Small World Productions

Two episodes plus bonus clips: London came close to ruling the world. With a legacy that includes Shakespeare and the Beatles, London endlessly reinvents itself. Sip tea and savor traditional sights such as Buckingham Palace and the changing of the guard. See where Charles Dickens penned Oliver Twist, and get a birds-eye view of contemporary London from the London Eye observation wheel. Check out the art at the newly opened Tate Modern Art Museum. The English Countryside outside of London...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Assam: Quest for the One-horned Rhinoceros: In the far reaches of India along the misty Brahmaputra River glides a grey blur that almost became a ghost—the one-horned rhinoceros—a rare species that nearly vanished 100 years ago. What kept the rhino from falling into the chasm of extinction? What can its story teach us about our world today? Quest for the One Horned Rhinoceros seeks to discover what saved the species, what it means to the...

Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah: “Meet me at the Kasbah” is an evocative invitation but what is the modern equivalent of this ancient vault? Quest for the Kasbah seeks to discover the meaning of the Kasbah and what it represents for Morocco today. Our journey begins in Marrakesh, dips down to Essaouria, travels over the Atlas Mountains, and heads to the desert on the eastern border. Then we work north to Fès, Tangier, Rabat, and redoubtable Casablanca. (Blu-ray does not include...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: China's new powerhouse, Shanghai dazzles with fantastic skyscrapers, non-stop shopping and delicious dining. From traditional Tai Chi in the parks and tea houses to market madness and tumbling acrobats, Rudy explores tradition and modernity in this burgeoning city. Excursions to the gardens of Suzhou and the canal town Zhouzhuang bring the ancient past alive. *CINE Golden Eagle Award We get a Pacific Rim rush when we visit energetic, ever-changing Hong Kong. On a...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: From a fairytale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. We tour the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne. A gallop through the countryside takes in several romantic castle ruins and the artwork of Toulouse Lautrec. Then we head for high country and one of the world's natural wonders--a mountain amphitheatre with cascading waterfalls. The world's finest wines, sweeping vineyards and fine food couple with a...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Guadalajara is alive with mariachi music, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy explores the rich history and culture of the most Mexican of cities. And he takes in the art scene from papier-mache pinatas to dramatic Orozco murals. A tequila factory tour reveals secrets of great margaritas. Then it's an easy hop to the coast where Puerto Vallarta's traditions thrive along side new resorts. Mexico City is modern, crowded, cosmopolitan, and steeped in...

Two episodes plus bonus clips. Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. From tapas bars to surrealist art to Modernist structures, we'll feast on Barcelona's delights. Rambles along La Rambla, Gaudi's treasures, a neighborhood festival, designer shopping and waterfront fun are highlights. For the best in beaches we head north to the coves of the Costa Brava. Madrid welcomes with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. Madrid's pride is...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Paris, city of style, art and pastries. Experience extraordinary art: the Impressionist at Musee D'Orsay and the sculpture garden at the Rodin. Hit the sites: Notre Dame, Pompidou Center, Eiffel Tower. Stroll through parks, markets and cafes. Explore neighborhoods: the Marais, lovely Place des Vosges, the Latin Quarter and artistic Montmartre. TIPS on riding the Metro, buying museum passes, and shopping for bread, cheese, ham and pastries. Sun, olive trees and...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Norway: Quest for the Viking Spirit: A thousand years ago Vikings set out from Norway striking fear across Europe. Yet today Norway is home to the Nobel Peace Center and is one of the most eco-friendly countries on earth. How did this progressive nation grow from its violent past? Quest for the Viking Spirit covers the length of Norway from the Arctic north to its bustling cities with stops in Oslo, Kirkenes and Lofotr. We sail the coast from Tromsø...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The Swiss Alps reverberate with cowbells, accordions, and laughter. We home base in the year-round playground of Interlaken, the town between two lakes. We sail across glacial Lake Brienz, famous for its beautiful wood carving. We head to spectacular Lauterbrunnen Valley for a heart-stopping gondola ride to alpine heights, and hike past flower-filled meadows and mountain chalets. Then it's off to vibrant Zurich for shopping, chocolate and tasty Swiss cuisine. Hot...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Medieval Europe: Moody ruins, tippy towers, cobbled streets, sparkling mosaics, monasteries, castles, and cathedrals are the stuff of tourist dreams. We revisit some favorites and a few new sights as we make sense out of a fascinating thousand years--from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance. We sort it out with short itineraries in Ireland, Austria, Germany, and France. Four Great Cities of Europe: London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Big cities are...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: World-class cultural sites, dynamic architecture and energy, Berlin is a city on the move. We visit the museums: the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German Expressionism at the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Jewish Museum. From dynamic Potzdamer Platz to the stark reminders at Checkpoint Charlie, we feel the past and see the future in Berlin. Our base is historic Hotel Adlon. Even shopping brings history at the fabulous KaDeWe department store. An outing to...