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Video: 18 Things to see and do on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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As you probably know, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the world’s most scenic drives.

With numerous things to see and do along its 469 mile route, planning a quick excursion on the Parkway can leave you wondering where to start.

Well, today’s video can help…

The short video I shared below feature what are widely considered to be the 18 most beautiful, intriguing and popular destinations and attractions on the Parkway.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: 12 months of Australian skies (in 97 seconds)

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Australia is one of the most beautiful and intriguing places on planet Earth.

The amazing natural scenery, the beautiful cities, the unique wildlife…there’s plenty to see and enjoy on this massive island continent.

Today’s video features 12 months of images featuring the skies above Australia, presented in the form of a fast-moving 97-second time-lapse.  [Read more…]

Video: 15 of the most unique beaches in the world

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If you’re a beach lover you probably have one or two favorite beaches that you enjoy visiting over and over again.

While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, you might want to consider visiting a different beach at some point just to add a little variety to your vacation travels.

Truth be told, our amazing planet is decorated with hundreds of major beaches, many of which are popular vacation and tourist destinations.  [Read more…]

Video: Winter Wonderland in the Lofoten Islands of Norway

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“What good is the warm of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
     –John Steinbeck

The Lofoten Islands of Norway boast some of the most beautiful scenery on planet Earth, and that incredible beauty kicks up yet another notch during the wintertime.

If you ever get the opportunity to pay the Lofotens a visit I urge you take it. That little corner of the world really is quite spectacular.

But if travel to Norway simply isn’t in the cards for you, the extended-length video below will take you there via the magic of video.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: Check out these awesome Northern Lights

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The colorful auroras that dance in the night skies above the north and south poles are among the most beautiful and intriguing phenomena in all of nature.

These amazing light shows brighten and beautify some of the most unforgiving landscapes on planet Earth, and the shows are entirely free for all to enjoy.

I know most folks will never have the opportunity to see the auroras work their magic in person, but this wonderful short time-lapse video makes a pretty decent substitute.  [Read more…]