Italian pastries and South Korean diving traditions draw global attention

In Italy, a specific pastry known locally as krapfen or bombolone—a filled delicacy similar to a donut without a hole—has caused a surge of visitors to a hiking hut in the Val di Fassa valley of the Dolomites. Driven by food bloggers and influencers, the influx of tourists seeking the treat has reportedly caused frustration among local residents in the remote area.

Meanwhile, on Jeju Island in South Korea, Kylie Genter has become the first foreigner to earn a license to be a haenyeo. This traditional role involves female divers catching fresh seafood without breathing gear. Genter, an American living in the coastal village of Youngrak-ri, noted the significant responsibility that comes with participating in this local tradition.