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As travellers rediscover this overlooked paradise, Nick Vivion gets Panamania before it's too late... Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Panama Panamania Nick Vivion central america caledonia food market festival colonial architecture travel video Added: November 13, 2008

Our bike journey through Ecuador was quite an adventure! The scenery was spectacular, and the locals were friendly.... Just be careful where you pitch your tent! Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet So Far Ecuador South America Motor Bike camping crater lake Volcanoes Travel Video Added: November 13, 2008

Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, rediscovers the capital of Syria - Damascus. The oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world, it has a place in history and you can feel it. The winding thoroughfare 'Straight Street' is referred to in the Christian Bible. Other attractions include the Ummayad Mosque, one of the oldest and holiest in the Muslim world, and the walled Old City where you should deliberately get lost. While wandering around, look out for a very strange collection of old American cars that haven't suffered the rust of Havana's more well-known collection. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Tony Wheeler Slideshow Damascus Syria historical city holy american cars Added: November 6, 2008

A visit to the Enchanted Isles on the isolated Galapagos, will produce unforgetful memories of unique animals and amazing landscapes. Produced by Wanderlusts Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Travel Video Galapagos Enchanted isles animals creatures landscapes islands wanderlusts Added: November 6, 2008

We reached Mt. Everest North Base Camp in Tibet, China and we saw only one option down: the longest Mt. Bike descent in the world, all the way to Katmandu, Nepal. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet china deep everest katmandu tibet nepal mount mt. bike bicycle travel video Added: October 30, 2008

A music video that gives the street children of Bujumbura a chance to share their story with the world. Produced by the Cultural Video Foundation Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet street children orphanage music Kenya nairobi volunteer NGO ONG non-profits dancing filmmaking travel video clip Added: October 30, 2008

We reached Mt. Everest North Base Camp in Tibet, China and we saw only one option down: the longest Mt. Bike descent in the world, all the way to Katmandu, Nepal. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Travel Video china deep everest katmandu tibet nepal mount mt. bike bicycle travel video Added: October 30, 2008

"Les gestes en France" explores a couple of classic French facial expressions and gestures. Ever wondered when to use the 'face-fart-shoulder-shrug-combo'? Now you know. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet France French cross-culture face funny etiquette language travel video clip Added: October 23, 2008

A peek at life in one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It also has to be the most exotic & clean place on earth. A most unusual combination. The music to the piece is called Sunya's Freedom and was composed by Ed Barguiarena. The shooting and execution was done by Nick Higgins www.nickhiggins.com and the piece was produced by Kerry Candaele and Nick Higgins. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Nick Higgins Japan Tsukiji Central Fish Market rush hour subway tuna panorama moody urban tokyo verite sushi travel video Added: October 22, 2008

In Burundi Africa a small village of Batwa Pygmies opens its first eco-tourism venture. We were the first guests to experience their hospitality - and we highly recommend it! If you would like to try it too, details appear in the end credits of the clip. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Cultural Video Foundation Burundi Africa Batwa Pygmies Homestay eco-tourism adventure Added: October 16, 2008

Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, shares about his wife's homeland, Ireland. And the town of Cork in particular is one reason why Ireland is such a lovable place to visit. Tony shows you the attractions such as St Finn's Bar Cathedral, Town of Cobh, the famous Blarney Castle and of course where would Cork be without its friendly pubs. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet travel video clip Cork Ireland Tony Wheeler Europe Pub St Finn Bar Cathedral Blarney Castle Town Cobh Added: October 16, 2008

During a free trip to France to meet his fathers new fiancee, an ungrateful Australian gains perspective on his place within the universe while visiting a wonder of the world. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet France Mont Saint Michel dad Arc de triumph family romance Paris travel video clip Added: October 9, 2008

Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, visits Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital. Colombo is a divided city from diverse religions, to the old colonial era of Fort, to the flavours of bazaars and markets of Pettah. There's even a place for Duran Duran fans to eat at the famous cafe where "Hungry like the wolf" was filmed. Wherever you visit in Colombo, it's a popular starting or finishing point to your Sri Lankan visit. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Colombo Sri Lanka South Asia Tony Wheeler Mount Lavinia Sir Arthur Clarke Fort colonial Pettah markets bizaars christians hindu buddhist muslims temples mosques Travel video clip Added: October 9, 2008

Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, rediscovers a favourite US holiday resort, Cape Cod, a jut of land a short drive from Boston. With a long sea-faring tradition and great beaches, it's all about getting out on the water. There's a quaint, relaxed feel which is typical of New England and its place in US history. There's even a replica of the Mayflower to remind you. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Tony Wheeler cape cod massachusetts boston USA sea beach boat whale new england history mayflower travel video clip Added: October 2, 2008

Frost takes a trip deep into China for his Thirtieth Birthday. He goes in as a boy, and comes out as a man with dumpling juice on his shirt. It's a poetic tale of adventure, friendship and spending one of the biggest milestones of your life, alone... surrounded by one billion people. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Frost's Poetic Odyssey China Ben Frost adventure poetry travel video clip Added: October 2, 2008

Nick Vivion visits Penang and describes it as one of the best food places in the world. From savoury to sweet Nick calls Penang a food paradise of epic proportion Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Penang Food Paradise food Asia Malaysia Nick Vivion travel video clip Added: September 26, 2008

Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet rediscovers Bogota, Colombia's capital. From its historical colonial era, to modern museums, universities and its famous hilltop, Cerro de Montserrat, will guarantee leaving you breathless. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: lonelyplanet bogotaLonely Planet Tony Wheeler Bogota Colombia Candelaria Plaza Bolivar colonial gold museum travel video clip Added: September 26, 2008

A day in Downtown Los Angeles, where the neighbourhood and the residents play out the day like an orchestra. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet USA LA Los Angeles downtown people watch neighbourhood travel video clip Added: September 18, 2008

Erin Richards lived, worked and even got married in Amsterdam. It's a lot more than the lure of the red light district and the business hub. Relax like a local, spend hours by the canal, cycle around and head off for a night at a brown café. Why are they brown again? Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Amsterdam Netherlands Europe Erin Richards canal boat brown café coffee cycle romance vondel park leidse plein blue tea house red light district business musem van gogh travel video clip Added: September 18, 2008

Lonely Planet author George Dunford sums up Edinburgh. More Europe than Britain probably because of the month-long Edinburgh Arts Festival every August, the city is sophisticated Scotland. Pub culture is the backbone of society, making it easy to meet the locals. Try scotch or hand-made Real Ale but steer clear of football in conversation until you find out which team they go for! Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet author Geroge Dunford edinburgh scotland pub real ale scotch football travel video clip Added: September 11, 2008

Traveller and film maker Martin Watego gives us some history on Havana during his visit, then takes you to a popular nighspot, the Tropicana Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Che architecture military history cars Martin Watego travel video clip Added: September 11, 2008

From glam wrestling to goths and ancient rituals, Mexico City is one of the most dynamic cities of Central America. Lonely Planet film director Tony Jackson spills the beans on what this wild metropolis has to offer. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Mexico City America Destination markets day of the dead religious celebrations bullfighting Tony Jackson Added: September 4, 2008

Lonely Planet's lightning guide to Hawaii. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet hawaii USA Pacific islands travel video clip Added: September 4, 2008

In India, Rajasthan is known as the Land of Kings. Highlights include Udaipur, the 'Venice of the East' which houses the world's biggest turban; Jaisalmer's ancient fort which is still a working city and Pushkar's annual camel fair with people and camels as far as the eye can see. But it's the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok where they honour the kaba rats, that might take your breath away. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Rajasthan india udaipur jodhpur jaisalmer fort karni mata rat temple deshnok camel travel video clip Added: August 28, 2008

A bunch of friends explore the relaxed city of Valencia by skateboard. From the hectic city to relaxing Sagunto. The sun was shining, the vibe was good. We saw it all! Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: valencia spain catalunya skate skateboard europe sun sagunto Jardines del turia city of arts and sciences architecture plaza de la virgen parks Dutch Added: August 28, 2008

Lonely Planet author Sara Benson is a big fan of Las Vegas,. Traditionally a city of dirty little secrets, it's now a high-rolling playground where the $20 hotel room is now a thing of the past. It's all that you would expect - casinos, strip bars, wedding chapels $5 steaks and some things you would not - art galleries, the Atomic Testing Museum and a serious underground punk scene. Beware, there's absolutely no rest for the good nor the wicked. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet las vegas usa america sara benson author guide casino strip gambling fremont downtown liberace museum travel video clip Added: August 21, 2008

A quick look at Beijing's most famous sites including a Kung Fu fight in the Hutongs. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Beijing China Forbidden City Tiananmen Square Hutongs kung fu Temple of heaven deep funny inside outside chinadeep best Added: August 21, 2008

The sites around Beijing are just as amazing as the sites inside the city. Here are some quick shots from the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and the Lao Shan Mountain Biking Area. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Beijing China ChinaDeep Summer Palace Great Wall Lao Shan mountain bike highlights sights day trip travel Added: August 20, 2008

The sites around Beijing are just as amazing as the sites inside the city. Here are some quick shots from the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and the Lao Shan Mountain Biking Area. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Beijing China ChinaDeep Summer Palace Great Wall Lao Shan mountain bike highlights sights day trip travel video clip Added: August 18, 2008

Lonely Planet author Sally O'Brien has worn out shoes walking through Copenhagen, the bridge between Europe and Scandanavia. By the way, in case you're trying to learn Danish, they all speak English better than you do. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Copenhagen Denmark europe Sally O'Brien Scandanavia Danish style shoes smorrebrod sandwiches food pool travel guide video clip Added: August 15, 2008

An Australian road trip movie on super eight. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: passport001 travel video flinders station train kangaroos sydney road trip australia melbourne queensland new south wales NSW super eight victoria uluru great ocean byron bay Added: August 7, 2008

Lonely Planet author Eilis Quinn relishes the mix of cheesy and traditional, the head-spinning transformations, the back alleys and curious locals of Beijing. You'll need a bicycle and an itinerary but only to discard it in an instant. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet beijing china forbidden city tianamen temple of heaven round alleyway hutong kung fu chinadeep destination travel video clip Added: August 7, 2008

Touch the burning bush at St. Katherine's Monastery. Behold Mt. Sinai where the Ten Commandments were given to Moses, written in stone. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Travel Video Clip Mt Sinai Egypt Katherine's monastery ten commandments Added: July 30, 2008

Traveller and film-maker Martin Watego lived in Vietnam for 226 days. While he was there he saw a different side of Vietnam! Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet Travel Video Clip 226 days in Vietnam Asia Martin Watego Added: July 30, 2008

In the jungle-clad mountains of the Sierra Nevada, we visited a cocaine lab run by a coca farmer. How do you make cocaine? Take some coca leaves, a number of nasty substances, add some bullets, some scary para-military soldiers, a dash of guerrillas, some corrupt cops and a pinch of coca farmer, and you've got one of the world's deadliest drug ***tails. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet colombia sierra nevada Cocaine Factory drugs coca farmer travel video clip Added: July 24, 2008

A lesson in parking your car in Delhi, India. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet honored Car parking lesson Delhi traffic cow travel video clip Added: July 10, 2008

What is "Saudade"? A portuguese word that has no translation in any other language. Author: LonelyPlanet Keywords: Lonely Planet honored saudade lisbon lisboa portugal language culture travel video clip destination Added: July 3, 2008