Adventures in Churchill, MB, Canada (polar bears, belugas, Northern Lights) -- Aug 2026

Enjoy this 27-minute video of our adventure in August 2026 to Churchill, MB, Canada (the polar bear capital of the world) to look for polar bears, beluga whales and see the Northern Lights. We were so happy to see all three. Instead of booking through an outfitter, we booked our own transportation to/from Churchill, hotel, excursions and rental vehicles. We booked the following (and you can also do this on your own too!): ** we took a flight to Winnipeg, Canada (stayed overnight at the Victoria Inn, near the airport) ** the next morning, we took a Calm Air flight (one way) to Churchill ** our hotel for the 9 nights was the Churchill Hotel ** we booked through Sea North Tours a Zodiak beluga whale watching tour ** we booked through Nanuk Operations two days of their Coastline and Wildlife tour ** we booked through Frontiers North two days of their Tundra Buggy Summer Day tour (the Buggies go to areas that other tours and rental vehicles are not allowed to go) ** we rented a 4-wheel drive pickup truck (two days) and a 4-wheel drive SUV (one day) after our wildlife tour so we were comfortable knowing where to go and not go in Churchill and the surrounding area. ** we took the ViaRail train all the way from Churchill back to Winnipeg (it took 47 hours). Others who started with us took the train only to Thompson and drove the rest of the way to Winnipeg.

Kool Park Pool 2026

This 10-minute video highlights the fun time our family had at Kool Park Pool in Hickory, NC. This was one of many activities we enjoyed during our family reunion in June 2026. Enjoy...

Cruising with Grandchildren to Mexico Apr 2026

This 35-minute video highlights the fun on a 5-night Royal Caribbean cruise we took with five of our grandchildren -- aged 10 to 14 years old. We left out of Port Canaveral in Florida and had ports in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Enjoy...

Street Scenes from Hanoi, Vietnam

For three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 13-minute video highlights our visit to Hanoi, Vietnam -- including the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, a water-puppet show, the Hanoi Hilton prison, the Temple of Literature, Train Street, and other various street scenes in this vibrant city Enjoy...

Boating down the Mekong River Delta, Saigon Vietnam

or three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 9-minute video highlights our travel down the Mekong River Delta, a stop at a handicraft center, and lunch. Enjoy...

Angkor Wat Buddhist Temple Cambodia

For three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 7-minute video highlights our visit to the Buddhist temple complex of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The intricate carvings in this primarily sandstone structure was amazing. Enjoy...

Visit to Spitler Primary School Cambodia

For three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 8-minute video highlights our visit to the Spitler Primary School in Cambodia. This school, near Siem Reap, was originally funded in 2006 by Danny & Pam Spitler from Arizona, USA. Among other subjects, this kindergarten-thru-6 school, teaches students in English and computers. These students were delightful to be with. We were so happy to see their love of learning and the joy in their eyes as we met with them. Enjoy...

Living Land Rice Farm, Luang Prabang, Laos

For three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 21-minute video highlights one of our favorite adventures on this trip to the Living Land Rice Farm in Luang Prabang, Laos. For three hours took part in all 14 steps of rice farming, including planting rice shoots in knee-deep mud, plowing with a buffalo, and harvesting with a sickle. It was so much fun. Enjoy...

Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Thailand

For three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 10-minute video highlights one of our favorite adventures on this trip to the Kanta Elephant Sanctuary in northern Thailand (outside of Chiang Mai). For several hours we learned about these amazing animals, fed them, and bathed them in the river. Enjoy... Music by: Eastminster by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Khlong Toei Market Bangkok, Thailand

For three weeks we toured Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam). This 6-minute video highlights our morning walk through Khlong Toei the main market in Bangkok, Thailand. The people, food and colors and smells were all amazing. Enjoy... Finding Movement by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

New Zealand: The Shire (Hobbiton) movie set for Lord of the Rings

n November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 7-minute video was taken in New Zealand at the film set for the Shire (aka Hobbiton) in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. This was a beautiful setting in the middle of a large farm. The tour was so fun. Enjoy...

New Zealand: Cruising Milford Sound

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 5-minute video was taken in New Zealand's Milford Sound. This beautiful fjord, with stunning scenary and waterfalls, leds to the Tasman Sea (which separates New Zealand from Australia). Enjoy...

New Zealand: Rubicon Valley Sheep Farm

In November/December, we had almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 15-minute video was one of the fun adventures we had -- spending a couple of hours with a sheep herder on a farm in New Zealand. I hope you enjoy this, it was truly a lot of fun...

Australia: Great Barrier Reef

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 10-minute video was taken in Australia during two days of snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. We also did an optional excursion -- a 10-minute helicopter ride which was great. We boarded boats each day in Cairns and loved our time on and under the water. Enjoy...

Living off the land -- Cooya Beach, Australia

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 8-minute video was taken in Australia, An Aboriginal man named Link showed us how to live off of the land around his home at Cooya Beach. Enjoy...

Australia -- The Outback & Ayers Rock

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 10-minute video was taken in Australia as we traveled from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Uluru). Enjoy... Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Australia: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 4-minute video was taken in Australia during the time we spent around Melbourne. Although not in the wild, seeing these quintessential Australian animals at this park was a joy.

Melonakos Family Activities July - December 2025

This 23-minute video highlights some family activities from July to December 2025. It was a special treat to edit this video and remember the great times with our children and grandchildren. Enjoy...

Kool Park Pool 2025

This 15-minute video highlights the fun time our family had at Kool Park Pool in Hickory, NC. This was one of many activities we enjoyed during our family reunion in June 2025. Enjoy...

Adventures in the Galapagos 4 of 4

The Galapagos are an amazing string of volcanic islands 600 miles off the west coast of Ecuador. We visited five of the islands during our 8 days of sailing the southern and eastern parts of this archipelago. This 11-minute video exploring the land and water of Floreana and Santa Cruz islands is part 4 of 4. Enjoy... Music: Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/