The African continent is a land of superlatives. Here, you’ll find the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, the world’s longest river, and the largest terrestrial animal on Earth. It’s also a place of incredible diversity, not only in its many different habitats but also in its people. Human history is thought to have started in Africa, …
Think you’ve heard a lot about Australia? Well here are a few little gems that might surprise you! 1. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps While many people visit Australia for its brilliant beaches and year-round sunshine, the Australian Alps, straddling New South Wales and Victoria, are a mecca for skiing …
Asia’s global importance has been a hot topic over the last 10-20 years. The region is home to territorial disputes, immense natural resources, massive amounts of people and has been the engine of global economic growth for years. With the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit going on in China right now, I thought it would …
With an estimated 7.77 million species of animals on the planet, the animal kingdom is an undeniably diverse place. But while the breadth of earthly biodiversity may be well known, the incredible things our animal counterparts can do are often hidden to humans. From furry creatures you never realized kissed to those who enjoy getting tipsy, …