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With so many destinations all across the world, it's just natural that most routes require connections. So airlines need to attract connecting passengers in order to stay in business.

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot air balloon event in the world. For 9 days, it brings together pilots and guests from all over the world to witness a one of a kind experience. Seeker takes you to the festival to witness this beautiful event, and to envision what it's like to ride above New Mexico in a Hot Air Balloon.

An amazing chance encounter with a troop of wild mountain gorillas near Bwindi National Park, Uganda

Do you want to go to space? Do you want to learn about bending computers and boxes that make clothes smell better and sky boats with turning wings?

Passion meets technology in the search for downed aircraft in the South Pacific. The BentProp Project is a group of volunteers who search for and help repatriate missing World War II Airmen. Their searches were long and arduous until they enlisted the scientific know-how of Scripps Institution of Oceanography-UCSD and The University of Delaware. What they find is truly inspiring.

STA Travel sent three mates on a mission to cram 44 days, 10 countries, 38,000 miles and 18 flights into one minute of sublime travel movie making. The result? MOVE - one epic journey and the experience of a lifetime for Andy.

How to pack a suitcase. Top tips and life hacks to make packing a suitcase as quick and efficient as possible. Solve common travel problems and learn new packing solutions.

Me packing for my month-long trip. I've gotten a pretty solid response to this video so I have enabled comments. Thanks in advance for all the nice feedback right? :) The bag in this video is an REI Stratocruiser 22".

3 Simple Ways to Time Travel (& 3 Complicated Ones)

This week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin's first exploration of the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet, with species that have remarkably adapted to their environment. Through observing the animals, Darwin made key insights that informed his theory of evolution. Here's a short documentary that captures the 10-day expedition: More info

Nightvision is a celebration of the brilliance and diversity of architecture found across Europe. Over the course of three months I journeyed with a friend through 36 cities in 21 countries with the ambition of capturing some of the greatest European structures in a new and unique way. Comprised of thousands of carefully taken photographs, strung together and stabilized in post-production, Nightvision aims to inspire appreciation for these man-made landmarks.

Google is now looking for applicants to help it continue to expand its Trekker efforts. Think you have what it takes?