The city that wakes up to eat at 4am

Unique to the Channel Islands but most famously harvested on Guernsey, ormers can only be gathered around 20 days of the year – and are wrapped in a host of rules.

• Great Britain
• Food

South Africa is blessed with stunning natural beauty, but very few residents have historically had access to the sea. Now, a champion freediver is hoping to change that.

• South Africa
• Reasons to Love the World
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Diving

In India, girls have historically been valued less than boys. But after a father tragically lost his daughter, he spearheaded a nationwide campaign to change gender perceptions.

• India
• Reasons to Love the World
• Environment
• Sustainability

Native Australian flours are being touted as the next big thing in sustainable baking. But the revival of ancient grains could have a much bigger impact than making sandwiches tastier.

• Australia
• Food

Because of the ongoing pandemic, Mt Everest was closed to climbers for much of 2020, which has forced some to reconsider how it's being used.

• Nepal
• Nature & Outdoors
• Hiking

When winter is gloomy – particularly during Covid – cold and ice bring relief and joy to the Netherlands, where a passion for outdoor skating is embedded into the culture.

• The Netherlands
• Nature & Outdoors

It is North America's only known native caffeinated plant and once threatened the British East India Company. So why has the world forgotten about it?

• Texas
• Food & Drink