On the weekend, I caught a television show on the Outdoor Life Network which often showcases travel. This particular show was an episode of The Lonely Planet series, which also comes in the form of books, and has a fabulous website. Now, we often have people come into the library and ask for The Lonely Planet books when they are about to travel, as the books are informative and usually give great tips that are slightly off the beaten track for travelers. If you are adventurous, these are the books to read when planning a trip. (We have several in our library, from Canadian destinations to other parts of the world, but we can certainly order one in for you from another library through interlibrary loan if we don’t have what you are looking for.)
As this episode began, I thought, what an interesting way to present the city of Berlin. It brought out the highlights of the city and gave the viewer a good idea about the people who live there. That was when it took a turn. I’m not saying that every city in the world is like this, but it sure made me view this particular city in a new light. From an interview with a creative puppeteer, to a performance artist that the host met while playing rooftop golf, to a bizarre creation called “Chess-Boxing” (it is EXACTLY what you are thinking…..rounds of chess played in between bouts in the ring!). I’m including a snippet of the program here so you can get a feel for the show, but you might want to look around the Lonely Planet website as well if you are thinking of traveling.
