Rainforests. Cascading waterfalls. Rivers. Jagged cliffs and emerald-green mountains. It’s easy to see why Kauai is sometimes called “The Garden Isle.” Some parts of the island — the oldest, fourth largest, and northernmost in the...

Oahu isn’t the Big Island, but it is home to the majority of the entire population of the Hawaiian islands. And with more people comes more...everything. Nicknamed “The Gathering Place,” it’s a lively, energetic island, with huge hotels...

All of the Hawaiian islands have their own personality, but many say Maui has it all. It doesn’t matter what side of the island you’re on, there’s beauty everywhere. To the north, the jaw-dropping turns along Hana Highway leading to lush...

Heart pounding. Eyes on the finish line. Countdown: 3, 2--watch out for that shell! Well, maybe not quite, but it’s the closest you will get to Mario Kart in real life and easily the coolest way to experience the streets of...

One way to think about Kanda is to picture early Brooklyn, before the hipsters completely took over. It’s a place that perfectly embodies old and new Tokyo, a university town that attracts more than students. It’s a great place to live...

It’s 7:45 a.m. and you didn’t hear your alarm clock go off. You’re about to miss that quarterly earnings report meeting or the kids’ carpool or that power breakfast with your buddy’s agent friend or—oh yeah, you’re on vacation. Hong...

You’ll never feel more alive than when you’re doing the backstroke in an underground cave, basking in the sunlight pouring through a small opening in the rock above. Lurking just beneath the sand ’round these parts are hundreds of...

Once you've reached the point where the non-stop shopping, eating and partying has worn you down, and all you want is some peace and quiet with a nice view, do what locals do . Start climbing to Namsan Park. It's one of those Seoul spots...

Myeongdong is one of those well-worn tourist destinations that you just can't avoid if you are visiting Seoul, even for those who turn up their nose at anything found in a travel guide. Even for those who aren't shopping pros, walking...

Come party like it’s 1782 and bear witness to this grand testament to Thai design and history. The Grand Palace was the Thai King’s home for 150 years and you can see why - there’s enough gold trim to make Versace blush. Fast forward to...

Come visit Wuzhen, a 1,300-year-old water town on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Located on the Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Plain in northern Zhejiang Province, it isat the center of the golden triangle consisting of Shanghai,...

When you are standing on The Great Wall of China, wonderment is a complete understatement. Spanning over 13,000 miles, this ancient fortification winds across the land with complete disregard for natural obstacles and the dramatic...

The grandeur of history swallows modern crowds here on a daily basis. Completed in 1420, construction lasted over 14 years and required over a million workers when Ming Emperor Zhu Di moved the capital from Nanjing to Beijing. With...

Pupil outcome: I can use research to design a trip covering six geographical highlights of North and South America. Key learning points: - People are attracted to visit places as tourists for different reasons. - There are lots of...

Even though America is the undisputed center of consumerism, it is here, in Istanbul, where the original shopping mall was created. On today's episode of Kult America, I'm discovering the secrets of the Grand Bazaar - an enormous...

Learn about the ambitious and creative sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, and his son Lincoln, who managed the creation of the Mount Rushmore statues.

Step into a small-scale France and explore 117 meticulously crafted monuments in just one afternoon.<br/>

Discover the strange and magical collections at the House on the Rock in Wisconsin.

Step into a small-scale France and explore 117 meticulously crafted monuments in just one afternoon.

The Greenbrier Bunker was constructed to protect Congress from nuclear annihilation. It’s one of America’s longest-kept secrets.

This video investigates the successes of local farmers in Hoi An, Vietnam, and the uses of special pesticide-free fertilizer. <br/>
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Casey, Illinois has a bunch of record-breaking items. Discuss why a town might invest in these attractions. Find Casey on the map. Design a promotional poster for the town that featuring the records.

Even though America is the undisputed center of consumerism, it is here, in Istanbul, where the original shopping mall was created. On today's episode of Kult America, I'm discovering the secrets of the Grand Bazaar - an enormous...

It’s one of the most recognisable landmarks in the United States – but what’s the untold story behind Mount Rushmore National Monument?