Slovenia Travel Video, DVD VHS, Sightseeing, Culture, People

DVD. Five Shows: 2? hours (+ bonus features), closed captioned, NTSC format, all region compatible. Here's where we'll take you... Prague and the Czech Republic -- Newly energized Prague, slinky with sumptuous Art Nouveau facades, is perpetually playing Mozart and Vivaldi. Eastern Europe's top destination has Europe's best beer, biggest castle, liveliest pedestrian bridge, and most evocative Jewish Quarter. From Prague, we side-trip to Kutna Hora, once a silver-mining boomtown, to descend into its medieval mine and ponder its eerie chapel, decorated centuries ago with 40,000 bones. Poland: Krakow, Auschwitz and Warsaw -- Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting "next Prague." Nearby, a visit to Auschwitz teaches us a timeless, soul-searching lesson. Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again. Budapest: The Best of Hungary -- Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian Empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities -- busy Pest and noble Buda -- straddling the Danube and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold with gusto as shopping boulevards thrive and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance. For a taste of the countryside -- castles, cathedrals, and riverside villages -- we cruise the Danube bend. Slovenia and Croatia -- We discover that Dubrovnik is still the "jewel of the Adriatic" while nearby villages decorate their dreamy archipelago with small-town Venetian charm. Ljubljana is like Salzburg without tourists. The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes as Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff. Surprising Bulgaria -- Bulgaria is a time warp of old and new -- from chic shops in the city to donkey cars in the country. We hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors (dad does Stalin, son does nudes), and enjoy a traditional dinner feast at a local home. Bonus: Interview -- Milwaukee Public Television's Jim Peck interviews Rick about his travel career (1/2 hour). Bonus: Outtakes --On location, it's just another day at the office: Rick bangs his head, muffs his lines, and gets stuck in the mud, and left in the dark.

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Half of Slovenia's colorful area is covered by forests, but the country also has another part - a tiny, but very nice coastal area on the Adriatic Sea - with such venetian style cities as Izola, Piran and Portoro?, as well as 2800 meters high mountains and ski resorts. The picturesque tarns Bled and Bohinj both lie in a wonderful landscape. The gem of the karstic area is the Postojna cave. The tiny country has plenty of wild rivers suitable for rafting and healing waters. Golf, mountineering, diving, mountain biking and rock climbing are also warmly welcomed in Slovenia. The Lipica stud is well known all around the globe. All of this is completed by such mediaeval towns as Maribor, Skofja Loka and Ljubljana, and such romantic castles as the Predjama.

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. The Seasoned Traveler is spending some quality time in the former Yugoslavia , in three new countries offering great travel experiences. Slovenia suffered little during the country's internal melt-down and has progressed enough to become part of the European Union. Some of the highlights of any trip include beautiful Bled, the Postojna Caves, and Lipice-where a tradition of brilliant horsemanship began. This episode features alpine resort areas Bled and Bohinj, which is located in Slovenia's only national park. Other highlights include Skofja Loka, Postojna Caves and Predjama Castle. George Bauer, the Traveler, is a radio and television journalist with 30 years of experience. He's been a reporter and anchor on local stations and national networks in the United States and Great Britain. Now he has decided to change course and give in to a nagging desire--to travel and tell others about exciting places across the globe. The Seasoned Traveler is a unique series created especially for today's over-50 explorer. Award-winning broadcast journalist and travel aficionado George Bauer presents destinations and useful travel tips in a style that is informative, fast-paced and fun. The series caters to both the active explorer and the traveler who prefers a more relaxed pace.

DVD. Exploring Horizons. Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Julian Alps, Bled, Slovenia is revered for its tranquil natural setting and lively culture. The country is referred to as the green heart of Europe for its central location and abundance of forest, almost half of Slovenian land is covered with trees. Its natural amenities provide ideal conditions for adventure, especially in flight. This show takes off with a pilot's perspective, in the cockpit of an aerobatic glider, soaring the skies in an international hang gliding competition and free falling from 3500 meters. On the ground the action continues, canyoning the glacial waters of Bohinj, exploring the gothic Skocjanske Jame caves and sampling a feast of local culture. Dive into the sky from 3600 meters Go underground to the cryptic caves of Skocjanske Jame Explore the thrill of flight with hang gliders, skydivers, gliders and more! Plunge into the icy waters of Bohinj for a wild canyon ride Discover why Polka makes the world go round Visit the past in Bled Castle From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village. Shot in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and North Africa.

DVD Surprising Bulgaria--Bulgaria is a time warp of old and new--from chic shops in the city to donkey carts in the country. We hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors (dad does Stalin, son does nudes), and enjoy a traditional dinner feast at a local home. Eastern Turkey--After a Mount Ararat sunrise, we visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town, tour one of the world's biggest dams, cheer on grease wrestlers, meet the gods atop Mount Nemrut, and dance with new friends in a village. Slovenia and Croatia--We discover that Dubrovnik is still the "jewel of the Adriatic" while nearby villages decorate their dreamy archipelago with small-town Venetian charm. Ljubljana is like Salzburg without tourists. The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes as Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff. Length 90 minutes Video or DVD

VHS Surprising Bulgaria--Bulgaria is a time warp of old and new--from chic shops in the city to donkey carts in the country. We hike to a mountain monastery, meet two sculptors (dad does Stalin, son does nudes), and enjoy a traditional dinner feast at a local home. Eastern Turkey--After a Mount Ararat sunrise, we visit Abraham's 4000-year-old home town, tour one of the world's biggest dams, cheer on grease wrestlers, meet the gods atop Mount Nemrut, and dance with new friends in a village. Slovenia and Croatia--We discover that Dubrovnik is still the "jewel of the Adriatic" while nearby villages decorate their dreamy archipelago with small-town Venetian charm. Ljubljana is like Salzburg without tourists. The Julian Alps glisten with pristine lakes as Lipizzaner stallions are eager to strut their stuff. Length 90 minutes Video or DVD