North America is linked to the South by the Pan-American highway, but in the middle of the route, there is a gap stretching 100 km between Panama and Columbia : the Darien. This area of land is an impenetrable jungle
The tribes on the island of Luzon in the Philippines were at war. So, the Philippine government launched a project to construct a road between Bontoc and Tabuk. 100 years later however, and the road is still a constant work in progress.
We make the epic journey from Kinshasha, capital of the DRC, to Kisangani, the third largest city in this vast country. The only way to move between the cities is by boat or plane. We join 1,500 people onboard the 'Gbemani', sailing along the Congo River. Without fresh water, electricity, or medicines, it is a perilous voyage.
Dodging landslides in Tajikistan. Crossing bridges that could collapse at any moment in Madagascar. Battling mountain monkeys in Guyana. Journeying on icy, mountainous roads in Ladkh. Every day, children, migrants and workers undertake incredible journeys. In this action packed series, we tell their stories.
