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Video Index

BTBtv Episode #11: Varanasi

Posted February 9th, 2007 by Kevin Allgood
 

In this episode we’ve got footage from the fascinating city of Varanasi, located on the banks of the holy Ganges river. There’s not much more to say than that, the place speaks for itself.

Drop us a line at contact@bigtripblog.com. If your video isn’t working, make sure you have the latest version of Flash installed.

Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode #10: Royal Chitwan National Park

Posted February 2nd, 2007 by Kevin Allgood
 

We’re finally in double digits! Come on safari with us as we go searching for wildlife in beautiful Royal Chitwan National Park. We’ve got elephant rides, elephant baths, rhino sightings, a strange relative of the crocodile called a gharial, and a whole lot more.

As always, feel free to drop us a line at contact@bigtripblog.com. If the video isn’t working, make sure you have the latest version of Flash installed.

Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode #9: The Kathmandu Valley

Posted January 16th, 2007 by Kevin Allgood
 

In our latest episode of BTBtv, we check out many of the sights around the Kathmandu Valley. We’ve got a charmless snake charmer, old temples, cremation ghats, ancient cities, a huge stupa, and lots and lots of prayer flags. Oh yeah, and a few monkeys too. In case you’re taking notes, we visit Kathmandu’s Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, Boudnath, the Monkey Temple, and Pashupatinath. Enjoy!

If you have a question or comment, please send it to contact@bigtripblog.com. If the video isn’t working properly, make sure you have the latest version of Flash installed.

Categories: Video, Feature

Our Guide to Flashpacking

Posted January 15th, 2007 by Kevin Allgood
 

We made this video to appear on Travelistic’s weekly show, “The Map.” It’s their featured video today, so we’re pumped! It might be cooler if you visited their homepage to see it all featured and stuff, but the choice is yours. BTBtv episode 9 will be up tomorrow too, so it’s shaping up to be an awesome week already.

Categories: Video, Asia, Nepal

BTBtv Episode #8: Trekking in the Himalayas

Posted December 23rd, 2006 by Kevin Allgood
 

BTBtv is back in a big way from what should be the longest hiatus of our trip. Follow along with us as we go on a 12 day trek in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas. We’ve got animal encounters, people carrying strange things, some interesting food, lots of walking, and of course some pretty dramatic scenery. Enjoy.

Feel free to drop us a line at contact@bigtripblog.com. We love feedback.

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Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode#7: The Rest of Egypt

Posted November 29th, 2006 by Kevin Allgood
 

In this mega episode, we cover our last two weeks in Egypt. We visit Alexandria, Egypt’s window on the Med; the remote and different Siwa Oasis; give you a backseat view of a safari in the Great Sand Sea; and take you around one of the idleness capitals of the world, Dahab.

If you have a question for the mailbag, or a comment, you can reach us at contact@bigtripblog.com.

If you are having trouble getting the video to work, make sure you have the most recent version of Flash installed.

Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode#6: Land of the Pharaohs

Posted November 18th, 2006 by Kevin Allgood
 

In this sickness-delayed (much better now, thanks!) episode: beautiful Aswan and the massive complex of Abu Simbel; the land of the dead in Luxor explored; and the gargantuan Temples of Karnak. After all that if you’re still hungry for more Egyptology, check out the article on Wikipedia.

We keep trying to make BTBtv better, so if you have some suggestions or comments, or a question for our mailbag, let us know! contact@bigtripblog.com

If you can’t get the video to work, make sure you have the latest version of Flash installed.

Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode #5: Cairo

Posted November 3rd, 2006 by Kevin Allgood
 

In this episode: the old Islamic quarter of Cairo; a lesson in pyramid building; an Egyptian coffeehouse and the first question from the mailbag answered. Music by Shafeek Kabha and edgen.

Got a question for the mailbag? contact@bigtripblog.com.

Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode #4: Eastern Turkey (part two)

Posted October 27th, 2006 by Kevin Allgood
 

In this (short) episode: A brief stop at Mardin; picturesque Van Castle; the dominating Mt. Ararat; and the sublime Ishak Pasha Palace. New this episode is music that I won’t get sued for using, courtesty of edgen.

Don’t forget about the mailbag, send us a question about our trip to be answered on BTBtv! contact@bigtripblog.com.

Categories: Video, Feature

BTBtv Episode #3: “Eastern Turkey (Part One)”

Posted October 16th, 2006 by Kevin Allgood
 

In this episode: Cappadocia in all its glory; tasty treats; the remote and breathtaking Mt. Nemrut; the interesting beehive houses of Biblical Harran; and the never-dull Sanliurfa.

Categories: Video, Feature
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