Country

Guatemala | Chicabal

This scenic lagoon is at the center of a Maya legend about protection animals.

Guatemala | Santa Avelina

Families grow plenty of food for themselves and their neighbors in home gardens.

Turks and Caicos

a beach with clear blue water and a sunny sky An island adventure through ancient caves reveals the grandeur of nature.

Finland

Reindeer pull skiers in races that provide cool entertainment during the winter.

United States | Massachusetts

Valentine's Day wouldn't be the same without the sayings on Sweethearts candy.

Indonesia | Adonara | Common Threads

Indonesia | Adonara | Marriage

A marriage tradition on this island is a gift of antique elephant tusks.

Spain | Segovia

view of the aqueduct An ancient Roman aqueduct transported water to this town. Now it brings history.

Canada | Quebec | Poutine

A combination of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy creates a delicious dish.

Argentina | Buenos Aires

United States | Alaska

The Iditarod is an epic competition where teams of dogs race across icy terrain.

Kazakhstan

Water mismanagement created a severe environmental crisis that continues today.

Bangladesh | Chittagong

Breaking up large ships for recycling and resale is a dangerous job for workers.

United States | South Carolina

United Arab Emirates

The world's tallest building has much more to recommend it than just height.

United States | NC | Mt Olive

India | Ghaziabad

Going on a picnic with your friends turns into an adventure when tigers show up.

United States | Michigan

Kwezage’win is a ceremonial Native American dice game played by women.

Japan

A town in Japan transformed its rice fields into large-scale artistic canvases.

India | Kolkata

All those shards of clay in the street come from people drinking their chai.

United States | Florida

Watch out for peacocks if you come to this town in Florida. They're everywhere.

China | Mutianyu

The Great Wall of China was built as protection from northern invading forces.

Canada | Ontario

Curling is popular both as a winter sport on ice and as a social occasion.

Peru | Pampas

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