Golden Globe

The dry savannahs and deserts of the Kalahari cover the largest area of ​​the country in southern Africa. Most visitors are therefore primarily drawn to the water-rich regions of the "Linyanti Reserve" and the "Okavango Delta". Like a Noah's ark, they are shielded living space for a fascinating flora and fauna. The film safari leads from Chobe National Park on the banks of the river of the same name to the "Linyanti Reserve", whose savanna and marshland is served by the "Linyanti". Game drives from the "Duma Tau" lodge bring lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards and the rare wild dogs to a few meters in front of the camera. An air jump leads further into the heart of the "Okavango Delta", a huge infiltration area with its watercourses and lakes. From the modern "Vumbura Plains" lodge it goes into the treetops of the "Kwetsani" lodge in the "Jao" area. The lion roars again in the African night ...

The Ise shrine and numerous temples reflect the millennia-old history of the island kingdom. In addition, there are the legends of the samurai, for which the sky-high castle in Himeji stands. The film tour leads to the temples of Kyoto via Nara, the old capital of the empire. The next breathtaking highlight is the metropolis of Tokyo: rush hour in the subway, skyscrapers, temples and Ginza shopping. After the Hakone National Park we go to the temples of Nikko and to Takayama in the mountains. Other stops are: the hot springs of Nagano, the city of Osaka and the temple mountain Koyasan with its Buddhist monastery life. Hiroshima has risen from the ruins of the Second World War to a lively city. Heavy sumo wrestlers climb into the ring in Fukuoka. The Japan tour concludes with a trip in the lightning-fast Shinkansen.

From the 1,500 km long coast of the Atlantic to the endless waves of the adjacent dunes of the Namib, the savannah and semi-deserts of the highlands to the Kalahari and the Etosha Pan in the north of the country. Fascination of an archaic, sparsely populated country in the southwest of the African continent. The film tour leads from the capital Windhoek to the south to the Quiver Tree Forest, the Giants Playground and Fish River Canyon, via Aus to Lüderitz on the coast. The dunes of Sossusvlei glow red in the morning sun. Swakopmund is the most popular bathing and holiday resort with a German southwest flair. Via Cape Cross and the rock carvings of Twyfelfontein, you will go to the Etosha National Park with its diverse wildlife. The Caprivi Strip rises like a sting in the neighboring countries of Botswana and Zimbabwe. Over 4,000 kilometers of asphalt road and piste open up a country that is worth a travel adventure.

The sea connection from Bergen in the south of the country to Kirkenes in the north. On their journey, the comfortable ships of the “Hurtigruten” dock in cities that reflect many facets of Norway and have written Scandinavian history: Ǻlesund, Trondheim and Tromsø; Northern Cape; geirangerfjord; Svartisen glacier and the Saltstraumen; Summit panorama of the Lofoten archipelago with its center Vesterålen.

The film tour leads from the capital Denpasar to the surfing paradises Sanur and Kuta on the Indian Ocean. We continue past lush green rice terraces into the interior of the island. At the Beratan Lake priests sacrifice to the water goddess Dewi Danu. In the north, the fishing port of Negara and the Buddhist temple of Banjar are visited. Water buffalos train for an exciting race. Not far from the lively artist town of Ubud, the sacred Gunung Agung volcano rises on the shores of Lake Batur. A visit to the Goa Lawa bat temple. Traditional festivals are the morning baron dance and the famous Kecak dance at the Uluwatu temple. A speedboat sails from Padang Bai to the neighboring island of Lombok, which attracts visitors with its original white dream beaches.

Lindau and Lake Constance in the west, Berchtesgaden and the Königssee in the east - the white and blue Free State extends north of the Alps. A blessed country: be it the natural beauties like the peaks and ridges or countless lakes and rivers. The castles of the fairytale king Ludwig II (Herrenchiemsee, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof) attract as well as numerous castles. In Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Nördlingen you can experience history up close between medieval city walls. The film leads through the regions of Franconia, Swabia, Upper Palatinate, Upper and Lower Bavaria with stops in the big cities: Munich, Nuremberg, Landshut, Regensburg, Bayreuth, Würzburg, Augsburg and many smaller ones such as Bamberg, Coburg, Passau and some monasteries , including: Rottenbuch, Benediktbeuern, Andechs and Weltenburg.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan stretches between vast deserts in the east and the shores of the Dead Sea. Oak forests in the north form the backdrop of Mar Elias and the Arab fortress Ajlun. The Roman world comes to life again in the extensive excavation fields of Gerasa, as well as in the amphitheater and in the citadel of the capital Amman. Its souk and the Blue Mosque point to the Islamic present. The film journey continues south to Madaba, Mount Nebo and Bethany to the Dead Sea. The Wadi bin Hammad and the Dhana nature reserve offer varied vegetation. This is followed by the Wadi Mujib and the Kerak Crusader Fortress. Highlights are the legendary Nabataean city of Petra and the fantastic steppes and rock domes of Wadi Rum. Aqaba is the only port and bathing center on the Red Sea.

Every house a monument, every church a treasure, every bridge a monument: Venice is a timeless masterpiece, wrested from the lagoon and its menacing floods. 1000 years of cultural history, closely packed on a few dozen sand islands - carved in stone, painted in oil, immortalized in frescoes. Venice is the most beautiful man-made place. St. Mark's Square is the center of the Venetian universe, the Grand Canal the lifeline. Magnificent treasures of creativity can be found especially in the sestriers of San Marco and San Polo around the Rialto Bridge, while in Cannaregio and Dorsoduro you can still admire a lot of the original, authentic life of the islanders. At the Regata Storica, the »Serenissima« dresses up and celebrates its maritime heritage. On the beaches of the Lido, the promenade of the rich and beautiful, the Venetians relax from the daily hustle and bustle. Murano and Burano, colorful islands in the neighborhood, maintain their very special traditions.

The once impoverished country, tormented by colonial rule, wars and planned economy, has blossomed in the past two decades. The journey begins in the capital Hanoi. With its lakes and the bustling old town the metropolis is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia. The waterway takes you through Halong Bay with its thousands of limestone islands. In central Vietnam, the ancient imperial city of Hue, picturesque Hoi An, once one of the most important ports in Asia, and the ruins of the temple city of My Son are lined up. From Nha Trang, the Nice of the Orient it goes up to Da Lat, the former summer resort of the French colonial masters. Boiling Saigon, the economic center of the country, offers the whole spectrum: colonial splendor and modern skyscrapers, temples and pagodas, colorful markets and chic shopping streets. The Mekong Delta is characterized by waterways and floating markets. The horrors of the Vietnam War come to life in the tunnels of Cu Chi.

Where the Berlin Wall previously divided the world in front of the Brandenburg Gate, today the heart of the Spree metropolis beats again. The film portrait of the German capital shows how East and West continue to grow together into one of the most exciting cities in Europe. Unter den Linden, the old boulevard that connects the Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz, leads past the Neue Wache, the Humboldt University, the Gendarmenmarkt, the Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral, the Nikolaiviertel and the Red Town Hall. It continues from the Reichstag through the government district to Bellevue Palace. History and stories accompany the way through Berlin: Check Point Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Kudamm, Bahnhof Zoo and the Olympic Stadium. Other highlights include a boat trip on the Spree, a detour to the Wannsee and finally to the Sanssouci Palace.

The “Sunshine State” attracts with its Caribbean climate, fantastic beaches and pulsating metropolises. In Miami, skyscrapers glitter alongside the world-famous Art Deco facades in South Beach. Excursions go to the Seaquarium and the posh suburb Coral Gables. Bridges over the turquoise sea lead to Key West, the southernmost point of the USA and former home of Ernest Hemingway. The airboat takes you through the swamp and mangrove landscape of the Everglades, past alligators and seabirds. Fort Myers is the brainchild of Thomas Alva Edison. Other cities on the Gulf Coast are Tampa and St. Petersburg. Universal and Disney have created a world of perfect illusion around Orlando. Cape Canaveral, the American spaceport, offers insights into space travel and the engines roar in Daytona. Picturesque St. Augustine attracts visitors on the northern Atlantic coast. Other stops are Jacksonville and the capital Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale.

The journey begins at the world-famous national symbol, the "Ayers Rock". On the way to "Alice Springs" are the "Uluru & Kata-Tjuta" National Park and the "Watarrka" National Park with the rugged "Kings Canyon". Darwin is the starting point for a tour of the "Lichfield" & "Kakadu" National Park. In North Queensland, Cairns is the gateway to the original rainforests around the Cape Tribulation and the colorful coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef. In the "hinterland" the "Atherton Tablelands" rise as part of the "Great Diving Range". After "Fraser Island" and the "Whitsundays", the "Australia Zoo", the "Lamington" National Park and the party metropolis "Surfers Paradise" are visited around Brisbane, before reaching the easternmost point of the Australian continent at "Cape Byron".

Sinbad the sailor navigated along the rugged coast of the frankincense country in the east of the Arabian Peninsula. Nomads roamed the deserts and mountain ranges of the hinterland. And the magic of Oman has been retained to this day. This film journey begins in the north, in the Musandam exclave, before continuing along the coast to the ancient port city of Sohar and to the capital, Muscat. Immerse yourself in the streets of the souk and the food markets, the Sultan's Palace, hotels with magnificent beaches. To Nizwa, the former capital, leading the way into the desert of Wahiba Sands with its glittering stars. The keels are laid for the construction of traditional "dhows" in Sur. Narrow, green wadis wend their way south through the mountains. Shade is bestowed by the palms on the city Salahah, with its oriental gold and frankincense markets. The conclusion follows the traces through the Rub Al-Khali to the lost city of Ubar, "the Atlantis of the desert" ..

Andalusia, the idyll in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, is the target of this episode from the Golden Globe series. Explore the breathtaking country, largely shaped by Islam. You will be captivated by impressive sand and rock landscapes as well as the countless cultural and natural treasures. But also the big cities of Andalusia like Seville and Malaga can convince with their sights. Get to know this unique country and its culture with the Golden Globe.

Buddhism and thousands of golden pagodas characterize Myanmar. The film journey begins in the metropolis of Yangon with its vibrant street markets, the harbor and the golden stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda. 150 km to the east, the golden rock hovers over the abyss as a striking pilgrimage destination. Inle Lake is framed by the Shan Mountains. Skilful one-leg oarsmen throw out their nets and farmers order the floating gardens ". The lifeline of Myanmar is the more than 2,000 km long Ayeyarwady. By boat it goes to the villages and towns on its banks. The former royal city was Mandalay with the palace complex, the famous Buddha sculptors and goldsmiths. The fascinating setting in Amarapura is the sunset at the U-Bein Bridge, the longest teak bridge in the world. In Bagan, at sunrise, the hot air balloons glide over the 2,000 pagodas and temples that protrude from the plain to Mount Popa.