NPR's international team shares a story from Antigua, Guatemala. A reporter traveling with her 12-year-old daughter discovered a unique bird-shaped hanging planter crafted from a recycled tire in an Indigenous textile museum. This sparked reflection on how culture is found in unexpected places and the ingenuity of repurposing trash. The experience highlighted a fresh perspective on international travel, particularly seeing a new country through a child's eyes.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.