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!
All about seals, sea lions and walruses
Pinnipeds come in many forms – seals, sea lions and walruses. They’re similar in many ways, but what sets them apart?
The Perfume River of Vietnam
Possibly the most romantically named river ever, but how does it get its smell?
Wintery myths and legends
We know that spring will soon be here, but in the past people couldn’t be so sure. So what did folk around the world think caused the cold conditions and long nights?