Theme: Cultural Immersion/Living like a Local

Caption: Both locals and tourists alike climb the dirt path up Primrose Hill to enjoy a breathtaking view of Central London’s skyline. Many take the opportunity to relax, picnic, or read on the lush, grassy slopes of this iconic London landmark. Opened to the public in 1842, Primrose Hill is renowned for its stunning panoramic views and is one of the highest natural points in the London Borough of Camden, standing at 210 feet tall. From here, visitors can catch sight of notable landmarks, such as Big Ben and the London Eye, rising majestically in the distance.

-Minseo Kim (London, UK)

Caption: On one of our excursions to the market, we took a wrong turn and ended up having to go through this secret passage way to go back to the main road. This is the reality of going to Makola Market, Ghanas biggest market place that spans multiple streets. It gets so crowded here that taxis won’t pick you up from most parts of it.

-Yaelle Pierre (Legon, Ghana)

Caption: Sandra Morales Troncoso and her husband Juan de la Cruz Yucra Huanca walk through a cemetery in Ticnamar, a small town in the Arica y Parinacota region of Chile, while being filmed for a documentary about Quechua identity on November 23, 2024.

-Seeger Gray (Valparaíso, Chile)

Caption: The picture was taken from the interior of a small house located in the medieval borgo of Assisi, Italy, and depicts a bell tower. Over the weekend, I decided to immerse myself in the local lifestyle to further deepen my understanding of Italian culture. From the constant ringing of church bells around the town to baked treats prepared by local nuns, the experience gave me a new perspective on the influence of religion and its relationship with the population, as well as its impact on cultural development.

-Renato de Souza Cardoso Leite Barros (Milan, Italy)