Off the track in Costa Rica
There are plenty of places in Costa Rica for the tourists… this one is for the locals. What is it like to live in a town of just 200 people?
culture
“Now I feel free on my land”
How one indigenous tribe in Costa Rica is trying to reclaim its heritage… and the long journey to get there.
The Galway Gaelic
There’s something a little bit different about this Irish pub. And it’s the language. No English – just Irish!
Those little silver balls
You’ll see a lot of pachinko parlours in Japan but it’s a confusing game for outsiders. For the Japanese economy, though, it’s a huge earner!
It’s the small things that matter
The art of bonsai is an ancient and very special tradition in Japan. At this museum, you can learn more about the beauty of the art.
The grumpy dolls of Takasaki
I always thought Daruma dolls looked grumpy and unhappy. But at the temple where they were created, I learn there’s much more to them than that.