From enjoying mooncakes in China to throwing marjoram in Iran, cultures worldwide commemorate abundant harvests through traditional customs, family gatherings and celebrating nature.
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To help protect the environment and local communities, travelers can make small changes to reduce the waste that tourism leaves behind.
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Across continents and centuries, braids have been more than hairstyles; they’ve served as symbols of identity, resistance, status and survival, carrying the stories of entire cultures within them.
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Facts and information behind modern elections face an escalating threat in the digital age.
Read More7 Sustainable Clothing Brands for the Ethical Shopper
Meet the brands proving that looking good and doing good can go hand in hand.
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In stark contrast to male-dominated structures that found the majority of the world’s civilizations, several matriarchies continue to thrive, with women, rather than men, at the head of society.
Read MoreThe Politicization of Water
Global water crises are often worsened and perpetuated by strategic political maneuvers.
Read MoreAre Fireflies Really Disappearing?
Some reports warn that we may be the last generation to see fireflies, but what do we really know about their decline?
Read MoreHow Countries Around the World Are Regulating AI
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a vital part of everyday life, from social media to healthcare services, compelling governments worldwide to introduce regulations in the face of potentially harmful developments.
Read MoreUSAID Shut Down Risks Millions of Lives
14 million lives could be lost by 2030, according to a study by The Lancet, as a result of defunding USAID.
Read MoreShamans: The Natural Healers of the World
Shamanism, a spiritual and natural healing method, doesn’t have one singular origin, but rather a translation of existence across communities, shaping their health traditions and culture.
Read MoreHow AI Can Help Clean Up Plastic in the Oceans
As the amount of plastic entering our oceans soars, environmentalists turn to artificial intelligence as a way to identify debris, track waste dispersal and bolster community efforts in the fight against pollution.
Read MoreThe 5 Best Vegan-Friendly Cities to Visit
From plant-based spins on traditional dishes to trendy culinary innovations, these cities will excite any fans of vegan cuisine.
Read MoreHow Wildlife Selfies Turn Deadly
For the perfect photo or social media selfie, travelers continue to get dangerously close to wildlife with sometimes fatal results.
Read MoreThe Right to Rest: The Global Push for Nap Rights
Around the world, workers and activists are challenging the systems that equate exhaustion with success, fighting to make rest a protected right, not a privilege.
Read MorePaying to Keep the Light at America's Lighthouses
More Americans are paying for the chance to live and work in historic lighthouses, blurring the line between volunteering and vacationing.
Read MoreClimate Change Threatens Popular Tourist Sites
As global temperatures increase and sea levels rise, some of the world’s most famous destinations are at risk.
Read MoreUrban Heat Islands: Cities Grapple with Rising Temperatures
Cities tend to be hotter on average than rural areas as a result of their infrastructure, and the warming of our climate is only making it worse.
Read MoreWeddings Around the World: Traditions of Love and Unity
Internationally, weddings are celebrated with unique cultural traditions ranging from playful games to serious rituals that symbolize the blending of lives.
Read More7 Film Locations That Have Now Become Tourist Attractions
Here are seven film sets that have been filmed in or inspired by natural landscapes or cultural and historical sites that travelers can enjoy.
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