One of the main problems travelers face is communicating with the locals. Even if you never leave home without your trusty phrase book, communication is as much about nonverbal cues as it is about talking. In fact, people rely more heavily on hand gestures and body language when in situations where they are unable to verbally interact with someone. Chin ...

Two Iranian girls are organizing tours of Iranian cuisine to make foreigners more familiar with Iranian foods and eating traditions.

This unassuming sandwich staple has more power than you would ever believe. In 1884, Canadian Marcellus Gilmore Edson became the first person to patent peanut butter. It has been a staple in North American homes for the most of the 131 years since, and it is easy to understand why. Peanut butter is both nutritious and delicious.

Eight reasons to stop showering every day Less than a century ago, it was perfectly normal to take a weekly bath. If you really think about it, daily showers are a more recent–and honestly, privileged–practice. And while there are no hard and fast rules to how often you should shower (it mostly boils down to personal preference), here are eight ...