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WATCH: The Eiffel Tower, a timeless landmark
Click here to take a tour of Paris’ most iconic sights aboard a Seine River cruise.
WATCH: Cruising Paris’ famed Seine River
Click here to take a tour of Paris’ most iconic sights aboard a Seine River cruise.
WATCH: Organist plays in Paris’ oldest church
Click here to listen to an organ playing inside Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
WATCH: Inside La Madeleine Church
Click this video to explore the striking architecture of Paris’ La Madeleine Church.
WATCH: A solemn visit to Normandy’s Omaha Beach
Click here to see the final resting place of more than 9,000 American war heroes.
WATCH: Arromanches, site of D-Day’s artificial harbor
Click here to see how the site of the Gold Beach invasion and a critical Mulberry harbor marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
WATCH: Flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Click the video below to enjoy this look around at Europe’s third-busiest airport.
WATCH: Sailing on Charleston Harbor
Click here to enjoy a sailing tour of one of America’s most historic cities.
WATCH: Walking in an inflatable Winter Wonderland
Click here to watch this yard come alive with Holiday inflatables.
WATCH: Zugspitze, the top of Germany
Here’s a look at how to get to the Zugspitze summit in the Alps.
Kilgore planning own festival as Munich, Germany celebrates 188th Oktoberfest
Record crowds are expected to celebrate the 188th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany this month, marking the massive festival’s second year since back-to-back cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than six million visitors each year make the celebration of Bavarian tradition the largest festival in the world. Record crowds are expected to celebrate the 188th Oktoberfest…
Diedrich A.W. Rulfs: the German immigrant who became Nacogdoches’ master architect
Few names are as widely known in Nacogdoches as Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, or Thomas J. Rusk. But there’s one lesser-known figure whose lasting impact is plainly visible in every corner of the city – Deidrich Anton Wilhelm Rulfs. “As far as local history is concerned, belongs even higher than these people,” said Nacogdoches…
Georgia sea turtle hospital rehabs threatened species, returns ‘patients’ to ocean
Seemingly ancient relics of massive trees create a maze in the sands of Driftwood Beach, an iconic destination on Georgia’s Jekyll Island. The petrified forest on the beach draws thousands of tourists to south Georgia’s Golden Isles each year. But the 10 miles of shoreline are also a favorite nesting spot for threatened sea turtles….
WATCH: British colonial fate decided at Fort Frederica
Fort Frederica, on Saint Simons Island, Georgia, was established in 1736 to defend the British colony against Spanish attack from Florida. Click here to take a tour.
WATCH: Zion National Park, a wondrous sanctuary in southwest Utah
Click here to take a video tour of Zion National Park’s natural beauty.
WATCH: The glorious Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Click here to be amazed by the grandeur of one of America’s natural wonders.
Spanning eight decades of history, Hoover Dam remains a modern marvel
Spanning the border of Nevada and Arizona, Hoover Dam was completed in 1935. It regulates river flow, provides flood control and provides water storage supplying water to portions of California, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. It can produce some of the largest quantities of electricity in the U.S., generating about four billion kilowatt-hours of energy annually….
For centuries, the Sallier Oak has symbolized survival in southwest Louisiana
In Southwest Louisiana, the names Audrey, Rita, Laura, and Delta are notorious — the powerful Hurricanes that wrought devastation and erased livelihoods for so many. But there’s one name associated with resilience in the face of Mother Nature’s fury: Sallier. The stately Sallier Oak, an enormous live oak tree named after one of Lake Charles’…
WATCH: Poland’s Valley of Palaces and Gardens
Click the video below for a brief tour of several castles in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland.
WATCH: Inside Europe’s finest example of Baroque architecture
The Basilica of the Assumption in Krzeszów, Poland is considered to be one of the greatest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. Click here to take a tour.
WATCH: Tour the tarmac at Frankfurt Airport
Come along for a brief tour of the airfield at Frankfurt Airport, one of the largest airports in Europe. Click here to watch.
WATCH: Florida’s mind-blowing waters of Crystal River
Come along as we explore the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in southwest Florida.
Napa Valley, California: America’s Wine Country
California’s Wine Country has become a destination for wine lovers and foodies alike. Napa Valley and Sonoma County are home to hundreds of wineries, with most offering tours of their vineyards, tasting rooms, wine cellars and caves, as well as production facilities. The region has become a hospitality destination, catering to those seeking a world-class…
WATCH: San Francisco, the City By the Bay
Click here to hop aboard a cable car and tour some of San Francisco’s iconic landmarks.
WATCH: A Golden Gate sunset
Click here for unbelievable views of the Golden Gate, the bridge, and the Pacific Ocean.
‘Stumbling stones’ serve as persistent reminders of Germany’s dark past
Every time I’m in Germany, I’m struck by the sheer number of Stolpersteine or “stumbling stones” I come across. These mini memorials throughout Germany are placed outside the last known residence of Holocaust victims. 75,000 plaques have been installed in sidewalks so far. These are real people, each with a story to be remembered. Not…
Former Cold War-era NSA listening post overlooks Berlin
This hill in western Berlin was actually created from all of the rubble left over after Allied bombings in World War II. It stands 180 feet tall and contains 420 million cubic feet of debris. You might be wondering about those three white radome “balls” sitting atop Teufelsberg. During the Cold War, the U.S. constructed…
WATCH: Site of the post-WWII Potsdam Conference
In the the summer of 1945, Cecilienhof Palace was the site of the Potsdam Conference between the U.S., Soviet Union, and Great Britain.
COVID-era changes you’ll notice at DFW International Airport and some you won’t
Travelers flying out of Tyler Pounds Regional Airport or East Texas Regional Airport connect through Dallas Fort Worth International Airports, one of the busiest in the world. Passenger figures show people are taking to the skies again, nearing pre-pandemic levels. The latest available totals show 6,866,796 people traveled through DFW in the month of July,…
WATCH: Soak up the sun on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast
Click here to soak up views of the black sand beaches at Playas del Coco on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
WATCH: Encountering sloths in Costa Rica’s rainforests
Click here to spot some friendly-faced sloth dangling high in the canopy of Costa Rica’s rainforests.
WATCH: Ziplining above a Costa Rican rainforest
Click here to experience ziplining at speeds of 40 mph above a rainforest.
WATCH: An incredible adventure at Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano
Click here to see why Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano is the perfect place to connect with nature.
WATCH: Nighttime flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
DFW International Airport lights up the night sky like few other airports. Click here to see why.
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