People from around the world travel to Coober Pedy, Australia, with hopes of getting rich. This town is full of valuable stones called 'opals'. Some opals are worth millions, but they are extremely hard to find. What influences the value of an opal? What does it take to find them?
Most cities have local areas called "neighborhoods". The Mission District is one of San Francisco oldest neighborhoods. Many people think it's very special because it's so mutli-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?
Zambia, Africa, is nowhere near an ocean, but it is heavily influenced by water. Three great rivers flow through Zambia, which impact the lives of the people and animals near them. How do the rivers affect life around them? How can humans protect these valuable rivers?
In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life : the life of a gaucho. This special type of Cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?
Queenstown, New Zealand, considers itself 'The Adventure Capital of the World'. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats, and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queenstown such a popular place for adventure? What would you di there?
Running from Paris to Istanbul, the Orient Express is a first-class hotel on wheels. Once a year, travelers can ride the luxury train across Europe just to enjoy the journey, but it's hard work to make the grand train run smoothly. Who is responsible for the train's success? What unique difficulties do the face?
People from all over the world love to visit Barcelona, Spain-especially a place called "The Ramblas". This walking-only area is centrally located and full of interesting artists, street performers, and other entertainers. What happens on the Ramblas? What makes this area so exciting?
Horseback riding is a very important tradition in Mongolia. Each year the people there have a race to celebrate this tradition. However, the race is a little unusual. What kind of rase is it? Why is it unusual?
The weather on Earth is always changing. One day it's cloudy, the next day it's sunny, and the day after that - who knows? Meteorologists are scientists that can predict the weather. But how do they do it? What causes these changes in weather?
Fish River Canyon, a beautiful region in southern Namibia, was once a place where wild animals ran free. However, hunters and farmers have claimed the lives of thousands of these animals and left the land bare. Natacha, a conservationist, now plants to bring the animals back to the canyon. What kinds of animals will she bring? How sill she do it?