A bottomless chair, a heavy rope: The torture scene at an old barge in “Casino Royale” is unnerving. The barge is a real place – and we found it at the outskirts of Prague!
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A postcard from a Russian secretary invites James Bond into a love scheme – with honeymoon-esque locations in Turkey, Italy and along the Orient Express. And add some Scotland and Greece to spice it up!
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Never has a filthy smuggler hub had a more beautiful location in real life: Peyresourde Airfield from “Tomorrow Never Dies” is a Pyrénées gem. Maybe not the landing strip itself – but definitely the villages and lakes along the way!
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What a thrilling hike: Toxic fumes steam from the air, authorities close down roads, ice clouds appear. Welcome to Blofeld’s Volcano! We had quite the hiking day.
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In Monaco, the world’s most expensive superyachts are swarming the harbour. Sure famous Port Hercule had to play a role in “Goldeneye”. Read about the best spots to visit the yacht life – and also how to escape it.
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Where do hide a real tresure? In southern London! In “Skyfall”, Bond brings back the Aston Martin DB5 – from an inconspicuous location.
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Seiganto-ji is a remote Buddhist temple – surrounded by a spiritual forest. In “You Only Live Twice” it plays an important role. And you should take your time when visiting.
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Lots of the Shanghai scenes in “Skyfall” had been filmed in London and Ascot. But a second unit crew still was in China – for some night-time shots.
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A battleship-shaped island off the Japanese coast is the villain hideout in “Skyfall”. Fitting: Hashima Island itself has a dark past.
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A beautiful train ride from Switzerland to Montenegro? All filmed in the Czech Republic! The crew of “Casino Royale” knew, how to trick the audience.
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Sumo is an important sport in Japan – and rich in tradition. You won’t be able to visit the real sumo hall from “You Only Live Twice” anymore. But we know some tricks to give you the proper sumo feeling.
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The beautiful Venetian museum Ca’Rezzonico hosts one of the cities finest art collections. The paintings and statues leave you awe-struck. No surprise, that pompous Drax had to use the palazzo as his office.
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