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Stories of extraordinary lives and extraordinary lands across the globe.

Rugged landscapes and vast monsoon forests are home to a rich variety of species in unhurried Laos.

National parks are being created around the world that reflect new ways of protecting the environment.

Many people dream of the South Pacific, but few visit the islands of Kiribati, Niue, Wallis and Futuna

Set sail for the Canary Islands, where volcanic activity has shaped the archipelago's unique landscapes and ecosystems.

In the heart of Canada's Gulf of St Lawrence lies a very special archipelago: the Magdalen Islands. 

Northern Laos continues to live in harmony with nature, whilst facing the challenges of the 21st century.

In the south of Laos, the Mekong widens into a river several kilometres wide, dotted with thousands of small islands.

A trip through Hungary from west to east by rail taking in the famous Lake Balaton, the country’s most important music festival and the largest herd of buffalo in Hungary.

From Rosslare in the southeast via Dublin to Howth runs probably the most beautiful train route in the Republic of Ireland. 

Albanian shepherds want to revive their old traditions, but will they be able to pass them on to the next generation?

Australian scientists are working on innovative solutions to protect the reef. But time is running out.

A rail journey through the northernmost Baltic state takes in the country’s vast forests, medieval towns and traditional songs.

A journey of discovery through Japan’s northernmost main island passing fields of flowers and smoking volcanoes.

This documentary showcases the best of France’s mythic holiday region, going beyond the glamour and clichés. 

The journey begins in the teeming metropolis of Calcutta during the Hindu festival of Durga Puja.

The M41 road links Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, with Biskek the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

A journey along the silk road beginning in Isfahan, a centre for Iran’s renowned carpets. 

Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park is a rich habitat with bears, monkeys and clouded leopards living among its thick vegetation. 

The Yaguas National Park covers a large area of untouched rainforest in north-eastern Peru.