Apr 16, 2013

The cities of Agra and New Delhi, India, are worlds of brilliant hues. Although they may require you to forgo a few of the more luxurious travel comforts, Agra and New Delhi will leave you with photos and memories bursting with just about every color of the spectrum. New Delhi: Finding Color in Old and New According to recent traveler Sarah Cox, the first things...

May 30, 2012

Traveling in a foreign country can make you uneasy about your ability to communicate with the local people. But no matter what language you speak, there’s one sure method of interacting with people and learning about their culture and history: their folk dances. Unlike music and art, which are often representative of individuals, folk dances portray whole...

Apr 17, 2012

Sikhism is one of the main religions in India. Many Sikhs live in northern India on the border of Pakistan in the Punjab region. Take a look at additional details of Sikh wedding celebrations. Gifts Throughout the celebrations, guests bring cash to the bride and groom as gifts, shoving the money into their pockets or dropping it into their laps. Pre-Wedding...

Mar 1, 2012

From appetizers to entrées, food lovers can taste the world in one little bean. For more than 7,000 years, chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) have been a staple food across a dozen different lands such as the United States, Italy, India, and the Middle East. The chickpea’s wonderful versatility makes it a useful ingredient in a delicious variety of food...

Dec 28, 2011

  Rickshaws crowd the streets of practically every major city in India. Photo by  Johanna Quist-Nelson Tuna cans aren’t just for tuna. Slap on an engine plus three wheels, and you’ve got yourself an auto-rickshaw. These tuna cans—I mean, the thrilling auto-rickshaws—are found on practically every city corner in India. Getting a ride in an...

Dec 24, 2011

Researchers at Cambridge University are trying to link the consumption of chocolate with the prevention of heart disease. Although the link isn’t definitive, why risk it? Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and if something as common (and delicious) as chocolate might help prevent it, you may as well give it a try.  Even if it doesn’t...

Dec 9, 2010

Find out about Valentine's Day traditions around the world.

Dec 8, 2010

Our insiders share their tips and tricks to make your body language blend in with the locals’ and to avoid making a major faux-pas.England Chris Mann from East Grinstead, England, shares the following story about the “backwards peace sign” (making a V with your fingers, your palm towards your body): “In England, it is like sticking up your middle finger....