A program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.
On a long trip away from home, some of the most memorable moments come from the hospitality of strangers. National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has come to rely on hospitality daily on his Out of Eden Walk, traversing the path of human migration. Host Marco Werman speaks to Paul about hospitality, starting in Japan with a recent stay in a traditional roadside inn.
In Colombia, religious leaders are calling on politicians to tone down their rhetoric, as incidents of political violence have people on edge. Earlier this month, seven people were killed as rebels bombed police stations around the city of Cali. On June 7, a would-be assassin shot presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, who’s still recovering in the hospital.
The Al-Kharrat family in Syria has kept the tradition of Sema, or the dance of the whirling dervishes, alive for decades. Under the Assad regime, they faced restrictions on permits and traveling abroad to participate in international events. Now, with a new government in place, they hope to expand their programs and to teach the dance to younger Syrians.