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Witness the stunning beauty of Grand Teton National Park! Views from multiple viewpoints along the scenic roads in the area.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. Stunning beauty!

Ait-Ben-Haddou is fortified city (Ksar) in Ouarzazate province of Morocco. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site as "striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco." and "an extraordinary ensemble of buildings offering a complete panorama of pre-Saharan earthen construction techniques." Many movies have been shot on site, like 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Gladiator', 'The Mummy', 'The Last Temptation of Christ', 'Kundun', 'Alexander', 'Kingdom of Heaven', 'Babel', 'Game of Thrones', etc.

The Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest pool in the Yellowstone National Park and the third in the world. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin and its major feature is its amazing coloration, caused by bacteria, living on the edges of the mineral rich water.

The Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area (between the states of Oregon and Washington) is famous with the greatest concentration of waterfalls in North America.

The sunrise view from a hot air balloon of thousands of temples spread in the Bagan valley is one of the most impressive views one can enjoy. Bagan was the capital of the first Myanmar (Burma) kingdom from the 9th to 13th centuries. It has the largest concentration of Buddhist temples and ruins in the world. At its highest point, the area had more than 10 thousand temples, of which less than 3 thousand remain today. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Metamorphosis - 05 - Metamorphosis zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Bagan was capital of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) from 9th to 13th centuries. World known for the thousands of temples (2000+) spread in area of 100 sq km/ 40 sq miles. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Desert Rain" by Herrin - herrin.com.au

Dali was capital of two large kingdoms from the 8th and 10th centuries, until conquered by the Mongols in the 12th century. The present Old Town was rebuilt by the Ming dynasty in the beginning of the 14th century. Outside of the Old Town are the famous Three Pagodas, from 9th-10th century. Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Suzanne Teng - Miles Beyond - 7 - Chicoy http://www.mysticjourney.net Licensed via ilicensemusic.com

Long day hike to the top of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, with outstanding views of Vernal and Nevada Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Valley and the High Sierra. The trail is 14 mi/22.4 km long (round trip, via Vernal and Nevada Falls), elevation gain 4800 ft/1475 m. Two metal cables allow hikers to climb the last 400 feet to the summit. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Untold stories of a dying moon - 08 - The wind of oblivion zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Leshan Giant Buddha is 233 ft (71 m) tall statue, carved out of a cliff face during the 8th century, for more than 90 years. It is the largest stone Buddha in the world and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. (Wikipedia) The Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: DJ Habett - Moods - 01 - Understand habett.net, CC BY-SA 3.0 habett.net, licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0)"

Mono Lake is one of the oldest lakes in North America. It is mostly famous for its spectacular tufa towers, formed by the alkaline lake water. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: DJ Habett - Wax In The Flow - 03 - The Art Of Not Seaming habett.net, licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0)"

Enchantment Lakes (The Enchantments) is one of the most beautiful trails in the Washington State and US. The video covers the most scenic part of the hike - from Colchuk Lake, up through Aasgard Pass to Enchantment Lakes and down to Snow Lakes. "In the Enchantments, nature has carved one of the magnificent places of this world--an alpine paradise of granite worn smooth by glaciers, larches manicured by wind and cold, and crystal blue lakes strung together by a creek that tumbles and thunders between them. Seemingly everywhere, herds of mountain goats calmly wander by. Superlatives simply don’t suffice, and you quickly find yourself resorting to otherworldly comparisons" (Washington Trails Association) Recorded September 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Fairytale - 05 - Forest of the unicorns zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

The highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, with total drop of its three sections: 2,425 ft/739 m. Hike to the top of the Upper Fall and further to Yosemite Point. Recorded June 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: DJ Habett - A Loaf Of Dust - 08 - Piny Pockets (Holes) (habett.net), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC BY-SA 3.0)"

Cienfuegos was settled in 1819 by immigrants of French origin. The historic center of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. According to UNESCO: "The historic town of Cienfuegos exhibits an important interchange of influences based on the Spanish Enlightenment, and it is an outstanding early example of their implementation in urban planning in Latin America in the 19th century. It is the first and an outstanding example of an architectural ensemble representing the new ideas of modernity, hygiene and order in urban planning as these developed in Latin America from the 19th century." Recorded April 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Fairytale 2 - 01 - Once upon a time zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

The sacred Popa Taung Kalat monastery sits incredibly atop a huge rocky outcrop. 777 steps lead to the top, offering stunning views of the surrounding plains and Mount Popa. Taung Kalat is one of the most sacred places in Myanmar. In addition to the Buddhist monastery, there are several Nat shrines (dedicated to spirits, worshiped in the country). Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Stratospheric" from the album Khôra by Herrin http://herrin.com.au/product/khora/

The beautiful lakes Louise & Moraine in the Banff National Park, Canada, and views from three popular scenic hikes in the surrounding area. Recorded July 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Krusseldorf - Fractal World - 08 - Spirit Ale http://www.krusseldorf.com Licensed from the artist

Wat Phra Kaew, or else known as Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is located on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It is the most revered Buddhist shrine in Thailand. The Temple was completed in 1784, but the statue of the Emerald Buddha has much longer history, going back to beautiful legends. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Owl Forest" from the album Khôra by Herrin http://herrin.com.au/product/khora/

The Ancient City of Pingyao is UNESCO World Heritage site for being "an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Han Chinese city, founded in the 14th century. Its urban fabric shows the evolution of architectural styles and town planning in Imperial China over five centuries." The impressive city walls (total length 6 km/3.7 mi) were constructed in 14th century. Most buildings in the Old city are from the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the late Qing Dynasty, Pingyao was the financial center of China. Recorded October 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Rejuvenescence - Dreamscapes - 01 - Mist of Dawn Licensed via ilicensemusic.com

The New York City Skyline; or rather - Manhattan skyline. And a little more from Manhattan... Recorded November 2015 (couple of clips in December) in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Suzanne Teng - Enchanted Wind - Dark Moon www.mysticjourney.net (licenced via ilicensemusic.com) Rada - Anonymous in New York www.radanow.com (licensed from the artist) Buy “Anonymous In New York” on iTunes or Amazon: https://itunes.apple.com/pt/album/anonymous-in-new-york-single/id930074137?l=en https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OJXMMJG

Trinidad was founded in 1514 as the third Spanish settlement in Cuba. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, because of its outstanding and well preserved colonial architecture. According to UNESCO: "Trinidad is an outstanding example of a colonial city; it has maintained its historic core, featuring the highest percentage of surviving antique buildings and public squares and bringing together architectural, historic and cultural elements of great value." Recorded March 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Moonove - Moonove - 12 - Earth www.moonove.com, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.

The beaches of Ko Phi Phi Islands and the Railey peninsula are framed by stunning limestone cliffs. They are regularly listed between the top beaches in Thailand. Phi Phi Leh island is famous as location of the movie "The Beach" (Leonardo DiCaprio). Phra Nang and Railey West are located on the Railey peninsula and are accessible only by boat. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - e-world: The ultimate edition - 04 - e-world zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

Viñales is a beautiful valley with limestone (karst) landscape. It is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to UNESCO: "The Viñales Valley is an outstanding karst landscape in which traditional methods of agriculture (notably tobacco growing) have survived unchanged for several centuries." Recorded April 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: "Sovereign Quarter" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Berg Lake Trail is frequently quoted as one of the finest trails in the Canadian Rockies and in North America. In the video - the trail to Robson Pass and the Mumm Basin-Hargreaves Glacier trail, which provides stunning views to Berg Lake and Berg Glacier, some 2000 m / 6,560 ft under Mt Robson summit. Recorded July 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Disabled emotions suite - 03 - Disabled emotions suite: Part 3 zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License"

The Hoh Rainforest is one of the largest rainforests in the U.S. and one of the best examples of temperate rainforest in the world. Recorded September 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: Moonove - Moonove - Hole licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License http://moonove.com, also check: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Moonove/

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most impressive and sacred Buddhist site in Myanmar. The pagoda is claimed to be 2,600 years old, but according to the historians and archaeologists it was built between 6th and 10th centuries. It has been damaged by earthquakes on several occasions and later rebuilt and raised higher, to its current height of 99 meters/325 ft. In the video: Early morning/Sunrise and late afternoon/Sunset views of the pagoda and the surrounding temples, stupas and shrines. Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Music: zero-project - Metamorphosis - 07 - Eastern Illusion zero-project (www.zero-project.gr), licensed under the "Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License":