Collection Travel the World from the Comfort of Home

Missing out on travel these days? Here are some of our favorite stories from around the world to help you see the world from the comfort of your own home. We hope that these stories will inspire you to see more wonder, kindness, and hope in our world, and maybe even take that trip you’ve always dreamed of.

Image: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust keeper with an orphaned elephant

The Remarkable Organization Saving Kenya’s Orphaned Elephants

Meet the remarkable people behind one of their most successful (and adorable) programs protecting the world's remaining wildlife, the Elephant Orphanage. For over 40 years the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been transforming and inspiring hearts and minds!

Image: A rice paddy mural in Inakadate, depicting Buddhist diety Acala surrounded by clouds and lightning

How Rice Paddy Murals Saved this Japanese Village

Each year the town of Inakadate, Japan is flooded with tourists who come to see something incredibly special: their annual murals. What’s so special about these murals? They aren’t sketched or painted on a wall, they are planted in epic proportions in the town’s rice paddies. And these massive starchy masterpieces aren’t just breathtaking... over the past three decades they have revived a once struggling town!

Image: Two white kermode bears by the river

The Rare Bear Protecting a Canadian Rainforest

Have you heard the secret of the spirit bear? It's been hidden for centuries, but now, getting the word out is what's helping to save them. Meet the white black bear saving an ecosystem!

Image: a mushroom foraging trip -- basket with a knife and some found mushrooms

Miss Traveling? Join This Mushroom-Hunting Adventure in Romania!

Have you been bitten by the travel bug recently? Join us on a trip to a dinner table far far away to enjoy the delicacies and adventures of a place you probably have never been to before!

Image: Kazakh eagle hunter holding their eagle pal

What Do You Have in Common with a Nomadic Family in Mongolia?

Every time we see how someone else lives, our own lives become a bit more fascinating! This special edition of Saturdays Around the World brings us to Mongolia, to meet nomadic Kazakh families and get a taste for their beautiful lifestyle.

Image: a collection of various mailboxes

Would You Climb to the Top of the World to Send a Letter to a Loved One?

When was the last time you saw human handwriting on a piece of snail mail? Handwritten letters can be the absolute best, and these people are doing some remarkable things with this lost way of connection!

Image: Tom Turcich and his dog Savannah on their walk around the world

Meet a Man and His Dog Taking a Walk Around the World!

Join a man and his pooch on an epic walk around the globe! When we travel we are reminded of the things that make life worth living: natural wonders, the joy of discovery, and warm conversations with kind strangers. Here's what can happen when you bring your best pal along for the journey.

Savoring the Flavor of the Moment with Lemon Caviar!

Can the juicy insides of citrus fruit change the way we experience life? We're pausing to savor the moments that delight, starting with a tiny fruit that has a tasty, sunshiney surprise inside! Take your taste buds on an adventure by discovering the wonder in the caviar of the Finger Lime!