All 8 half-hour shows on the Eastern Mediterranean, filmed entirely on location.

Drawn by an abiding fascination with Egypt's rich history and civilization, Peter Hessler moved with his wife and twin daughters to Cairo to explore a place that had a powerful hold over his imagination. He wanted to learn Arabic, explore Cairo's neighborhoods, research ancient history, and visit the legendary archeological digs. After years of covering China for The New Yorker, friends warned him it would be a much quieter place. But just before...

Travel with Rick Steves to Portugal, Israel, and Egypt, gain insight into Europe as well as Martin Luther and the Reformation, and view six seasons of bloopers from the television series. On the bonus DVD view Rick Steves' lectures on European travel skills and travel as a political act, and learn about the Rick Steves tour experience.

"Fully updated and featuring 11 new countries, the second edition of this best-selling travel guide highlights 5,000 ideas across 100 countries around the world"-- In this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling 100 Countries, 5,000 Ideas, find where to go, what to do, when to visit, and more for the top destinations around the world. Filled with new content, 11 new countries, and brand-new photography from National Geographic, you'll...