Pacific City, Oregon has long been a destination for surfing and fishing, but recent combined efforts by the Tillamook Offroad Trail Alliance and Carson Storch have the zone primed to become a phenomenal riding destination as well.

We're not talking about just any bug off the street. These creepy crawlers are 'celebrities' in the insect world.

Dive into this heavenly site for scuba diving and snorkeling and see colorful marine life in the Cousteau Underwater Reserve, a protected Caribbean jewel.

The discovery of a ship that disappeared five hundred years ago and was found in a desert in southwest Africa with gold coins aboard has been one of the most exciting archaeological finds of recent years. The Bom Jesus (The Good Jesus)...

Discover Turkey: A Natural Paradise, a country with breathtaking landscapes that range from majestic mountains to turquoise beaches. In this video, we explore Turkey’s natural treasures, including the unique rock formations of...

Explore the stunning landscapes of Provence, France, in this breathtaking journey through one of Europe’s most captivating regions. From the vibrant lavender fields of Valensole to the historic villages of Gordes and Roussillon, we take...

Learn all about these fascinating creepy crawlers.

One of the most popular islands in the Caribbean, in this episode of Travel Smart we look at what to do when in Jamaica.Ben Parker and Annabel Grossman guide you through what to do when you arrive in Montego Bay, where you’ll find the...

Travel Smart visits one of Independent Travel’s favourite destinations, Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.Travel editors Ben Parker and Annabel Grossman give you their tips for making the most of your trip to the Italian coastline, avoiding...

Travel Smart heads to the vast lands of the USA, where we guide you through all the different types of city breaks to be experienced.Whether it's sun and sand and party in Miami, the glitz and energy of New York or the history and...

Travel Smart takes a whistle-stop tour of Turkiye, one of our favourite destinations brimming with discovery wherever you go.Simon Calder takes a look at what Istanbul offers up as well as some of the hidden gems where history comes...

Not my proudest moment….

In this video, travel back to ancient Egypt to discover the Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built on the island of Pharos over 2,000 years ago, this towering lighthouse guided ships safely into the...

Set sail to learn about Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates in history! His real name was Edward Teach, and he sailed the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the early 1700s during the Golden Age of Piracy. In this video,...

What is Greenland, and why is it called that if it’s mostly covered in ice? In this video, we explore the basics of Greenland—its location, history, geography, and why it matters today. Learn about the world’s largest island, how it was...

As the migrating whales rest near Fish Rock, a hidden underwater cave reveals a mysterious world teeming with life and danger, ultimately leading to a sanctuary for critically endangered Grey Nurse Sharks—once misunderstood and nearly...

We've talked about the Israelites at great length, but just next door in the northern part of Canaan was an incredible group of people known as the Phoenicians. What is their origin? What are they famous for? Let's find out!

The origin of Homo sapiens is in Africa. But at some point we began to leave and settle in other parts of the world. When did this happen, and why? What are the remains we have found that document this incredible journey? Let's take a look!

Volcanic eruptions are one of the most powerful natural events, capable of reshaping landscapes. Yellowstone, a famous national park, sits on top of a massive supervolcano that has erupted in the past, with the last major eruption...

The European colonization of North America was largely influenced by geography. In the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, the land and conditions varied. So how did settlers take advantage of their environments to establish the...

Throughout the 1800s, innovations in transport and communication, from canals to the telegraph, bridged geographical distances and made it faster to move people, produce and post.

Between the 1870s and 1900s, the United States experienced a period of rapid economic growth. But beneath the shiny veneer of the Gilded Age lurked profound inequality and widespread want.

This video provides an insightful look at the world of mushrooms, both wild and cultivated. It features a farmer discussing various mushroom types, their unique flavors, and culinary applications.

As of January 2024, the United States grew by about 400,000 square miles of territory or larger than the state of Texas. This was done under a little known United Nations policy called the Extended Continental Shelf. So why has the...