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The smallest sovereign country in the world, Vatican City — officially known as the State of the Vatican City — makes its home in the heart of Italy’s capital, Rome. Explore this unique city-state and its world-reknowned attractions in this episode.
Perched precariously atop high rock towers, the monasteries of the Meteora in Greece inspire vertigo — and awe. How did they construct buildings waaay up there? What in the world possessed them to do so? Tune in to this podcast to find out.
Carlsbad Cavern is a labyrinthine, underground wonderland full of massive cave chambers, otherworldly rock formations and hordes of bats. Rachel and Matt take you on a tour of New Mexico’s subterranean Cool Stuff in this episode.
Located in Provence, France, this river canyon is the second-largest gorge in the world. With numerous trails and routes, the gorge offers an unparalleled experience for everyone from professional climbers to weekend enthusiasts. Tune in and learn more.
The Tour de France is a grueling bicycle race that lasts for three weeks and winds its way through some of France’s most formidable terrain. Who thought up this crazy race? Who participates in it? Learn more about the Tour de France in this episode.
Siena is a beautiful city in Tuscany famous for its Gothic architecture, medieval character and a centuries-old horserace called Il Palio. Find out what the Palio’s all about — and why winning it is a huge deal — in this episode.
Japan is famous for its winter wildlife, especially of the feathered variety. Meet the strikingly colored red-crowned crane — and watch its unique courtship dance — in this episode.
In this episode, Rachel and Matt take you on a tour of Guatemala’s beautiful Lake Atitlan, courtesy of the guys from the “Stuff You Should Know” podcast and an organization called Cooperative for Education.
On the beaches of Costa Rica, Olive Ridley sea turtles perform mysterious, synchronized reproductive rites called “arribadas.” Learn more about this mass nesting behavior — and where in Costa Rica you can watch it unfold– in this episode.
Mexico’s Sea of Cortez is a strange juxtaposition of desert and sea. Meet some the sea’s most playful marine inhabitants — and discover firsthand why it’s called “the World’s Aquarium” — in this episode.
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