Podcasts

Andy Warhol @ SF-MoMA

You will be introduced to interesting facts about Andy Warhol along the way.

London

Visit the Tower of London – Crown Jewels, Windsor Castle, Hard Rock Hotel, Stonehenge, Changing the Guard, where to dine and the Roman baths. Find out what to do, hotels, where to go and eat in London. Ideas for your trip to with useful traveller information. Enjoy!

Paris

Visit the Seine River, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, France’s oldest perfume houses, the Louvre: da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Royal Estate of Versailles, Moulin Rouge, Claude Monet and much more. Find out what to do, where to go and eat in Paris. Ideas for your trip with useful traveller information.

Stonehenge

Stonehenge, prehistoric stone circle monument, cemetery, and archaeological site located on Salisbury Plain. The site is aligned in the direction of the sunrise of the summer solstice and the sunset of the winter solstice.

The Roman Baths

One of the major tourist attractions, the Roman Baths date back as far as 60 AD when the original temple was constructed and the natural hot springs were channeled inside. A large complex would also contain an exercise area, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.

Claude Monet

Claude Oscar Monet (1840–1926) was a founder of French impressionist painting. You will visit his house and gardens and learn about his personal history and lifestyle.

Musée de Louvre

The Louvre Museum is a must-see for anyone who visits Paris. It houses 40,000 works of art in an exhibition space that covers 52 acres. Nine million people visit the Louvre each year. From a medieval fortress to an art museum, the Louvre palace has undergone eight centuries of architectural transformation, making it an embodiment of French history. Rediscover here all the stages of its construction! Learn about Venus de Milo or Aphrodite of Melos, Winged Victory of Samothrace, 24-ton granite Egyptian sphinx and much more. Paris’ Louvre Museum houses Michelangelo statues and Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces such as Mona Lisa.

Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It was constructed from 1806—1836 and honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolution. It overlooks the Champs-Élysées a beautiful avenue in Paris that is 1.2 miles long and 230 feet wide.

The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles contains more than 5,000 pieces of furniture and 6,000 paintings. It has 700 rooms, more than 2,000 windows, 1,250 fireplaces, and 67 staircases and covers an area of 87,728,720 square feet, making it the world’s largest royal domain.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a iconic symbol of Paris. It is 1050 feet high and was completed in 1889 at the entrance of the 1889 World’s Fair. It was designed by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel who also created the inner frame of the Statue of Liberty.

Montmartre

Montmartre is a charming district in the heart of Paris. Take a pleasant walk through the streets where artists like Renoir, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso would frequent. You can also visit the watertower of Montmartre and the Basilica du Sacré-Cœur.

Changing of the Guard, Crown Jewels, Tower of London

Enjoy the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Explore 1000 years of history at London’s iconic castle. Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London, 25 miles from Windsor Castle.

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle lies 25 miles from Central London. A residence and fortress for almost 950 years, Windsor Castle is one of the oldest and largest continually occupied castles in the world. Located in the English county of Berkshire, Windsor Castle has deep and ancient roots with the British Royal Family and is widely famous for its stellar British architecture as well.

3 Paris Churches: Notre Dame, Sacré Cœur and The Church of Saint Séverin

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral construction was begun in 1160. Sacré-Cœur is a Roman Catholic church. It is a popular landmark and the second most visited monument in Paris. The basilica stands at Montmartre, the highest point in the city. The Church of Saint-Séverin is a Roman Catholic church of Paris. It is one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank and it continues to be used as a place of worship.

Fragonard: France’s Oldest Perfume House

You will visit France’s oldest perfume factory in Paris. During your visit, you will learn about the history and lifestyle of the area and how to mix perfume.

Las Vegas on the Cheap

Morgan Rees shares the essential free Las Vegas locations for smart travelers; structures such as the Mirage (volcano), Venetian (Art, painting and gondolas) and the Luxor (Pyramid, sphinx, artwork, jewelry and artifacts) provides an educational and historical platform for children and adults to learn. Learn more about Las Vegas’ favorite free attractions all within walking distance. Las Vegas has become more expensive, this short video covers fun free activities to do in Las Vegas just by simply walking around, and it is good for you. The world comes to you!

California Academy of Sciences

Join Morgan Rees at the California Academy of Sciences and visit an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.

Napa Valley Wine Train

For over 25 years, guests from around the world have been experiencing history in the stunning setting of Napa Valley. Please join Morgan has he shares interesting facts about the historic Napa Valley rail line and antique Pullman railcars and discover one of the top things to do in Napa Valley.

Parthenon in Nashville, TN

Morgan Rees reports from the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee’s Centennial Park, a full-scale copy of the original Parthenon in Athens. It was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. Today the Parthenon, which functions as an art museum, stands as the centerpiece of Centennial Park, a large public park just west of downtown Nashville.

MacWorld

Morgan Rees reports on MacWorld the world’s premier event focused solely on the Apple products platform.

A Word to the Webwise

With applications moving to the Web at breakneck speed, the need for providing a secure mechanism for access is becoming increasingly important. However, the problems of providing secure access are changing. In the first of a two-part Podcast, we suggest that a complete re-evaluation of how Internet security can work for the enterprise is long overdue.

Network Privilege

Who you are and whether or not you are allowed specific access privileges is going to be one of the most important Web application technology questions. The challenge will be to create secure inclusion.

Borderless Security Takes Shape

During the “A word to the Web wise…” Podcast, we explained why the need to provide a secure mechanism for access to the Internet is highly important. Having suggested that in-house managers must rethink their approach to IT security, here Morgan evaluates client-side certificates and certificate revocation lists.

TVNext reported by Morgan Rees

Morgan Rees reports from TVNext with the lastest news about TV applications, Social TV, Cloud Television, Broadband TV, and much more.

Transportation Innovation Workshop

Morgan Rees reports from the Transportation Innovation Workshop where we hear about tomorrow’s transportation today.

Solar Impulse

Morgan Rees reports from NASA Ames on Solar Impulse, an ultra-lightweight revolutionary airplane capable of flying day and night without fuel.

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show

Morgan Rees reports from the world’s largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums with more than 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and 1,500+ exhibitors.

Game Developers’ Conference

Morgan Rees covers the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the largest annual gathering of professional video game developers.

Comcast

Morgan Rees is covering Comcast from their Philadelphia, PA headquarters, including the NBC/Universal acquisition, the Comcast Media Center located in Denver, a quick tour, and interesting statistics.

Better Place

Morgan Rees reports on a Better Place, with locations in Israel and Silicon Valley, a leading global provider of electric car networks that enable the mass market adoption of electric cars.

Affordable Tahoe

Morgan Rees reports from Lake Tahoe with several excellent tips on lodging, dining, and recreation in the area.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Join Morgan Rees as he reports on the fascinating exhibits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Sutro Baths

The Sutro Baths was a large, privately owned opened to the public as the world’s largest indoor saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of the Outer Richmond District in western San Francisco, California.

Carmel Winery

Carmel Winery is the historic winery of Israel. It was founded in 1882. Carmel produces 15 million bottles a year, including wines of every style and at every price point. Carmel wines are Kosher and are suitable for consumption by Orthodox Jews, vegans and vegetarians.