For centuries, the winds of the Indian Ocean have brought explorers and merchants to the island of Zanzibar. Through rough seas and monsoon weather, one ship has sustained trade and travel, the Dhow. At 150 feet, this is the biggest Dhow constructed...
The numbers of tigers in the wild in South East Asia have dropped by more than 70% a little more than a decade. That's the claim in a new report from the WWF. The organization says there were an estimated 1,200 tigers in the Greater Mekong Region dur...
This menacing-looking squid is just one of many species out of sight and out of mind that could be threatened by human activities far away from the part of the ocean in which they live. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has released this v...
With record-breaking cold temperatures in Florida this week , efforts to save tropical sea turtles on the beaches are paying off. Beginning last week when the cold snap began, NASAs Kennedy Space Center teamed up with Floridas Fish and Wildlife Conse...
In this edition, we head to Hawaii, home to some of the worlds most active volcanoes and if you measure from the bottom of the seafloor to the top of the peak, home to the worlds tallest mountain, too. Hawaii, a land cradled by the sea, a land born o...
Hi, Im Paddy Kim. Ireland, its an exciting mix of the old and the new. Here youll find the quiet of the countryside and the exuberance of the city. But Ireland is still well stocked of this glorious castles and windswept landscapes, it really is the...
Hi, everyone. I'm Patty Kim. Today we're headed for Southern Africa, a place that holds something for every traveler, for every budget: cosmopolitan cities, world-class safaris, not to mention record-setting sites that'll take your breath away. Here'...
Hello, everyone. I'm Peddy Kim. Today we're heading off to New Zealand, well known as a thrill seekers' paradise. Hey this is the country that invented bungee jumping of all things. And that's the just the beginning. So get ready and pack your sense...
Hi everyone. Im Peddy Kim. Get ready and pack your bags for the playground known as New Zealand, a country whose people are nicknamed for their famous flightless bird, the kiwi. New Zealandit was discovered by humans less than a thousand years ago, t...
Hi, Im Petty Kim. This country is close enough to Antarctica to have its very own species of penguin. Would you believe its South Africa? And thats not all. Here are a few more surprises. South Africa is a country of contrasts in the far north bands...
Hello, I am Patty Kim. Get ready to explore Peru, home to stunning beaches, majestic mountains and of course, one of the most unforgettable places on earth, the great ruins of Machu Picchu, where the Mighty Inca once ruled. Roughly twice the size of...
Were heading now to west and central Africa, well this region probably didn't get as much exposure as the rest of Africa, but for the intrepid traveler, that's just one of its many charms. You see, less tourists means more chances for you to meet loc...
Hi, Im Patty Kim. We are taking off for Egypt, to one of the most extraordinary sights in the world. The Pyramids at Giza just outside Cario built to honor the ancient Egyptian rulers. These iconic pyramids attract thousands of people every day. Now...
Hi, Im Petty Kim. Whether you are on a mission to see some of Europes finest art, sample cutting-edge(领先的) cuisine or simply just soak up the cultural ambience(气氛), France can seduce you with it all. A Paris, known as the City of Lights and...
Our next destination could easily be described as a piece of paradise-- Costa Rica. It is a favorite get-away for both eco-trekkers and the surf set. Now if you are looking to enjoy a bit of the good life, for as they say Costa Rica, la Puda Vida, th...
