Enjoy Your Weekend With BeamZ
NEW Shows Travel Porta Nigra, Germany: the best preserved gate from the ancient world Friday, May 13th How about exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site with Juliane in Trier, Germany? When the Romans laid the foundation stone for the Porta Nigra in AD 170, they would never have imagined how successful it would be. After all, the city gate was just one of four in Trier at the time. Today, some 1850 years later, the ‘Black Gate’ is the best preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps, and the number one attraction when it comes to Roman structures in modern-day Germany. So come see it!
Spinning Kafka’s Head, Suicide in Progress, Church in a Wall Friday, May 13thOne of the unique things about Prague is that the art around the city is quite unusual and unique and this piece on Franz Kafka is no different. The rotating head has forty-two layers and built-in motors to make sure that the statue is constantly moving. Twice an hour the head of Franz stops for 15 minutes at the perfect spot before it starts going again for another 15 minutes. You won't have to wait long to see this piece of art in action! Come explore it and more!
Saturday, May 14th
Discover the artist who made Rome beautiful! When we walk around Rome, there is one artist who continuously reminds us of his presence. His name is Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Come with me on this journey through all his wonders that made Rome beautiful: from the Colonnade of Saint Peter, to the touching sculpture of the Blessed Ludovica Albertoni.. from the bridge of the Angels, to the fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. There is so much that he left for us to enjoy!
Bernini is everywhere you turn in Rome. And no two of his artworks are the same.
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Cordoba Highlights: The Largest Old Town in Spain Saturday, May 14th Home to the largest old town in Spain and the only city in the world to have four UNESCO-protected sites, Córdoba is a must-visit for any traveler. From its beautiful Roman bridge to the mighty Mosque-Cathedral, the city’s cultural and historic offerings mean it deserves a place on everyone’s bucket list. Come visit it with Kelsey!
Ashkelon, Israel: Paradise for Archaeologists Saturday, May 14th Let's join host Anna in Israel for another interesting tour! Let's walk around the neighborhood of Ashkelon. Where every now and then, construction workers find ruins of Roman or Byzantine periods - sarcophagi, mosaics and the like - in this five-thousand year old city, history is literally beneath your feet. Imagine just walking around and stumbling upon this hidden treasures! Are you in?
Lichtenberg's Medieval Castle, Germany Saturday, May 14th Enjoy with us Lichtenberg Castle and its charming location, the heart of the Palatinaes’s mountainous region. The fortress is more than 400 metres long, over 800 years old and one of the longest-standing castle ruins in Germany! The unique thing is that the castle was built illegally during the 13th century, so why not join us to admire beautiful views and fascinating history?
Saturday, May 14th
Want to see a different side of Italy? Join our host Patrizia to enjoy Italian destinations that are not full of tourists and are uniquely charming. Our first stop? The fishing village of San Feliciano at Lake Trasimeno (the 4th largest Italian lake). Famous for its beautiful sunset (hopefully we have a clear sky to see it) but the little port, the fishermen's cats and the atmosphere are well worth the visit.
Patio Flower Festival in Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain
Sunday, May 15th
Let's join Kelsey in the famous Patio Flower Festival in Cordoba! The festival takes place every year during the first week of May and is a long-standing tradition in the city. “Patios” translates to “courtyards” and the festival celebrates the art of elaborately decorating courtyards with hundreds of colorful flowers and plants. Come enjoy the pretty flowers with us!
Sunday, May15th
Southampton is a beautiful city and it’s port is the UK's most frequented cruise port, welcoming some of the largest cruise ships in the world. It is also the port from which the Titanic departed from. Come with us and explore this incredible place and its stories with Lilian!
Melbourne Ghost Hunting with Stories
Monday, May 16th
We have went to a few places with host Alexander in Australia but this time he wants to show a spoky side of Melbourne! Join us for a chilling walk at night in some creepy sights of the city, but beware some goosebumps and scares may happen! We will even use a real ghost detector!
Hop On the Mountain Train to The Rose Festival 🌹, Vietnam
Monday, May 16th
Join us at the "longest mountain climbing train in Vietnam" to explore the area and its fresh cool atmosphere, mountains behind the clouds, stunning landscapes and beautiful villages. Thousands of tourists choose this place every year to visit. And after this beautiful train ride we will enjoy a rose festival, gathering more than 10,000 climbing roses!
Tuesday, May 17th
See one of Ireland's most iconic sites, the Rock of Cashel. Among the monuments to be found there is a round tower, a high cross, a Romanesque chapel, a Gothic cathedral, an abbey, the Hall of the Vicars Choral and a fifteenth-century Tower House. You will be definitely amazed by the beauty and history of this place. Come explore it with Dave!
Special Night Tour of Old Delhi - Secret Location
Tuesday, May 17th
If you are looking for adventure and some beautiful sights, join us and our local host, Komal, for a walk through some of the most incredible places in Old Delhi at night. But most importantly, she will show us a secret exciting location that only her as a local knows of!
Food
Ukrainian food & culture with Ievgen Klopotenko
Friday, May 13th
We have been seeing everywhere all the bad things happening in Ukraine, but how about a different perspective? Let's see what is still great about Ukraine, and honor the country! Did you know Ukrainian food is delicious? You are missing out! So why not join us and @klopotenko, the most famous chef in Ukraine in the premier of his new cooking show.
In this first show, Ievgen will teach us how to make Banosh, a flavorful and traditional Ukrainian dish, made of corn grits and served with a variety of toppings, like mushrooms, cracklings, chicken and seasoned with cheese and onions.
After the beginning of the war, Ievgen started to cook for the Ukrainian army and all the money raised during his show will go to his project.
Discover Italy in America at Your Table: Mushroom Ragu
Saturday, May 14th
Aaah, I'm so happy, two new recipes from John and Patty, now I know what to cook on the weekend! First, let's make Mushroom Ragu. This dish is rich in flavors, easy to make and great for everyone since it's vegetarian and can be vegan!
Discover Italy in America at Your Table: Shrimp Scampi Saturday, May 14th And if you're not a big fan of mushrooms or if you simply just one to learn one more recipe with us, join us to make Shrimp Scampi with Lemon Linguini. Actually, this is one of my favorite dishes, I just love shrimp with pasta! This is also so easy to make, so why not try it yourself?
Series on BeamZ - NEW Episodes From Scotland with lots of love Saturday, May 14th This weekend is the perfect time to join us for a show in Scotland, in a secret spot chosen by Sam! Let's have a stroll and a chat through some beautiful spot in Scotland and explore its highlights. Sam's shows are always great as you may already know, so don't miss this one!
Sacred, Mystical and Spiritual Places in Paris Tuesday, May 17th Join Patrick to immerse yourself and explore another spiritual and mystical place in Paris. This week's destiny is a surprise, but I can tell you that he is taking you somewhere beautiful and with a rich history. I wouldn't miss it if I were you!
Spirit of Japan Tuesday, May 17th Yamashita Park is a beautiful seaside park located alongside Yokohama harbour. We will be enjoying a relaxing stroll through the park with the blue ocean on one side and the modern cityscape on the other. In between, the park has around 1,900 roses across 160 species. The rose is the official floral symbol for the city of Yokohama!
Stop Putin Now with Gregg Stebben Friday, May 13th This Friday we are doing something special, Alina and Gregg are doing our first warm-up session live on Instagram! Twenty minutes before (01:40pm EST) our BeamZ show (2pm EST) join us for a quick chat on our Instagram. Our host Gregg will log in with our @stopputin.now Instagram profile and Alina with her near 50k followers profile @alinaa_star. This will be a different way of interacting with your favorite hosts and a good way to discover what we and Alina are doing on our social medias!
President Zelensky, Courage That Surprised the World Sunday, May 15th Join us and Olga to honor Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. We have seen him fighting for his country all over the news, so let our Ukrainian host tell us more in her show what she thinks about Zelensky. As our host says: "Zelensky embodies what a president should be like. He is honest, direct, caring and fighting for his people and country. We (Ukrainians) thanks to him revived lost concepts of patriotism, dignity and love."
Lifestyle Section An Outrageous Life! Saturday, May 14th At age 69, Joe just spent two weeks at the Ukraine-Poland border, walking four miles to the Ukrainian village where the bus station was for refugees. Then he helped them carry their luggage to Poland and though the border to safety. (What were you doing in March?) Living life at it’s fullest is something that we always hear about. But is it really possible? Come and interact with someone who has dedicated his life to always going beyond his comfort zone. Ask questions listen to his stories and the stories of amazing guests he has on his shows. Sometimes all it takes is a few words to click something new within you.
Sneak Previews
Tyniec Abbey: the Oldest Monastery in Poland
Wednesday, May 18th
Tyniec is a historic village in Poland on the Vistula river, since 1973 a part of the city of Kraków. Tyniec is notable for its Benedictine abbey where the oldest monastery in the country is located, founded by King Casimir the Restorer in 1044. Join in and adventure yourself through this picturesque part of Poland with Lilian!
Chicago’s Greatest Hits - Navy Pier Thursday, May 19th Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences for everyone that comes around. Since its reopening in 1995, more than 180 million guests have come to enjoy the Pier. Join us and become one of them with Mike!
Series: Street Art and Public Art in Trier, Germany
Thursday, May 19th
The architectural mix of Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque elements already turn the oldest city in Germany, Trier, into an art piece of itself. But did you know that the local street art scene is just as incredible? Come with us for a relaxed walk through the beautiful city and see the painted walls and arts on the way with Juliane!
BeamZ Best Shows for the Next Days
Friday, May 13th
Medieval Armenian Monastery on the shores of the largest lake in Armenia: explore the largest lake in Armenia and the monastery on its shores with host Khach.
Brittany Dinan one of the most beautiful city: discover the ramparts of Dinan and its 14th century castle!