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Berlin Revisited
Take a visit to modern Berlin - a city regenerated from two of the darkest chapters of the 20th century - the Nazis and the Cold War. But now, once again, a great city of Europe
00:00 Berlin is a water city
00:25 The pink pipes
00:36 Two rivers and lots of canals
00:44 The Spree & the government ribbon
00:59 The Reichstag - in 1945 - and now with the glass dome
01:30 Getting tickets - book in advance
02:09 The Topography of Terror - the rise of the Nazis
02:50 The Bebelplatz and the Empty Library
03:27 The Holocaust memorial
03:45 The WW2 aftermath - a ruined and divided city
04:11 John F Kennedy and the wall
04:36 1989 - the Berlin wall comes down
05:11 The trauma remains
05:41 The artists wall
06:05 Berlin regenerated
The companion blog for this video is online at:
www.happylogic.online/modern-berlin/
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The wonderful story of Dresden's Frauenkirche
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This is a story about the Frauenkirche, the famous Lutheran church in Dresden, Germany. Destroyed by allied bombing in World War II, under East German Communist rule it remained as a pile of rubble for 45 years. But now it’s been reconstructed and become a magnificent symbol of peace and reconciliation. The music: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Minor, (BWV 1056)- Meditation: Classics for Reflection ...
A visit to Bohemian Saxon Switzerland
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This short video gives you a sense of what to expect on a day trip to one of Central Europe's most beautiful landscapes - the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park - which straddles the border between the Czech Republic and Germany's Saxony. It visits the three main attractions: - The Pravcicka Gate (Europe's largest sandstone arch) The gondola-style ride through the gorges of the Kameni...
Santorini, Akrotiri and the mystery of Atlantis
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Santorini is much more than just a pretty place for tourists. The discovery of an ancient city hidden beneath may explain two of the world’s great unsolved mysteries. What happened to the Minoans? And where was the legendary city of Atlantis? 00:00 Arriving on Santorini by ferry 00:34 Visiting in Spring 01:00 Is it a tourist trap? 01:25 Maybe in the Summer 01:53 Santorini on the caldera of a vo...
Japanese Moments
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Planning a visit to Japan can be daunting. There is so much to see and experience. Where do you start?. This video takes you to some of Japan’s iconic places and you can visit them all in two weeks or less. 00:00 Tokyo Basho Sumo 01:55 The Imperial Gardens 02:50 Tokyo Skytree 03:53 Hakone Ropeway 05:03 Naoshima art island 08:00 Hiroshima peace park 12:02 Kyoto Sannenzaka district 14:13 Ginkakuj...
South Korea - Remarkable and Surprising
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How much do you know about South Korea? 70 years ago most of it was in ruins, but today it is one of the most high-tech nations in the world, with friendly people and a vibrant music and film culture. Despite being squeezed between China and Japan, it's culture is ancient and resilient - with a unique language and identity. This video has optional English subtitles 00:00 Gyeongbokgung Palace 01...
Turkiye’s Astonishing Cappadocia
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Feast your eyes on a landscape that's hard to believe - even when you see it - Turkiye's iconic Cappadocia. (This video has optional subtitles in English) The companion blog to this story is online at www.happylogic.online/astonishing-cappadocia/ The Music: 1. Movement 1 - (Beginnings) - by Andrew Thomas Wilson 2. The Cheshire Cat - by Not Drowning, Waving 00:00 Cappadocia intro 00:38 Goreme 00...
What to expect when you visit the Acropolis of Athens
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Even now, this building makes you feel you are entering someplace very special. All of the buildings still standing on the Acropolis were constructed around the same time - about 2500 years ago, after the Persian war, when Athens reached its very peak. It’s a wonderful thing that ordinary people can still visit this amazing place - a legacy from the ancient people of Athens This video has optio...
Turkiye's amazing ancient city of Ephesus
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Rediscovered almost 600 years after it had been abandoned, Ephesus is one of the great UNSECO treasures of the world. Not just a ruin here or there, but the remnants of an entire city. Ephesus was the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Great Wonders. It became a Roman provincial capital, hosted one of the great libraries of the world and became major centre for early Christianity. ...
Dubrovnik - the Pearl of the Adriatic
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Dubrovnik was called the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, long before it became a filming location for “Game of Thrones”. I visited in May, and the weather was classic Adriatic Blue. Not too hot and not too crowded. This video is about the old town, its walls, and some of its history, and what it was like to visit this UNESCO World Heritage listed city. The blog companion to is story is online at: www....
A snapshot of Prague - Spring 2023
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Something like 6-8 million people visit Prague each year. This video was shot in the Spring, when it's cooler and not so stupendously busy. The astronomical clock lived up to expectations as did the old town. We were surprised to see so much support for Ukraine, but of course the people of the Czech Republic have very recent memories of what it's like to be under Russian occupation. The blog en...
Why Meteora in Greece is such an interesting place to visit
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When I first saw photographs of the monasteries built upon these sheer cliffs, I could only marvel at the ingenuity of the people who built them. But the story of how Meteora came to be is even more amazing. It took 65 million years of geologic time to create these natural landforms, and their extraordinary beauty still captivates everyone alive today. 00:00 Something you don’t see everyday 00:...
Visiting the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
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Take a look inside Istabul's Hagia Sofia - a UNESCO world heritage building with an extraordinary history. Still in everyday use 1500 years after it was built, and even now, attracting millions of visitors each year . This video was shot in March 2023. Many of the interiors were shot using an Insta 360 camera. (The blog companion to this video has lots of web links to the Hagia Sophia's history...
What it's like to experience "Norway in a Nutshell"
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Take the spectacular Norway in a Nutshell trip from Oslo to Bergen via the Flam railway and the fjords - in Full HD. Shot in June 2023 The companion blog for this video is online at: www.happylogic.online/what-its-like-to-do-norway-in-a-nutshell/
Climbing the Pulpit in Norway
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What it's like to make the climb to Norway's famous Pulpit rock (Preikestolen) WARNING : Not for people with Vertigo The companion blog for this video is online at: www.happylogic.online/climbing-the-pulpit-in-norway/
Lake Cave, Margaret River, Western Australia
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Lake Cave, Margaret River, Western Australia
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Western Australia
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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Western Australia
Cefalù under the COVID lockdown - updated
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Cefalù under the COVID lockdown - updated
Cruising the Amazon on the Manatee
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Cruising the Amazon on the Manatee
Chinchilla Swimming Pool Opening - 1962
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Chinchilla Swimming Pool Opening - 1962
Rio, Rocinha & Carnival in Salvador de Bahia
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Rio, Rocinha & Carnival in Salvador de Bahia
Rapa Nui / Easter Island / Isla de Pascua
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Rapa Nui / Easter Island / Isla de Pascua
What it's like to visit the Galapagos as a tourist
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What it's like to visit the Galapagos as a tourist
Malta 2020 (pre-COVID)
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Malta 2020 (pre-COVID)
Doledrums (1976)
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Doledrums (1976)
Motorcycles (1971)
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Motorcycles (1971)
One Day At The Pool
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One Day At The Pool
The Good, The Bad & the Innocent
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The Good, The Bad & the Innocent
NYE in Cuenca Ecuador
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NYE in Cuenca Ecuador
The Devil's Nose - Alausí, Ecuador
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The Devil's Nose - Alausí, Ecuador

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rumeunner3245
    @rumeunner3245 3 дні тому

    And now the globalist elites (aka marxists) are destroying democracy and our way of life.

  • @PorkChopJones
    @PorkChopJones 14 днів тому

    The entire presentation is spot on as well as the narration keeps you engaged and wanting more around every bend on the river. Thanks for taking us along on a wonderful journey on the mighty Amazon River. I found myself not wanting the video to end. I could easily watch this for hours.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 14 днів тому

      Thanks so much! I've been lucky enough to visit a number of amazing places so I make these videos as way to share the experiences and what I found so interesting about each place. It makes me very happy to know that you enjoyed it!

  • @pierpaoloparisi2049
    @pierpaoloparisi2049 26 днів тому

    Same time Monte Cassino - which the Germans had strictly excluded from the conflict - was obliterated by the Allies.

  • @JACOKoomen
    @JACOKoomen Місяць тому

    L.S. 25.000 slachtoffers !

  • @HappyLogicOnline
    @HappyLogicOnline Місяць тому

    The companion blog for this video is online at: www.happylogic.online/the-resilience-of-dresden-and-its-frauenkirche/

  • @gailmo2279
    @gailmo2279 Місяць тому

    Hi, I also want to take the Fjord Safari Rib Boat ride next September but I noticed the train only arrives at 2:15 from Oslo into Flam and the RibBoat ride is at 2:45 and one has to be at their dock 20 minutes before 2:45, did you find it rushed? Did you do it the next day or the same day? Do you remember what time train you took out of Oslo? It would help me plan. Thanks

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Місяць тому

      I don't recall the time I arrived in Flam, but it was afternoon. I spent the remainder of the day wandering around and exploring. I took the Rib boat the next afternoon, and used the morning to take the tour trip up to the fjord viewpoint. Altogether I stayed 2 nights in Flam and caught the electric ferry on the morning of the 3rd day.

  • @Paraglidecrete
    @Paraglidecrete 2 місяці тому

    most likely a network of Minoan Atlantis , one of them was Tartessos near Cadiz , Knossos , Lissos , Tylissos , Pikilassos etc are Minoan cities in Crete

  • @SevenMacEleven
    @SevenMacEleven 2 місяці тому

    Only a matter of when

  • @SteveInNEPA1
    @SteveInNEPA1 3 місяці тому

    In What month did you travel?

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 3 місяці тому

      I travelled in early June - the beginning of summer. Not too hot and not too cold!

  • @RichardGoth
    @RichardGoth 3 місяці тому

    Great work!

  • @jrzshor
    @jrzshor 4 місяці тому

    i am doing this trip at end of oct. i hope the weather is as good as your day was.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 4 місяці тому

      Thanks! I hope the weather gods are kind to you. I suspect the fjords are spectacular in most kinds of weather (except perhaps sleet), but like I said in the video - there's no such thing as too much fjord! One thing I would recommend is that you schedule at least one night in Flam and preferably two. Otherwise you'll miss a lot of the ambience....

  • @documentaryfilms
    @documentaryfilms 4 місяці тому

    Exquisitely made Ian. Beautiful cinematography, editing and your narration provides just the right amount of information.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 4 місяці тому

      Thanks Baci, There's so much to see and do in Japan that it was quite a challenge to condense my experience - while reflecting the Japanese sensibility. I hope to visit this amazing country again.

  • @yamonda900
    @yamonda900 5 місяців тому

    Great video Ian , that's an awesome place to visit.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 5 місяців тому

      Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing some vids from your amazing voyage(s), ⛴Ian

  • @garywong2742
    @garywong2742 6 місяців тому

    Ian, it's a beautiful production and narration. We will share it with others in the group and friends. 👍❤Pat&Seng.

  • @suebrown7521
    @suebrown7521 6 місяців тому

    An amazing country and well worth a visit! 😍

  • @salemoofarabs1664
    @salemoofarabs1664 7 місяців тому

    أناس طيبون حقاً

  • @johncopeland3826
    @johncopeland3826 7 місяців тому

    Sex definitely sells .....

  • @markduncan1477
    @markduncan1477 7 місяців тому

    Fascinating. Thank you

  • @arvidfahne4458
    @arvidfahne4458 9 місяців тому

    Thank you very much. I grew up in Flåm/Aurland. This was my home in the 70s/80s. I didn't see the beauty in it at the time, but I do now.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 9 місяців тому

      Arvid, thank you so much for this comment. I so totally relate - having myself grown up in a small town on the opposite side of the world. I truly didn’t appreciate how very special my own town was until I left and began to travel. Maybe it’s human nature to suspect that “the grass must be greener somewhere else”…. But I have to say, the fjords of Norway are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I have ever seen.

    • @arvidfahne4458
      @arvidfahne4458 9 місяців тому

      @@HappyLogicOnline I remember when I took the Flåmsbana to Voss, to the dentist in the summer. I remember hating all tourists. because in the summer the train stopped everywhere. Much better to take the train in winter, because then I got there much faster. Lol..

  • @777111999888
    @777111999888 9 місяців тому

    Cappadocia was an Armenian territory.

    • @ahmetepik
      @ahmetepik 2 місяці тому

      Just like South Africa and İceland!..

  • @sirishinde3662
    @sirishinde3662 10 місяців тому

    మీటర్ ఎంత పడుతుంది

    • @dK_LED
      @dK_LED 6 місяців тому

      You can contact us Uniview LED. We are the supplier of this interactive LED floor

  • @jaynerushton3442
    @jaynerushton3442 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing your information 🎉

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 11 місяців тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it. My goal was simply to share the experience...

  • @MrNas42
    @MrNas42 Рік тому

    I have been fortunate to have visited Ephesis many times. Your brief account presents the site well. The only omission was mention of the residential area, where the Ephesians lived. Obviously smaller scale than the monumental buildings, but just as interesting nevertheless.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thank Nigel. Unfortunately the residential area was not accessible on the day of my visit. I would have loved to have been able to film inside. Hopefully next time!

  • @swedishpsychopath8795
    @swedishpsychopath8795 Рік тому

    Answer this as truly as you can: Where do you think the Vikings originated? (1) In no-fjord, flat-earth, forest-infested Sweden? (2) In no-fjord, no-river, no-mountain flat-earth, tree-infested Denmark? (3) In fjord-infested, steep mountain-infested, tree-infested, river-infested, island-infested Norway? Where would they HAVE TO INVENT viking boats that later were refined into ocean-going viking-ships just to be able to travel inside the country?

  • @christy9816
    @christy9816 Рік тому

    thank you for this well-made and informative video!!! now I know what to expect in my upcoming trip

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thanks Christy! I hope you have an equally fabulous trip.

  • @chuckmaurice3646
    @chuckmaurice3646 Рік тому

    Norway, is what I call, Haven for those who want piece and quit.

  • @tsukasa1608
    @tsukasa1608 Рік тому

    Constantinople was renamed to Istanbul during 1930 by Kemal Ataturk after the formation of the Republic of Turkiye, not by the Ottomans. During Ottoman days the city was called Kostantiniyye officially.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      You are quite correct. I corrected the error in the blog copy and in the captions, but with UA-cam there is no way to correct an error in the audio once a video has been published.

  • @WalkingWestNorway
    @WalkingWestNorway Рік тому

    Nice to follow Your hike to the Pulpit Rock - Preikestolen 🥾⛰Best Regards 😀

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thanks! When I was planning the hike, I couldn't find much detail about what to expect. That's why I thought it might be a good idea to make a video...

  • @welltravelledlife
    @welltravelledlife Рік тому

    The Norway in a Nutshell tour ensures that you get to the “hot spots”. Did you fashion your ow or go with a tour company?

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Norway in a Nutshell is a kind of "roll your own" tour. The basic itinerary is the same, but you can decide how long you wish to stay at each point, and what activities you want to do. For example we spent 2 nights in Flam in order to have time to do both the Flam RIB safari and the trip to the fjord viewpoint. We used a travel agency to book the accomodation and rail and bus tickets. Basically you travel by yourselves using public transport to get around - but the tickets have been pre-purchased. It worked well.

    • @welltravelledlife
      @welltravelledlife Рік тому

      @@HappyLogicOnline Great explanation. We loved Flam - though next time Jenn wants to do the zip line and the bike ride!!

  • @johnmcmullan9741
    @johnmcmullan9741 Рік тому

    Nice for a day trip during the very short summer, but does anyone else notice the general lack of farmland in these videos of Norway? It's easy to see why Norway struggled historically and failed to develop culturally like most of Europe. On the periphery, geographically.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      I think you'll find that the fjords and the rugged terrain had a lot to do with the development of the Viking longships, which had a major impact on all European cultures. (e.g. Modern English history is said to begin in 1066 with William the conquerer who was a Norman/Norseman). Norway has always been a seafaring nation.

    • @Norwegian_Troll
      @Norwegian_Troll Рік тому

      I am a farmer from this district. It is true that the farmland is small and steep. If my fields were a little steeper, I could harvest it on both sides.

  • @billcook4768
    @billcook4768 Рік тому

    I was watching another video, and the close captions interpreted the pronunciation as IKEA Sophia. I’m going with that from now on.

  • @adriangiddins6065
    @adriangiddins6065 Рік тому

    Thanks you.... a reminder of virtually the same journey a month before yours...it was great to relive it....Norway is great !

  • @eaglet2000
    @eaglet2000 Рік тому

    Brilliant footage. Well done. The commentary, scenes and music all complement each other. Are both the fast ride boat and the scenic cruise included together with the train trip in the Norway in the Nutshell? If not how much would these cost as add-ons to the NIN? I am also thinking of staying 2 nights in Flam before continuing the NIN journey. Is that recommended? In all I am planning to stay 6 or 7 nights in Norway. Arriving in Oslo and departing from Bergen (or vice-versa). So, I think that I will stay 2 nights in Oslo, 2 nights in Flam and 2/3 nights in Bergen. Your suggestions would be very helpful.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thanks Mark, “Norway In a Nutshell” is a generic itinerary and very customizable. You can adjust it to your budget and how much time you have. We organised our trip via the travel agency nordicvistor.com. (They were excellent, but there are plenty of other agencies who could also help you with your “Norway in a Nutshell” planning). My trip was similar to what you have in mind. 2 nights in Oslo, 2 nights in Flåm and 3 nights in Bergen, except after Bergen we took the bus down to Stavanger because we wanted to climb the Pulpit rock. (I have a video about that). That’s what I mean when I say NIN is very customisable. Flåm is quite small, but it’s in a stunning location. We arrived in the afternoon and spent the remainder of our arrival day exploring and taking in the ambience and atmosphere. The next day we took the tour bus up to the Stegastein Viewing Point lookout - which has those truly stunning views of the fjords below - worth it just for that, then in the afternoon - the Fjord Safari on the fast RIB. And then next day the electric boat to continue towards Bergen. Hope you are blessed with similar perfect weather to what we encountered in early June.

  • @peacefulminimalist2028
    @peacefulminimalist2028 Рік тому

    Can assure you Flåm is not dependent on cruise tourists for income, and pretty sure the 350 people there are chuffed to not have the massive ships there every day polluting their clean air. I know I am :)

  • @slippery_slobber
    @slippery_slobber Рік тому

    Christian architecture stolen by the barbarians.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Still standing and respected by all religions - 1500 years after it was built.

    • @billcook4768
      @billcook4768 Рік тому

      A quick look at the nearby Blue Mosque shows those “barbarians” were damn good architects and artists.

  • @silkspectre1308
    @silkspectre1308 Рік тому

    I have two weeks left before my trip to Norway, so thanks a lot for the inspiration :)

  • @Rebellen007
    @Rebellen007 Рік тому

    Top quality production. Like a travel show on TV!

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thanks! Much appreciate your feedback. Hope you check out some of my other vids. I'm generally just trying to capture what it is about a place that makes it so interesting...

  • @NancyGates-b6y
    @NancyGates-b6y Рік тому

    nice weather

  • @anomanees
    @anomanees Рік тому

    You have some well-made videos of interesting places! This has helped me plan my upcoming Norway tour :) Greetings from Finland!

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thanks! I've been lucky to see a lot of places but I loved seeing the fjords of Norway. Hope you have a great trip. Just remember to book accomodation in Flam in advance, because it's a small place and can get booked out.

  • @documentaryfilms
    @documentaryfilms Рік тому

    Wow, what a stunning journey. I visited the fjords last year, and this was a great reminder of the highlights. I'm inspired to do it again with "Norway in a Nutshell' trip from Oslo to Bergen via the Flam Railway. I was on an enormous, luxurious cruise ship which was completely "out of the box' for me, with a totally different perspective. It was like a floating resort. Which is fine if luxury and indulgence are your preference. The raw texture and the more individualised experience of the Nutshell trip strike me as highly appealing. Thank you, Ian, your calm commentary lulled me into the illusion of being with you and Jo.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline Рік тому

      Thanks! I think the cruise ships are great for some people, but they're always on a timetable so it is pot luck with the weather you get and there is no time to simply be "still" and take in the environment.

    • @documentaryfilms
      @documentaryfilms Рік тому

      @@HappyLogicOnline I totally agree - I was fortunate with the weather when on the cruise- it was almost perfect for 8 days. I had a great time but had I been aware of the Nutshell - I would definitely have preferred it.

  • @julesbetylle8967
    @julesbetylle8967 Рік тому

    Wish I was with you. So happy for you . Carla Christine

  • @yamonda900
    @yamonda900 3 роки тому

    We were to visit this island on our cancelled World Cruise in 2020 , looks like an amazing place to visit ,thanks Ian.

  • @yamonda900
    @yamonda900 3 роки тому

    Another great video Ian, thanks for sharing .

  • @documentaryfilms
    @documentaryfilms 3 роки тому

    Fabulous, as always - second career strand, tour guide !

  • @davidallenmoneystories
    @davidallenmoneystories 3 роки тому

    Awesome video, Ive always wanted to go there! I might come in via the star gate :)

  • @fhehufhdeh6934
    @fhehufhdeh6934 3 роки тому

    congrats dear, we waitng for over a year, still waitng

  • @maddalenaalesse8091
    @maddalenaalesse8091 3 роки тому

    Bellissimo video, ma bellissima Cefalù!!!! 💟💗💋💖💞

  • @mf5531
    @mf5531 3 роки тому

    that was a really good video. i enjoyed it very much.

    • @HappyLogicOnline
      @HappyLogicOnline 3 роки тому

      Thanks! Much appreciated.You mighty also enjoy part 2:- Ciao Bella Cefalù ua-cam.com/video/PSa2FQpU08U/v-deo.html

  • @annamariamiciotto5616
    @annamariamiciotto5616 4 роки тому

    I live in Cefalù

  • @documentaryfilms
    @documentaryfilms 4 роки тому

    Thank you for taking me on your wonderful tour...another addition to the 'bucket list' and if I never make, I'll remember my virtual tour with you. And great to get appearances of the celebrity filmmakers! That's what I enjoy seeing as much as the view. Ian's voice has a lovely tone...