Identity

6 articles

A traveler on a mountaintop at sunrise, looking out over a misty valley, symbolizing the profound personal change that can come from transformative travel.
Experiences

What Is Transformative Travel and Why Does It Change Your Identity?

Some travelers return home from a holiday with an entirely different accent, look, and mannerisms, according to BBC .

Elise Marrow·September 9, 2026
Diverse group of young people participating in skateboarding, graffiti art, and breakdancing in a dynamic urban setting, showcasing subculture's impact.
Culture

What Are Niche Cultural Movements and Why Do They Shape Identity?

Once dismissed as fleeting acts of rebellion, subcultures like skateboarding and graffiti writing now generate multi-million dollar industries and lifelong careers.

Theo Ashford·August 8, 2026
Diverse people celebrating and preserving their unique cultural traditions through dance, storytelling, and crafts, fostering global understanding.
Culture

Why Does Intangible Cultural Heritage Matter for Identity and Global Understanding?

From generating local income through traditional crafts to boosting tourism, the non-physical traditions of communities are a powerful, yet often overlooked, engine for economic and social benefits.

Elise Marrow·June 21, 2026
A lone figure on an Istanbul bridge at dusk, contemplating the city lights, symbolizing the themes of estrangement and identity in Ayşegül Savaş's story.
Lifestyle

Ayşegül Savaş Reads 'Many Worlds' in Istanbul's Unsettling Return

Ayşegül Savaş revealed a personal sense of estrangement while writing 'Many Worlds,' her New Yorker story, mirroring the subtle discomfort her characters feel upon returning to their familiar...

Adrian Vale·May 24, 2026
A modern, minimalist studio showcasing a fusion of avant-garde fashion and sleek, futuristic products, symbolizing the new era of wellness.
Lifestyle

Wellness Concepts in Fashion and Product Design Are Redefining Well-Being

While purchases of under-eye patches and magnesium supplements surged by over 400 percent, so too did low-waisted skirts and holographic luggage, indicating that 'wellness' has expanded far beyond tra

Adrian Vale·April 18, 2026
An elderly woman with intricate patterns on her hands, weaving a traditional basket, symbolizing the passing down of ancestral skills and cultural knowledge through generations.

What Is a Culture Bearer and Why Are They Vital for Preserving Traditions?

Culture bearers are living links to ancestral knowledge, embodying and transmitting traditions across generations. They are vital guardians of unique cultural identities in a rapidly changing world.

Elise Marrow·April 2, 2026