Small World Productions

Three episodes plus bonus clips: Four Great Ctieis II: A whirlwind tour of four cities that represent a bit of the old and bit of the new. Learn how to get the most out of one-day visits to Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, and Rome. TIPS on maximizing travel memories from a 24-hour stay in a European big city. Europe Just for Fun: Many of today's travelers look for another dimension in travel. Rudy shares picks of fun and games. Whether it's hot-air-ballooning, mountain luge rides, golf, puppetry,...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Maui and Hawaii's Big Island: Pacific cultures converge on Hawaii. Rudy begins on Maui, where he braves the twisting road to Hana past waterfalls and tropical splendor. Fire-dancers light up the night sky, and we sway to slack-key guitar. Later, Rudy hops over to Hawaii's Big Island for ancient petroglyphs and a helicopter tour of the world's most active volcano. *Silver Telly Award--Travels and Tourism Oahu and Kauai: Sunning, swimming, and surfing at Waikiki...

Three episodes plus bonus clips: San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, the Asian Art Museum a must-see. We get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island. The Haight neighborhood harkens back to the summer of love, and North Beach serves hospitality and espresso. Crossing the Golden Gate, Rudy heads to Napa Valley wine country. Seattle combines city life with the great outdoors. Rudy explores downtown, samples micro brews and lattes,...

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: Australia's stunning metropolis, Sydney seduces with its glorious harbor, carefree attitude and sunny beaches. From the Opera House to the Harbor Bridge to Circular Quay, Rudy basks in the sights along the harbor. Then, it's pub hopping in the old Rocks quarter, admiring aboriginal art, and a watery adventure at the aquarium. Excursions take us surfing at Bondi beach and exploring the cliffs and rain forests of the Blue Mountains. Sun-washed beaches, chic...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vineyards of Marlborough bring this country's wines to the world stage. At a local artists' colony, Rudy learns Maori bone carving. Breathtaking Queenstown draws adventurers from around the world. We brave white-water rapids on river boards and ride a hot air balloon for soaring views of Lord of the Rings country. With spectacular seismic activity, fascinating plant and animal life, and...

One-hour documentary plus bonus clips: Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile tells the tale of a civilization bound to the waters of the Nile River and its crocodiles. From Alexandria to Cairo, from the Great Pyramids, to the Valley of the Kings, we explore the way the river and its fearsome Lord molded a society. Further upstream, we visit a temple at Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek the Crocodile God and seek the beast himself in Lake Nasser. * Silver Telly Award--Documentary * Silver Telly...

One-hour documentary plus bonus clips: New Zealand: Quest for Kiatiakitanga explores a Maori concept that may hold a key to our survival. We discover new practices of an age-old concept that are models for a sustainable environment. The journey begins on New Zealand's South Island at Mt. Aspiring then navigates north to the Franz Joseph Glacier and the town of Kaikoura. North Island stops include: Wellington, the Taupo region, Hokianga Harbor, and the upper tip of the country a great tangled...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime seeks to discover the roots of adventure travel and what poets of earlier times called "the sublime." We begin in Lucerne the gateway to the Alps. Stops include: Mt. Pilatus, Entlebuch Valley, the Jungfrau region and world-renowned St. Moritz. Aboard the famous Glacier Express Train we land in Zermatt to experience the rapture of the Matterhorn a deadly mountain that helped change our perception of nature. * Silver Telly...

One-hour documentary plus bonsu clips: 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 Fes, Tangier, Rabat, and redoubtable Casablanca. *...

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 Tromso to...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Greece: Quest for the Gods: From the amber of ancient times the Western world has basked in the inspiration of Greek myths. These stories are deeply embedded in our culture. Quest for the Gods seeks to discover the relevance the great gods of Olympus still have today. Destinations include Athens, Cape Sounion and Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Our quest takes us to the island of Ithaca, to the site of mystical oracles at Delphi and to the home...