GREECE – Corfu, Platia Leonida Vlachou // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
James Bond and Melina came here for a sunset stroll – and so should you. Platia Leonida Vlachou is where Kerkyra comes together in the evenings. Continue reading
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On Derelict Duty
THE BAHAMAS – New Providence, Coral Harbor // Thunderball (1965), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) & Casino Royale (2006)
Bond loves the Bahamas and it’s beaches, casinos and dive sites. But there is more: A military training area is home to one of the classiest Bond movies – and to one of the most adrenaline infused action openers from the franchise. Continue reading
Decaying Beauty
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Palais Schwarzenberg // The Living Daylights (1987)
The Palais Schwarzenberg was once a five star hotel and home to a princely family – sure thing, James Bond had to stay here. Now the estate is decaying. And hard to enter. Continue reading
The Pursuit of Sturdiness
EGYPT – Karnak Temple & Ramesseum, Luxor // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
While Egypt still suffers an economic backlash from the 2011 revolution, the kindness of the Egyptians is unbroken. So its just the right time to travel the country – due to the lack big tourist crowds – and gaze in peace upon its history in everlasting Luxor. Continue reading
The Property of a Royal
INDIA – Udaipur, Shiv Niwas Palace // Octopussy (1983)
The Shiv Niwas Palace is a home for kings – as it is part of the still running Maharaja palace in Udaipur. When the Bond crew stayed here, they made the best out of filming – even Roger Moore’s room had been used. Continue reading
The Lost Village
GREECE – Corfu, Danilia Village // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
In the center of Greek island Corfu lies an abandoned village. Once planned as a tourist attraction, the location came into sole use as a Bond shooting location. Nowadays, trees hide the village – and a dog guards the entrance. Continue reading
Chuting down the Aisle
USA – Key West, Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea // Licence to Kill (1989)
Off party-pumped Duval Street and the Hemingway Home, there is not much to do or see at Key West. Well, unless you want to marry somebody… Continue reading
Under Troubled Water
TURKEY – Istanbul, Basilica Cistern // From Russia With Love (1963)
Istanbul delights with magnificent sights wherever one looks. Even below: Underneath famous Hagia Sofia is a cool cistern, silently lingering in darkness. Continue reading
Of Men and Monkeys
INDIA – Udaipur, Monsoon Palace // Octopussy (1983)
The Monsoon Palace had been a perfect villain home, but is now derelict and empty. But still, the place is filled with magic – at a certain time of day. Continue reading
“Piz Gloria is one of my favorite places to go”
Sometimes you want to share your passion with others. Therefore Benjamin Lind, an English teacher, created his very own blog: The Bond Bulletin. A talk about Brosnan, Bond locations and very alluring villains. Continue reading
Variations on a Rococo Theatre
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace Theatre // The Living Daylights (1987)
One of the most beautiful theaters to attend to in Vienna is the one, where late emperor Franz Joseph I and his wife “Sissi” sat in. It’s not always open for public – but there are some royal eventualities. Continue reading
Gambling with Achilles
GREECE – Corfu, Achillion Palace // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
The Achillion Palace on Corfu is one of the islands highlights. Whitewashed columns, cypress trees and mythic statues make up for a perfect Bond location. Continue reading