Prehistoric Oddity: The Legendary Kiwi Bird
The kiwi is named after their nocturnal call which sounds something like ‘kiwi, kiwi’, which is usually heard about an hour before and after dark.
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Facts
Little Wonders: The Pygmy Tribe of Cameroon
Djoum has the feel of a frontier town. Situated right in the middle of the lush rainforest, it was set up by the Germans as a base for many deforestation projects that are still going on today. You reach Djoum through a red piste, badly maintained and practically unusable during the rainy seasons.
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Great Tribes: Secoya of Ecuador
The Secoya inhabit one of the most bio diverse habitats on earth and their knowledge of natural medicine unsurpassed.
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A Dark History: Churches in Salvador
Salvador is scattered throughout with a staggering 300 churches of Portuguese and black slave origins and temples.
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Whipping Santa: Klausjagen Festival
Held on the 5th of December every year, the eve of St. Nicholas’ Day, the Klausjagen is truly one of the weirdest festivals in Switzerland, a nation usually renowned for its restraint. Klausjagen literally means ‘chasing the Klaus’ and the festival is believed to have sprung from an age-old tradition to chase away evil spirits.
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