Sunflowers for soldiers: one girl, two dogs and 616 sunflower seeds – Janey McGill

Ruairi Glasheen meets the young musicians drumming new life into ancient Persian traditions.

Alice travels to South Africa to work with the Black Mambas on tactics, self-confidence, and the fear of lions.

Travelling across a country with a 33-letter alphabet and the highest mountain range in Europe has its fair share of obstacles. Grab a glass of chacha and say supra!

Born in Iran, Shirin spent most of her childhood trekking with her father; however, her most life-changing journey was to go from being a full-time mum to leading an expedition to climb Iran’s highest peak, the 5,671m high Damavand. This was a journey intent on changing perceptions about modern day Iran, its people and its heritage.