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Bill Bryson, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail: 2,200 miles of America's most unspoiled, spectacular, and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, when the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek is his long-lost former friend Katz, a down-on-his-luck serial philanderer....
3) Wild
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A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe.
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There's a lot undiscovered about Canada's vast landscape- lakes and mountains that are still unknown. But the places known are worth exploring. See all of Canada's beautiful provinces in this exclusive set featuring more than five hours of spectacular scenery and destinations.
11) Africa
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Africa is a six-part series that will amaze and awe with stunning photography and truly moving stories of survival on the continent with the most diverse animal life anywhere on our planet.
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"Peter Greenberg joins Mexican President Felipe Calderón, one of the worlds most dynamic heads of state, to showcase Mexico in a way no visitor has ever seen the country before- through the eyes of its leader. This personal, fast-paced, non-stop adventure journeys deep inside Mexico to extraordinary, iconic stops and includes experiences that aren't found in any guidebook, but are still accessible to travelers."--Container.
13) Poland
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Arriving via the Czech border town of Czermna, Megan McCormick visits the skull-laden crypt of a church once served by a young Pope John Paul II. Then, in Wroclaw she goes hunting for "krasnale" (dwarves), albeit of the sculpture kind. North to Kashubia, she discovers the unique Kashubian language and people before heading to the Pomeranian coast to go hunting for amber, or "Baltic Gold".
14) Ireland
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Ireland, the Emerald Island. The hills, covered with lush, emerald green grass are full of mystical stone buildings from prehistoric times, Celtic monuments, medieval forts, and monasteries. The island is the home of legends, music, poetry, and dance. The capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin, has many sights worth taking a look at, for example Trinity College, St. Patrick Cathedral, Parliament, and the National Gallery. Includes: Glendalough,...
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The Rocky Mountains are the second largest mountain range on Earth, stretching some 2,000 miles from central New Mexico to the northern edge of Canada. Journey deep into the wild heart of the Rocky Mountains and experience this rugged land as never seen before, through the eyes of its iconic wildlife.
16) Kedi
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Hundreds of thousands of cats roam the metropolis of Istanbul freely. For thousands of years they've wandered in and out of people's lives, becoming an essential part of the communities that make the city so rich. Claiming no owners, these animals live between two worlds, neither wild nor tame, and they bring joy and purpose to those people they choose to adopt. In Istanbul, cats are the mirrors to the people, allowing them to reflect on their lives...
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The inspiring story of the wild rebirth of a continent. Across four episodes, the series reveals the spectacular resurgence of nature across Europe's most varied and breathtaking landscapes. From the Arctic Circle to rich river wetlands, from deep forest to rugged mountain peaks, witness Europe's most iconic wildlife thrive and flourish in the most unexpected places.
20) Scotland
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Cities of the world volume 164
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Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Crail, Dundee, Glamis castle, Whisky tour, Loch Ness, Inveraray, Lock Lomond, Callander, Stirling, Glasgow, Ayr, Culzean castle...