hitches a ride on a combat mission in a Vietnam helicopter!

Bucharest/Chennai
In this episode we meet up with our cabbie Octavian in Bucharest Romania’s capital city. He guides us past former dictator Ceaucescu’s indulgent House of the People then to the old church where bells were rung to celebrate the malevolent leader’s death. Once again consulting his oracle Tavi reluctantly agreesto take us to the foothills ofthe Carpathian Mountains birthplace of Vlad the Impaler aka Count Dracula. Along the way we meet the King of the Gypsies and Tavi makes beautiful music with a synthesiser-playing petrol pump attendant. Next we're off to Chennai under the British it was called Madras here this $100 ride begins at dawn on Cape Spear Newfoundland the most easterly point in North America.. After a too close for comfort encounter with a snake charmer we visit Marina Beach and watch the fishermen brave the swells of the Indian Ocean to bring home their catch!

Chinatown
The Chinese migration of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has had a massive cultural impact around the world. In a special edition of Globe Trekker our team trace the steps of this Diaspora from the motherland to its great population centres of Penang in Malaysia San Francisco London New York and Mauritius discovering the motivations and history of the Chinese who left and the impact they've had on their new homes. We also witness some of their fantastic New year celebrations in Chinatowns across the world.

Los Angeles to San Francisco
We're setting off with Henry Cole on a collection of the world's great drives. From America to Romania Southern Spain England Scotland and the French Riviera this is one of the best guides for the driver who reckons the journey is just as important as arriving at the destination. First up Henry gets behind the wheel of a Chevy Blazer jeep and heads north from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Alongside the fantastic views of the ocean Henry tours Hearst Castle - the inspiration for Citizen Kane's Xanadu - and makes his day complete with a visit to Clint Eastwood's hometown of Carmel. The natural beauty of Big Sur is next on Henry's itinerary as he feels the pull of The Mystery Spot - a place where the earth's gravity seems to have gone mad! Finally San Francisco appears on the horizon and it's time for Henry to wrap up his 400 mile journey with a tour of the City by the Bay.

London
Supermodels tend to spend very little time in any one place - even in the town they call home. So this trip around London was a surprise for Caprice. First she takes an open-top bus tour of the sights before hopping off for a spot of shopping with her friend Tamara Beckwith. After lunch by the Thames she decides some jogging might be in order. Before long though she's distracted by a rowing club and decides to try her hand at the oars. The exertion proves too much however and she plumps for a nice cuppa while the boys take to the water. Then it's off to a traditional London pub complete with Pearly Kings and Queens - a new experience for Caprice and later that evening on to a 'happening' nightclub for a bop.

Baja California
Join us on a journey to far-flung destinations where different travellers offer their thoughts on the sights sounds histories and traditions they encounter along the way. Intrepid Ian Wright begins his journey in the border town of Tijuana on the peninsular of Baja California - a place where hundreds of thousands of Mexicans risk their lives attempting to cross into the United States. Ian is challenged to run through no-man's land and having survived the armed air and land patrol he begins hitching south on Baja's only highway. There are encounters with rattlesnakes some whale-watching and a meeting with the Tarahumara Indians along the way.

Mozambique / Malawi / Zambia
More exciting round-the-world adventures with Ian Wright and his team of intrepid travellers. Today Ian travels to one of the world's poorest nations a country wiped off the tourist trail for twenty years by war but now on the rise again - welcome to Mozambique! He journeys from Maputo along the coast to the Bazaruto Archipelago a diver's paradise north to Chimoio across the mighty Zambezi River to Quelimane then to magical Mozambique Island built as a replica of Lisbon in Portugal before ending his trip in Mueba Mozambique's most remote area.

May
There's more than the Sound of Music to be found in Salzburg this May as Sumit Bose limbers up for this year's UEFA Euro 2008. He also reports on the chic resorts of the Cornish Riviera; we profile Africa's most beautiful city Cape Town; and Gareth Davis looks at greener ways of holidaying in Valencia.

Mytilini
Today Paul and Sheryl Shard make landfall in Greece at the port of Mytilini on the island of Lesbos home of the Muses and poetess Sappho. They take a scooter along the coast to the see the Theophilos museum of art and then set sail with their boat to explore the island's two gulfs Kalloni where the most delicious sardines are caught; and Years famous for its olive oil and soap. At Skopelos a local child takes them on a tour of the church's catacombs and they celebrate the Festival of Ay Marina with a blessing of food.

Guadalupe Valley Mexico 1
Jason Priestley and Terry David Mulligan take their quest for good juice over the border and into the Guadalupe Valley in Mexico. Donald and Tru Miller owners of the Adobe Guadalupe Winery and Bed and Breakfast take the twosome horseback riding through the vineyards. This Bed and Breakfast is the best place to stay in this town 6 beautiful rooms and all the comforts of home. Mexican winemaking legend Hugo D'Acosta is the winemaker at 7 Mexican Wineries. His own Winery Casa de Piedra is a wine school where guests can come and try their hand at this delicious craft. Featured in this episode are celebrities such as Nathan Lane George Clooney Sienna Miller Michelle Yeoh and Heath Ledger.

Hong Kong 2
In this episode Varun starts off at The Island Shangri- La complete with the world's largest silk painting he's then off to the finest luxury city boutique hotel in the world - The Landmark. Swiftly he then moves onto the Grand Hyatt then over the harbour to the world-famous Peninsula Hotel before ending up at the eclectic Salvador Dali-esque Luxe Manor!!

Tijuana/Gibraltar
On the boundary between Mexico and the United States Tijuana has the busiest border crossing on earth. With so many transients and emigration hopefuls officials can only estimate the city's population. Guesses range from one to three million. Oscar our driver in this episode introduces us to the rare Tijuana zebra he arranges for a street band to sing Mexico's traditional happy birthday song to our presenter and he explains no birthday in Tijuana would be complete without a Tequila Popper-a celebration to remember. Next we're on the Rock the real Rock not Alcatraz but Gibraltar ancient Pillar of Hercules and modern sentinel of the seas where on a clear day you can see three countries two continents an ocean and a sea. In town Harry Parody our driver takes us to meet the Lower House to solve the world's problems while baking in the sun. Next Harry takes us across the border to Spain where Iberia's oldest bullring a bull-fighting school and a different way of life beckon.

Bucharest/Chennai
In this episode we meet up with our cabbie Octavian in Bucharest Romania’s capital city. He guides us past former dictator Ceaucescu’s indulgent House of the People then to the old church where bells were rung to celebrate the malevolent leader’s death. Once again consulting his oracle Tavi reluctantly agreesto take us to the foothills ofthe Carpathian Mountains birthplace of Vlad the Impaler aka Count Dracula. Along the way we meet the King of the Gypsies and Tavi makes beautiful music with a synthesiser-playing petrol pump attendant. Next we're off to Chennai under the British it was called Madras here this $100 ride begins at dawn on Cape Spear Newfoundland the most easterly point in North America.. After a too close for comfort encounter with a snake charmer we visit Marina Beach and watch the fishermen brave the swells of the Indian Ocean to bring home their catch!