From wind chimes to Samurai fart battles, the history of wind in Japan engages all the senses (except taste).
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Tenrecs – little punk shrews
Tenrecs! They’re spiky like hedgehogs, but more closely related to elephants – and that’s not the only unusual thing about them…
The buried treasure of the Seychelles
Mahé in the Seychelles is the last known location of a pirate’s treasure. Will anyone crack the code and find the bounty?
Costa Rica’s favourite breakfast
It’s said that when a Costa Rican can make a good gallo pinto, they’re ready for marriage. But what’s in this all-day breakfast?
Costa Rica’s amazing volcanoes
Costa Rica has over 200 volcanic formations, but what does all this volcanic activity mean for the country’s biodiversity?
The many hummingbirds of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is home to 52 species of hummingbird – one for every week of the year!
Hanging with the sloths in Costa Rica
Home to two different sloth species, Costa Rica is considered the best place in the Americas to “hang out” with these laid back animals.
The love market of Vietnam
What is Vietnam’s love market? Does it sell romantic gifts, or aphrodisiacs maybe? Nope, this love market is different…
Vietnam’s milky breast fruit
The Vú Sữa fruit is particularly popular in Vietnam and is said to taste like coconut!
Vietnamese Water Puppets
Water puppetry is a Vietnamese tradition that dates back almost a thousand years. Think of it as a more refined Punch & Judy show with less shouting and a lot more water!