WLT Must-See Video: Why I Love Soccer

This trailer proves that soccer is much more than a sport or a game, but a universal language. Like music or art, it's something we share over continents and oceans and can be understood without explanation.

WorldHum, you've done it again. Check out Michael Yessis' interview with the filmmakers and travelers.

WLT Must-See Video: Leap Year Rom-Com

I just couldn't help myself. Here you go: A travel-based Rom-Com. (It actually looks really good.) Thanks again, WorldHum.

WLT Must-See Video: Why I Hate Soccer

'Nuff said.

Thanks MetaCafe.

Tornado Forming In The Middle Of Soccer Field - The top video clips of the week are here

WLT Must-See Video: Everest

I've never really understood why people wanted to risk their lives to climb Everest. Sure, it's the tallest point on Earth. Sure, it's a milestone in human history. Sure, you get massive street cred. I still never understood it.

However, this video posted by WorldHum sheds some light on the victorious summit made by these climbers and the inexpressible view from the top.

Congratulations, fellas. I'm impressed, but I still think I'll pass.

WLT Must-See Video: Change the World

This is a great video from the Nature Conservancy's "Planet Change" Campaign.

For why this campaign is different than other climate change web campaigns, check out the Cool Green Blog.

WLT Must-See Video: Baby Otter

This isn't really a travel-related video, but the last time I posted something on the ludicrously cute Shiba puppies I got way more popular. In my next desperation attempt to get friends, I present to you: Baby Otter.

Whether or not keeping a baby otter as a pet is wise...well, let's not go there. Enjoy!

UPDATE: Thanks to my friend Gabriela, I've decided to post a one-question survey. Would you rather have a Shiba Puppy or a Baby Otter? You be the judge.

Click Here to take survey

WLT Must-See Video: The Cove Trailer

National Geographic Adventure recently released its list of 2009 Adventurers of the Year. Suffice it to say, these guys and gals are studs and studettes.

For the first time, however, Adventure is allowing readers to vote for a Reader's Choice Adventurer of the Year and to kick it off, the National Geographic Adventure Blog will be featuring profiles of each Adventurer.

This incredible trailer of The Cove movie should explain all you need to know about NGA's first profile, Louie Psihoyos, and his testament to true storytelling in spite of, well, you'll see.

For more, hit up NGA's blog on the filmmaker and don't forget to vote!

WLT Must-See Video: Dubai Fountain Brings World Peace

Ok, maybe it doesn't really bring world peace, but I'm convinced if all the warring countries in the world sat down in front of this watery masterpiece, we could all get along. The Dubai Fountain is the centerpiece of the Dubai Mall set on the 30-acre Burj Dubai Lake.

The Dubai Fountain performs daily by shooting water as high as 500 ft across its 900 ft width. California-based WET was enlisted to design the largest dancing fountain in the world (and, I'm sure the most technically advanced), the same company that designed the fountains at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

Enough of my yapping. Go enjoy the greatest water spectacle you will ever witness.

...until WET strikes again.

Update: If you would like to see the fountain from a bird's eye view...well...how about from the top of the TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD?

WLT Must-See Video: I Love the Earth

Discovery channel thinks the "The World is Just Awesome." I kind of have to agree.

You gotta see this:

WLT Must-See Video: Paul Theroux on Travel Writing

ThinkTalk.com, Career TV for College has posted this clip of my recent idol and acclaimed travel writer Paul Theroux. His advice for aspiring travel writers? "Leave home, travel alone, and stay on the ground."