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DVD. Passport to Adventure India is symbolic of many different things. To some it's poverty and overcrowding, to others, it's the opulent Taj Mahal. Julie's adventure begins in the chaotic city of Delhi, where she explores the old section of the city and it's bustling bazaars in a rickshaw. The white water of the Ganges is her vehicle to explore this exotic and deeply spiritual...

DVD. Passport to Adventure On a sleek, 64 foot sloop hosts Mark Jennings &Julie Conover get a feel for life on the open sea and a taste of the exotic West Indies. On the island of St. Lucia, one of the Caribbean's most spectacular hideaways lies nestled in the jungle covered hillside of the island's trademark pitons. These striking peaks tower over a smoldering caldera,...

DVD. Passport to Adventure The Haute Savoie, (high country) region of France is renowned for its architecture and spectacular mountain scenery and is home to the three best known ski destinations in France. Hosts Mark Jennings and Julie Conover tour them all, covering the slopes, villages and cuisine of Meribel, Chamonix and Val D'Isere. In Meribel, Mark climbs into the harness to hanglide with the...

DVD. Passport to Adventure This journey through the Basque Country begins in the French coastal resort of Biarritz. From here, hosts Julie Conover &Mark Jennings visit the charming fishing village of St. Jean de Luz and cycle through the foothills of the Pyrenees to reach Pamplona, where they'll participate in the world famous Festival of San Fermin. Crazy or not, each year thousands of locals...

DVD. Passport to Adventure. Hosts Julie Conover &Mark Jennings begin their journey in Vienna, Austria, an elegant, cosmopolitan city, and the gateway to the new frontiers of Eastern Europe. After an adventure at the airport, they finally arrive in Georgia's capital, the walled city of Tbilisi, where exotic cultures and ancient religions have coexisted for centuries. The Georgian people have their own language and alphabet,...

DVD. Passport to Adventure Spas, equestrian centers, wineries &the splendors of Budapest make Hungary ideal for 5 star travel on a budget. Thermal waters enjoyed by the Romans and Turks continue to ooze up through the earth in spas all over Hungary. Romans also get credit for bringing the first grape vines to Hungary. Julie &Mark sample the legendary wines of the Tokai region and...

DVD. Passport to Adventure. Hosts Julie Conover &Mark Jennings get a different perspective on the land of ritz and glitz from a hanglider, high in the mountains above Antibes;a 4x4 trip through the Maritime Alps and a parasailing ride over the glamorous Riviera.. To experience the authentic culture of the region, Mark &Julie hang out with locals in the Moorish walled city of Ramatuelle and...

DVD. Passport to Adventure India is a land of contrasts and extremes. The desert state of Rajasthan is located in western India on the Pakistan border. This colorful, exotic region is the home of the " Rajputs", warrior clans who ruled this area for over 1000 years. Julie's journey through Rajasthan begins with a horseback trip in the Aravalli mountains and a ride through the...

DVD. Passport to Adventure Costa Rica receives up to 300 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush jungles and raging rivers renowned for white water rafting and kayaking. Mark and Julie descend the infamous Rio Pacuare in rafts, then hook up with Olympic kayakers as they practice slalom racing on the Reventazon. At a rainforest reserve they explore the jungle canopy from a network of suspension...

DVD. Passport to Adventure When legendary crooner Tom Jones pined for "the green, green grass of home" he was reminiscing about the rolling pastures, flower-filled fields and hedge lined country roads of Wales - ideal for hiking or cycling, then snuggling up to a fire at a cozy B &B. In this episode, hosts Julie Conover &Mark Jennings hike stunning coastline, ride a steam train,...

DVD. Passport to Adventure The indigenous people of Guatemala have kept their culture alive despite centuries of war and oppression. Tracing the history of the descendants of the Maya takes Mark &Julie to Tikal, where the Mayan culture thrived over a millennium ago, then mysteriously disappeared. They explore the surrounding jungle by day and by night using flashlights and fireflies as guides, and ascend one...

DVD. Passport to Adventure These mountains are home to the Basque, a people whose exact origins are still being debated. Hosts Mark Jennings &Julie Conover explore enchanting villages and chat with locals to gain a little insight into this mysterious culture. The rivers of the region provide ample entertainment for adventure seekers. Julie &Mark go rafting, kayaking, and canyoning, as well as try a new...

DVD. Passport to Adventure After filming Europe's ski resorts for the last ten years, Mark Jennings &Julie Conover share their discovery of two of the lesser known Austrian resorts. Their journey begins with a visit to the world famous Neuschwanstein castle where they learn the saga of eccentric King Ludwig. From Bavaria, Julie &Mark travel into the Salzburg region of Austria to Zell Am See,...

DVD. Passport to Adventure Kathmandu is probably the world's first real adventure travel destination. It has changed considerably since the 1950's, (as every place does when tourism thrives), but in many ways, it hasn't changed at all. Nepal offers a wealth of exotic culture, spectacular landscapes, and miles of terrain for trekking. Starting out in the vibrant capital of Kathmandu, host Julie Conover takes a...

DVD. Passport to Adventure In the southwestern region of Nepal there are no high mountain peaks to scale, just pristine rural villages and tribal cultures living undisturbed by tourism. This is the "not so famous" side of Nepal. The Bardia Reserve is one of the last remaining habitats for the nearly extinct Bengal Tiger. Host Julie Conover boards an elephant to search for the elusive...

DVD. Passport to Adventure A peek behind the walls of historic Chateau Chillon, on the shores of Lake Geneva, provides an introduction to the magnificent Swiss Alps region. Just fifty years ago, Verbier was a tiny mountain hamlet with only 27 residents, today it's peaks attract the creme de la creme of extreme sports enthusiasts and filmmakers. Adventure sports photographer Hank DeVre shares his passion...