October in the Upper Mississippi Valley, the fall weather is mild and eagles are free from the burdens of the nest. Water birds, soon to depart for warmer havens, are briefly abundant. Joining the eagles that live here year-round are bald eagle migra...
Trastevere is one of the Rome's most ancient neighborhoods. Founded during the reign of Emperor Augustus, its name means literally across the Tiber. But more than a river separates the people of Trastevere from the rest of the city, Trasteverini have...
This city of 12 million seemed to be a good place to see how a National Geographic Magazine story is put together. Istanbul, a metropolis poised on both the European and Asian continents, lies right on the fault line that could rupture anytime. This...
Founded in 1521, San Juan is the second oldest European-founded city in the Americas. But make no mistake, Old San Juan is not a museum, it's a colorful vibrant place, very much alive. It's probably the cultural center of Puerto Rico in a lot of ways...
Id say the most amazing footage we were lucky enough to shoot was done in Panama. We were out in the forest and we found an egg clutch with a male frog guarding his tadpoles which was really amazing. So Andy Young, the wonderful cinematographer who s...
I have always loved frogs. They are just some of the most amazing creatures on earth. Theyve been around for 250 million years. They actually survived the dinosaurs. They come in just about every color, shape and size. But they are disappearing. Im A...
Hi, I'm Paddy Kim. In this edition we journey to Laos, what I would call a real hidden gem of a destination, located in Southeast Asia. We take you now to Luang Prabang. It's an ancient royal city that sits on the Mekong River, a place where you'll f...
People use many fancy words when they talk about Victoria. But words mean nothing when you are near her. She claps you and shakes you to your bones. Its just like you are standing on the edge of the world. As the river drops, its waters become clear,...
Hi, Im Paddy Kim. Now for a new and unique travel destination, a place where the beaches aren't golden; the weather's definitely not warm; and the locals, well, lets just say, there are a pretty unruly bunch. But that doesnt seem to faze travelers he...
Like dovetailed joints connected to the past, covered bridges line in the rivers in Vermont. Originally they were developed in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland centuries ago, when all bridges were made of wood, and those without roofs rotted away in...
Hi, I'm Paddy Kim. We are heading now to North Africa, a land of vast deserts, ancient cities and bustling（喧闹的） markets. Here, the cultures of Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean all come together. This is the place where you can...
Over centuries, the Irish built a rich heritage of castles and monuments, using an abundance of local stone. Now many of the structures are damaged. The stone is decaying. Thanks in part to Irelands notoriously damp weather, these sites are in danger...
Hi, I'm Patty Kim. Today we are setting our sights on India, a land of deserts and rain forests, modern cities and ancient beliefs. With over a billion people, India is the world's largest democracy, and many say it's a travelers paradise. In truth,...
Hi, I'm Patty Kim. Today we are setting our sights on India, a land of deserts and rain forests, modern cities and ancient beliefs. With over a billion people, India is the world's largest democracy, and many say it's a travelers paradise. In truth,...
If youve ever wondered what makes the cobra dance, this is the place to find out. For Marrakechs street performers, an ordinary afternoon means out of the ordinary entertainment. Enchanted serpents are just a small part of the action on Djemaa al Fna...
