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The longest day of the year, June 21, is almost here and in the Northern Hemisphere this marks the official start of the summer. That means it's time to start getting excited and making those travel plans. To get in the mood, take a look at these beautiful videos that will make you want to pack your bags and start your journey today. Bon voyage!
1. MOVE
This cool video titled Move was created by STA Travel Australia and just makes you want to fly somewhere. Together with two other clips - Eat and Learn - it makes up a of series of slick one-minute travel logs made by 3 guys over 44 days in 11 countries.
2. 3 YEAR EPIC SELFIE
When Alex Chacon traveled the world via motorcycle he decided to take a full-circle selfie in every place he stopped, resulting in this crazy video. When not working on the epic selfie, Alex also found time to volunteer with disadvantaged children in the countries he visited. Having the time of his life plus helping others equals the perfect vacation.
3. WHERE THE HELL IS MATT? 2012
Matt Harding caught the travel bug, and this video goes to show how much fun he's having. The world’s most unapologetic bad dancer can be seen having the time of his life bopping away with locals in around 80 towns and cities. Read all about his story on Where the Hell is Matt.
4. TRAVEL IS
This clip takes a look at what it really means to explore the world. It shows that travel is a deep, permanent and meaningful experience that's about much more than seeing the sights.
5. INSTANTS
Watch natural and technological events across the world - humans and animals, architecture and landscapes - woven together by the skilled hand of filmmaker Mustafa Boğa.
6. TRAVEL LOVE
This dreamy video by Christian Grewe is a compilation of footage from Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Get ready to pack a virtual suitcase and experience all the moments, big and small, in this transcontinental voyage.
