SARDINIA – Spiaggia Capriccioli // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Sardinia is famous for its turquoise waters at the Costa Smeralda. In “The Spy Who Loved Me” Bond visits the beaches too – in his submarine Lotus Esprit. Continue reading
On Octopussy’s Island
INDIA – Udaipur, Jagmandir Island // Octopussy (1983)
When it comes to “Octopussy” everybody knows the luxury Taj Lake Palace on Jagniwas Island. But there is a second island – further south – which also played an important role in the movie. Continue reading
Golden Dunes
GREECE – Corfu, Agios Georgios Beach // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Corfu has a rough coastline. And it has Agios Georgios Beach! Bond came here for the oysters – but you should wait for the low season. Continue reading
Bond, Feminist Bond
They get cat-called, they get beaten, they have to wear bikinis all the time. The image of the Bond Girls is bad. But in reality, the women of the Bond films are pioneers to feminism. Continue reading
Rules of Attraction
UNITED KINGDOM – London, Rules Restaurant // Spectre (2015)
The MI6 is under threat by a mole of Spectre. So where to go, when there is secret business to be discussed? Best to Londons oldest and most secretive restaurant… Continue reading
A Vienna back from the 80s
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Antonigasse and Sommarugagasse // The Living Daylights (1987)
There is a place where Vienna looks a bit like an old Soviet town – sure the Bond crew had to film there. Almost 30 years later the locations are still recognizable, though calling them “Soviet” won’t do them justice. Continue reading
The Tuk-Tuks and the Temple
INDIA – Udaipur, Jagdish Temple // Octopussy (1983)
Jagdish Temple is the heart of Udaipur, the spiritual and economic hub of the city. Bond only rushed through in a rickshaw chase – but you should take your time. Continue reading
House of Gods
TURKEY – Istanbul, Hagia Sophia // From Russia With Love (1963)
A church, a mosque, a museum – and a Bond location. There are more than one good reasons to visit the Hagia Sophia, but we highly recommend the sunset atmosphere as number one! Continue reading
It all points to Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC – Prague International Airport // Casino Royale (2006)
A small airport can host a lot of action – so no wonder, Prague served as Miami in the Casino Royale airport scene. Continue reading
Sundowner Square
GREECE – Corfu, Platia Leonida Vlachou // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
James Bond and Melina came here for a sunset stroll – and so should you. Platia Leonida Vlachou is where Kerkyra comes together in the evenings. Continue reading
On Derelict Duty
THE BAHAMAS – New Providence, Coral Harbor // Thunderball (1965), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) & Casino Royale (2006)
Bond loves the Bahamas and it’s beaches, casinos and dive sites. But there is more: A military training area is home to one of the classiest Bond movies – and to one of the most adrenaline infused action openers from the franchise. Continue reading
Decaying Beauty
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Palais Schwarzenberg // The Living Daylights (1987)
The Palais Schwarzenberg was once a five star hotel and home to a princely family – sure thing, James Bond had to stay here. Now the estate is decaying. And hard to enter. Continue reading