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Local Stories
These are first-person stories about place-based experiences, cultural traditions, or daily aspects of life told from the perspective of people who identify as “local.”
Local Stories
Breakfast in a New York Minute
When there’s no time to sit down for a morning meal, the perfectly portable bagel gets the day off to a flying start in the Big Apple.
USA 4 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Homegrown: Yam’s Significance in Nigeria
A key agricultural crop, symbolic gift, and dietary staple, the tuber holds a special place in Igbo culture.
Nigeria 5 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Finding a Cure in Maasai Herbal Medicine
A toothache leads to the discovery of a surprising reliance on plants amongst Maasais in Kajiado County, Kenya.
Kenya 5 Minutes Read
Local Stories
Photo Essay: The Legends of Greece’s Bridge of Arta Town
The bridge over the Arachthos River connected the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Epirus to the world beyond.
Greece 7 Minutes Read
Local Stories
In Botswana, There’s No Hurry
Life has its own slow-but-steady pace in the country’s capital, moving to a ‘no problems here’ kind of rhythm.
Botswana 5 Minutes ReadExplore our Story Types
