Street Views

Terry Fox is a hero to many Canadians for his Marathon of Hope - an endeavour for which he is commemorated with a statue directly across from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the nation's capital1. Born in 1958 in in Winnipeg,…

You might not think you've heard of the Tabernas Desert before, but if you've ever seen a spaghetti western, then you almost certainly have. Located in the south of Spain, the protected wilderness area features three seperate wild west villages,…

The Great Sandy Desert covers an area of 360,000 square km of north western Australia, making it the country's second largest desert. Uluru (Ayers Rock) is located in the far south-eastern area of the desert. We visited almost exactly 5…

In our previous exploration of Hong Kong, we looked at how a map of Hong Kong doesn't give you a good sense of the city's terrain. There are lots of islands, lots of hills and mountains, scattered neighbourhoods, and plenty…

The 2010 FIFA World Cup begins Friday in South Africa, with 32 national teams competing for football's crowning glory. As the first African nation to host a World Cup, South Africa has constructed or upgraded ten stadiums at a cost…

Hong Kong is one of those places that is known for its skyline, its unique topography—and for being the most prominent example of a colony handed back to its government. If you've never been there (as I haven't), it's hard…