Wild Paraguay

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

Perched on Mount Ossa in Northern Greece is an orthodox monastery dating back to the 16th century. Around twenty nuns from all corners of the globe call this place home and support themselves by working the land.

A trip through the small and diverse country of Armenia, nestled in the South Caucasus.

A small island in the Rio de la Plata is shared by Argentina and Uruguay. But why does this binational island have two different names?

From the frontiers of the Roman Empire to the European Schengen area, a fascinating trip through the origins of borders.

The majestic Andean Condor is critically endangered, but biologists in Argentina are working hard to save the revered bird.

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

This sparsely populated mountain region is full of contrasts and home to people who are committed to protecting the natural environment. 

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

An encounter between piano and dance in a former foundry.