The Artist Keeping Neon Aglow in the Heart of Texas
Kit Tunningley is responsible for making America glow. As the founder of Big Dog Neon in Lockhart, Texas, he has been creating neon signs and sculptures for over 38 years, adding to a culture of neon in the United States that's spanned nearly 100 years.
This Great Big Story was made in partnership with Bulleit's #FrontierWorks. Please do not forward to those under the legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Racing Wood-Carved Scooters at Breakneck Speed in the Philippines
Along the picturesque rice terraces of Banaue, Philippines, a unique racing subculture combines daredevil bravery with incredible artistry. Flying down the region's steep hills at speeds that reach 30 mph, local riders challenge each other with meticulously carved, handcrafted wooden scooters.
Top Secret Tarts: Guarding Portugal's Culinary National Treasure
Guarded behind lock and key in the back of a small pastry factory in Belém, Portugal, sits a 180-year-old secret. Currently, only six people know the recipe for "Pastéis de Belém," among the oldest—and perhaps even the original—egg custard tarts.
