Travel to Nagano in Japan and you will stumble upon an incredible sight – a snow monkey hot tub. Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, spend the night in the surrounding mountains. They come down to the hot springs during the day to wash and chill out –...
Video of the Week
Modern technology brings the magnificence of nature and the world we live in right to your doorstep and we scour the internet for inspiring videos of people and places far and wide so you don’t even have to leave your chair to experience what our planet has to offer.
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Highlights of Montenegro
Montenegro is tiny. Only a teeny bit bigger than Sydney, much smaller than Florida and two-thirds of the size of Wales. Yet it’s bursting at the seams with dramatic mountains, stunning beaches and ancient UNESCO-listed towns. Lou Janko’s video takes us high above Montenegro, showing us the beauty of...
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Portrait of Japan
Japan is many things. It baffles and excites the senses. It is an intriguing mixture of ancient traditions and cutting edge technology. It has glaring neon skyscrapers and peaceful beautiful landscapes. It turns any preconceptions you may have of the country on its head and, as the filming partnership of...
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Holi
Honouring the death of winter and the re-birth of spring, there is nothing quite like experiencing the vibrancy of Holi festival with the powder-throwing colourful celebrations mimicked all over the world. However there is no where better to throw paint and celebrate the triumph of good over evil then...
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Madagascar
When you think of Madagascar, it’s probably the cuddly lemurs, transforming chameleons, prowling fossa and all the other fascinating indigenous wildlife the island holds that comes to mind. Ladislav Bittner’s video however focuses more on the country’s diverse destinations, from the busy hectic cities to the quiet idyllic beaches and the lush tropical...
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Summer in Croatia
We think one of the best ways to experience Croatia is on a sailing holiday, gliding over the dazzling blue waters to visit the many islands and explore the mainland. Nikita Suchanov has captured the highlights of her trip along the coast of Zadar in her wanderlust-inducing video. Sailing past...
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Winter Wonderland – Finland
A stunning country, we never tire of Finland’s untouched landscapes. Filming the best of Finland’s nature through the harshest weather, Niko Juntunen’s efforts have certainly paid off with her four minute video showcasing the beauty of the country’s night-time. During the day Finland is home to herds of reindeer, groups of...
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Atacama, Chile
The vastness of Chile’s Atacama Desert, an incredible lunar landscape, is best seen from up above. Videographer Victor Fernandes uses drone technology to perfectly capture this wonderful destination which is a favourite with many astronomers due to the high altitudes and lack of light pollution creating the perfect conditions to gaze up at...
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White Nights in St Petersburg
Due to its northern location, from late May to early July St Petersburg enjoys a natural phenomenon called White Nights where the sun never completely sets. It is a wonderful time to visit the city as the days and nights blend together, the sun sitting above the horizon and...
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Transilvania
Mention Transylvania and it conjures up Gothic images of swooping bats, howling wolves, ominous thunder and lighting and, of course, vampires. So entwined in Gothic horror stories, some may believe Transylvania, home to Dracula, is itself fictional however it’s very much real and absolutely stunning. This central region of Romania...
