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I was driving down Interstate 90 near Bellevue Washington and traffic started to slow down and then all of the sudden I see a Momma Duck go underneath the car in front of me and then the baby ducklings as well. Having very little time to react as there was a car beside me, I swerved just enough to avoid running over the mother and saw the mother in my side view mirror along with the babies, still waddling down the freeway. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Music via Epidemic Sound "Wilde Hide" by Marten Moses
Momma and Baby Ducklings Cheat Death on Freeway ....Twice!
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The tulip fields are always bursting with colors in the month of April in the Skagit Valley in Mt. Vernon, Washington. Here I talk a walk around the fields at Roozengaarde and share a little bit on how tulips are harvested. If you'd like to take a tour with me in the month of April, check out the website https://www.shuttertours.com To order tulips or for directions to Roozengaarde, go to https://www.tulips.com See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com
Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon Washington
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Some of the highlight of my animal encounters over the past 8 trips while on safari in Tanzania. Warning, some content may not be suitable for younger children due to wild cats eating other animals. Parks included in this video are: Arusha National Park Tarangire National Park Ngorongoro Crater and the Mighty Serengeti. Special thanks to Maasai Magic Safari for always putting together the best adventures for us and Kati Kati tented camp for sharing your music with us. To learn how you can join me on safari, check out https://shuttertours.com/Africa.php See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com All recorded music provided by Epidemic Sound
African Safari Animal Highlights
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Roberto and Christa joined us in 2015 and what a fun adventure we had. The footage of us crossing a flooded river and getting down on the ground to film a Dung Beetle was so much fun. I've always been fascinated by them for some reason. Make sure you watch for the Leopard in the tree, what a fantastic sighting this was right as we were on our way back to the lodge. Just proving again that the day is not over until it's dark. The sighting of the two black maned lions were also a great encounter of a lifetime along with the four cheetahs on the termite mound. Thanks again to Gabriel of Maasai Magic Safari's for creating a memorable trip. https://maasai-magic.com/ Look for my other videos from my Africa safari's.. there are a lot on this channel. Book a safari with my company Shutter Tours https://shuttertours.com/Africa.php See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com
Tanzania Safari 2015
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Starting in 2014, I was able to have my first of many lifetime adventures on Safari in Tanzania. Here's a look back at some of the highlights from 2014 thru 2017. More travel adventures at my website http://www.travelfanatical.com
Tanzania Safari Highlights 2014 - 2017
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The third and final video of the 2019 Tanzania Trip. Here we overland from the Ngorongoro Crater all the way to the mighty Serengeti. two highlights you won't want to miss that are one of the highlights of the trip is our sundowner dinner in the Northern Serengeti and on our last day as we made our way to to the Seronera airport, we encountered an elephant with a missing trunk. We were happy to see he was able to get water at the watering hole along with the rest of his family. Join us on Safari in Tanzania https://www.shuttertours.com/Africa.php Footage Shot on a Nikon Z6, iPhone Xs Max, Osmo Pocket and GoPro 7 Black See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com and see photos from this trip at http://www.terrydivyak.com Music via Epidemic Sound (The best) and Musicbed Musicbed SyncID: MB016XWSUKHO0MM
Tanzania 2019 Episode 3 of 3
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The second episode in the series of three that you don't want to miss. Here we visit the Hadzabe people after a two hour drive through darkness out into the bush for an early morning visit where we then go out on a hunting trip and learn the ways of these nomads. First Carinne learns how to shoot a bow and arrow and then we are off on the hunt walking through the bush and the heat. The meal for the day will be squirrel and the video shows the challenge of hunting in the hollow of a tree. We are then showed how to make a fire in the traditional way and enjoy some food while we visit and experience a relaxing time around the fire. Next we head to the dry lakebed of Lake Eyasi and enjoy our lunch and I get a chance to speak with Carinne and hear what she thought of our experience and the morning with the Hadzabe. Then it's off to the local market that happens twice a month (We always time our trip so we can see the market activity) Join us on Safari in Tanzania https://www.shuttertours.com/Africa.php Footage Shot on a Nikon Z6, iPhone Xs Max, Osmo Pocket and GoPro 7 Black Royalty-Free Music from Epidemic Sound and Musicbed See more of my work at https://www.terrydivyak.com My Travel Blog https://www.travelfanatical.com
Tanzania 2019 Episode 2 of 3
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This playlist is over 90 minutes and NO COMMERCIALS , so you just pull it up while driving or relaxing at home and listen to these great selections from Epidemic Sound. Each song and artist listed below. I'm getting ready for my next roadtrip, I wanted to put together something so I can use them in upcoming videos if I find something that really resonates while driving. I have a few other playlist I will be putting together, one for Burning Man (Hoping I get back) and another for visiting a tropical paradise, so make sure you subscribe to get notified. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Songs in order can all be found at https://www.epidemicsound.com 0:00 This or That - Humble Hey 2:50 Just the Way You are - Craig Reever 6:07 A Little Crush on You - Wildflowers 9:36 Leaving at Midnight - Waykap 12:59 Let Us Go Back - Tomas Skyldeberg 16:19 Touching The Horizon - Middle to End 19:32 We Should Start Right Now - Loving Caliber 23:01 We Were Unbreakable - Seroa 26:17 We’re Like Strangers Again - Andy Delos Santos 29:49 Bottom of My Bottle - Lvly 33:14 Can You Feel Me (Chez Remix) - Love Beans 36:11 What My Mama Said - Humble 40:10 All Emotions - ELFl 43:46 Be Free With Me (Chez Remix) - Siine 46:45 Before The Dawn (COE Remix) Wild Beaches 49:33 Better Came Along - Siine 52:27 Fame - Ray 55:33 Feel the Breeze - Tomas Skyldeberg 58:56 Hawaii - Lil’ Loca 1:01:53 Hurt to the Bone - Daniel Gunnarsson 1:05:18 I Need Only You (Tribute Version) - Love Beans Feat. Elve 1:08:28 It’s All About Us - Jaslyn Edgar 1:11:44 Gonna Be Alright - Basixx 1:15:20 King of the World - Aiyo 1:18:35 Love is No Game - Staffan Carlen 1:21:57 My California - Pastis 1:25:52 Run - Daniel Gunnarsson 1:29:10 Old Pen - Cody Francis
Road Trip Music Playlist For 2021
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In November 2019 we embarked on a lifetime of memories journey to Tanzania. This video is the first five days of the adventure where we get our first look at the traffic and markets in Arusha. Next, we travel to Arusha National Park where we see giraffes and Colobus monkeys as they jump through the trees. We then head to Tarangire National Park known for their high concentration of elephants and encounter a group of fighting Baboons. Within the park, we have a very close encounter with a large tusker elephant. Along the way, we meet some children and share some cake with them and stop to watch gold panners and a random acrobat that we saw along the way. We then have a stop for lunch at the village of Mto wa Mbu and enjoy a home-cooked meal and a plantation walk and buy some local art. Finally, we visit the Datoga tribe at Lake Eyasi and watch how they craft arrowheads and create metal bracelets. In part two we will go on a hunt with the Hadzabe and visit a local market. Join us on Safari in Tanzania https://www.shuttertours.com/Africa.php Footage Shot on a Nikon Z6, iPhone Xs Max, Osmo Pocket and GoPro 7 Black Royalty-Free Music from Epidemic Sound All the Pretty Lights - Imprismed Find My Boy and Bring Him Home - Bonnie Grace In the Red Soil - Bonnie Grace The Serenity of Being - Andreas Boldt See more of my work at https://www.terrydivyak.com My Travel Blog https://www.travelfanatical.com
Tanzania 2019 Episode 1 of 3
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What a fantastic choice to take a hot air balloon ride above the mighty Serengeti. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com
Serengeti Balloon Ride and What a View!
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My first trip to Tanzania and my first trip shooting video with the intent of creating a travelogue. Shakey at times, but it is what it is. Enjoy for the content and not the cinematography or lack of. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Musicbed SyncID: MB016XWSUKHO0MM
First Safari Tanzania
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We were on safari in Arusha National Park in in Tanzania, when we saw this Python crossing the road. Apparently he had eaten a Dik Dik and slowly moved across the road. I wanted to grab it by the tail, just so I could say I had done that with a wild Python, but the rule on safari is to never touch the animals.. sigh.
We saw a Python on the Road!
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Our second full day in Siem Reap we asked our driver Khen to take us on a drive to small villages along Lake Tonle Sap. The shore of the lake are home to over 3 million people and the largest source of fish for Cambodians. Here we met some construction workers as well as locals that we treated to ice cream from two local ice cream carts. Royalty-Free Music from Epidemic Sound See more of my work at https://www.terrydivyak.com My Travel Blog https://www.travelfanatical.com My Business Website for Tours https://www.shuttertours.com
Stories Behind the Photos - Episode 5 - Tonle Sap
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I take you on an adventure to Cambodia and Angkor Wat in Siem Reap where you'll see how I was able to take one of my favorite travel photos of all time and how I felt like a rock star on this trip. Royalty-Free Music from Epidemic Sound See more of my work at https://www.terrydivyak.com My Travel Blog https://www.travelfanatical.com My Business Website for Tours https://www.shuttertours.com
Stories Behind the Photos - Episode 4 - Angkor Wat
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The third and final installment of a look back at photos from Thailand. On this adventure, we went up to the Chiang Rai area and visited a small village where I was able to capture the joy of a child receiving a couple coins as well as the exhausted worker who took a break from the day's tasks and likely my camera as well. I also explain how I was able to take a photo of a sign that was written in Thai, upload it to a website and convert the sign to text. Then using Google translate to determine exactly where I was in a series of images where we had a wonderful experience with a community and monks. Finally, we go up to the Golden Triangle on the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand and meet two young boys and the head back to Lopburi, a city overrun by Macaque monkeys. Watch Episode 1 https://youtu.be/cUg9p2B2lMs Watch Episode 2 https://youtu.be/Lwb7ZcLv6rQ Royalty-Free Music from Epidemic Sound See more of my work at https://www.terrydivyak.com My Travel Blog https://www.travelfanatical.com My Business Website for Tours https://www.shuttertours.com
Stories Behind the Photos - Episode 3 - Monks and Monkeys
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During this downtime I have been going through old travels that I never seemed to have the time to edit and post. I have to say from an editing standpoint, this was likely my favorite. A group of friends and my Daughter Amanda traveled to the British Virgin Islands to experience another fun filled adventure on a catamaran with Voyage Charters and Captain Damian. Our first night was the Willy T adventure which helped get us in the mood for the island life and helped us shake off the long hours of travel to get to the British Virgin Island from the Pacific Northwest. Then there was the trip to Anegada to lay beachside at Cow Wreck Beach and enjoy the best Conch Civiche' I have ever had. With a huge Lobster dinner, dancing and Limbo at Potter's by the Sea to cap off the night. Cow Wreck Beach Bar https://www.cowwreckbeachbvi.com/ Potters By The Sea http://pottersanegada.com/ Of course one cannot miss the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke along with some dancing in the evening to end the great week. See the blog post on this trip https://www.travelfanatical.com/catamaran-adventure-british-virgin-islands/ Check out my previous catamaran adventure video with Tracy and friends https://youtu.be/uC8xjGmn0to More stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com I hope you enjoy this video and what was your favorite sailing experience? Don't miss Soggy Dollar Radio streamed here on youtube https://youtu.be/LXWVYoBluT4 All Music provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ "Sun is Shining" - Tomas Skyldeberg "Better Came Along" - Siine "Vibrations From You" - Tomas Skyldeberg "We Should Start Right Now" - Loving Caliber
Catamaran Sailing in the BVI with Amanda and Friends
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The second in the series of where we take a train ride after going to the floating market in Thailand. Unfortunately, the rails were out and being repaired so the train was stopped dead in its tracks. We then continued our journey to stay with a family and Plew welcomed us with open arms. Finally onto Northern Thailand where we stopped at an umbrella factory. Watch Episode 1 where you meet Mister Ten Baht https://youtu.be/cUg9p2B2lMs All images shot on a 5.3 mp Nikon D1x and video shot on a Sony Mavica. Royalty-Free Music from Epidemic Sound See more of my work at https://www.terrydivyak.com My Travel Blog https://www.travelfanatical.com My Business Website for Tours https://www.shuttertours.com
Stories Behind the Photos - Episode 2 - Visit with Plew
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I had "Lost" a bunch of videos for my trip to Istanbul and recently found them and so happy that I did. I was really enjoying a look back at this trip when I thought I was going to be the next Rick Steves and was chronicling all I was experiencing (Actually I still do when I travel, thus the Travel Fanatical channel) So take a walk down memory lane and watch for the photo of the Pope who I saw while there. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Partial Music Credits Cinematic (Sting) and Funky (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Lost Videos of Istanbul
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For quite awhile I have been planning, dreaming and thinking about converting one of my tour buses to an RV? Keep in mind I've never done this before, but this plan is so forefront in my mind, that I've become obsessed with the planning side of things. I've been inspired by many you-tubers here and have learned so much about solar, using 80/20 in the build, water and composting toilets and the list goes on. But, would you do this to a short tour bus ? Give me some feedback. Will I, as a novice skoolie/tour bus builder, crash and burn or will you be excited to see how this all comes about? See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Music licensed through Musicbed "Stay" by Twerl "Bucket of sunshine" by Zi Video shot on the following: Nikon Z6 https://amzn.to/3pbD1lG GoPro https://amzn.to/2Kqqyvv DJI Mini2 (I love this drone) https://amzn.to/2KKuRS5
Convert A Short Bus to an RV? Am I crazy?
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Our friend Daniel in Tanzania has perfected the idea of creating natural gas to power his home with cattle urine, dung and water. Learn his formula for the perfect mixture to power your off-grid home. His stovetop and lighting can be powered by the natural excrement of his three cows to allow him to be self-sufficient and power his home. Sure solar is great, but how about 3,000 liters of cattle dung and urine powering your home? Daniel breaks it all down, sharing his formula and how his house is set up to take advantage of this simple idea. I shot this video in 2015, but boy is it ever needed in these trying times for those that are trying to get off-grid or thinking of prepping for a different lifestyle. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Also checkout my photography website at https://www.terrydivyak.com And don't forget to subscribe and like, because I have hundreds of hours of videos I would love to share.
Natural Gas From Cattle Urine and Dung? Yes it's Really True
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When is the last time you just hit the road with no idea where you were going? Terry takes us on a 12 day road trip through California and Nevada with some great surprises along the way. I called this my "Fart in the wind" tour as I really had no schedule but knew that I wanted to make it down to the Salton Sea and Slab City. Probably my favorite surprise was the El Dorado Canyon mine and my little side trip to a ghost town in Belmont Nevada. Also, another surprise was a rainbow in Ocean Shores, Washington where I was able to get a fantastic panorama shot of the ocean and the rainbow together. Places visited in order. Ocean Shores, Washington Cannon Beach, Oregon Salton Sea Bombay Beach, California Salvation Mountain Slab City (Sorry, no video or images) El Dorado Canyon Mine (great mine tour for $5) Boulder City Hoover Dam Belmont (See video for the story behind this side trip https://youtu.be/gw3tnzeiZgc ) Roadtrippin' through Nevada and Oregon with an overnight stop near Bend, Oregon. Finally home after 12 days. Kevin Costner movie mentioned in video at the El Dorado Mine, 3000 Miles to Graceland See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Also checkout my personal photography website at https://www.terrydivyak.com All music licensed via Musicbed "Sipping on Sunshine" - Mike Mains "American Dream" - Judah the Lion "Hello" - Luke Atencio "Don't want to say goodnight" - Volunteer
12 Day Road Trip thru California and Nevada
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It's not always easy to find your Waze or and oftentimes Google maps is no help either when searching for ghost towns. I embarked on a 12-day road trip and wanted to check out some ghost towns while in Nevada. Overnighting in Tonopah I did a bit of research and learned about the Ghost town of Belmont, Nevada and trusting Waze and Google maps, I was taken on a wild goose chase... enjoy the ride. See more stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com Check out Terry's other youtube channel for more travel videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuq_2oN-5MiKFmr18xmClw A Travel Fanatical Production All photography and video content © Terry Divyak Music licensed via Musicbed “Cha Ching” by Sleepover “The Furthest Corner” by Skyler Lawson
Getting Lost Looking for the Ghost Town of Belmont Nevada
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In November 2019 we were on Safari and came upon a young Leopard who was eating a Gazelle in a tree. The youngster tried to move it to another location when it and the Gazelle both fell out of the tree. The mother quickly jumped down and quickly grabbed it, looking around as there was a Hyena close by and jumped back up the tree. Graphic Content due to a dead animal. Safari was with Shutter Tours and Maasai Magic Safaris. Read the full story on this video at https://www.travelfanatical.com/young-leopard-drops-gazelle-from-tree/ Shot on Nikon Z6 with the 24-70 kit lens.
Young Leopard eats a Gazelle in tree in the Serengeti.
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I recently purchased a Nikon Z6 and wanted to shoot some video and really test out closeup focusing and tracking. I am super thrilled with the result after simply stepping into the backyard on a sunny September afternoon. I was pretty amazed at how busy a backyard like this can be and found lots of great subjects to test the video on. Make sure you go full screen​​ and watch in 1080 All footage was handheld as I don't own a Gimbal and shot on a Nikon Z6 with the Nikkor Z Kit Lens 24-70mm with the following settings: 1920x1080;120p Auto White Balance Matrix Metering Full-Time AF Auto-Area AF VR On I utilized the touch screen to choose and lock my focus points and slowed down the video as much 5% (Pumpkin shaking head) in post production. I did not use any stabilization in post production. Starring: "Pumpkin" All footage and editing by Terry Divyak Song Credit: Maeth by Pulsed and licensed via Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com See travel stories and videos at http://www.travelfanatical.com
Nikon Z6 Video Test
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