Small World Productions

One-hour documentary plus "Real Rail Adventures-Swiss Hubs" trailer and DVD extra clips: "Real Rail Adventures: Swiss International Hubs" explores the creative genius, historic ramparts, and modern wonders of five hub cities in centrally located Switzerland--Basel, Bellinzona, Geneva, Interlaken and Zurich. And host Jeff Wilson hops trains to Paris, Milan, and Hamburg. Throughout Wilson models how to create stress-free, multi-country, multi-cultural European train adventures.

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...

Three episodes plus bonus clips: Belgium is a hub for gourmets and connoisseurs. Treat yourselves to chocolate and first-rate beer. Indulge in folk music and Bruegel paintings, and investigate a passion for comic strips. Then drive to breathtaking Bruges, a medieval city suspended in time. Cruise canals, admire handmade lace and pay homage to a Michelangelo masterpiece. Netherlands inspired the Dutch masters and conquered the sea. Bicycle to Amsterdam's great art museums to see the works of...

Two episodes plus bonus clips France's Champagne Region / Normandy The Champagne region of France bubbles over with fine wine, gourmet cuisine, picturesque towns and gothic spires. We base in Reims, home of the historic cathedral where French kings were crowned. We visit champagne producers large and small. In the medieval town of Troyes, we shop for fine chocolate and discover a collection of modern art. The city of Charleville delights with its golden architecture and tradition of puppetry....

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The Alps exhilarate travelers and mountain railways mesmerize. Majesty and machine meet in Switzerland and in Real Rail Adventures. RRA: Switzerland (Episoed 1) features the Albula and Bernina Railway, Glacier Express, William Tell Express, Golden Pass Line, and The Chocolate Train. Stops in Zurich, Chur, St. Moritz, Lugano, Bellinzona, Lucerne, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Montreux, Zermatt and the Matterhorn. * Telly Award--Travel and Tourism RRA: Grand Train...

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...

80-minute special with highlights form Smart Travels Season Two From ancient Athens to the sun-drenched French Riviera, to exotic, mystical Sicily, this special spotlights more of Europe's best historical sights, museums, monuments, cathedrals, villages, and meals. Join Rudy for quick tours of Athens Greek Islands French Riviera Burgundy and Loire Berlin Munich Salzburg Vienna Lake Como Sicily

Two episodes plus bonus clips: We conjure magic in Georgian Bath and follow tales of Camelot into South Wales. In Bath, we marvel at ancient Roman spas and peek into the high society of Jane Austen's day. We stop by Wells to admire that city's spectacular cathedral, and we quest for the Holy Grail in mystical Glastonbury. Wales' Wye River Valley offers a wealth of scenic riches. We investigate Caerleon's claim to King Arthur and explore a ruined abbey that inspired poet William Wordsworth....

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Costa Rica: Quest for Pura Vida: Costa Rica is the ecological nexus of North and South America. The people there are on a tear to preserve the extravagant biodiversity of their field of dreams and it seems to be working. We're off to find out the secret to their success as we traverse a land often cited as a green beacon to the world. Stops include Corcovado National Park, the beaches at Punta Islita, Palo Verde National Park, the Monteverde Cloud Forest,...