A rose among the thorns in South American cities, few places have been so successful in tackling social problems head on with urbanism, architecture and greening of the urban landscape.
The Cyclades begins its exploration at the volcano island of Santorini, world renowned for its beauty - and wine.
The cradle of Greek mythology, picturesque Crete is said to be the birthplace of Zeus hit by an economic slowdown, many Cretans strive for self-sufficiency by turning towards the rural economy and community initiatives.
With 34 million inhabitants, Tokyo is the world's largest agglomeration.
In Capaccio, the travelers learn how to make mozzarella on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, Antonio Tubelli shows them cabbage of Campania in Naples, they discover pasta which has been manufactured since the 17th century.
When arriving in Venice, Narelle visits an old friend who is the head chef at the hotel Cipriani in Casanova's gardens.
Patrick and Narelle will visit the local commercial fish auction to meet up with a buyer who selects produce for one of the town's finest restaurants called El Gato.
Gérard and Laurent cross the Mediterranean to immerse themselves in Moroccan cuisine and products they discover an orangery, some spices, olives and pigeons near Fez.
In Portugal, the two friends check out sardines, cod, tripe and suckling pig.
When arriving in Venice, Narelle visits an old friend who is the head chef at the hotel Cipriani in Casanova's gardens.
Patrick and Narelle will visit the local commercial fish auction to meet up with a buyer who selects produce for one of the town's finest restaurants called El Gato.
It's tough to find something new to pique the interest of editors. In Hong Kong, both writers decide to head underground to find the cutting edge, Julia with the new sport of parkour, Robin with a late night fixed-gear bike race.
Reversing their traditional roles, Robin and Julia switch beats as they head to northern Thailand, investigating stories about people who travel to learn. Julia looks into a Canadian-run Thai kick-boxing school, taking a lesson in hard knocks, while Robin joins two very different cooking schools, succumbing to a chili eat-off.
The Wine Guys zip off to Hacienda Albae in La Mancha, one of the oldest private wineries in Spain.
Traveling to Northern Central Italy to explore Cantina del Castello in Soave and learn about Carniga Classico, single vineyards and rugged volcanic soils.
Not far from Vancouver Island in the Broughton Archipelago, some families still survive by hunting, fishing and harvesting inspired by the Kwakwaka'wakw people, they live a life in harmony with nature.
Taking us from Lake Kerkini near the Bulgarian border and onwards via Agia Eleni and Amphipolis.
Located at the easternmost point of North America, Newfoundland looks like it's at the edge of the world for centuries, its fierce ocean and fragile economy have forced locals to count on their own resourcefulness, resilience and each other's help.
After rebuilding itself, Panama City is becoming a popular retirement destination.
Gérard and Laurent visit an olive oil rich region, meet Chianina cattle and learn the rules of ham in Italy.