Small World Productions

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 of the gods, Mt. Olympus. (Blu-ray does...

Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon: Some say that to understand Hong Kong one must "look to the Dragon." So we are in Hong Kong for one of the most dazzling festival on earth, Chinese New Year when "the dragon energy flows." Quest for the Dragon seeks to discover why Hong Kong is so prosperous, energized, and cutting edge. Our quest takes us from towering structures in Central across Victoria Harbor to the Kowloon peninsula, then on to the ecological preserve, the Geo-park, and to Lantau Island....

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. (Blu-ray does not include standard def DVD...

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 the majesty of Trondheim, Bergen and the...

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 tree of Maori legend. (Blu-ray does not...

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. (Blu-ray does not include standard def DVD extras...

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.

Two half-hour episodes from the American Public Televisions series on sustainable travel, plus bonus clips. Host Jeff Wilson navigates the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an all-electric car. *Zurich: Jeff finds innovation everywhere in modern Zurich, then visits a stunning Benedictine abbey. *Lichtenstein: This tiny, scenic country punches above its weight in sustainability and outdoor fun. Jeff hikes with llamas, visits a distillery, and samples fondue.

Two half-hours from the American Public Television series on sustainable travel, plus bonus clips. Host Jeff Wilson navigates portions of the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an all-electric car. * Schilthorn & Zermatt-Matterhorn: Jeff takes cable cars and bikes to heart-stopping Alpine mountain views and cavorts with blacknose sheep. *Lake Geneva Region: Western Switzerland has it all: Roman ruins, scenic vineyards, and a global world view.