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
Category Archives: Travel
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
The Heart of Corfu
Greece – Kerkyra, Spyridon Church // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
When in Corfu, head to Spyridon Church – the alleys and piazzas around the old basilica are always packed with life. And with Bond history. Continue reading
Fighting the Past
UNITED KINGDOM – London, National Gallery // Skyfall (2012)
Turners “Fighting Temeraire” is just a “bloody big ship” to James Bond. And yet so much more, when you look closely – and consider the ending of “Skyfall”. Continue reading
City of Czars
RUSSIA – The Winter Palace in St. Petersburg // Goldeneye (1995)
On his visit in St. Petersburg, Bond encounters the Russian defense minister. He resides in a place with Imperial history. Continue reading
A Shanghai rooftop pool – amidst London
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Canary Riverside Spa // Skyfall (2012)
Want to relax like James Bond at a Shanghai rooftop pool? Just visit Londons Canary Wharf instead! Continue reading
An Imperial View
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace // The Living Daylights (1987)
The Schönbrunn Palace is one of Viennas main tourist attractions. And it is as depicted in the Bond movie – with flair and grandezza. Continue reading
The Mountain Castle
MOROCCO – The Kasbah of Tamdakht near Aït Ben Haddou // The Living Daylights (1987)
Hidden in the Atlas Mountains is a castle, made out of mud bricks and time. Those, who visit it, can travel from Morocco to Afghanistan within the blink of an eye – and some imagination. Continue reading
A Skinny Love
THE NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam, Magere Brug // Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
The Magere Brug is one of the most famous spots in the Amsterdam canals. But don’t just stop there – the city is full of surprises at night! Continue reading
A View and a Chill
SARDINIA – Costa Smeralda // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
On the route from Olbia to Porto Cervo is a spot, where you can see the gorgeous Costa Smeralda in all its beauty. Sure, Bond had been here before. Continue reading
A Night in Beirut
LEBANON – Beirut // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
In Western fantasies, the Middle East means bellydancers. So, when Bond made his first trip to the region, there had to be bellydancing in Beirut! Today, it’s a whole different story. Continue reading