NORWAY: North of the Sun

Norwegians Inge Wegge, 25, and Jørn Ranum, 22, spent nine months of cold, Norwegian winter in the isolated and uninhabited bay of a remote, arctic island by the coast of Northern-Norway, facing nothing but the vast Atlantic Ocean. There they built a cabin out of driftwood and other cast-off materials that washed up on shore, and ate expired food the stores would otherwise have thrown away. But they brought with them two items of utmost importance: surfboards—their motivation for the Arctic adventure.

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CHINA: The Longest Way

 "I walked through China—one year—more than 4500km. All the while, I let my hair and beard grow. This is the resulting video. I never finished my original goal of walking to Germany. Instead, I walked for a year and roughly 4500km, passed the Gobi desert, and then decided to stop walking for now. All of the distance from Beijing to Ürümqi was completed solely on foot, straight good old walking. There are instances where you can see me in the video sitting on a plane or riding a boat, but those are during breaks I had to take from walking, either to sort out bureaucracy issues or to take care of some personal things. I had been planning this trip for over a year before I even started, and getting as far as I got was an experience for which I am very grateful." — Christophe Rehage

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VIDEO: Girl Skaters in Kabul

Curious about what's going on in skateboarding classes for girls in Kabul? Watch this. Skateistan is a Kabul-based NGO that has been encouraging youth through skateboarding and education since 2007. Since then, it has grown from a handful of students to more than 400 per week. More than 40% are girls, which is more than any other coed sport in Afghanistan. Go girls!

Check Out The Only Record Store In Mauritania

Thomas Morton and Noisey Music World, VICE happened to be in Nouakchott, Mauritania and took a visit to the only record store in the country, Saphir D'or.

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NICARAGUA: Surfing for Change Travel Guide

The mission of Surfing for Change is to spread awareness that tourism, and surf travel, can bring dollars and along with it a lot of destruction to surf destinations in the developing world. Their vision is that there is a better way. Here, watch Nicaragua's Wave of Optimism (WOO) implementing a new model for surf tourism, and Courney Hull, social entrepreneur, building the world's first plastic-free hotel.

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Explore Laos

In the third episode of his series “In Asia,” German traveler and director Vincent Urban transports his viewers to Laos. We travel with him to Luang Prabang, a city in Northern Laos that is home to abundant Buddhist monasteries and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our next stop is Phone Savan, capital of the Xiengkhouang province, where Urban captures the daily lives of people who work the fields and bring their produce to market. In Vang Vieng, we are introduced to the region’s aquamarine freshwater lagoons and waterfalls. Vincent finishes his trip by exploring Vientiane, the lively capital of Laos, on bike and by visiting Don Khong, an island in Southern Laos, where he engages in various outdoor activities, including playing soccer with the local children. He concludes the video by teasing his next stop: Cambodia.

MALAYSIA: Take Off with Vincent Urban

The first of five episodes about a Southeast Asian Journey by Landrover, by Vincent Urban and Clemens Kruger. Take off with them as they explore Malaysia. Watch.

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IRAN: First Girl to Surf

Outfitted in hijab surfwear, Ireland's leading woman surfer, 26 year old Easkey Britton, headed to a remote area of Iran, a short strip of coast lying in a narrow swell window between Pakistan and the Gulf of Oman. She was the first woman to surf Iran, as far as we know. Of the experience she quoted Marie Curie, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."

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CHINA: Peace in Chengdu

Paige Alexis Waters is a filmmaker, traveler and let's just say... if you are traveling via video rather than airways, you'd rather be traveling with Paige. Here she explores Peace Corps training in Chengdu, Sichuan Province China through images, smiles and some great soundtracks. 

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GRINGO TRAILS

How do travelers change the remote places they visit, and how are they changed? GRINGO TRAILS, a new documentary film, offers answers—some heartbreaking, some hopeful. From the Bolivian jungle to the party beaches of Thailand, and from the deserts of Timbuktu, Mali to the breathtaking beauty of Bhutan, GRINGO TRAILS shows the dramatic long-term impact of tourism on cultures, economies, and the environment, tracing some stories over 30 years. Backpackers and local inhabitants tell startling stories of transformation, for good and ill.

This film will premiere at the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History on October 19th.

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BURNING MAN: The Temple

Sifting through the cultural phenomena that is Burning Man in search for its meaning and place in the world is a daunting task. Fortunately, Michael Marantz (Founder of Already Alive)'s short film 'The Temple' does exactly that. In his own words, "'The Temple' explores modern spirituality in a contemplative and personal manner touching on the ideas of self-discovery, letting go, and meaningful human connection that transcends simply a party in the desert."

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RWANDA: Sweet Dreams

How does a country distance itself up from the horrors of the past? In post-genocide Rwanda, this has proven to be a tall task. Yet, great strides have been made in the country's economic recovery since the '94 genocide. Pioneering Rwandan theater director Kiki Katese believes though that, "people are not like roads and buildings." 'Sweet Dreams' shows us the truth in her sentiment by following the story of Rwanda's first women-only drumming troupe as they empowerer themselves through a new and foreign venture - the creation of the country's first ever Ice Cream shop.

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Worldwide Time Lapses

If you've always wanted to take a trip around the world but you only have a few moments to spare then this is the video for you. Globetrotter Mike Riccitelli takes us on a stunning visual tour of Japan, China, Vietnam, India, Mauritius, South Africa, Ghana, Brazil, and the United States. Join him.

TANZANIA: Kwanini

After nine long years in the USA furthering his education Venance is traveling home to Tanzania with Kristen, his close American friend from a vastly differing background. As they journey the countryside they experience the ancient culture, the contemporary poverty, and the eternal spirituality of his motherland. As Venance struggles to blend his newly learned western philosophy with that of tribal life Kristen experiences a life-changing transformation by observing first-hand the daily struggle to survive for many living on the continent.

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AFGHANISTAN: Touch Down in Flight

This short film by Augustin Pictures takes us on a breathtaking tour of Kabul and Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. "As each of us has his own impression of Afghanistan that is predominantly marked with pictures of foreign forces, explosions and terror," the filmmakers have said, "we were privileged to have access to capture daily life and portray the people of Afghanistan." 

INDIA: Journey Across a Nation

When Mike Matas decided to drive a rickshaw across India he knew he'd be in for an adventure. But the real adventure began when his rickshaw broke down at the beginning of the trip and he had to find his way across the country via public transportation. Watch his beautiful journey unfold over 2,000 miles, 30 days, and 3000 photos. All in 3 minutes.

DENMARK: Watch a Group of People Make this Immigrant Bus Driver's Day

As a country sitting atop the world ranks being named the 'happiest country in the world,' Denmark has quite the reputation to live up to these days. Beneath the surface though, an unhealthy distain for immigrants is a perculating issue inside its own borders. Such was not the case for this fantastic group of Danes who decided to show a Somalian immigrant, and bus driver, their appreciation; on his birthday no less. Faith in humanity, restored.

Sixpenny Globe - Around the World on the Cheap

After obtaining a college education and trudging through a year of minimum-wage jobs and unpaid internships, Kelsey Ogden and Kristen Refermat agreed that some extra spice was needed in their lives. For many, the remedy for such a dilemma might be a simple tropical holiday - complete with frozen margaritas and white sanded beaches. This however was not the case for these two. Instead, Kristen and Kelsey quit their jobs and bought two round-the-world tickets; on credit. Through their travels Sixpenny Globe was born - a new web series documenting their budget-traveling, hitchhiking, couchsurfing escapades around the world and back.

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VIDEO: Already Alive Shows Their Bonnaroo Experience

Produced by the creative storytelling platform Already Alive, this film is an intimate lens into the incredible community bounded by music, elevated connection, and limitless possibility. Music festivals are a hallmark of American summers, and Bonnaroo is no exception. Through a montage of Bonnaroo’s many voices and images, the piece sheds light on the festival’s many promises: the promise of experimentation, self-discovery, and love. It begs the question of what the world would look like if we lived our daily lives in this way.

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VIDEO: Exploring America's Newest Frontiers with the Millennial Trains Project

All aboard the Millennial Train! This 10-day 7-city train journey is set to embark on its second voyage, from Portland to New York City. As an annual journey, the Millennial Train Project hosts a group of bright young minds who have crowd-funded their way onto the train as they aim to tackle America's newest frontiers and challenges. It's an ever-moving incubator, riding full speed ahead toward a brighter tomorrow.

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