Sotheby’s is a world-known auction house – and plays a major role in both a Bond short story and a Bond film. Besides the place, the whole area is magic: London’s stylish neighborhood Mayfair!
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Parts of “Octopussy” were filmed in Berlin – and the then divided German capital had to double for Bavaria as well. Luckily, the film crew found some corners with “German Gemütlichkeit” outside of Berlin. Continue reading
The War Office is a relict of the old empire, but still shapes the heart of the new kingdom. It is a Bond home for the ages. Continue reading
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
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
The Shiv Niwas Palace is a home for kings – as it is part of the still running Maharaja palace in Udaipur. When the Bond crew stayed here, they made the best out of filming – even Roger Moore’s room had been used. Continue reading
The Monsoon Palace had been a perfect villain home, but is now derelict and empty. But still, the place is filled with magic – at a certain time of day. Continue reading
One say a person can only find one big love in a lifetime. The Taj Mahal is a strong supporter of that theory – as it was built as a monument for the love between an Indian shah and his wife. But how does James Bond fit in here? Continue reading
The lake shore at Gangaur Ghat is the thumping heart of Udaipur. Coming here means seeing the city thrive in music, passion and color. But its magical appearance is threatened: of all things for the sake of tourism. Continue reading
The Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur is an Oriental tale come to life: Once a Maharaja palace, the nowadays luxury hotel treats its guests like royals … and then there is this original rowboat for a true Bond experience! Continue reading
Back in the 1980s, Berlin was cool, but had a wall. Today, male strippers reenact soldier duty at the iconic Checkpoint Charlie border crossing. It’s good to have an exit plan for that wall tourism. Continue reading
Bond briefly visited West Berlin in the 1980s. Back then, the city was divided, but alive and kicking. Now – all united and being an international party hub – Berlin pulsates even more. Just recently, the “Octopussy” location in West Berlin got a fresh make-over. Continue reading
