In Turkish bakeries, you may notice bags of fresh bread suspended on a hook. Called “askıda ekmek,” this custom is an ancient example of paying it forward. “Askıda ekmek” translates to “bread on a hanger” and is a charitable act dating back to the Ottoman empire.

The wide array of subcultures in Japan helped create an ever-evolving slang you might hear while visiting the country. However, because Japanese culture centers around politeness, it's important to know your audience when using slang in conversation.

In Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, dendê oil is considered sacred. Not only is it an integral part of the region’s Afro-Brazilian cuisine, but it’s also used for religious purposes.

In 2019 when the European Union voted to phase out single-use plastics, member nations turned to alternative options for straws. Around the world, metal, paper, or bamboo straws replaced the plastic variety, but in Italy, they came up with a unique, quintessentially Italian option—pasta.

Picture hundreds of camels dressed up, paraded, and entered in a beauty contest. Imagine camels participating in a dance competition and racing one another. And all of this against the backdrop of the small desert town of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India.

Ancient Egyptian women had a wide array of rights. Although not seen as social equals to men, women in ancient Egypt could buy and sell land, serve on juries, and enter into legal contracts.

It’s been called the “Venice of Poland,” but Wrocław is also the city of dwarves.  You’ll find hundreds of them — some hidden, some in plain sight — while walking through the medieval city.

Totaling more than 156 miles, Morocco’s Marathon des Sables is often called “the toughest footrace on earth.” The ultramarathon takes place over seven days under the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert.

Like in the United States, South Koreans celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th. But one romance-centric holiday wasn’t enough. South Koreans, especially the younger generations, mark the 14th of each month as a special day revolving around the abundance—or lack—of love.