Dreams E05: Looking Up, Looking Out

By land, by sea, the tropics of Indonesia demand to be explored. The changing landscape across the islands has created distinctive dens for reptiles and mammals that need to be seen to be believed. Find out more at: www.carrier.co.uk Produced and written by: Hannah Lemon Read by: Tom Henry Edited by: Tim Thornton

Those people who are the first to catch the early hours of the morning say it changes their life. It boosts mood, reduces depression, and can even help us sleep better at night. Taking cues from nature as our actual clock is something we rarely do – find the time to rise with the sun and start your day in this transformative way. Find out more at www.carrier.co.uk Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon Edited by: Tim Thornton Written by: Estella Shardlow

There are growing numbers of India’s graceful tigers, renewed lion habitats in Africa and united efforts to bring the elusive leopards of Sri Lanka back from the brink. Delve into these labours of love that prove conservation of the world’s big cats is down to more than just feline-famous luck. Find out more at: ⁠⁠⁠www.carrier.co.uk⁠⁠⁠  Produced by: Hannah Lemon  Read by: Tom Henry Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Hannah Ross

In the desert, everything we usually take for granted becomes precious. Nature holds all the power here, where no amount of modern comforts can aid us. We must rely on those who have studied the sand for generations, and place our trust in ancient methods of travel and survival instead. Find out more at: ⁠⁠www.carrier.co.uk⁠⁠  Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon  Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Marianne Françoise Dick

If nature is the greatest teacher, then jungles are the most immersive classrooms. Teeming with a bewildering diversity of life – and home to half of all species on land – it’s worth taking the time to look to the lessons these abundant ecosystems offer us. Find out more at: ⁠www.carrier.co.uk⁠  Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon  Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Lauren Romano 

Standing at the foot of a colossal mountain or volcanic island can inspire awe and challenge our understanding of the world. Find the places that turn the gaze outward and upward, removing the focus from you to something bigger, something transformative. Find out more at: www.carrier.co.uk  Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon  Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Lauren Romano

Billionaires may be racing into space, but savouring the stars from remote locations right here on Earth can be just as enlightening. It’s simply a case of looking up and learning. Find out more at: www.carrier.co.uk Produced by: Hannah Lemon Read by: Tom Henry Edited by: Tim Thornton Written by: Estella Shardlow

Secluded in the sprawling mass of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii and its humble archipelago seems like a small group of islands. But Hawaii’s hospitality feels larger than its perimeter. It is centred around ‘ohana’, or family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. Everyone is welcome, from thrill-seekers and adventurers to whale watchers and art enthusiasts. Find out more at: www.carrier.co.uk  Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon  Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Anna Prendergast

It might be on your radar as a stopover destination but pigeonhole Singapore as only that and you’ll barely scratch the surface. This island country has a deep-rooted love to protect and preserve the rich heritage of ancestors who travelled here, but also looks to the future for a new generation. Find out more at: www.carrier.co.uk  Produced by: Hannah Lemon  Read by: Tom Henry Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Lauren Romano

A room without walls, a palace that makes you feel like a local, and clever design that’s as simple as nature. Get to know the designers that transform how you think, feel and behave without you even knowing it. Find out more at: www.carrier.co.uk  Produced and read by: Hannah Lemon  Edited by: Tim Thornton  Written by: Marianne Françoise Dick