I love travel videos. They have the power to transport you to foreign lands and offer a glimpse into other cultures. Now that my sabbatical is over, these videos have become an invaluable tool to keep my wanderlust alive.

Below is a collection of my favorite travel videos. Each item in this list has moved and inspired me to travel, and I hope they'll do the same for you.

Melbourne is a hipster city that's recognized as Australia's cultural center. It has a vibrant and artistic side that can be seen through its edgy street art, art galleries and many festivals that run throughout the year. Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to chic cafes, restaurants and rooftop bars.

I assume it's compulsory for every world traveler to have a bucket list.

My list are items chosen to help me get over a fear, to prove that I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to and help me on path of self acceptance.

The world has stood by silently these last five years as Syria has been annihilated by its civil war. The country has been destroyed, its people displaced and it history eradicated by the ongoing fighting and the barbaric actions of ISIS. It's heartbreaking and difficult to watch. Below is a list of historical sites in Syria (there are many) that are at risk, have been damaged or have been destroyed in this tragic war.