Summer in the city

Chapter 1

Cooling off in Cairo

For people living in the Middle East, surviving the summer requires more than just a bit of sunblock. We hear how Cairo residents are adapting to a burning-hot climate with the help of the city’s evolving buildings.

Chapter 2

Musical evenings in Belgrade

One of the biggest reasons to stay in Belgrade during the summer months is the wide variety of often-free outdoor musical events. Join us on an audible tour.

Chapter 3

The curse of summer in Rio de Janeiro

It comes as no surprise that year-round hot temperatures make Rio de Janeiro the ultimate city for sun-worshippers. But despite its beach-loving culture inhabitants tend to escape the city during the heat of summer. Tune in to find out why.

Chapter 4

Surfing in Munich

We head to one of the most unusual surf towns: Munich. The scene started swelling in the 1970s with a hardcore bunch of wetsuit-wearing adventurers. Here’s how these passionate surfers took to claiming an urban river spot to practise their craft.