Category Archives: Travel

Top New Travel Videos: “The Soul Of Vietnam” By Marcello Ercole (2020)

Directed, Filmed, Edited by: Marcello Ercole

Produced by Marcello Ercole / Matteo Di Maria
Music by Philip Logan, Mohamed Mostafafar, Max H

A long journey to Northern Vietnam. From Hanoi to Halong, from Cat Ba to Nam Dinh, from Ha Giang to Sa pa. Thanks to all the people we met on our way who helped us with sincere humility in this life experience.

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New Aerial Travel Videos: “Flight In Vercors Massif” – Southeastern France

Filmed and Edited by: ISAIRFILMS

Flight in Vercors Massif in France - Aerial Travel Video by IsairFilms - July 10 2020

The Vercors Massif is a range in France consisting of rugged plateaux and mountains straddling the départements of Isère and Drôme in the French Prealps. It lies west of the Dauphiné Alps, from which it is separated by the rivers Drac and Isère. The cliffs at the massif’s eastern limit face the city of Grenoble.

Top New Travel Videos: “Bangkok – Thailand”

From longtail canal boats to intimate dinner cruises along the river, professional local guides ensure you will see the unique sights and sounds that make up Asia’s most vibrant city.

Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.

Top Topics Podcast: Chief Justice Roberts And Court Rulings, Airlines

Axios TodayOver the last few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down multiple setbacks to President Trump and conservatives on cases ranging from abortion to LGBTQ discrimination. Chief Justice John Roberts’ record shows he’s not siding with the left. Instead, he’s slowly but surely moving the court in a more conservative direction.

  • Plus, the airline industry suffers a gut punch. United Airlines warned thousands of employees to prepare for layoffs in October as air travel demand remains tepid.
  • And, the Black Lives Matter movement has gone global among sports teams.

Guests: Axios’ Sam Baker, Joann Muller and Kendall Baker

TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – NORTH CAROLINA” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

North Carolina is home to mysteries, giant industries, and coastal beauty. It’s where gold was first found in America, and where an entire colony of settlers vanished. Experience the history of the Tar Heel State.

From the Series: Aerial America: North Carolina http://bit.ly/2zWNzeC

 

New Adventures: “Parks, Peaks & Prairies Bicycle Route” – Yellowstone To Minneapolis (1,374 Miles)

Parks Peaks & Prairies Bicyle Route 1The Parks, Peaks, and Prairies Bicycle Route fulfills the request of so many cyclists visiting the ACA headquarters in Missoula for a northern connector between the TransAmerica Trail and the Northern Tier Bicycle Route — one that strings together the iconic American parks of Yellowstone, Devils Tower, Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, and the famous Black Hills of South Dakota.

But don’t expect the connection to come easily! Located nearly smack dab in the middle are the compact, yet formidable Black Hills. This small mountain range exhibits a network of rollercoasting, winding roads that can frequently rise to 10% grades for short durations.

Parks Peaks & Prairies Bicyle Route 2Many of these same roads are very popular for motorcyclists, especially in August for the world’s largest motorcycle rally centered in the nearby town of Sturgis. Roads and crowds notwithstanding, the Black Hills offers scenery and grandeur on a scale that may be surprising to the conventional out-of-state visitor.

The route begins in the gateway community of West Yellowstone, Montana and ends in the “City of Lakes” — Minneapolis, Minnesota. After riding 2.3 miles in Montana, the route enters Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park, which is renowned as America’s first national park. The route meanders past numerous geothermal hotspots, plunging waterfalls, and idyllic valleys teaming with wildlife.

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Travel Videos: “Seasons & Skyscapes – Central Otago” In New Zealand

Filmed and Edited by: Stephen Patience

For more than two years now, I have lived in the stunningly beautiful region of Central Otago, New Zealand. I moved there with the sole aim of capturing the stunning landscapes and clear night skies with time-lapse.

Seasons & Skyscapes - Central Otago - Timelapse Travel Video - Stephen Paitence - July 9 2020

Up to now, I have not produced a reel that truly showcases Central Otago. The 12 scenes in this short movie I’ve titled ‘Seasons and Skyscapes’ are only some of what the region has to offer.

Music by Dexter Britain and licensed through Musicbed.com

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Travels With A Curator: Santa Maria Della Scala In Siena (The Frick Video)

In this week’s episode of “Travels with a Curator,” Xavier F. Salomon, Deputy Director and Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, journeys to Siena to explore Santa Maria della Scala, an eleventh-century complex across from the steps of the cathedral. Behind the modest exterior of this hospital turned museum are a variety of magnificent frescoes and sculptures by Lorenzo di Pietro, better known as Vecchietta. The Frick’s “Resurrection” is the only signed and dated work by the artist in the United States.

Travel & Exploration: The “Changing Glaciers Of Iceland” (NatGeo Video)

National Geographic Explorer M Jackson is fascinated by glaciers. That fascination takes her to Iceland where she tromps through ever-shifting ice tunnels and leads local students to see their country’s largest and most endangered glacier. The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.

TOP TRAVEL VIDEOS: “AERIAL AMERICA – NEW MEXICO” (SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL)

New Mexico: Take flight over 121,000 square miles of timeless beauty and national treasures, from the Rio Grande, to adobe structures and dormant volcanoes. See what brought Billy the Kid, the makers of the atomic bomb and perhaps even visitors from far away galaxies to New Mexico.

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