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Rudy Maxa,s World: Exotic Places

Travel Documentary hosted by Rudy Maxa, published by Questar in 2009 - English narration





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Rudy Maxa World: Exotic Places
Welcome to Rudy Maxa's World, the ultimate travel experience with America's leading high-end travel expert. Join Rudy Maxa, public radio's original Savvy Traveller and contributing editor for National Geographic Traveller magazine, for an unforgettable tour of the fascinating cities and regions that have captivated world travellers for centuries.




3) Turkey Istanbul
Everywhere in the Turkish capital is evidence of civilizations that tried to tame it. From the Romans to the Ottomans, this tumultuous city has seen it all, and its architecture, cuisine, and customs reflect that reality. Here, Christianity and Islam have their touchstones, and the cliche that "East meets West" at the Bosporus is a truism. Rudy tries to avoid buying a Turkish carpet-he admits he's powerless to visit Istanbul without returning home with a rug-but, as usual, he fails. Prowl some of the Grand Bazaar's 2,000 shops and spend some time with a professional shopper who teaches travelers the fine art of haggling. And can those Turkish carpets tell stories? Many do-stories of love and despair are woven in wool and color. Rudy gets steamed and scrubbed in a 16th century hammam, or public bath, and tours some of the world's great buildings-Topkapi Palace, the Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, and the downtown Spice Market. Be hypnotized by Whirling Dervishes, charmed by the Iznik art of ceramics, and learn how to buy a . . . carpet.


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* Video: Codec: x264 CABAC Main@L3.0
* Video: Bitrate: 1673 Kbps
* Video: Aspect Ratio: 1.778 (16:9)
* Video: Resolution: 832 x 468
* Audio: Codec: AAC LC
* Audio: Bitrate: 128 Kbps VBR 48KHz
* Audio: Channels: stereo (2/0)
* Audio: English
* Run-Time: 25mins
* Framerate: 29fps
* Number of Parts: 13
* Part Size: average 292 MB
* Container: Mp4
* Source: DVD
* Encoded by: Harry65



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1) Further Information

http://www.travelvideostore.com/travel-video-series/rudy-maxas-world-exotic-places/