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China’s Last Little Train

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / April 7, 2021 / By HDclump

China’s Last Little Train: In a mountainous region best known for pandas and earthquakes, there are no roads, no cars, no buses. But there is … a train. We tell the story of the last working narrow gauge steam railway in China. The Jiayang Steam Train in Sichuan Province has been running non-stop since 1959, when it was built as part of Chairman Mao’s Great Leap Forward. China’s Last Little Train Jiayang Little Steam Train is a classic narrow-gauge train running near Jiayang Coal Mine in Qianwei County, Sichuan Province. The gauge of the small train […]

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Turkey with Simon Reeve episode 2

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / March 25, 2021 / By HDclump

Turkey with Simon Reeve episode 2: Simon Reeve sets off on the second leg of his two-part journey around Turkey, a dramatic and beautiful country that now finds itself at the centre of world events. In the Taurus Mountains Simon stays with descendants of the original Turks, nomads known as Yoruks, whose lifestyle is under threat from the modern world and an increasingly religious government. They’re not the only minority at odds with the authorities in Turkey; Simon sees first-hand the devastating effects of fighting in the country’s Kurdish region. In an area where the government has detained

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Turkey with Simon Reeve episode 1

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / March 24, 2021 / By HDclump

Turkey with Simon Reeve episode 1: Simon Reeve sets off on the first leg of his two-part journey around Turkey, a dramatic and beautiful country that now finds itself at the centre of world events. In this programme, he visits Istanbul and the beaches and crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea, before ending up at the war-torn border with Syria. In the region thought to have been the origin of the first vineyards, Simon meets a producer now trying to sell wine in a Muslim country with an increasingly conservative government. Simon Reeve, in Istanbul, he meets

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 8

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / February 28, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 8: Julia goes in search of stories of smugglers and pirates walking the secluded coves along the Helford River, in a gentle three-mile mile loop from Helford Village to Frenchman’s Creek and back. Julia goes oyster fishing, tries her hand at stand up paddle boarding, experiences forest bathing, and has a true smugglers’ tipple, before finishing with a visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary. This magical woodland walk is one for all the family. “The best way to see the true landscape of Cornwall and Devon is on foot. I’ll

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 7

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 26, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 7: This time, Julia takes a scenic river walk through the dramatic Dart Valley in Devon, travelling 13 miles along the banks of the River Dart from historic Totnes to bustling Dartmouth, where houses nestled in the hills overlook the town’s picturesque harbour. Along the way, Julia drops into a shoemaker to see bespoke boots being put together, learns about rewilding at the Sharpham Estate where she helps harvest Pinot Noir grapes, and takes a look inside Greenway, the secluded home of Agatha Christie. To finish it off, she tucks

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 6

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 25, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 6: This time, Julia takes a bracing coastal hike along 7.5 miles of the wild Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall’s most southerly point, starting at the much-photographed Kynance Cove and finishing at the idyllic fishing village of Cadgwith. Along the epic and scenic coastline, she learns about Serpentine Rock, visits a hut that changed the course of modern technology and gets a pasty-making masterclass. “The best way to see the true landscape of Cornwall and Devon is on foot. I’ll be going to the places only your walking boots can take you,

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 5

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / February 24, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 5: This time, Julia is in South Devon taking on a section of the South West Coast Path from the affluent coastal town of Salcombe to rugged Prawle Point. Julia samples world-famous Salcombe crab, rambles the coast in search of wildlife with naturalist Claire and meets one of the volunteers of the National Coast watch, who helps prevent shipwrecks on this dramatic and stunning stretch of coast. “The best way to see the true landscape of Cornwall and Devon is on foot. I’ll be going to the places only your

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 4

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / February 23, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 4: Julia heads to Isles of Scilly, an enchanting archipelago of wild islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Walking a five-mile circular loop around St Martin’s, an island renowned for its white sand beaches and azure seas, Julia discovers what is believed to be the oldest beacon in Britain, visits a rum distillery and harvests seaweed on a windswept beach. Finally, Julia finishes her island adventure with a hop to Tresco, where she visits the Abbey Gardens, world famous for its sub-tropical plants. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 3

Travel / 3 minutes of reading / February 22, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 3: Julia is walking in Dartmoor National Park, one of the last great wildernesses in the UK on a seven-mile circular walk from the iconic Hay Tor. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads off the beaten track as she explores Cornwall and Devon by foot, meeting the people who live and work in these two spectacular counties and sampling some of the West Country’s legendary fare. Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 3 Dartmoor National Park Dartmoor National Park is a vast moorland in

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 2

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 21, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 2: Julia walks five miles of the stunning north Cornish coast, from popular picturesque Padstow to the surfing hotspot of Trevone Bay. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads off the beaten track as she explores Cornwall and Devon by foot, meeting the people who live and work in these two spectacular counties and sampling some of the West Country’s legendary fare. Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 2 Padstow Padstow is a town, civil parish and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall,

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Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 1

Travel / 4 minutes of reading / February 20, 2021 / By HDclump

Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 1: Julia takes on a stunning six-and-a-half-mile route on Cornwall’s most westerly point. She’ll experience the iconic landmark of Land’s End. In this uplifting travel series, Julia Bradbury heads off the beaten track as she explores Cornwall and Devon by foot, meeting the people who live and work in these two spectacular counties and sampling some of the West Country’s legendary fare. Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury episode 1 Cornwall Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is recognised as one of the

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Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 4

Travel / 2 minutes of reading / February 14, 2021 / By HDclump

Incredible Journeys with Simon Reeve episode 4: In the final programme, Simon looks at his journeys through some of the world’s most spectacular and unspoilt wildernesses, and reflects on the huge challenges faced when trying to protect them. From the vast, icy expanses of Siberia to the tropical forests of Central and South America, Simon’s films have repeatedly exposed the causes and consequences of climate change, as well as suggesting solutions to one of the greatest issues facing mankind. And from Hawaii to the Mediterranean, Simon was one of the first TV journalists to expose the horrifying extent

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