Category World

Knowledge and appreciation of what lies far beyond our doorsteps can lift us up and reveal the best in humanity. Travel the globe with us and explore the beautiful, breath-taking, and sometimes quirky ways our world can bring us together.

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Image: People on boats going down a canal in Giethoorn

How This Little Town Survives without Roads or Cars

What if you never had to hear the sound of cars outside of your window again? For the residents of this Netherlandish town, that's reality: most of Giethoorn isn't accessible by four wheels, but rather by canal boat! Here's a lovely look at a world without roads.

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Image: Diving with a purpose divers surveying a ship wreck

Uncovering a History Lost at Sea: The Slave Wrecks Project

Can you imagine being able to discover your own history? Black divers and maritime archaeologists are diving to the depths of shipwrecks to recover stories that had been missing from our world history, until now.

Image: Green door in the sandstone—an entrance to an underground home in Coober Pedy

Human Ingenuity Never Fails: The Town Built Underground!

What do you get when you combine resilient people, extreme weather conditions, and a former mining town? In Coober Pedy, residents live, work, grocery shop, and do everything else... underground. This unique and fascinating lifestyle is a great look into how humans can learn to thrive, no matter the challenges we face. They give a whole new meaning to the term "down under"!

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Image: Wooden sauna in the grasses with mountains in the background

The Steamy Reasons Finland Is Obsessed with Saunas

Step into the hot, steamy, world of… Finland? Yep! With over 2 million saunas throughout the country, the town of Lapland has piqued our curiosity. So, why is the entire town and country so obsessed with saunas? It's more than just the health benefits. Here's a look at community quirks that'll leave you feeling refreshed!

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Image: Person with large backpack on standing atop of a snow covered cliff, staring off into the distance.

Warming Up to the Newbie in One of the World’s Iciest Places

What if we treated every day like the first day on a remarkably challenging new job? Here’s what being the “new kid” on one of the world’s most unique climbing expeditions is like, and how we can better embrace this spirit of seeing our jobs, habits, and lives with fresh eyes!

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