Global Eats
A popular street food in Taiwan and Hong Kong, Bubble Tea (Boba) uses "pearls" that are made from the starch of this root vegetable.
What is Cassava (or Tapioca)?
During the Lunar New Year, this color is used in decorations and envelopes.
What is red?
This is the world's tallest building. It is so tall that you can actually watch the sunset twice in one evening if you take the elevator to the top.
What is Burj Khalifa?
In Japan, it is considered rude to do this normal activity inside trains.
What is Speaking (on the phone) loudly?
This is usually thrown at Thailand’s New Year Festival of Songkran.
What is Water?
In Vietnam, this famous noodle soup is usually served with beef or chicken and a side of fresh herbs.
What is Pho?
La Tomatina, a Spanish festival in the town of Buñol, involves a massive food fight using only one specific food.
What is Tomatoes?
The Great Wall of China was not just for soldiers; it was also used as a "highway" to transport goods along this famous ancient trade route.
What is the Silk Road?
In many cultures in the Middle East and India, it is considered very rude to eat, shake hands, or pass money with this hand.
What is the left hand?
The haka is a traditional indigenous dance performed in this country.
What is New Zealand?
The famous Southeast Asian soup Tom Yum gets its distinct "sour and spicy" flavor from a combination of chili and this citrusy-smelling herb.
What is Lemongrass?
During the Indian festival of Holi, the throwing of colored powders is meant to symbolize the arrival of this specific season and the triumph of good over evil.
What is Spring?
This ancient amphitheater in Rome was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
What is the Colosseum?
In Italy, it is a "culinary crime" to order this specific type of milk-heavy coffee after 11:00 AM, as locals believe milk interferes with digestion after lunch.
What is a Cappuccino?
This famous statue in Copenhagen is also a Disney film.
What is The Little Mermaid?
This world-famous Italian sauce, Pesto, traditionally requires four main green/nutty ingredients: Fresh basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, and these specific expensive nuts.
What are Pine nuts?
During Carnival in Brazil, dancers compete in a specific style of fast-paced dance that was originally created by people of African descent.
What is the Samba?
The Statue of Liberty in New York was actually a massive birthday gift given to the USA by this country.
What is France?
In Thailand, you should not point this part of your body towards people or sacred objects.
What is Feet?
Instead of Friday 13th, Tuesday 13th is considered unlucky in this country.
What is Spain?
This Middle Eastern dip is made primarily from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini and lemon juice.
What is Hummus?
This German festival in Munich is the world's largest "Volksfest," featuring parades, music, and lots of pretzels.
What is Oktoberfest?
"Big Ben" is actually the nickname for this specific part located inside the tower.
What is the Bell? (The tower itself is the Elizabeth Tower).
In Bulgaria and parts of Albania, nodding your head means this.
What is Saying "no"?
In which country do they dye their Easter eggs red?
What is Greece?