TRAVEL INSPIRATION

In December 2025, Italian culinary heritage became the first entire national gastronomic tradition to receive UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status—a distinction that goes far beyond acknowledging delicious food. The recognition celebrates what happens when a culture weaves its identity, values, and daily rituals into the fundamental act of preparing and sharing meals.

Sri Lanka packs a lot into a small space. This teardrop-shaped island just south of India combines UNESCO World Heritage sites, incredible wildlife, mountain highlands, pristine beaches, and a food scene that'll ruin you for other destinations.