Most people who can afford to go on holiday tend to want to spend their time in glamorous, picturesque locations. But there are actually some people who choose to visit disadvantaged areas instead, to see the less glamorous side of countries that are often romanticised.
This is known as ghetto tourism, or slum tourism, and it’s been the subject of some quite ... Show More
Today
Why do our stomachs rumble?
It can be embarrassing when your stomach rumbles in public, but it’s a totally natural bodily function. The scientific name for those rumbles or growls is borborygmi, a term invented by the ancient Greeks. We tend to associate stomach rumbles with hunger, but that’s not totally t ... Show More
5m 12s
Today
Why are barcodes set to disappear?
Ever since they were first introduced in the United States in 1973, barcodes have been part of our everyday consumer lives. They helped stores around the world transition to digital, but their days are numbered. That’s right, traditional barcodes are due to be gradually replaced ... Show More
4m 47s
Aug 2022
The unusual world of dark tourism
Instead of choosing a traditional sunny holiday, some tourists choose to visit places that many consider sites of tragedy, death or disaster. On Business Daily we explore the benefits, and controversies, around this unusual type of tourism. We speak to tour guides in two differen ... Show More
18m 41s
Feb 2022
Slum Tourists: When Wealthy People Toured Chinatown ‘For Fun’
<p>It’s true — back in the day, wealthy residents of cities from London to Chicago would pay for tours of disadvantaged communities, the same way that you might take your friends to a zoo today. The communities responded, staging events meant to give the upper class an ersatz sen ... Show More
44m 58s
A：
Āi yō, qù Shànghǎi de jīpiào yǐjīng bèi dìng wán le!
哎哟，去上海的机票已经被订完了！
Oh no, flight tickets to Shanghai are already fully booked!
Wǒmen de lǚxíng jìhuà yào pàotāng le!
我们的旅行计划要泡汤了！
Now our travel plans are messed up!
B：
Bié zháojí.
别着急。
Don't worry. ... Show More
