When you’re stuck wherever it is you’re stuck during the day, nothing helps melt those hours away like looking at some good ol’ fashioned nature videos.

The National Geographic Adventure Blog has rounded up their Top Ten Most Beautiful Nature Videos, which include shots of tropical islands, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, hot springs and, of course, New Zealand:

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So keep that spreadsheet called up in a side window and head over to NatGeo for the rest of the videos.

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by Casey Schreiner

Founder and Editor of Modern Hiker, Author of "Day Hiking Los Angeles." "Discovering Griffith Park," and "Cloud Spotting." Walking Meditator, Native Plant Enthusiast.