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|  | Preserving Architectural Gems 
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
The head of an organization is credited with leading nearly half a million people to save treasures of the country’s past (3:14 min.) |
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|  | Not the Most Romantic Tradition
Thursday, 14 February, 2008
On Valentine’s Day, the city of Chicago thinks not of flowers and candy, but of machine-gun toting gangsters and murder (2:34 min.) |
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|  | Dream Farm
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Combine caring young kids with neglected and abused horses and you’ve got an interesting formula with surprising results (2:28 min.) |
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|  | Died and Gone to Heaven
Sunday, 27 January 2008
Chocolate lovers delighted in a recent industry festival with samples aplenty for the public of delicious treats – to eat or to wear (1:35 min.) |
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|  | Where is the Eiffel Tower?
Friday, 18 January 2008
In eastern China, along with replica Versailles fountains and a housing development modeled on 19th century France. Tourists are flocking (2:12 min.) |
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|  | Ireland's New Immigrants
Saturday, 12 January 2008
The “Emerald Isle” is the destination of choice for many immigrants from Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. This recent influx of newcomers is slowly changing the face of Ireland (3:47 min.) |
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|  | Paid Vacation
Friday, 11 January 2008
Many college students yearn to travel. Some of them are turning that wanderlust into careers (2:36 min.) |
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|  | A Place Called Hope
Friday, 4 January 2008
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is now a global ambassador. But his roots are much more humble, born in a small town in Arkansas (3:29 min.) |
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|  | Afghan Kites Flying High
Thursday, 3 January 2008
Kite fighting is a centuries old tradition in Afghanistan. A new Hollywood film is bringing great interest and buyers to the country's acclaimed kite makers (1:42 min.) |
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|  | An Oasis From City Woes
Tuesday, 1 January 2008
In the heart of New York City, Central Park offers recreation opportunities and an oversize chance to offset the stress of city living (2:16 min.) |
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|  | The Gift of Giving
Friday, 14 December 2007
Seeds, Goats and Toilets. These are some of the unusual gifts charities are offering donors the chance to give the needy during the holidays (3:12 min.) |
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|  | Vacationing on the Edge
Wednesday, 12 January 2007
Adventure travel is growing in popularity. But these adrenalin junkies must balance the thrill with the possible peril (3:40 min.) |
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|  | The Smell of Ancient Culture
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
A California Library recreates the Chinese Gardens of Suzhou with the help of 50 Chinese craftsmen (2:26 min.) |
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|  | Toss Out Those Old Cotton Mao Suits
Sunday, 9 December 2007
The Chinese fashion market is booming – designers are swarming and consumers are snapping up the latest in trendy wear (2:21 min.) |
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|  | One Billion and Counting
Monday, 3 December 2007
The Chinese are expecting lots of tourists for the Olympics, but they already have a massive number of their own citizens on holiday adventures (2:31 min.) |
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|  | Next to Last Thursday in November
Thursday, 22 November 2007
Thanksgiving is traditionally celebrated today in the U.S. as a way to give thanks for all that is good in our lives (1:50 min.) |
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|  | Cooking for Charity
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
A series of “All-Star-Chef” benefits are being held across the U.S. to celebrate the work of the late American culinary trailblazer James Beard (2:25 min.) |
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Monday, 12 November 2007
A farm in the American heartland is teaching future farmers how to grow and market their produce in an environmentally friendly way (2:19 min.) |
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|  | Denver's Somali Farmers
Thursday, 8 November 2007
After fleeing war in their homeland, hundreds of Somali Bantu’s are reestablishing their agrarian lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains (3:23 min.) |
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|  | Beyond the White House
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
In his new book, former President Jimmy Carter reflects on his post-presidential life fighting disease and promoting peace around the world (2:57 min.) |
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|  | The Locals are Friendly
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
New York City launched an international campaign to entice more visitors to the city by emphasizing friendly advice from residents (2:41 min.) |
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|  | How to Beat the Traffic
Friday, 26 October 2007
One Washington D.C. commuter has found the shortest and least crowded route between his home and office – with time to think (1:39 min.) |
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|  | Homeward Bound
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Salmon struggle hundreds of kilometers to return to their spawning grounds. Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest celebrate this annual migration with an entertaining and educational festival (2:19 min.) |
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|  | All is Not as it Seems
Monday, 15 October 2007
In the city with reportedly the most spies, a museum reveals their secrets and tricks of the trade. Is there a spy amongst the visitors? (2:26 min.) |
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|  | A Sport for the Fearless... or Reckless
Saturday, 6 October 2007
Adults consider it an extreme sport but skaters just think it’s cool – skateboarding has danger mixed with a chance at self-expression (3:26 min.) |
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|  | Pittsburgh's Ups & Downs
Monday, 01 October 2007
Unique cable cars transport tourists and commuters up and down city’s hillsides (1:57 min.) |
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|  | Cool, Clean Water
Sunday, 30 September 2007
Iraqi city measures progress one glass of water at a time (1:49 min.) |
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|  | Gunfight at the OK Corral, Take 2
Saturday, 29 September 2007
The wild west of cowboys and silver mining was never wilder than in Tombstone, Arizona – where tourists can now relive those good ol’ days (3:01 min.) |
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|  | It’s an A-Mazing Place Down Below
Friday, 21 September 2007
Beneath the skyscrapers in the often-hot city of Houston, Texas is a cool world of office workers navigating 11 kilometers of tunnels (2:15 min.) |
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|  | Gross National Happiness
Saturday, 15 September 2007
The Himalayan country of Bhutan doesn’t measure its economic output – it concerns itself with people’s happiness – and they are doing just fine (3:13 min.) |
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|  | It’s Tea Time
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
A coffee bar without the coffee – same ambiance but with a menu of tasty teas. A New York City shop has big plans for expansion (1:36 min.) |
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|  | Not To Be Missed
Sunday, 26 August 2007
This weekend London comes alive with the sounds and colors of the Caribbean at the festive annual Notting Hill Carnival (2:59 min.) |
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|  | All Aboard!
Thursday, 23 August 2007
A restored railroad traveling in scenic Pennsylvania countryside delights tourists and creates a sense of the railroading experience 150 years ago. (1:37 min.) |
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|  | Ten Days of Pure Enjoyment
Sunday, 19 August 2007
Rides, food, livestock judging, music, family and friends – just a sampling of the Iowa State Fair, which has a million visitors each year (2:17 min.) |
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|  | Happy Birthday Scouts!
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Boy Scouting began 100 years ago today. 40,000 scouts from 216 countries are celebrating at the World Scouting Jamboree in Chelmsford, Britain (3:04 min.) |
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|  | Once Top Secret, Now a National Park
Thursday, 12 July 2007
A former Minuteman missile site in South Dakota is preserved and open to tourists for a fascinating look at the Cold War (4:00min.) |
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|  | Aliens Invade Earth!
Monday, 2 July 2007
Residents of Roswell, New Mexico swear that, 60 years ago, UFOs – Unidentified Flying Objects from outer space – crashed during a visit (4:47 min.) |
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|  | Monkey's Gone Wild
Sunday, 17 June 2007
At most zoos the animals are in pens. Not at Monkey Jungle in Florida. There, humans are caged and the primates run wild (2:40 min.) |
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|  | Voluntourism – a New Gulf Coast Industry
Wednesday, 6 June 2007
Thousands spend their vacation time volunteering in New Orleans -- rebuilding the city from hurricane destruction two years ago. (2:23 min.) |
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|  | Communal Life in West Virginia
Thursday, 31 May 2007
A couple dozen artists are banded together on a farm to dance, to paint, to learn, to grow organic vegetables – a throwback to the 1960s (3:37 min.) |
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|  | What Did You Say?
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
Pet owners who wonder what their cats and dogs think, or if they are happy, have an interpreter to help them -- a pet psychic (1:51 min.) |
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|  | Everyone's War
Monday, 28 May 2007
Filmmaker and historian Ken Burns chronicles the stories of America's heroes from World War Two in his new documentary "The War." (5:07 min.) |
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|  | Teen Climbs Everest
Sunday, 27 May 2007
Teen Climbs Everest Americans have a new real-life, adventure hero -- a California teen who has climbed the world's highest peaks with her father. (2:07 min.) |
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|  | Don’t Hand-Feed These
Friday, 18 May 2007
A Florida tourist center gives visitors a very close-up experience with the official state reptile: man-eating alligators (1:43 min.) |
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|  | Pinks and Whites and Purples and…
Tuesday, 15 May 2007
The U.S. National Arboretum comes alive each spring with hectares of delicate azalea blossoms that delight the senses (2:08 min.) |
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|  | What’s Old is New Again
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Farmers’ markets are having a resurgence in American cities as consumers shop for fresher, organic, or local produce (2:33 min.) |
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|  | Rosie’s Diner
Wednesday, 18 April 2007
One of the few remaining railroad dining cars turned into a restaurant -- a popular part of America for a century (2:30 min.) |
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|  | Afghan Goods For Sale
Monday, 16 April 2007
A unique store in Washington, DC sells items handmade by Afghan artisans (2:29 min.) |
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|  | Americans Inspired To Give
Wednesday, 11 April 2007
The spirit of giving to those less fortunate motivates rich and poor alike (3:32 min.) |
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|  | Cattle Town USA
Sunday, 1 April 2007
Annual Houston Livestock Show brings together global cattle breeders looking to enhance their herds(2:59 min.) |
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|  | March Madness
Friday, 16 March 2007
The college basketball championship tournament is underway with weeks of great games to watch – it’s a hoops fan’s dream come true (2:26 min.) |
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|  | The People Want Their Past
Monday, 11 March 2007
Hong Kong residents are upset that a revered ferry dock has been demolished for development – they like the symbols of their history (2:41 min.) |
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|  | Make Your Reservations Now
Monday, 12 February 2007
Tourism is growing faster in South Africa than anywhere else. Natural wonders, historic sites, sports and more are drawing in millions of visitors (4:08 min.) |
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|  | A Second Life for Lighthouses
Monday, 5 February 2007
What to do with some 600 obsolete U.S. lighthouses? Many are being preserved for their history and charm, others are now bed and breakfast accommodations (2:43 min.) |
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|  | Let the Good Times Roll
Tuesday, 30 January 2007
Mardi Gras is underway in flood-ravaged New Orleans, and no food symbolizes the Lenten celebration more than the sugary treat known as “King Cake” (1:46 min.) |
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|  | The Man Behind the Name
Wednesday, 17 January 2007
Amar Bose, an engineer, developed such good audio products they are worldwide standards. A profile of the man and his company (2:19 min.) |
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|  | WaterFire Providence attacts millions 
Tuesday, 5 December, 2006
WaterFire Providence attracts millions of visitors each year to the Rhode Island capital, as a moving symbol of the city's renaissance (4:12 min) | |
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