Namibia is a country in southwest Africa. Distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast, the country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. The World Bank classifies Namibia as upper middle … Read more
Imagine living on a tennis court in the middle of a river. That is how life looks on the world’s smallest inhabited island. If you enter the coordinates 44°20′33.5″N 75°55′29.5″W, you will be just at the location of the island. The island lies on the Saint Lawrence River between Heart Island and Imperial Isle, close … Read more
India is known for having long platforms. In fact, the 3 longest railway platforms in the world are located in India, and none is longer than the Uttar Pradesh platform. With its length of 1366.33m, the Gorakhpur Railway station boosts the longest railway platform in the world. The other 2 are Kollam Junction, Kerala, which … Read more
Italy is widely known for its fine collection of wine. And among those wines, the ones coming from the region of Toscana are the best. Toscana is the best part of Italy to go to if you are fan of wine, cheese, and fine dining. The wine of Italy documentary focuses on different parts of … Read more
New York City, The Big Apple, one of the most popular cities in the world. You probably think you know everything there is about New York. It is one of the most searched cities on Google. But even if you have been there, there are many more secrets the city has to offer. New York … Read more
If you want true adventure, you’ve come to the right place. We are going to take you to the coldest road in the world. Where? You guessed it – Siberia. The documentary visits the largest German research station in Antarctica: Neumayer Station III. Among other things, data is being collected for a possible flight to … Read more
Van dwellers are people that life fulltime or part time in a vehicle, typically a van that has been modified with basic amenities, including house batteries, solar panels, bed platform, toilet, sink, and storage space. Usually, people think van dwelling is awesome, because you travel the world on a budget friendly transport. And you can … Read more
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The city is one of the most important centres during the Renaissance period. To this … Read more
It is no secret that Germany has an abundance of laws controlling almost every aspect of life. And while for some people the over-regulation might seem as inflexible, it is that bureaucracy that gives Germany the reputation of being efficient. For example, crossing the street as a pedestrian at a red light will give you … Read more
Blindsight is a documentary directed by Lucy Walker and produced by Sybil Robson Orr for Robson Entertainment. It premiered at 2006 Toronto International Film Festival in the category Real to Reel. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas, the documentary follows six Tibetan teenagers on their 23,000 foot long journey to climb the top … Read more