These Short Films Praise Aimless Travel

South Korean photographer and filmmaker Hang gab Lee is never sure what he's going to find while traveling. "I really like having no plan," he says over email. Yet his travels do follow one rule: Wander aimlessly. Spontaneity tends to lead him to stunning imagery, Lee has found.

"Wander in Turkey" and "Wander in Vietnam" (below) are two mesmerizing films from Lee's travels. You may recognize some of the sights, like Galata Tower and the Bosphorous strait in Istanbul, or the bustle of downtown Saigon. But the way Lee shoots these areas—and those off the beaten path—makes all the difference. Disgruntled residents pour out of an Istanbul bazaar during a rain shower, and Lee captures a moment charged with life and color. It's Lee's ability to amplify the beauty and meaning of nondescript scenes and residents in their everyday lives that sets his videos apart.