Japan is a fascinating country for a lot of reasons. But chief among them is the fact that well over half the population live in just three metropolitan areas: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. And for a country that is both larger in population...

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You all loved the first megaregions episode so much, I decided to follow it up with the NEXT top megaregions! While the Northern California, Florida, and Cascadia megaregions aren't quite as prominent as the top four, they each still...

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Explore how an eco-responsible home in Tijuana addresses environmental challenges by using recycled materials for construction. Learn about the innovative use of cork, wood, and metal to create a functional and sustainable living space...

Discover the innovative approach to building an eco-responsible home in Tijuana, addressing critical environmental issues like water conservation and recycling. Learn about the use of solar panels, recycled materials, and natural...

Discover how the Pajol Marketplace has revitalized its surrounding neighborhoods with new shops, creative ateliers, and cultural spaces. Learn from local entrepreneurs and residents about the positive changes and the spirit of...

In ancient times, the ultimate tourist guide was the Seven Wonders of the World, a list of seven sites that were supposedly wonderful to behold. The subsequent centuries weren't kind to those wonders, however, and most of them no...

The UCLA urban simulation team has been working for over a decade to build a virtual version of Los Angeles called Virtual LA. Led by Dr. Bill Jepsen, the team aims to create a detailed computer model of the entire Los Angeles area,...

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ST JOHN’S MALTA THE CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND OF MALTA IS KNOWN TO MOST EUROPEANS AS A SUNNY HOLIDAY DESTINATION BUT LIKE MANY OF ITS NEIGHBOURS THE MALTESE ARCHIPELAGO IS HOME TO AN ANCIENT TREASURE HOUSE. ITS FAMOUS 40 KILOMETRE...

CHINA BRIDGE FEW LANDMARKS REMAIN COMPLETELY UNCHANGED DURING THEIR LIFETIME, ESPECIALLY IF THEY HAVE A LONG LIFESPAN IN A LARGE AND BUSTLING CITY. THAT IS THE CASE WITH ONE OF SHANGHAI’S MOST DISTINCTIVE ICONS, THE WAIBAIDU OR THE...

GENBAKU DOME, HIROSHIMA THIS IS THE ENOLA GAY AND IT IS CARRYING AN ATOMIC BOMB. WHAT BEGAN AS A FINE SPRING DAY IN THE JAPANESE CITY OF HIROSHIMA IN AUGUST 1945 BECAME ONE OF THOSE HISTORY DEFINING MOMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. THIS...

The Gherkin, a unique and environmentally conscious building in London's financial district, is now open to the public. Designed by architect Norman Foster, this slim glass tower uses its circular shape to maximize window space and draw...

Tandem Traffic:Forget buses or boats; nothing says romance like navigating Paris on a bicycle built for two.

TIBET TOURISM TIBET WAS ONCE CONSIDERED INACCESSIBLE A MOUNTAIN KINGDOM BISECTED BY THE HIMALAYAS THAT WAS MAYBE EVEN A PART OF HEAVEN ON EARTH, SHANGRI-LA. BUT IT SEEMS WITH EACH PASSING MONTH TIBET IS LOSING ITS REMOTENESS AND MAYBE...

RED SQUARE FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MILITARY PARADES SUCH AS THIS ONE IN MOSCOW S RED SQUARE WERE A FAMILIAR SIGHT TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY WERE A REGULAR PROPAGANDA EXERCISE DURING THE SOVIET ERA. NOW, LIKE THE SOVIET...

CHAMPS ELYSEES THE FRENCH ARE KNOWN TO LOVE A PARTY AND PARIS S MOST FAMOUS BOULEVARD, THE CHAMPS ELYSEES IS OFTEN THE PLACE WHERE IT ALL BEGINS. THIS PARTY WAS SPARKED BY A WIN AT THE LAST SOCCER WORLD CUP. IT WASN T A FINAL BUT THE...

THE SPINNAKER TOWER THE SPINNAKER TOWER DOMINATES THE SKYLINE ABOVE THE ANCIENT PORT CITY OF PORTSMOUTH IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND. THE BUILDING WHICH OPENED IN 2005 IS A REMARKABLE COMBINATION OF ARTISTRY, ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING.

CHRYSLER BUILDING THE CHRYSLER BUILDING CELEBRATED ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY MAY 27TH 2005, AND TO MARK THE OCCASION, THE CO OWNERS OF THE BUILDING, TISHMAN SPEYER PROPERTIES, PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE GLISTENING STEEL GARGOYLES AND WINGED URNS...

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