Even though James Bond travels to many amazing places around the globe, there are still a few left untouched. During our travel through Southeast Asia we stopped for a long weekend in Singapore – the city of lions.
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Teatime at the Mandarin Oriental
THAILAND – Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Hotel // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Lushious, luxurious, legendary – the Mandarin Oriental is a real institution in the Bond movieverse and the right place to wish goodnight after a glass of Phuyuck. Continue reading
Taking over Westminster
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Westminster Bridge // Die Another Day (2002) & Spectre (2015)
Westminster Bridge in London is the setting for the dramatic finale in “Spectre” and the location to the secret door from “Die Another Day”. Plus: There is this one George Lazenby photo place. Continue reading
A Shower in Chinatown
THAILAND – Bangkok, Chinatown & Soi Nana // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Chinatown in Bangkok is as Chinese as it gets outside of Mao Country: vibrant and a challenge to all your senses. Here is the spot of Wai Lin’s famous shower scene. Continue reading
Ensnared at Mikhailovsky Castle
RUSSIA – Saint Michael’s Castle in St. Petersburg // Goldeneye (1995)
In “Goldeneye”, James Bond gets imprisoned in Saint Michael’s Castle in St. Petersburg. Don’t be afraid to visit, you might get rewarded with a surprising trace to “Octopussy”. Continue reading
James Bond’s Island
THAILAND – James Bond Island aka Khao Phing Kan // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) & Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
James Bond Island is the main attraction at Phang Nga Bay. We found an individual way to experience the hideout from “The Man With The Golden Gun”.
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QUANTUM OF SOLACE Movie Locations – from Italy to Chile
James Bond travels the world. These are the “Quantum of Solace” movie locations, from Italy to Austria, to Chile, to Bolivia and Panama. Continue reading
MI6 Headquarters
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Vauxhall MI6 Building // the Brosnan and Craig films
The MI6 has its headquarters at Vauxhall. So Bond visits the characteristic building in numerous films – to the enjoyment of the real MI6 agents. Continue reading
Welcome to Ouallywood
MOROCCO – Ouarzazate // The Living Daylights (1987)
Even tough Ouarzazate is dubbed as “Ouallywood” for its numerous blockbusters filmed here, making bondesque Memories is “mamnu‘a”. Continue reading
Crossing over to Petrograd
RUSSIA – Birzhevoy Bridge in St. Petersburg // GoldenEye (1995)
After the end of the Cold War, Bond is back on a mission in Russia. With St. Petersburg he had chosen one of its most beautiful cities. Continue reading
Bond in Motion
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Somerset House // Goldeneye (1995)
Somerset House in London masqueraded as a dusty St. Petersburg square in “Goldeneye”. You still should take a look – because the fantastic “Bond in Motion” exhibition is just around the corner! Continue reading
Joyride for honest Liars
AUSTRIA – Vienna, the Vienna Prater Ferris Wheel // The Living Daylights (1987)
James Bond and Kara share their first kiss at car No. 10 of the famous ferris wheel at the Vienna Prater. You should take your loved one there too – but wait for the sunset! Continue reading