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2007-2008 Travelogue Films
It’s more than a movie!
In-person narration, live and on stage, adds excitement and immediacy to every show. Hear firsthand accounts of speakers’ adventures as they take you with them for in-depth views of unique places and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Meet them at intermission and after the show. Enjoy knowing some of the most seasoned travelers on the globe.
Presented at:
The Academy of Natural Sciences Auditorium
19th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Performances:
2:00 and 7:30 PM
Programs are approximately two hours long, including intermission. |
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Location and Transportation
The Academy of Natural Sciences is on Logan Circle at 19th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, next to the Four Seasons Hotel. It is a short walk from Rittenhouse Square and Suburban Station. The Center City PHLASH bus and SEPTA routes 32, 33, 38 and 76 serve Logan Circle. Driving times are about 20 minutes from Bryn Mawr, Chestnut Hill, or Haddonfield to the nearby Vine St. Expressway exit.
Excellent Parking
There is ample street meter parking in the Parkway area – many allow 3 to 12 hours. After 5:00 PM, meters are free on Wednesdays (except on posted rush hour streets, where they are free after 6:30). Adjacent lots and garages have reduced evening rates. Series members will receive a Parking/Dining Map showing these parking locations and information on area restaurants.
Convenient Dining Before the Show
Nearby restaurants include Asia on the Parkway, the Four Seasons Hotel, TGI Friday’s, Peacock on the Parkway, Mace’s Crossing, Mexican Post, Public House, Mission Grill, and Aya’s Cafe. The Academy’s Ecology Cafe is open for lunch – show your film ticket for a 10% discount.
In the lobby, you are invited to:
- Meet the speakers.
- Get to know other audience members and trade travel experiences.
- Enjoy complimentary candy.
- Learn more about the program destination from maps and posters.
- Check the Society bulletin boards for upcoming programs and activities.
- Buy a video or DVD of the program (available for most films).
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Travelogue Film Previews |
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BHUTAN: The CLOUD KINGDOM
September 26 - presented by Tom Sterling
Take a breathtaking trip into the last Shangri-La—the tiny mountainous country of Bhutan. There, a Buddhist reverence for all living things permeates every facet of Bhutanese life. Forests, wildlife preserves, and national parks protect the country’s land and animals-exotic blackneck cranes, golden langurs, tigers, blue sheep. Colorful prayer flags, shrines, and giant monastery fortresses dot the landscape. |
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INSIDE IRELAND
October 24 - presented by Clint Denn
Encounter diversity and adventure at every turn—explore Ireland. Visit prehistoric stone sites and tombs, ancient monasteries, quaint old villages and castles, dramatic seaside cliffs, and intriguing ports. From Blarney to Killarney and Cobh to Dublin, you will find history, beauty, and wonders everywhere. |
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CRUISING the ORIENT on the QE2
November 7 - presented by Doug Jones
Relax on the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 on a 47-day cruise from Sydney, Australia, through the exotic ports of the Orient. See beautiful Bali, fabulously wealthy Brunei, Manila, and the Philippines. Then travel on to Hong Kong and overland to Xian. Other ports of call include Tokyo, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore. See the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Great Wall of China, Balinese dancers, Thai crocodile wrestlers, and more. |
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SILK ROAD ODYSSEY: From BEIJING to the BLACK SEA
January 16 - presented by Mary Lee and Sid Nolan
Follow the Silk Road across Asia, tracing the path of adventurous merchants who led their treasure-laden camels from one sun-drenched outpost to the next. Historical sites, natural beauty, and welcoming people make this an incredible experience. Cross China to the Central Asian countries of Kyrgystan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Beyond the Caspian Sea explore fascinating Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia. |
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ROAD TO MANDALAY-MYANMAR and ANGKOR WAT
February 13 - presented by Buddy Hatton
One of the most mysterious destinations on the planet—Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a land of breathtaking beauty. See spectacular monuments, golden pagodas, and ancient cities, and travel “the road to Mandalay,” the nation’s principal city. In Cambodia, the capital Phnom Penh has colonial-era French architecture and wide boulevards. A side trip explores Angkor Wat and other astonishing temples at this World Heritage Site. From his second home in Thailand, filmmaker Buddy Hatton has produced films about Malaysia, China, and Vietnam, and is an expert observer of that part of the world. He notes that Burma and Cambodia are two lands of conflict, but have resilient peoples of charm and strength. |
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VOLCANIC SAFARI-INDONESIA
March 26 - presented by Grant Foster
Take an exciting land and sea journey into the Indonesian “ring of fire,” where you will find more active volcanoes than anywhere else on earth. Meet people who live with a constant threat of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis and learn about their diversified cultures, art, and music. See spectacular footage of the still active and growing Anak Krakatoa volcano in full eruption. |
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WORLDS of the MAYA: GUATEMALA and BELIZE
April 16 - presented by Sandy Mortimer
Journey to Belize and Guatemala and the cities, temples, and caves of Central America's ancient Maya civilization. Visit today's isolated villages, with their age-old rituals and ceremonies. In Belize, see new excavations at Caracol, the barrier reef, and visit the only jaguar preserve in the world. Beautiful Guatemala includes the colorful Chichicastenango market, Lake Atitlan, colonial Antigua, and intriguing Tikal. |
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