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
After SPECTRE got dumped by Sean Connery, the first quest of Roger Moore brings him to New York City in “Live and Let Die”. In the movie, the city looked like a meltin’ pot of vice and voodoo – the reality is a bit more down to earth. Continue reading
Visiting the former residence of famous author Ernest Hemingway is key when at Key West. At his old office one can grasp the secrets to his emipirical writings … and then, for Bond fans, the setting once had a dramatic impact to the double-o agent, too. Continue reading
Luxury is definitely a word that comes to mind when thinking about the Bahamas. But after a visit to the One & Only Ocean Club on Paradise Island the words delicious, overwhelming and, well, bondesque have to be added! Continue reading
Even no spy is lurking between the monuments of the decayed Communistic Empire nowadays, the flair of the old times still clings to these stone memorials. The Memento Park full of stern socialist statues will be the best deal for a little time travel. Continue reading
Whenever James Bond goes below the surface, it’s just a matter of time some sharks are instantaneously circling the agent. Many of the underwater encounters have been filmed off the south shore of Bahamian main island New Providence. Right at the spot, a diving school offers shark dives. Continue reading
Istanbuls Kapalı Çarşı is one of the world’s biggest covered markets. His bustling alleys and small shops well-nigh invite to either play a 007 hide and seek or totally wreck havoc on a motorcycle chase – both what Bond did in two visits here. Continue reading
They might not have been built as a James Bond movie setting in the first place – but with their 4500 years old history the Pyramids of Giza are now the oldest setting of the Bond movieverse. Bond visited them at an enigmatic night-time laser show in the 1970s. Lucky you, the show is still running. Continue reading
It might not be the fanciest location for a relaunch of astute agent James Bond, but with its futuristic architecture the Danube House is the right kind of understating pal. But how Bond managed to trick the overattentive doorman will maybe be a secret forever. Continue reading
A covered market like Kapalı Çarşı in Istanbul is usually known for it’s vibrant shops under the roof. Well, as Bond likes to go other ways, he offers a whole new perspective while driving a motorcycle on the roof. Don’t forget your brightest smile and some Bakshish. Continue reading
A villains den in the Bond movies is usually quite futuristic – not so “Palmyra”. The estate on the north shore of New Providence is all bricks and palms. After 50 years it might not be in it’s best shape – but it still can be thrilling. Continue reading
Though it might not be the fastest vessel, a traditional Egyptian felucca definitly has its charme when it comes to seducing a Russian female agent. Well, or at least when you like to get tricked by one. But beware: Nowadays you might get tricked by the Egyptian skipper! Continue reading
