Encounters

Every Lent the indigenous Zapotec women in south-eastern Mexico catch and sell iguanas for a special seasonal tamale.

The quickest way to the heart of any community in the States is a visit the local barbershop.

Experience life as it would have been for the Vikings back in 10th-century Iceland.

Head to the pier at the Hodges Bay Resort for one of the Caribbean's most surreal sights.

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

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

These courageous women have revolutionised the way animals are protected in Zimbabwe.

Every February, thousands of nearly-naked men run through Japanese temples to ensure a year of good luck.

Johnny Rooks were the scourge of the Falkland Islands' whalers and sealers. They called them 'flying monkeys'.

Help save an endangered species with an unforgettable day of fishing, food and fun in beautiful New Brunswick.