Where do your videos come from?
We search many Internet sites to bring you the best videos we can find
for each destination. We then use the embed feature made available by
those sites to assemble what we feel are the most compelling short videos
available. We currently monitor over 20 different websites.
Do you allow viewers to upload their own videos?
No, we are not a video sharing site. There are a large number of sites which
allow travelers to upload videos for sharing and general distribution.
Please see our page on Alternative Resources for more information about these sites.
What are “REAL PEOPLE” videos?
These are videos that are posted on public websites by individuals and we
think might be of interest to our viewers. We identify them as REAL PEOPLE
videos so that you will be aware that they are generally not as well produced
as professional videos. The sound quality is poor or missing, the photography
may be shaky, not well-framed or out of focus, they may jump around in topic,
they may have a large number of still shots (instead of video) or there may be
a combination of these issues. Sometimes, though, these very personal
videos offer something the professionals never think to cover.
Do you do travel booking?
Our mission is to provide inspiration. We prefer to focus on that goal and
encourage our viewers to make travel arrangements with companies dedicated
to that purpose. We hope that you might find some of our advertisers useful or
recommend that you consult an experienced travel agent or tour operator.
If you are looking for a travel specialist for any area, please try this website:
Why are some of your videos sponsored?
Sometimes the best videos are provided by companies that have the budgets to
pay for high quality content, production and delivery. While we do not endorse
any specific vendors, we like to allow the viewer to see all the wonders of travel
regardless of who created the video.
Can I recommend a good video?
We encourage our viewers to submit videos for our attention. In fact, it’s how we
make the site better and better. Please submit a recommended video link through
the Submissions page.
What criteria do you use to choose your videos?
We look for videos that have great pictures and good sound. In addition, those
that tell a compelling story or remain on point are also favored. Videos are
screened for visual interest, sound quality, originality, interest, pacing and
production quality. We try to choose videos that are not too long. We also
try to provide as wide a range of content as possible, so sometimes the
quality can vary since there may not be a great video available (yet!) for
everything of interest at a destination. Finally, because this is video, we
prefer movement over “slide-show” type videos,which are often still pictures
assembled to music or commentary. There is detailed information on the
Submissions page about video criteria.
What if the embed is not working?
Please let us know if you find a video that is not working. The public availability
of videos continually changes and we try to make sure our website remains
current, but feedback helps us a lot.
What if I want to book travel after seeing the videos?
We often receive feedback that people wish they could go to the next step of
making plans after they’ve been inspired. We currently are starting to provide links
to some authorized tourist bureau sites. Additionally, some advertisers may offer
travel planning services to the destinations you are considering.
