VIETNAM – Halong Bay // Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
The beautiful Halong Bay is the no. 1 tourist magnet in Vietnam, but can be disappointing when done wrong. So here is what to expect from the Halong cruises. Continue reading
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History’s Graveyard
ITALY – Rome, Museo della Civilta Roma // Spectre (2015)
Museo della Civilta Roma was used for the funeral scene in “Spectre”. The place in southern Rome fits perfect – as it has a dark past.
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Little Austria
AUSTRIA – Feldkirch // Quantum of Solace (2008)
Feldkirch was the stand-in for Bregenz. Quite a good choice: Back in the days even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fell in love with the little town!
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Finding the Astro Spiral Jump
THAILAND – Bangkok, Khlong Rangsit // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
When a Buddhist monk offers you help to find a location to one of Bond’s finest movie stunts, nothing can go wrong. So here it is: the long lost Astro Spiral Jump location near Bangkok! Continue reading
Crossing Tiber
ITALY – Rome, Ponte Sisto & the Tiber banks // Spectre (2015)
Why drive on the streets, when you have a river bank? In “Spectre” Bond and his pursuer rush along the Tiber banks – a whole new way to see Rome.
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Ante Portas
ITALY – Rome, Trastevere and Passaggiata del Gianicolo // Spectre (2015)
Trastevere is a local gem under all those beautiful Rome neighborhoods. Come here for the good food – and the unknown Bond locations.
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A Song of Ice and Desire
AUSTRIA – Ice Q Restaurant, Sölden // Spectre (2015)
The “Ice Q” in Sölden is one of the most exclusive movie locations from the Bond movieverse. That is not only thanks to the great Martinis served, but to the adjoining “007 Elements” exhibition.
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The Gladiator’s Grave
ITALY – Rome, Colosseum // Spectre (2015)
The Colosseum in Rome is one of the main tourist attractions. But what to see after the visit? Hip and urban Monti is just around the corner!
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One Night in Bangkok
THAILAND – Bangkok, Rajadamnern Stadion // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
The Rajadamnern Stadion is home to the fiercest Muay Thai fighters of Thailand – and to a Bond location. But to enjoy an evening, you’ve got to be prepared. Continue reading
At Lucia Sciarra’s Villa
ITALY – Rome, Villa di Fiorano // Spectre (2015)
Villa di Fiorano is one of Rome’s finest estates. Bond spent one night here with Lucia Sciarra – but to see the villa, you’ll have to have the necessary wherewithal.
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Bregenz is not for Everybody
AUSTRIA – Bregenz // Quantum of Solace (2008)
Bregenz at Lake Constance hosts the world’s largest floating stage. But that wasn’t what convinced the Bond makers to stop for a visit.
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Along the Khlong
THAILAND – Bangkok, Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram at Khlong Dan // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Don’t go to the wrong floating market – but the original one! The real place of the boat action in “The Man With the Golden Gun” is Khlong Dan. And it is perfectly hidden.
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