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1,000 Places To See Before You Die: Collection 1 | 
 enlarge | Director: Na
Actor: Albin Melanie Ulle
Studio: Discovery Channel
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 10658
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 255 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: IMED4245D
UPC: 014381424522
EAN: 0014381424522
ASIN: B000UYN9QS
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: November 6, 2007
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 Loved it! Others are overly critical of the couple December 1, 2008
Reading Maven "Dani" (MN United States)
I watched this show when it was on TV and am probably going to buy it for Christmas for my parents. I loved it! It was a great introduction to some beautiful sites around the world and I can't wait to share it with my family. It will be a great way to expand the world of my younger siblings who have not traveled more than a couple states away from their home. br / br /The others who posted about the hosts being boring or ill informed must be hard core international travelers or possibly even just hard core Travel Channel watchers to have been so horribly disappointed. I felt another opinion had to be added here to balance them out. br / br /There is a narrator and there is the couple who won this opportunity. THEY ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL HOSTS and nothing was scripted for them. I thought the narrator did a great job with the more technical travel information and I thought the couple reacted to the experiences similar to how I would have in their situation. They seemed to make an effort to be respectful of everyone involved in their tours and often seemed like they endeared themselves to their guides with their enthusiasm (although this could have been fostered by the camera crews and influx of money and publicity the show would bring). br / br /Their actions probably fit the uncultured American stereotype but I can't see how they could have had enough preparation time for every location with the whirlwind tour to satisfy the critical reviewers out here. If I ever scraped up the money to visit even one of these locations I would plan for 6 mo to a year and certainly would not be able to travel in the extravagance they had. But that is what makes it more fun to watch! Even with all the planning and research I am sure I would have plenty of American tourist stereotype moments like asking "who is their most dangerous predator" about a pack of elephants. Of course its humans, but you try to think of something witty to talk about at location after location. br / br /The Discovery Channel could have planned in some preparation time for each location and even provided some study materials to the couple, and I guess based on the negative responses I would suggest they do that if they have another season of this. br / br / br / br / br / br /
A travellers series for the new traveller or the non traveller November 16, 2008
C. Bailes (Korea)
This series is a little bit awkward in its attempt to show you new places through the eyes of two new travellers. The hosts are what they are, inexperienced tourists who don't offer great insight but rather two average characters to follow on their travels and to see a little bit of how travelling might affect the inexperienced. As an enxperienced traveller I didn't find their insights interesting. It is really a very basic traveller's series targetting those with little or no previous knowledge. In this respect it's enjoyable and offers some ideas about where to go, what to eat, where to stay and what to do. For a serious traveller it unfortunately falls short. The only other draw back is the focus on expensive life styles and places to stay. At times it can be a little boring as these high class places do not appear to be as interesting as the real tourist attractions or real life on the streets that are also presented. I prefered episodes that were not set in wealthy countries as they seemed to delve more into things that as a traveller I might be more likely to do. The episode on France was particularly boring, which is unfortunate, as it's the number one tourist destination in the world. The episode on Brazil on the other had was actually enjoyable, presenting me with some good ideas for a holiday in the Amazon or Rio. Visually this program is lovely. It isn't the greatest thing I've ever seen, but it offers some nice images and scenes. br / br /Overall, this is a good program for those with little or no experience, for those interested in not getting off the beaten track too much (or even staying in high end places) and for those who don't really watch travel programs too much and might enjoy watching some new travellers discover the world. For anyone who has been around a bit I would give this one a miss.
A pretty nice trip for under ten bucks September 28, 2008
jayesem
At the beginning of each show, Melanie says she has been asked, "How can you afford to put your life on hold (to travel around the world)?" and she responds, "How can you afford not to?" Well, let's see, traveling is very expensive, and a lot of people can't afford to travel around the world. Also, some people have very severe health problems and are not even able to perform normal daily tasks. If the viewer can ignore her comment, the dvd set is actually a pretty good value. She and Al ARE on their honeymoon. They make no claim to be professional travelers. That said, I think they are fine enough "hosts." Go ahead and blow the $9.99 for this set. You probably won't find a cheaper vacation anywhere! As far as the content, Al and Mel go to many fascinating places and are not afraid to try adventurous and daring activities.
 Horrible Hosts--Read the book. September 2, 2008
BCR (Singapore)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I can not agree more with the previous 1 star review. They have to be the worst travel hosts I have ever seen. They are the stereo-typical ignorant, annoying American tourists. As an American living overseas for 10+ years I could not even manage to watch this program and couldn't decide if I was more embarrassed or annoyed. I am really surprised that they were chosen to host this program as they clearly have never traveled further than the strip mall at the end of their block. br / br /Do yourself a favor and do not buy this DVD...read the book or buy other DVD's mentioned below. Another great series is the BBC Earth series which is amazing. br /
Skip This One August 17, 2008
Brian Whitney (Indianapolis, IN USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Hi Folks, br / br /The book is well worth the read and the series would have been worth your time as well... but... the problem is that they chose the worst possible people to view these places through the eyes of and it ruins the experience. These are perhaps the worst hosts ever for a travel series. They aren't appreciative of the journey and don't ask interesting questions or add anything of value to the show on any level. In fact, I'd buy this if they had a version that simply eliminated their words and ever showing their face and just included the raw footage of the places. It's really that bad. With a world of enthusiastic (and educated) tourists or guides to choose from who would have viewed this as the opportunity of a life time and demonstrated some respect for the places they were going by perhaps learning anything about them in advance to prepare themselves to show the world, why they chose these two mopes is beyond me. I found myself (and my wife as well) getting angry at the show each time we watched because these people were ruining it all. Save yourself the annoyance and buy other travel DVD's from the same places and you'll be much happier. Rick Steves has a wonderful box set of Europe where he educates and moves you over each place he sees. He has respect for both the places and the viewer. Samantha Brown, who is very different, also has some nice episodes. Rudy Maxa, who does his show on PBS is another wonderful option. Frankly, ANYTHING is better than this. (Heck, stare at some postcards and you'll get more out of it without the frustration). I also suggest going to Google Earth and looking at all the amazing photos that users have posted all around the world. There's so many better ways to experience the world, even if you can't travel there yourself. Don't waste the excitement of these fantastic's places on these unappreciative, misinformed and ignorant self absorbed people. Yuck. br / br /Brian
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