These colourful stilt-walkers trace back to pre-slavery Africa. Today they are a symbol of freedom.

A former call centre in Hackney has been transformed into a cornucopia of curiosities guaranteed to delight and disturb.

Reggae star-turned-politician Bobi Wine is using music to galvanise young Ugandans and encourage them to vote.

Forget Chiang Mai’s temples, says Sonia Reimannova. For a real insight into Thai culture, head to the boxing ring.

Lisbon’s most peaceful cemetery is also home to a tribe of very chilled and very pampered feral cats.

In north-east Canada you don’t need to go in search of icebergs. They come to you!

Intrepid divers are discovering exciting new wreck dives in the middle of one of the world’s busiest maritime zones.

Their climbing ability evolved to protect them from predators. Now they use it to supplement their diet with salt.

Bubba was mixing country and hip hop long before Lil Nas X rode up the Old Town Road.

Eat, drink and be merry with the people from one of Europe’s last traditional cultures.