Countries with the Most Vacation Days
| March 21, 2018
3. Spain
Spanish business culture has long been considered the most relaxed in the world, most likely due to their long-standing practice of taking a long lunch break in the afternoon, known as a siesta. This was originally a way to escape the hottest hours of the day. Now, companies in larger cities have been discouraging the siesta, but it’s still a part of everyday life in smaller towns.
Even with this long mid-day break, most Spanish workers spend 40 hours on the job per week. In addition to their 14 public holidays, workers in Spain can expect at least 22 paid vacation days per year.
rSnapshotPhotos / Shutterstock
SHARE ON
Advertisement
Cultured Palate: Dishes from Iran
Iranian cuisine uses a myriad of spices, dried and fresh fruits, herbs, and nuts to flavor dishes. These ingredients turn even the simplest meal of rice and stewed meat into a sensory explosion.
Around the World in Holiday Baking
Every December, millions of pounds of butter, sugar, and flour contribute to the creation of spectacular treats for holiday celebrations. Even if you’re not ordinarily a baker, many people venture into the kitchen before the holidays to make sure that they’ve got plenty of treats to offer to family and friends.
The Most Unusual McDonald’s Menu Items from Around the World
If you’re a fast-food connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with the McDonald’s menu that’s typical in North America. They bring in new choices fairly frequently. However, most people stick with their usual order of Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, fries, McFlurries, and Apple Pies. It’s familiar food, and the bulk of the menu is essentially…
