Cultural Traditions

Rooted in Buddhist teachings, Sri Lanka's roadside dansal offer free food and drinks to strangers – and this year, the tradition feels especially relevant.

There's an art to enjoying the sweet, spicy, savoury and fermented flavours of Korean cuisine. Here's a cheat sheet to the iconic ingredient pairings that Koreans always obey.

"Sorry" is one of the UK's most overused and misunderstood words – here's how to decode the politeness minefield.

In the border town of Oswestry, Welsh is heard in shops, on signs and in daily life – despite the town being firmly in England.

A British pub may look informal but it runs on strict rules, from invisible queues to round-buying, tipping and last orders.

From Japan to Argentina to the US, nations around the world have put their own stamp on the mouthwatering meat – making beef a destination in itself.

From Nordic trust to Costa Rica's sense of community, residents explain what daily life looks like in the countries topping the 2026 World Happiness Report.