GREECE – Kanoni, Villa Sylva // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
A pool party full of beautiful Bikini girls at a villa so magnificent as its view at the Ionian Sea. Alas!, there is just no way to enter that mansion. Or is there? Continue reading
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In the Alley of Blood
EGYPT – Cairo, Gayer-Anderson-Museum & Ibn Tulun Mosque // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
When the Bond crew came to Egypt, they were looking for charming oriental and Islamic destinations. In Cairo, they found some – probably not knowing, that they were filming in one of the city’s “bloodiest” neighborhoods. Continue reading
Infiltrating Atlantis
THE BAHAMAS – The seawall on Paradise Island // Thunderball (1965)
North of Nassau is an island named Paradise – on it is Atlantis, Bahamas’ biggest hotel monolith. Though it might not sound like Caribbean relaxation, there is a gem hidden in the Atlantis mix of cocktails, casinos and cabanas! Continue reading
Fall all over again
GREECE – Corfu Island, Pagi // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Greek island Corfu has many hidden beauties – but Pagi is one of the most outstanding. Embedded in olive groves, the village offers Mediterranean warmth to its visitors. And some thrill at a certain bar. Continue reading
Baku at the Bosphorus
TURKEY – Istanbul, Küçüksu Palace // The World Is Not Enough (1999)
As one of Ian Flemings favorite cities, Istanbul was already host to three Bond movies. While most action happened within the city centre, the picturesque Küçüksu Palace is up the Bosphorus – and worth the ride. Continue reading
The Renaissance of Spy Movies
2015 is the year of spy movies. Many of them take a more realistic turn on the world of spooks – something enhanced by the reboot of the Bond series with Daniel Craig. Now it’s 007 himself, who benefits from the spy renaissance. Continue reading
The End is Near
USA – Florida Keys, Overseas Highway No.1 // Licence to Kill (1989)
The Overseas Highway in Florida combines 40 islands along the Key. Two of them were featured in an adrenaline pumped scene combining airspace, underwater and asphalt action – with the latter on the highways most famous tarmac. Continue reading
Behind the Spectre
GERMANY – Hamburg, Hotel Atlantic // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Lofty Hotel Atlantic in Hamburg offers all there is for Bond-lovers: classy martinis, international grandeur and a thrilling movie location on its rooftop. The entry to that spot is not for everybody – and comes along with a “spectre” story. Continue reading
City of Monkeys
GERMANY – Berlin, Ku’damm // Octopussy (1983)
Bond briefly visited West Berlin in the 1980s. Back then, the city was divided, but alive and kicking. Now – all united and being an international party hub – Berlin pulsates even more. Just recently, the “Octopussy” location in West Berlin got a fresh make-over. Continue reading
At the Gate to Africa
EGYPT – Aswan, Abu Simbel Temple // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
When Bond came to visit Upper Egypt, he only made a quick stop at the remote MI6 headquarter built up inside the Ramesses Temple of Abu Simbel. To sad, the agent was on world rescue duty: because the African infused part of Egypt is full of hidden gems. Continue reading
Life’s a Beach!
THE BAHAMAS – New Providence, Love Beach // Thunderball (1965)
When James Bond came to the Bahamas, he naturally spent half the movie at the beach. A love scene was filmed both at suitable named “Love Beach” and “Southern Ocean Beach”. While the first is easy to enter, for the second you need to break some rules. Continue reading
Meet the “Nischel”
GERMANY – Chemnitz aka “Karl-Marx-Stadt” // Octopussy (1983)
So what to do, when a country, 007 once visited, doesn’t exist anymore – like the lost Socialist playground of the German Democratic Republic? Head out for the spirit! Some areas of the old GDR still hold it – including the one, Bond used for his movie encounter. Continue reading