Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The gravity of the situation is clear – and yes, it’s going to hurt. But what are a few broken bones when the alternative is plummeting to your doom? Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher in the world, suggests we learn to laugh in the face of adversity with their How to Survive Anything series, of which this video is an episode.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Natalie Tran filmed this video on her world trip with Lonely Planet. Desperately in need of a home-cooked meal, she sees what can be done with basic hotel amenities.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
San Francisco is a very unique place in terms of its layout, architecture, population, and landmarks. Enjoy this quick tour of the very hilly city!
Difficulty: Beginner
New Zealand
Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and boasts a cosmopolitan blend of European, Maori, Asian and Polynesian cultures, as well as a natural environment that encourages visitors to embrace the great outdoors.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Put your hands behind your head and step away from the phone!" Gary Turk's "Look Up" is a lesson taught to us through a love story, in a world where we continue to find ways to make it easier for us to connect with one another, but always results in us spending more time alone.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
This is the second film adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, published in 1953. The opening scenes show the arrival of 24 military school boys on a deserted island in the Pacific, after their airplane has crashed into the ocean.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Captain Benson, the pilot of the ill-fated flight, is in dire shape, and the boys decide who their leader should be. They also start arguing about getting rescued.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The boys chant a version of the US Army cadence as they march, and Piggy's eyeglass lenses give Ralph a bright idea on how to start a fire. But once the fire starts...
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In search of protein on the island, the boys set their sights on a wild boar. Captain Benson is in a very sorry state and unable to offer any leadership or comfort, no matter how much the boys might daydream.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
There's friction between Ralph and Jack, with Ralph wanting to keep the spirits up among the boys and Jack taking a more pessimistic view on their situation and rescue. Ralph calls for greater discipline and highlights the need to fish and hunt for food.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
The boys make preparations for hunting wild boar while a delirious Captain Benson runs away from Simon, his minder.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Captain Benson can't be found and some boys think he may have swum out to sea in his delirium. They get closer to slaying a boar, and a helicopter on the horizon gives the boys a glimmer of hope.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Ralph and Jack part ways over the fire that was supposed to burn at all times to alert passing aircraft of their presence. The boys divide into two camps.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
After a big storm, Ralph and his group find a very welcome banana plant. They search for wood to build a fire in the hopes of being spotted and rescued, while Jack's group is out hunting for boar and iguana.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Jack and his group hear strange monster-like sounds coming from a cave. Ralph is skeptical about there being any monster, but some of his followers defect and go over to Jack's camp.
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