We are seeing the votes come in but the race is still close. Some categories are tied! But a lot can happen in the last two weeks. Vote for your favorites now to make the best one win! And if the process is still tough for you, use this tutorial on how to vote, courtesy of the TheTravelVlogger!
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Kien is new to the Tripfilms scene and with just two videos and a few months under his belt, we are already impressed. After finding watching his stunning timelapse around the world, we were impressed by the footage from 17 countries in just under one year. We have a feeling you will be seeing a lot more of Kien, or his username "kiendawtcom" at Tripfilms. Rapidfire with Kien Lam: Who is this guy? How old are you? 28. Where do you live? San Francisco, CA. Where’s your hometown? Rosemead, CA. Last trip? 17 country round the world backpacking trip starting in Europe and ending in South America. Dream trip? Exploring Micronesia and watching time stand still. Describe yourself in 5 words: Restless. Curious. Laughs a lot. Childhood ambition: To go into space and back in time. Biggest fear? Feeling trapped. First job out of college? Strategist. What do you now? Photographer and...
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For all New Yorkers From our friends at the Austria Tourist Office Austria. Dirndl Temptation Dare to Flirt Back Open Casting Call to Become an Austria Dirndl Ambassador in New York The Austrian Tourist Office is looking for outgoing and fun women (and some of their male friends) to join us in this summer’s Austria. Dirndl Temptation in New York City. You should have a love and passion for Austria and would like to spread the word about our unique and exciting country. If you know what a Dirndl is, and you would like to wear it – it is very likely we are looking for you! The Austria. Dirndl Temptation is a fun summer-long promotion in New York, with a series of group outings and events in the city. All Dirndl Ambassadors have to commit to join us at a minimum of five outings and agree to be filmed and photographed for promotional purposes. All Ambassadors will be asked to actively participate in the promotion via social media...
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Come celebrate jaw-dropping summer trips, sunny weather, BBQ and free drinks at the Tripfilms "Beach Party" Film Festival! Special Guest Brad Miller will be showcasing his favorite Beach Destinations as well. The films will be featured on the big screen on the outdoor patio. Free wine & beer, and barbecue is available. See you there! RSVP NOW
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According to CCRA Travel Solutions the following international destinations have the highest number of hotel bookings for May arrivals. Here are some unique tips on what to do if you’ve planned a spring vacation to these cities. Barcelona: Best of Barcelona Watch more Barcelona videos Paris: Investigate on the Da Vinci Code Tour Watch more Paris videos Rome: Sample the Best Coffee Watch more Rome videos Toronto: Explore the History of the Saint Lawrence Market Watch more Toronto videos London: Stroll down Brick Lane Watch more London videos
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Have you visited BudgetTravel.com lately? If so, you've probably noticed a very exciting new section: Tripfilms' Featured Videos! We're so proud of our amazing Tripfilms Filmmakers and we're now sharing the love across the web with partnerships like this awesome feature with Budget Travel. Websites can now feature our "Video of Day" Widget, or customized pages with some of the best of Tripfilms.com. This means more video views and exposure for our community and more resources for anyone planning a trip! Pretty cool, huh?! If you have a website or know someone who might want to feature Tripfilms videos online, please contact kelley@tripfilms.com. Watch this video and other Tripfilms favorites at BudgetTravel.com
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The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. The Trippy Awards are kicking off and we are excited to honor the best videos and filmmakers out of the THOUSANDS of videos uploaded to Tripfilms over the past year. The 4th Annual Awards showcase the top five nominees in 12 categories, ranging from Host of the Year to Most Inspiring to Best Personalities. The Grand Prize, the Filmmaker of the Year, is one of the most sought after titles. This year, we are proud to have Viator donating a Caribbean Adventure for Two. The trip includes a 7- to 10-day Caribbean cruise for two, shore excursions and port tours and up to $1,000 in round-trip airfares to/from your cruise’s departure point. Don't expect the usual voting page! This year we are pulling out all the stops but we are keeping it a surprise.Voting will be during a 3 week period, May 9th and continues to May 30. Please only vote because we check thoroughly and discount any votes from the same user, even with different email...
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Last year, not one, not two BUT THREE of the FIVE final teams were Tripfilms' own members. Captain & Clark, Traveling Jules & Gone with the Wynns all participated in the Best of the Road challenge. They crossed the USA in search of the best small towns in America, recording their experiences in blogs, videos and photos along the way. And they found a whole lot more than they could have imagined...Just look at their excitement beow. Rand McNally & USA Today are looking for 5 teams of two to take off on 2012's Best of the Road challenge. Applications for the Road Rally teams are open now and you have to be at least 25 years old to apply. All details on how to enter can be found here: How to Enter your Team for the Road Rally. And if you think you already know the towns that are the BEST IN AMERICA, cast your votes now. The five chosen teams will travel towns voted in as Most Patriotic, Best for Scenery, Most Fun, Friendlist and Best Town...
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Have you ever had that feeling that you didn't want to get out of bed in the morning and go to work? Sure, everyone does at some point in life, but we shouldn't feel that way every day and not do something about it. This is the reason Mike Howe decided to create Escape the City, a website that connects smart, hardworking people to the job that makes them jump out of bed everyday. After falling in love with the concept, we had to find the man behind Escape the City and turns out, their offices were just across the river from Tripfilms. Check out our interview below and find out why Mikey wants to be a Goonie, some of the most incredible jobs he's seen go through Escape the City and why he thinks that some people have trouble making that first step towards doing what they truly love. Rapid FIRE questions with Mikey Howe How old are you? 27 Where do you live? Williamsburg, Brooklyn Where’s your hometown? Combination of London and New York, been living between the...
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Benjamin Jenks came on the scene fast and furiously last summer. We were blown away by his hitchhiking stop motion video and immediately had to find this crazy, talented traveler. A Skype call later, we were AdventureSauce fans for life. We've sent Benjamin on a several assignments this past year (Banff, Redwoods, San Francisco...) and we are excited to see where 2012 is taking him--back on the road again of course! Age: 31 Hometown: Carson City, Michigan Current Town: Ann Arbor, Michigan First trip: My Nana snuck me on a senior citizen tour to Portugal in 1992. Most recent trip: Just finished a month of hitchhiking across the southern USA. Next trip: We shall see... Travel Style: As open as I can be... Life Motto: This is the only moment we have, so don't live it for anyone but you. Tripfilms:What is Adventuresauce? And why that name...? Benjamin Jenks: AdventureSauce is about adding adventure to your life for fun & wisdom...
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Been a part of Tripfilms from it's toddler years and love helping it grow into a place where travelers can share their experience, explore the world and connect with others. It's the only thing that I...
I'm a world traveler and a global citizen. I like the indoors, outdoors, and everything in between (vestibules).
Sounds fun!
How far above the knee does the drindl hafta be??? I might need to let mine down:)
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I think you have excellent legs Captain, let the world see them!