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00:00Hello there, welcome to Getaway. It is time for you to chill out and enjoy a trip right around
00:11the globe from the comfort of your own couch. Coming up, you and I are discovering the Danube
00:17in depth. You have one river that takes in several countries that are full of history,
00:23culture, delicious food. We are cycling New Zealand's glorious South Island. This
00:30little gem is the Waipura Valley, a relatively undiscovered area full of epic scenery and
00:36wonderful wineries. Exploring the vibrant Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. It feels like
00:44absolute chaos but somehow it works. The sights, the sounds, the smells of the city, it's amazing. Plus
00:51we are taking one of Australia's very best driving holidays. The Great Ocean Road. It
00:58comes in at less than 250 kms in length. So you could do it in one day but my advice is to take your time.
01:05Hello, welcome to Getaway and welcome to Portugal.
01:20If, like me, you've never been to this sun-drenched slice of paradise, then we can discover it
01:26together. If you're lucky enough that you've already been, then you'll want to revisit its
01:31terraced vineyards, gorgeous gardens, impressive palaces and the lovely locals. Either way,
01:39it's a win-win. As the Portuguese say,
01:42Porto is Portugal's second largest city after Lisbon and it's the starting point for our eleven
01:55one-day cruise along the Douro River with scenic.
01:58For the sweet tooths among us, there is one mandatory first stop upon arriving in Portugal,
02:11Pastiche de Nata, or as we know them, Portuguese tarts. This is a typical Portuguese breakfast,
02:20espresso, the Portuguese tarts, and the final touch, a little flourish of cinnamon.
02:26Mmm.
02:31Oh, I'm so glad I got two.
02:35Porto's Old Town area revolves around the magnificent Douro, which has long been the lifeblood of this port city.
02:43These boats, called rebellows, were used to carry port from the Douro Valley to right here in Porto.
02:53These days, they carry tourists and can deliver us to the other side of the river to discover Porto from another perspective.
03:05It's so interesting seeing a new city from above because you realise how big it is, or in Porto's case,
03:12how compact it is.
03:15With scenic, you'll discover all of Porto's prettiest sights, as well as having free time to discover a few of your own.
03:27Every day, there are scenic free choice tours to choose from.
03:32I've opted to explore the nearby region of Aruca and its landmark suspension bridge.
03:38Pedro, I like your office.
03:39Yes, for sure.
03:40But clearly, you have no fear of heights.
03:43Yes, that was one of the requirements when I applied for this job.
03:47How high up will we be?
03:49So, when we reach the middle of the bridge, that's when we reach the highest point.
03:54Where you have the Piper River under your feet, there will be 175 metres, like a 50-storey building.
04:02On completion in 2021, this was the world's largest suspension bridge.
04:08And while the title has already been overtaken, it can certainly lay claim to being one of the most
04:13significant structures in the country.
04:16It's amazing that you've got this bridge because then it brings people to this area
04:20to learn more about it and appreciate it.
04:23Yes, that was one of the goals from the municipality when we build and to give people the opportunity
04:28to have another perspective and another experience.
04:32I've decided that if I just focus on you, then I'm not going to panic.
04:35That'll go.
04:36I'll just keep watching you.
04:38That's a good thing.
04:46From Porto, scenic azure sets sail on the Douro River, which roughly translates to river of gold.
04:54And on a day like this, it really lives up to its name.
05:02The Douro Valley is one of Portugal's most prized destinations and one of the oldest wine regions
05:15on the planet.
05:17And you'll happily lap it all up from the comfort of the masterfully designed suites on board.
05:24All but a handful of scenic azure's 48 suites feature these spacious balconies.
05:31Whether it's the seemingly endless vineyards, the gorgeous country homes or the little villages
05:37that pass us by, time spent cruising is absolutely one of the highlights of this experience.
05:43It's just another way to soak up this incredible scenery.
05:47Our next port is Entre Os Rios and a short 25-minute drive delivers us to the stunning Avalida winery.
06:05This garden is gobsmacking. It's so beautiful.
06:09It is. And there's a lot of species. And this is actually the best season, you know,
06:14to see the garden. It's springtime. There's always colour in this garden.
06:19So one family has owned this property?
06:22Yes, they've been here for five generations, since the 1600s.
06:27The vision of one man, Manuel Pedro Geddes, has left a legacy that has inspired generations.
06:34You can tell that there's so much love poured into not just the winery, but also this garden.
06:40Yes, this is their house, their home. And the funny thing is that there's always family members
06:45who are particularly interested in the garden. And so they still bring things into the garden.
06:50That's why we have all this different species, different colours.
06:54With so much to see, it's easy to forget this is one of the most renowned wineries in the country.
07:02Avalida Winery is in the heart of the Vino Verde wine region.
07:06Vino Verde translates as green wine, not for the colour of the wine, but the lush rolling vines.
07:14This is Vino Verde, Casal Garcia. This was actually our first wine produced on the estate in 1939.
07:21It's the most popular wine in Portugal, as well as abroad. It's very refreshing,
07:27very flavourish, a lot of aromas. So like we like to say in Portugal, Saúde!
07:31Saúde!
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08:17After the break, we're embracing the outdoor lifestyle on the Gold Coast. From sunup to sundown,
08:26people are swimming, surfing, beaching, biking, hiking and generally just soaking in the good vibe.
08:30The first thing you'll notice about the Gold Coast, apart from the amazing beaches,
08:47is the outdoorsy lifestyle. From sunup to sundown, people are swimming, surfing, beaching, biking,
08:53hiking and generally just soaking in the good vibe because once you're here, it's hard not to get amongst it.
09:01As a local, I've got a long list of my favourite ways to enjoy the outdoors.
09:05Like the rest of the morning crowd, I'm kicking off my day in activewear.
09:09Watch me dance, dance the night away. My heart could be burning, but you will see it on my face.
09:17Watch me dance. This walk around Talabudgera Creek and through the Birdly Headlands National Park
09:24is right at the top of the list.
09:37There you go.
09:39Go away.
09:39See ya.
09:41Pretty much every cafe and kiosk on the Gold Coast has an acai bowl on the menu,
09:45which works well for me because these things are my guilty pleasure.
09:48And when you're around the elements all day, the sun, the sand, the salt, a treat like this
09:52is exactly what you need.
09:57I'm in heaven.
09:59This is where it's at.
10:01Burley Point is definitely one of my favourite hangouts on the Gold,
10:05but there's coastline to explore as far as the eye can see.
10:09Grabbing a line bike and riding from beach to beach is a great alternative to tackling traffic.
10:18The Gold Coast is home to almost two and a half thousand kilometres of bike paths and walkways,
10:24linking suburbs, neighbourhoods and of course, it's world famous beaches.
10:28From Burley, it's just 10km down the road to Corrumban and one of the coast's oldest and most loved landmarks.
10:41Myself, all the class everyone here can come around with jugs of food for you,
10:45filled with nectar so that we can get all the food onto your plate ASAP,
10:50and we'll have birdies waving on there in no time at all.
10:58This bird feeding was first kicked off in the 1940s by a local bloke as a means of stopping
11:04neighbourhood lorikeets from attacking his garden. And now, almost 80 years later,
11:08it's still attracting all the crowds and lots of birds.
11:15Spread over 27 hectares, Corrumban Wildlife Sanctuary is home to more than 1400 animals and birds.
11:23But it's the lorikeets that remain the star attraction,
11:26with bird feeding held every day at eight and four.
11:42From Corrumban, it's an easy and flat 15-minute ride to the Gold Coast's southernmost suburb of
11:47Coolangatta and its iconic Pink Hotel.
11:50This bold and bright revamped 1950s hotel has become a landmark of the Coolangatta landscape,
11:58and it's my top pick for a memorable place to stay.
12:02This isn't the kind of hotel that blends in with its surroundings.
12:05It's crazy and it's colourful and over the years has become a bit of an icon of the area.
12:10Every room is completely individual, so no matter how many times you stay,
12:21you'll always have a different but equally cool experience.
12:24Oh!
12:25There's 17 rooms in total, including six suites, each with their own individual identity.
12:32The styling is a funky mix of retro and rockstar.
12:48It's also home to Eddie's Grubhouse, an old-school rock and roll burger bar.
12:54You can dine in or take my tip and head up to the hotel rooftop for dinner with a view.
12:58As long as you love me, you're sweet, sweet, loving, loving, loving me.
13:06Keep me coming, coming, yeah.
13:15Whether you're visiting the North or South Island, New Zealand is full of wide open spaces and dreamy views.
13:21Every region has its own unique charm, and this little gem is the Waipara Valley,
13:27a relatively undiscovered area full of epic scenery and wonderful wineries.
13:37It's hard to believe this vast region is just 40 minutes north of the City of Christchurch.
13:47Oh, Phil, this is absolutely stunning looking around here.
13:52And, you know what, I'm ashamed to say I'd never heard of this region before.
13:56It's a real hidden gem.
13:57Yeah, it really is, and it is special.
14:00And not too many people have been here, unfortunately, but, you know, that's also part of its appeal.
14:05Everything that you come to the South Island for, for good food and good wine and, you know, stunning scenery,
14:10you get that here, the best part, without the crowds.
14:14It's easy to explore by road, and on an e-bike you get the fresh air as well as being able to truly soak in the scenery.
14:27It does have this incredible feeling of being close to the mountains and the alpine peaks are just down the road,
14:34and then there's a surf beach, you know, about 10 k's behind us.
14:40We're doing a little sample of a much larger six-day tour offered by Adventure South.
14:47So we're at George's Road, and this is one of the great little vineyards here.
14:52Kirk and his team produce a number of different wines.
14:55Stunning spot, and look, you know, mountains, air and hills.
14:58It's a really cool place to come and have a tasting.
15:00Snow-capped mountains, fresh air, and you promised me nice wine.
15:04Good wines, promise, promise, absolutely.
15:09George's Road is an eight-hectare estate with an intentional small-scale approach to winemaking.
15:17You dig the holes here, you plant the vines, and you take it all the way through to right now tasting.
15:22How does that feel to be so in control of what we're about to drink?
15:27Well, it's absolutely what I've sort of envisaged from the start, I guess.
15:31Yes, you know, being in control from grape to glass, you know, making the wine.
15:35Firstly, how I like wine.
15:37It's no secret that New Zealand is known for its great wine,
15:41but Waipara Valley has remained under the radar for most people.
15:45We all know Central Otago, we all know Hawke's Bay, Marlborough, the big machine that it is,
15:51but there is totally a lot of smaller regions who are growing and making some beautiful wine,
15:56and this is certainly one of them.
15:57Oh, that's good.
16:06But it's not just the vineyards. This region is home to many hidden gems.
16:12It's almost like nature was created for you to have these sculptures around.
16:16Yeah, absolutely, yeah. It's kind of like the landscape coming together,
16:21creating an exhibition space for people to come and enjoy.
16:25Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park is a former limestone quarry-cum-open-air art gallery.
16:34The sculptures on display are the result of many years of hard work,
16:38from artist and owner Raymond Herber.
16:41Some of your pieces, I mean, they're so flowing and beautiful,
16:44and then you've got this one that's quite quirky.
16:47I mean, it's a bicycle with a whip and a fan. What is this?
16:51So, yep, the Whipper Cycle. By all means, have a turn.
16:54Really? The Whipper Cycle?
16:55The fan will pull you down, the whip will keep you going.
17:01I need this at every chute, and the whip to make me work faster.
17:06Well, this looks lovely. Is this our final stop?
17:19It is, yep. The Bone Line.
17:21So, another great little winery here with a great variety of wine.
17:25Located upstream from the south bank of the Whippera River,
17:31Bone Line was given its name from the ancient fossils found close to their vineyard.
17:38So, this place is rich in history, isn't it?
17:41Yeah, it really is. I mean, this is a winery that's been here for about 30-odd years,
17:45but the valley is about 65 million years.
17:48Wow.
17:49So, the Bone Line, they really try and celebrate the geological formations
17:53and the history in the region found through here.
17:56I cannot wait to taste this. 65 million years in the making, this Pinot.
17:59In the making, absolutely. So, and I think we've learnt it, haven't we, after riding today?
18:04I've worked up a thirst. Thanks to you, Phil.
18:06Pleasure. Thank you.
18:10Beautiful. That's nice, isn't it?
18:14Coming up next, cruising the mighty Mekong in style.
18:17If you're looking for the best way to discover the heart of South East Asia,
18:22I think this might be it.
18:36Travel is all about new experiences, and for me, this is about as new as it gets.
18:41First time on a river cruise, and first time in Cambodia and Vietnam.
18:46Now, we're travelling on one of the world's great river systems, the mighty Mekong,
18:51past quaint villages, temples, and hitting the bustling cities of Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh.
18:57If you're looking for the best way to discover the heart of South East Asia,
19:00I think this might be it.
19:13Phnom Penh is the capital of the country of Cambodia.
19:17From this captivating city, Emerald Harmony will wind its way along the Mekong to Vietnam's largest
19:23metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City.
19:35Cambodia is a country known for its rivers and wide plains,
19:39as well as its many temples and palaces.
19:44As a kingdom, Cambodia has a royal family, and it's no surprise that the king's residence
19:50in Phnom Penh is one of the most incredible palace complexes in the country.
19:55The buildings in the complex were constructed in the 1860s, when it was decided to move the
20:15capital south from the town of Udon. But its history goes far beyond that.
20:20It has been influenced a lot by the Angkorian architecture in the 12th century AD.
20:32Like many Asian cities, scooters and tuk-tuks are the main mode of transport.
20:37And for us visitors, it's the best way to experience life, just like a local.
20:43So what's your favourite part about being in a tuk-tuk?
20:46I can see more around here, because it's more open at the back.
20:49For me, I really feel like I'm a part of the city when I'm in a tuk-tuk.
20:53You know, you can really smell and feel it.
21:03Phnom Penh really comes alive at night. It's so vibrant. It feels like absolute chaos,
21:10but somehow it works.
21:11How do people not crash?
21:17Well, the people know how to go with their flow, doing this every day, like a habit.
21:23So they know how to keep spacing.
21:26It becomes like a six-cent. Oh, Jesus.
21:29Independent Monument is behind us.
21:31Independent.
21:32Yes. The local people call this one the Cambodian Champs-Elysées.
21:37Oh, this is the Cambodian Champs-Elysées. I like that a lot.
21:41It's a really exciting, vibrant city.
21:45Absolutely.
21:56It's impossible to visit Cambodia without acknowledging some of the horrific history
22:01that happened here. But these monuments serve not just as a memorial for the people who have passed,
22:06but as a symbol for the Cambodian people and their ability to triumph in adversity.
22:11In the 1970s, when Cambodia was under the rule of the Khmer Rouge,
22:22it's estimated over two million lives were taken by the regime.
22:29There are many sites in the country known as killing fields,
22:33which hold mass graves and memorials for the victims.
22:42Shoe Young Ek is one of the largest and lies just a short drive from the city.
22:48See, the monuments like this one, what kind of significance do they have to the Cambodian people?
22:54With these monuments, the people can come to pray or come to worship,
22:58and they also can lift some offering to their relatives and their family.
23:04Appreciating the past tragedies the country has endured
23:07also gives a greater appreciation for the character and kindness of the Cambodian people.
23:19After just an hour or two back on board Emerald Harmony,
23:22the city is a distant memory as we cruise through the Cambodian countryside.
23:32Fortunately, there's stops all along the river,
23:34so we can meet with the locals and experience their way of life firsthand.
23:40The ox are a big part of Cambodian culture.
23:43There's a lot of history around the ox.
23:45Yes, of course.
23:46We use ox cart more than 1,000 years already.
23:481,000 years?
23:50Yes, since 10th century AD.
23:53Here in Kampong Trelak, the tradition of the ox cart is still alive and well.
23:58The ox cart has been used for the transportation of the rice products
24:03and for the transportation of the people from place to place.
24:07Some people in Cambodia also call it the local limo.
24:10The local limo. I love that.
24:12So this is about as authentic a Cambodian experience as you can get.
24:16Yes.
24:17Local limo.
24:18Local limo.
24:20Just a few minutes south is the historic town of Udong.
24:26Once the capital, now a serene sanctuary of Buddhist culture.
24:33Cedar, this is a functioning monastery right now.
24:36How many monks are on the property?
24:39We do have 150 monks here and 400 nuns.
24:44400 nuns?
24:45400 nuns.
24:50It's also the location of one of several Emerald Plus cultural experiences on the cruise.
25:00A traditional Buddhist blessing just for us.
25:15Back on board Emerald Harmony and after an incredible three-course meal,
25:19we're treated to a traditional Cambodian performance on the sundeck.
25:23A very fitting farewell to a very special place.
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26:18Still to come, the best of Bratislava.
26:21Pretty darn delicious, isn't it?
26:23Plus, Australia's biggest rodeo.
26:27Are you ready for some rodeo?
26:42Mount Eyes has always been a bit of a diamond in the rough out here in outback Queensland because
26:48it was built on a rich mineral deposit that's made it one of the most important mines,
26:53not only in Australia, but also right around the world.
26:57It's a land of red dirt, blood, sweat and tears.
27:01And because of its isolation out here, it's given the ISA a character all of its own.
27:07There's so much more to this town though.
27:10And visiting is all about getting to know the story of this region.
27:13One of the town's most famous attractions is the Mount Isa Rodeo.
27:29It's a huge drawcard for cowboys and girls from right around the country.
27:35So much in fact, it's become the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere.
27:43But it's mining that really put Mount Isa on the map.
27:58And the outback at Isa showcases some of that history.
28:02And the time that's found, would you do it again, would you do it again?
28:06Was it too much?
28:08Was it too much?
28:10And just out the back is this natural gem.
28:20So this beauty right here, this is the ruby saltbush.
28:23Some people actually call it a little bush tomato, because it looks like a little tiny red tomato.
28:27Oh wow, you do get a really big pop of sweetness, don't you?
28:29Yeah.
28:30The Bush Takatua gives you a chance to learn about the ancient culinary traditions
28:36of Australia's indigenous culture.
28:38Edna, it's quite an amazing way to come and taste a bit of the Queensland outback.
28:43Yeah, so it's really good because it gives visitors an experience, an indigenous experience actually.
28:49And we get to teach them about everything that's over 50,000 years old, so very old knowledge.
28:53Wow.
28:54Yeah.
28:54Led by local indigenous guides, the experience takes you on a sensory journey, revealing some
29:04secrets of the outback landscape.
29:07So what guests find amazing about Northwest Queensland is that there's so much out here.
29:11They think it's dead and dry, but it's not.
29:13There's like a thousand different plants and weeds and trees they can use for anything, like fruit,
29:18medicine, pastries even case, or just tea.
29:22There's plenty of interesting flavours to tickle your taste buds,
29:26but I'd highly recommend sticking close to your guide on this one.
29:30Laxatives.
29:31Oh really?
29:32Yeah.
29:33Right.
29:33Constipation medication.
29:35We call it cattle bush because cattle eat it.
29:38Yeah, they poop and it smells horrid.
29:40Right.
29:40It's not as bad as bat poop, so there's that bonus.
29:43I just called into the city of Mount Isa.
29:48Mount Isa's story is really all about the people and the resilience of those who have lived in
29:54the area is also on display in a totally unique experience.
30:00This is Australia's first and only underground hospital, which was set up back in World War II.
30:07And at the time, all the miners of the area banded together to blast and carve these tunnels out of
30:13solid rock in just under four months, but it was all for a very good cause.
30:18The underground hospital takes you on an immersive journey back to the 1940s.
30:24This place was set up as an air raid shelter.
30:27So during World War II when the Japanese were threatening to invade Australia and threatening
30:31to bomb some of the cities around the coast, we were under the assumption that we would be next.
30:35So all the volunteer miners dug this tunnel out for the hospital.
30:38When the air raid drills happened, everyone had to come down here.
30:41That's patients, doctors, nurses.
30:43Everyone had to come down here and wait out until the siren was over.
30:46The one hour guided tour brings to life the stories of the hospital.
30:51It's a living piece of history that was lost for decades until some local kids found the tunnels
30:58and made the mistake of lighting a campfire down here.
31:02The fire brigade are sent, the police are sent, the kids are picked up.
31:04And that's when all the stories start to come out because you've got all the volunteer miners,
31:08doctors, all the nurses, everyone with all their stories start to come out.
31:12That's when we turn it into a tourist attraction.
31:14Wow.
31:18One of the charms of Mount Isa is the surrounding landscapes.
31:22And Lake Mundara is one of the area's not so hidden gems.
31:26A sunset tour shakes up the usual outback scenery with a visit to the lake that sits just 15 minutes
31:35from the centre of town.
31:37The tour takes you to all the key locations, but it's the final stop,
31:43shared with a few of the locals that everyone comes to enjoy.
31:47This is one of the things I love about travelling through outback Queensland.
31:51You just have to expect the unexpected.
31:58After the break, we are on one of the greatest road trips in the country.
32:03It's not about the destination. It is all about the journey.
32:21Blessed with towering cliffs, great surf, idyllic little coastal towns and inspiring landmarks.
32:29The Great Ocean Road is one of the greatest coastal drives in Australia.
32:34It comes in at less than 250km in length, so you could do it in one day.
32:39But my advice is to take your time and make lots of little pit stops.
32:44Because in this instance, it's not about the destination. It is all about the journey.
32:56The official start of the Great Ocean Road is in the surf town of Torquay,
33:00around an hour and a half drive from Melbourne.
33:03From Torquay, it winds its way along the south-west of Victoria and ends in Port Ferry.
33:09There's many gems along the way, but before you start...
33:19..you'll need a sandwich stop.
33:26What brought you here to Torquay?
33:28What brought us to Torquay was my wife's surfs.
33:31She's the surfing mecca of Australia, I guess.
33:33She's a cool wife.
33:34She's pretty cool.
33:35So, yeah, we've moved down here for the surf, but also, location-wise, to Melbourne.
33:40On the weekends, we get a lot of people coming here as a first stop
33:43to get their goodies from the deli to go down the Great Ocean Road.
33:47Hidden down a laneway in one of the main streets,
33:50Mortar Deli began as a cafe and sandwich shop,
33:53now expanded to include a deli and pasta bar.
33:57Jake, you've got so many different options on the menu as well.
34:00Yeah.
34:00Some I've never heard of, like the Hobbes-bizet.
34:03Hobbes-bizet.
34:04Hobbes-bizet, that one.
34:05What does that mean?
34:06So, that's my heritage on a plate, I guess.
34:10It's a Maltese tuna sandwich.
34:12A nice, fresh Mediterranean flavour.
34:13So, you've got tuna, olives, capers, lots of olive oil, parsley.
34:18Mediterranean on a plate.
34:20I can tell just by looking at it that this is going to be amazing,
34:24but I'm not one of those neat eaters, so this is probably going to get messy.
34:29I have no idea how to wrap my laughing gear around this,
34:32so we might stop filming now.
34:40The road hugs the coast along iconic seaside towns
34:44like Anglesey and Aries Inlet and further south to Lorne.
34:51And while the beaches are the star attraction,
34:54much of the Great Ocean Road is bordered by the Great Otway National Park,
34:59so it's a great idea to take a detour inland.
35:03This is the perfect setting for all these activities.
35:13Yeah, we're just so lucky to be out in nature,
35:16and we kind of want to promote people just to get away from their screens and their devices,
35:20and just enjoy nature up in the trees.
35:22But it's so well camouflaged, it's all blended in.
35:26Yeah, we've done our best not to remove much of nature,
35:29like we've kept a lot of most of the trees, pretty much all the trees,
35:32and they're actually our lifeline here.
35:33They hold everything that you see here that holds you up in the air.
35:37Nestled among the towering treetops is this off-road adventure park,
35:42offering everything from a gentle walk in the canopy to high adrenaline action.
35:48So nice to be up in the treetops.
35:50It's beautiful, isn't it? And it's so close.
35:52We're only a kilometre away from the beach,
35:54but then we just have this beautiful forest with all these treetop walks.
35:58It's sensational.
36:02OK, here goes.
36:03Enjoy.
36:07Oh, OK.
36:10That's quite fast.
36:17I didn't know how to stop.
36:19Wow.
36:20Coming in hot, that's for sure.
36:22Cruising along the Great Ocean Road, there's as many accommodation options as there are
36:33spectacular vistas, from boutique hotels to cosy Airbnbs.
36:39But perhaps none of the stays on offer are quite as unique as this, a converted 1920s steam carriage.
36:48How did it all come about?
36:49Well, we inherited the carriage by default, really, because we bought the house next door
36:55and we were interested in turning that into an Airbnb. So we tidied this up enough so that people
37:00could just come in and have a look, just out of curiosity. And then we found that people were
37:05interested in a train carriage. And ironically, this is now the most popular one.
37:08The space features a master bedroom inside a double compartment carriage,
37:14and even a private outdoor bath.
37:18Not many people can say that they've slept in a steam train,
37:22let alone a first-class carriage. Now, a trip along the Great Ocean Road is memorable enough,
37:28but throw in a stay here, and it's guaranteed to be a holiday that you will not forget.
37:37Coming up, a flavour-filled day in Budapest.
37:41Is it with the chilli? It's with the chilli, yes.
37:44I love you, Budapest.
37:58If you're thinking about going to Europe to sample a Danube river cruise,
38:03you have one river that takes in several countries that are full of history, culture,
38:08delicious food. And then you throw in the romance of floating down a river,
38:13just passing one beautiful castle and pretty village after another.
38:17I just think it has it all, and I am going to prove it to you now,
38:21beginning right here in the Paris of the East.
38:31Grand, yet grounded. Romantic, yet real. Budapest, Hungary's capital.
38:38is one of Central Europe's most absorbing cities, and running right through its heart,
38:45is the Danube River.
38:50Over the next 10 days, we'll be cruising aboard the luxurious scenic amber,
38:55exploring this iconic waterway in-depth.
39:05All right, to kick the day off in Budapest,
39:07the fortress and fisherman's bastion has the best views of the city,
39:13and honours the guild of fishermen who defended the city against invading armies for centuries.
39:19When you come up here, does this still take your breath away?
39:26All the time I come up here, yes.
39:28It's beautiful up here.
39:31Is it fair to say that we're actually very lucky to have all of these buildings? I mean,
39:36considering the challenges, the wars that Hungary and Budapest has gone through, is that fair?
39:43It is absolutely fair. We had more than 15 sieges here in Budapest, and look around, it's still standing.
39:50In spite of its history of invasion, Hungary held on to its language, its traditions, and most importantly, its cuisine.
39:59This is the great market hall. First opened in 1897, its stunning tiling and super fresh produce make it part food bazaar,
40:12part cultural treasure, and 100% authentic.
40:16So it's a regular farmer's market where local housewives come, usually on Fridays and Saturdays.
40:27They absolutely love their meat with everything here.
40:31And salami is a Hungarian specialty.
40:35Okay, so this is, is it with the chilli? It's with the chilli, yes.
40:39Oh, by what?
40:40So what do you think?
40:53Oh my goodness.
40:56Hold on, I actually really am breaking out of sweat.
40:58Love you, Budapest.
41:03As the sun sets on our first day of adventure,
41:06our first night of river cruising begins by the lights of a Danube moon.
41:12Budapest by day, well, that was pretty beautiful.
41:15But by night, wow, she's a total stunner.
41:18The overnight journey from Budapest to our next stop in Bratislava is around about 200 kilometers.
41:41Sometimes things don't come full circle.
41:44Oh, oh, oh, oh.
41:47Bratislava is the capital of modern-day Slovakia.
41:51After becoming peacefully independent from the Czech Republic in 1993's Velvet Divorce,
41:58the Danube River now connects the young country to its closest neighbors.
42:03However, this wasn't always the case.
42:06How many countries can I see from this point?
42:09From this point, we can see three countries.
42:12Austria, Hungary, and we are in Slovakia.
42:16Where was the Iron Curtain? Where was that barbed wire fence?
42:19The Danube River was the iron curtain behind this bridge.
42:23And this line, like the motorway, what we can see here down,
42:27this was really the fence, the iron curtain.
42:30So what would have happened if you tried to cross that fence?
42:34That if you crossed the first line, you would maybe shoot down by the soldiers.
42:43Since independence in 1993, Bratislava has become a really cool,
42:49vibey university town, absorbing influences from right across Europe.
42:57For a true taste of old-school opulence, you've got to try Conditore Cormus.
43:03It's sort of part museum, part patisserie.
43:09I have heard that the caramel cake is the one to go for.
43:15That's the most famous one. Is that okay? I might choose that one.
43:18Go to.
43:20While it was actually opened in 2017, the patisserie is adorned with hand-painted
43:26renaissance frescoes and original antiques from the 16th to 19th centuries.
43:40Pretty darn delicious, isn't it? You've stopped talking.
43:43Sometimes it's very important to have just a break.
43:50Oh, said me never.
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44:34Well, thank you so much for travelling the world with us.
44:40Next week, we will continue our cruise through Europe.
44:44Another day, another country that our beloved Danube has delivered us to.
44:49We'll discover a slightly different side to the Hawaiian Islands.
44:53Hawaii is also home to some incredible ranches and its fair share of cowboys and cowgirls.
44:58Plus, how about we sail through the wonderful Whitsundays?
45:02You have total freedom to go where you want to go and see the places that you want to see.
45:07Until we meet again, you stay safe and bon voyage.
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