Sharing food is a Moroccan custom. In fact, in Morocco, it’s considered impolite to eat alone in front of someone else.

The annual Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese lunar calendar (This is usually late May or June on the Gregorian calendar.)

Germany may be well-known for its many types of sausages, but bread is also an important part of the country’s cuisine and culture.

Best known as the main ingredient in Brazil’s national cocktail—the caipirinha—cachaça is to Brazil what tequila is to Mexico.

Ethiopian cuisine is known for its distinct and well-seasoned flavor. Some may assume meal options are limited to meat-based dishes, but locals incorporate the diverse plant life of Ethiopia in a variety of vegan and vegetarian foods.

With a population of around 16 million, Senegal is the westernmost country on the African continent.

Morocco is known for its beautiful Hispano-Moorish and Islamic architecture: horseshoe arches, large domes, and ornate geometric patterns. But one of the country’s most visited landmarks, the Jardin Majorelle — a botanical garden that surrounds a cobalt blue and yellow villa — is unlike any other.

Comprised of more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest island nation. The country’s unique geography lends itself to a diverse array of religions practiced among its citizens.