Heritage train keeps steam travel alive in South Africa

Posted May 10, 2025

There’s a steam engine revival in South Africa. Although steam belongs to a bygone era when trains powered the Industrial Revolution, there’s now a significant steam rail tourism …

Tulips trending on social media thanks to influencers

Posted May 4, 2025

Spring has sprung, and tulip mania is once again attracting social media trendsetters to the Netherlands’ world-famous garden to see them. Around 7 million tulips are expected to …

South African artist’s vibrant sculptures fill Johannesburg parks with color and joy

Posted April 4, 2025

James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa’s biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He’s determined to have the vibrant metal sculpt…

After a stroke, this musician found his singing voice again with help from a special choir

Posted September 15, 2024

In the 1980s and ’90s, Ron Spitzer played bass and drums in rock bands—Tot Rocket and the Twins, Western Eyes, and Band of Susans. He sang and wrote songs, toured the country, and…

California town without addresses divided over plan to issue street numbers

Posted September 8, 2024

After more than a century of address-free living, Carmel-By-the-Sea, a California town known for its white-sand beaches is moving ahead with a plan to assign street numbers to hom…

Mind-bending optical illusions at new London museum

Posted August 25, 2024

A new museum has opened in London promising visitors one of the best selfie experiences in the capital. The Paradox Museum specializes in special effects and mind-boggling opti…

4000 My Little Ponies feature in an exhibition showcasing hobbies, alongside homemade banjos and customized Action Men

Posted August 18, 2024

Ever wondered how people spend their spare time? A new exhibition celebrating the U.K.’s hobbies opened on July 18 in Croydon, featuring over 14,000 items, including collection…

Efforts to save Hong Kong’s disappearing neon signs

Posted July 27, 2024

The lights are turning off in Hong Kong. The once spectacular neon hustle and bustle is now much reduced. Safety and regulations mean many shops and businesses have taken down …

Divers plunge into the world’s deepest pool in Dubai

Posted July 6, 2024

Up until recently, Dubai city might not have been on top of scuba divers’ list of places to visit to discover the wonders of the underwater world. But that all changed when a n…

Japan has fallen hard for its hot, slurpy ramen noodles

Posted May 27, 2024

Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen may be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your favorite ramen is normal. Ramen has…

Traditional globes are still big business even in the age of Google Earth

Posted May 5, 2024

A globe in the age of Google Earth? London globemaker Peter Bellerby thinks the human yearning to “find our place in the cosmos” has helped globes survive their original purpos…

Meet the hominins brought back from the ancient past

Posted October 21, 2023

John Gurche helps people understand how ancient humans looked by creating lifelike models based on archaeological finds. The work requires a mix of artistic skill and scientific k…

Dropping in with the smokejumpers

Posted October 15, 2023

As wildfires prove to be a growing threat in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is furthering its preventative and response measures. The USDA…

Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California

Posted September 30, 2023

Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but…

Mushroom coffin biodegrades in 45 days

Posted July 1, 2023

Environmentally friendly funerals are a growing trend. And while traditional wooden coffins come from trees that can take decades to grow and years to break down in the soil, t…

Handmade blankets welcome immigrants to U.S.

Posted May 13, 2023

A Massachusetts woman and her granddaughter use their hands to put the finishing touches to a colorful blanket they are making for immigrants coming to the United States. They …