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
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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
The Kaisers Casino
CZECH REPUBLIC – Karlovy Vary, Kaiserbad Spa // Casino Royale (2006)
It has been a noble bath house and a fancy casino. Nowadays, the renaissance modelled “Kaiserbad” in Karlovy Vary is empty – but invites you for its looks none the less. Continue reading
The Ambassador’s Strife
THE BAHAMAS – Nassau, the fake embassy of “Nambutu” // Casino Royale (2006)
Running up and down the hills of the colonial part of Nassau just to find the “Casino Royale” Madagascar embassy was kind of a paper chase. Lucky those who find it: Hidden inside the fake embassy is a rum distillery. Continue reading
A Splendide Choice
CZECH REPUBLIC – Karlovy Vary, Grandhotel Pupp // Casino Royale (2006)
The Casino Royale Hotel “Splendide” was a place of luxe and lavishness. Soon, a real hotel named “Splendid” opened in Montenegro. But get not confused: The real grandezza still waits in a small spa haven in eastern Czech Republic. Continue reading
It’s all about the Money
CZECH REPUBLIC – Karlovy Vary, Mill Colonnade // Casino Royale (2006)
Small town Karlovy Vary is a spa haven in eastern Czech Republic. Tourists come for healthy sulfurous fountains – you should come for the splendid architecture. Continue reading
From Mexico to Morocco: All the SPECTRE movie locations
James Bond comes around – more than ever in his latest movie “Spectre”. We gathered all Spectre movie locations used in the film for you: from Mexico City to Rome and from Austria to Morocco. Continue reading
The Core of Istanbul
TURKEY – Istanbul, Eminönü neighborhood & the Deutsche Orientbank // Skyfall (2012)
Istanbul is famous for the touristic area of Sultanahmet and the lively neighborhood Beyoğlu. But it is another area in between the two, that catches most of the city’s pulse: Check out buzzling Eminönü! Continue reading
A Village of Wood and Water
CZECH REPUBLIC – Loket // Casino Royale (2006)
The Czech region Bohemia is famous for hearty meals and enjoying life in style. No place lives up to that like the scenic village Loket. Come for the leisure – and stay for some knedlíky! Continue reading
Where the Heat is on
USA – Miami Airport // Casino Royale (2006)
Well, it’s an airport. But then one of world’s biggest travel hubs. Coming here means going there … for example the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or maybe just that one famous hotel at Miami Beach Continue reading
The Renaissance of Spy Movies
2015 is the year of spy movies. Many of them take a more realistic turn on the world of spooks – something enhanced by the reboot of the Bond series with Daniel Craig. Now it’s 007 himself, who benefits from the spy renaissance. Continue reading
The One & Only
THE BAHAMAS – Paradise Island, The One & Only Ocean Club // Casino Royale (2006)
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