Ibn Battuta — "The people of this country are very superstitious, and they believe in magic."

"The people of this city are very fond of music and dancing. They have festivals every night, and the streets are always full of revelry."

"The fruits in this land are very sweet and juicy. I ate so many that my stomach ached."

"In India, I met a yogi who stood on one leg for twelve years. When I asked why, he said it was to get closer to God. I think he was just mad."

"The women of this country do not cover their heads even when they are in the house of the king. They are beautiful, and their bodies are well-proportioned."

"The women of this land dye their teeth black. It is considered beautiful, but I found it quite strange."