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Lionel Franc has been a cliff diving fanatic since he was a child. He dives into crystal waters from the cliffs that surround Marseille, in the Calanques National Park. Disadvantaged kids, inspired by him, line up to be taught this risky but freeing discipline. Fly like a bird and swim like a fish, in a single leap.

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Fly like a bird and swim like a fish, in a single leap

Cliff Diving in Marseille

Yousra and Othman live in France, but both have decided to get married in Fez, the birthplace of the bride. Pulling off a huge traditional Moroccan wedding is no mean feat, and both families are hurriedly preparing for the party of a lifetime.

Weddings in Morocco

 Traditional Moroccan weddings are huge, lavish affairs where the bride becomes princess for a day.

Princess for a Day

For the past fourteen years, Brice has taken his herd of cows to graze in vast pastures in the mountains, five months out of the year. He loves to run to the point of exhaustion in the Pyrenees, across the steep slopes, ridges and rocks at 3000 metres above sea level. It's a spartan, lonely existence, but for Brice, it is the definition of happiness.

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It's a spartan, lonely existence, but for Brice, it is the definition of happiness

Escape to a Hut in the Pyrenees

In the north-east Indian state of Assam, relations between elephants and humans are characterised by conflict. Over 30 million Asomiya share the land with around 5,700 elephants. Tensions therefore seem inevitable. But now, for the first time, there are plans for humans and animals to live in harmony.

Elephant Protectors of India

In the north-east Indian state of Assam, relations between elephants and humans are characterised by conflict. 

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Inter-island traffic was already essential when the Vikings, originally from what is now Norway, populated the Faroe Islands. But out in the North Atlantic high winds means sailing was not always possible. Rowing became essential and is today the national sport which is very popular with women.

Faroe Islands: A Passion for Rowing

Rowing is the national sport in the Faroe Islands and many women are passionate rowers.

The Italian island of Stromboli is home to just 300 people, mainly farmers and fishermen. They fish using sustainable, traditional methods that generates little profit, but empowers this small community to live outside of mainstream capitalism.

Stromboli - Land of Fire

The Italian island of Stromboli is home to fishermen who live using sustainable, traditional methods

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For one of Europe’s smallest countries, Slovakia has a lot to offer: Unspoilt nature, a host of castles, a unique inland delta on the Danube and countless hot springs. An invitation to discover a beautiful land in the heart of Europe.

For one of Europe’s smallest countries, Slovakia has a lot to offer: Unspoilt nature, a host of castles, a unique inland delta on the Danube and countless hot springs.

Surprising Slovakia

In southern Thailand, the Koh Panyee village sits on stilts and even has a floating football field, built in the 1990s by a group of children. But over time, the ad hoc field has fallen into disrepair. But now the village is about to hold its first tournament in years and the field needs a major overhaul.

Thailand's Football Mad Island

In southern Thailand, the Koh Panyee village sits on stilts and even has a floating football field

When Massimo Vacchetta discovered little Ninna, he immediately adopted her and saved her from certain death. The veterinarian, whose specialty was caring for cattle, had found his vocation: he opened a hedgehog refuge, now a local institution partly run by volunteers.

When Massimo Vacchetta discovered little Ninna, he immediately adopted her and saved her from certain death

360° Geo: A Hedgehog Shelter in Italy

Emberá Chamí live in the Andes Mountains, a region famous for its high quality coffee. Ostracised by conservative Colombian society, the trans women of this ethnic group find refuge on a coffee plantation that enables them to earn a living. among a community of like-minded peers.

The Indigenous Trans Women of the Andes

Ostracised by conservative Colombian society, a group of trans women find refuge on a coffee plantation.

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