Nanaimo, North America
Nanaimo: Harbour City with Island Soul
Bathtub Racing Capital: Nanaimo is the world capital of bathtub racing. Since 1967, locals have raced modified bathtubs across open ocean water every July. T…
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Caye Caulker, North America
Caye Caulker: Go Slow on Belize's Barefoot Caribbean Island
No Cars, No Roads, No Problem: There are zero cars on Caye Caulker. The island runs on golf carts, bicycles, and bare feet. Three sandy lanes—Front Street, M…
Providence, North America
Providence: Creative Capital with New England Charm
Coffee Milk Obsession: Rhode Islanders don't drink chocolate milk - they drink coffee milk. Made by mixing sweet coffee syrup (Autocrat is the gold standard)…
Marrakesh, North Africa
Marrakesh: Red City Sensory Awakening
The Inshallah Time Zone: Marrakshis operate on 'God willing' time - a 2 PM appointment might happen at 4 PM, or maybe tomorrow. Locals find Western clock-wat…
Senggigi, Southeast Asia
Senggigi: Lombok's Gateway to Sasak Soul
Spice Level Reality Check: Lombok literally means "chili" in Bahasa Indonesia, and locals take this seriously. When you order food "not spicy" (tidak pedas),…
Fresno, North America
Fresno: Central Valley Agricultural Soul
Summer Heat Reality: Fresno summers routinely hit 100-110°F (38-43°C) - locals plan their entire lives around avoiding the noon sun, scheduling errands befor…