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Scenic Routes Around the World is a stunning collection of the world's most exotic and beautiful roads, rivers, and trails, shot in breathtaking high definition. Behold the splendors of ancient journeys that have connected both famous and forgotten places for centuries, and now connect you to those who traversed them throughout history.

Disc 1: The Pacific - Travel the Alaska Highway from Vancouver to Alaska, taking in the dramatic and rugged coastline, and relishing the freedom of the great North. Also includes: The Route of Two Oceans (Central America) and Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Disc 2: South America - The Inca Trail is filled with clues connecting you to an ancient civilizations. Begin in Lima and travel through amazing villages before finally arriving at the unparralleled mountain kingdom of Machu Picchu. Also includes: The Amazon and Patagonia.

Disc 3: Europe - From its origins in the Black Forest to its passage through Vienna to its delta in the Black Sea, the Danube River flows for over 1,000 miles and crosses through six countries, each bearing witness to twenty-five centuries of European history, culture, and civilization. Also includes: The Iron Curtain (Eastern Europe) and Trans Lapland (Scandinavia).

Disc 4: Asia - Trek through India's Route of the Gods, a journey that crosses over the Himalaya Mountains at over 16,000 feet. Meet the epic characters along the way that define this remarkable country. Also includes: From Moscow to Irkoutsk and The Road of Sinbad (Middle East).

Disc 5: Far East - The gorgeous Path of Flowers in Japan takes you past over 250 varieties of cherry trees, and provides a rich tapestry that shows why Japan is often considered the ultimate meeting of tradition and modernity. Also includes: The Road of Perfume (Vietnam) and Route of the Sherpas (Nepal).

Disc 6: Africa - Hitch a ride across the Sahara on a camel caravan traveling the Salt Road. Amongst the few villages along this route you will discover ancent cultures, nearly untouched by time. Also includes: Route of the Bushman (Kalahari) and The Route of Kings (Egypt and the Middle East).