:root {
            --orange: #e8920d;
            --orange-light: #f9a825;
            --orange-glow: rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.15);
            --deep-navy: #0a1628;
            --navy: #132743;
            --slate: #1e3a5f;
            --cream: #faf8f5;
            --warm-white: #fffefb;
            --text-dark: #0d1117;
            --text-body: #374151;
            --text-muted: #6b7280;
            --border-light: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
            --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            --shadow-lg: 0 25px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
            --shadow-glow: 0 20px 60px rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.2);
            /* Extended palette for richness */
            --teal: #0d9488;
            --teal-light: #14b8a6;
            --rose: #e11d48;
            --rose-light: #fb7185;
            --violet: #7c3aed;
            --violet-light: #a78bfa;
            --emerald: #059669;
            --sky: #0ea5e9;
            /* Region-specific colors */
            --europe-gold: #c9a227;
            --europe-navy: #1a1a3e;
            --america-red: #c41e3a;
            --america-blue: #1e3d59;
            --asia-pink: #e8b4bc;
            --asia-teal: #2d6a6a;
            --africa-ochre: #a67c52;
            --africa-terracotta: #c65d3b;
            --australia-ocean: #4a90a4;
            --australia-sand: #e8d5b7;
            --arab-jewel: #1a5f5f;
            --arab-ruby: #8b2942;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
            background: var(--warm-white);
            color: var(--text-body);
            line-height: 1.7;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* ===== HERO SECTION - GLOBAL MARKETPLACE ===== */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 4rem 2rem;
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, #fff7ed 25%, var(--warm-white) 50%, #fef3e2 75%, var(--cream) 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -20%;
            width: 80%;
            height: 100%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -30%;
            left: -20%;
            width: 60%;
            height: 80%;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Trade Route Lines Background */
        .trade-routes {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0.08;
        }

        .trade-routes svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .trade-route-line {
            stroke: var(--orange);
            stroke-width: 2;
            fill: none;
            stroke-dasharray: 1000;
            stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
            animation: drawRoute 4s ease-out forwards;
        }

        .trade-route-line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .trade-route-line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 1s; }
        .trade-route-line:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.5s; }

        @keyframes drawRoute {
            to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
        }

        /* Cultural Floating Elements - Vibrant & Meaningful */
        .cultural-elements {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cultural-item {
            position: absolute;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease-out, opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .cultural-item svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        /* Only show 4 refined elements - others hidden */
        .cultural-item.turkish-tile,
        .cultural-item.african-mask,
        .cultural-item.boomerang,
        .cultural-item.american-star {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Daruma - Japanese - Warm red with glow */
        .cultural-item.daruma {
            width: 110px;
            height: 110px;
            top: 12%;
            left: 8%;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 32px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35));
            animation: floatDaruma 18s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
        }

        .cultural-item.daruma svg {
            fill: url(#darumaGradient);
        }

        /* French Perfume Bottle - Golden elegance */
        .cultural-item.perfume {
            width: 65px;
            height: 95px;
            top: 58%;
            left: 6%;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4));
            animation: floatPerfume 22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
            animation-delay: -5s;
        }

        .cultural-item.perfume svg {
            fill: url(#perfumeGradient);
        }

        /* Korean Fan - Rose pink gradient */
        .cultural-item.korean-fan {
            width: 100px;
            height: 75px;
            top: 68%;
            right: 10%;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 28px rgba(251, 113, 133, 0.4));
            animation: floatFan 20s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
            animation-delay: -8s;
        }

        .cultural-item.korean-fan svg {
            fill: url(#fanGradient);
        }

        /* Arabic Geometric - Teal jewel tones */
        .cultural-item.arabic-geo {
            width: 95px;
            height: 95px;
            top: 22%;
            right: 6%;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 32px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35));
            animation: floatArabic 25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
            animation-delay: -12s;
        }

        .cultural-item.arabic-geo svg {
            fill: url(#arabicGradient);
        }

        /* Individual animations with unique characteristics */
        @keyframes floatDaruma {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(-2deg) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.25;
            }
            25% {
                transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(3deg) scale(1.02);
                opacity: 0.35;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateY(-35px) rotate(-1deg) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
            75% {
                transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(4deg) scale(1.01);
                opacity: 0.28;
            }
        }

        @keyframes floatPerfume {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
                opacity: 0.22;
            }
            30% {
                transform: translateY(-25px) rotate(5deg);
                opacity: 0.32;
            }
            60% {
                transform: translateY(-40px) rotate(-3deg);
                opacity: 0.28;
            }
            85% {
                transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(2deg);
                opacity: 0.25;
            }
        }

        @keyframes floatFan {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(-5deg);
                opacity: 0.2;
            }
            20% {
                transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(0deg);
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
            45% {
                transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(8deg);
                opacity: 0.35;
            }
            70% {
                transform: translateY(-22px) rotate(3deg);
                opacity: 0.28;
            }
        }

        @keyframes floatArabic {
            0%, 100% {
                transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
                opacity: 0.2;
            }
            25% {
                transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(45deg);
                opacity: 0.28;
            }
            50% {
                transform: translateY(-28px) rotate(90deg);
                opacity: 0.32;
            }
            75% {
                transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(135deg);
                opacity: 0.25;
            }
        }

        /* Orange glow blob */
        .hero-glow {
            position: absolute;
            width: 600px;
            height: 600px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
            top: -200px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            filter: blur(40px);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            max-width: 900px;
        }

        /* Passport Stamp Badge */
        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            color: white;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            position: relative;
            border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            animation: stampIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
        }

        .hero-badge::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -4px;
            left: -4px;
            right: -4px;
            bottom: -4px;
            border: 1px solid var(--orange);
            border-radius: 6px;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .hero-badge i {
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        @keyframes stampIn {
            0% { transform: scale(2) rotate(-10deg); opacity: 0; }
            100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* Multilingual Rotating Title */
        .hero-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
            font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.1s both;
        }

        .hero-title .rotating-word {
            display: inline-block;
            position: relative;
            color: var(--orange);
            min-width: 200px;
        }

        .rotating-word .word {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            opacity: 0;
            animation: rotateWords 8s ease-in-out infinite;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .rotating-word .word:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0s; }
        .rotating-word .word:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2s; }
        .rotating-word .word:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 4s; }
        .rotating-word .word:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 6s; }

        .rotating-word .word-static {
            visibility: hidden;
        }

        @keyframes rotateWords {
            0%, 20% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
            25%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-20px); }
        }


        .hero-title .highlight-word {
            color: var(--orange);
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange) 0%, var(--orange-light) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }
        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 3rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
        }

        /* Search Bar with Passport Feel */
        .search-wrapper {
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }

        .search-container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: 0.5rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .search-container::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 12px;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23e8920d'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm-1 17.93c-3.95-.49-7-3.85-7-7.93 0-.62.08-1.21.21-1.79L9 15v1c0 1.1.9 2 2 2v1.93zm6.9-2.54c-.26-.81-1-1.39-1.9-1.39h-1v-3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1H8v-2h2c.55 0 1-.45 1-1V7h2c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-.41c2.93 1.19 5 4.06 5 7.41 0 2.08-.8 3.97-2.1 5.39z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .search-container:focus-within {
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
            border-color: var(--orange);
        }

        .search-container input {
            flex: 1;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1rem 2.5rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-family: inherit;
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .search-container input::placeholder {
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .search-container input:focus {
            outline: none;
        }

        .search-btn {
            background: var(--orange);
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            color: white;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .search-btn:hover {
            background: var(--text-dark);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Passport Stamp Tags */
        .popular-searches {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
        }

        .popular-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-style: italic;
            font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
        }

        .popular-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            background: white;
            border: 2px solid var(--deep-navy);
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
        }

        .popular-tag::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -2px;
            left: 10px;
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            background: var(--cream);
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid var(--deep-navy);
        }

        .popular-tag:hover {
            background: var(--orange);
            border-color: var(--orange);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-2deg);
        }

        .popular-tag i {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .popular-tag:hover i {
            color: white;
        }

        /* DRAMATIC STATS SECTION */
        .hero-stats {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0rem;
            margin-top: 4rem;
            animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.5s both;
            position: relative;
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            padding: 0 3rem;
        }

        .stat-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            right: 0;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            height: 60px;
            width: 1px;
            background: var(--border-light);
        }

        .stat-item:last-child::after {
            display: none;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 0.9;
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--text-dark) 0%, var(--text-muted) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .stat-number::after {
            content: attr(data-suffix);
            font-size: 0.4em;
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            color: var(--orange);
            -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--orange);
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        @keyframes fadeUp {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        /* ===== REGIONS SECTION - DISTINCT IDENTITIES ===== */
        .regions {
            padding: 8rem 2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--warm-white) 0%, var(--cream) 50%, #fef7ed 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .regions::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.2), transparent);
        }

        /* Passport Stamp Section Header */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 4rem;
        }

        .section-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.08) 0%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.06) 100%);
            border-radius: 50px;
            position: relative;
            border: none;
        }

        .section-eyebrow::before,
        .section-eyebrow::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            width: 40px;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), transparent);
        }

        .section-eyebrow::before { right: 100%; margin-right: 12px; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--orange), transparent); }
        .section-eyebrow::after { left: 100%; margin-left: 12px; }

        .section-eyebrow i {
            color: var(--orange);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* Region Cards Grid */
        .regions-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .region-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: white;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .region-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        .region-card-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 300px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .region-card-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }

        .region-card:hover .region-card-image img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        /* Refined Pattern Overlays - Subtle by default, enhanced on hover */
        .region-card-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }

        /* Pattern layer - hidden by default, shown on hover */
        .region-card-overlay::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

        .region-card:hover .region-card-overlay::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Europe - Art Deco - Clean gradient, pattern on hover */
        .region-card.europe .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(26, 26, 62, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.europe .region-card-overlay::before {
            background: repeating-linear-gradient(
                45deg,
                transparent,
                transparent 15px,
                rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) 15px,
                rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) 30px
            );
        }

        .region-card.europe:hover .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) 0%, rgba(26, 26, 62, 0.92) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.europe .region-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--europe-gold), #d4af37);
        }

        /* America - Bold Geometric - Clean, pattern on hover */
        .region-card.america .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(30, 61, 89, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.america .region-card-overlay::before {
            background:
                linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.06) 25%, transparent 25%),
                linear-gradient(225deg, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.06) 25%, transparent 25%);
        }

        .region-card.america:hover .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.12) 0%, rgba(30, 61, 89, 0.92) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.america .region-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--america-red), #e63946);
        }

        /* Asia - Textile Pattern - Soft, organic reveal */
        .region-card.asia .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(45, 106, 106, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.asia .region-card-overlay::before {
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(232, 180, 188, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(232, 180, 188, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
        }

        .region-card.asia:hover .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(232, 180, 188, 0.15) 0%, rgba(45, 106, 106, 0.92) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.asia .region-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--asia-pink), #f8c8dc);
        }

        /* Africa - Earth Tones - Warm, subtle lines */
        .region-card.africa .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(166, 124, 82, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.africa .region-card-overlay::before {
            background: repeating-linear-gradient(
                0deg,
                transparent,
                transparent 25px,
                rgba(198, 93, 59, 0.05) 25px,
                rgba(198, 93, 59, 0.05) 27px
            );
        }

        .region-card.africa:hover .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(198, 93, 59, 0.15) 0%, rgba(166, 124, 82, 0.92) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.africa .region-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--africa-terracotta), #d4745f);
        }

        /* Australia - Coastal/Organic - Clean ocean feel */
        .region-card.australia .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(74, 144, 164, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.australia .region-card-overlay::before {
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 100%, rgba(232, 213, 183, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
        }

        .region-card.australia:hover .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(74, 144, 164, 0.15) 0%, rgba(74, 144, 164, 0.92) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.australia .region-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--australia-ocean), #5ba3b5);
        }

        /* Arab World - Islamic Geometric - Elegant reveal */
        .region-card.arab .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(26, 95, 95, 0.9) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.arab .region-card-overlay::before {
            background: repeating-conic-gradient(
                from 0deg at 50% 50%,
                rgba(139, 41, 66, 0.03) 0deg 30deg,
                transparent 30deg 60deg
            );
        }

        .region-card.arab:hover .region-card-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(139, 41, 66, 0.15) 0%, rgba(26, 95, 95, 0.92) 100%);
        }

        .region-card.arab .region-accent {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--arab-ruby), #a33652);
        }

        .region-card-content {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            padding: 2rem;
            color: white;
        }

        .region-accent {
            width: 50px;
            height: 4px;
            border-radius: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .region-name {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        .region-count {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
            font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
            font-style: italic;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .region-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 2rem;
            right: 2rem;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-10px);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .region-card:hover .region-arrow {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        /* ===== FEATURED ARTICLE WITH PASSPORT STAMP ===== */
        .featured {
            padding: 8rem 2rem;
            background: var(--warm-white);
            position: relative;
        }

        .featured-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .featured-image {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .featured-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 500px;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Passport Stamp Badge */
        .featured-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1.5rem;
            left: 1.5rem;
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            color: white;
            padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            transform: rotate(-3deg);
        }

        .featured-badge i {
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        /* Region Stamp */
        .featured-stamp {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 1.5rem;
            right: 1.5rem;
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border: 3px solid var(--orange);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--orange);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            transform: rotate(15deg);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
        }

        .featured-stamp .stamp-region {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }

        .featured-content {
            padding: 2rem 0;
        }

        .featured-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--orange);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--orange);
        }

        .featured-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .featured-excerpt {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .featured-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .featured-meta span {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .featured-meta i {
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .read-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            color: white;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .read-btn:hover {
            background: var(--orange);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .read-btn i {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .read-btn:hover i {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        /* ===== ARTICLES GRID WITH PASSPORT STAMPS ===== */
        .articles {
            padding: 8rem 2rem;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fef7ed 0%, var(--cream) 30%, var(--warm-white) 100%);
            position: relative;
        }

        .articles::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15), transparent);
        }

        .articles-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .article-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
            display: block;
            position: relative;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
        }

        .article-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--teal));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .article-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
        }

        .article-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .article-card-image {
            position: relative;
            height: 190px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .article-card-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            height: 60%;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-card-image::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .article-card-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-card-image img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        /* Region-Based Category Badges */
        .article-category {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1rem;
            left: 1rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-navy) 0%, var(--slate) 100%);
            color: white;
            padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem 0.45rem 0.9rem;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            position: relative;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        /* Region-specific badge colors */
        .article-card[href*="philippines"] .article-category,
        .article-card[href*="india"] .article-category,
        .article-card[href*="korea"] .article-category,
        .article-card[href*="japan"] .article-category {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose) 0%, #be123c 100%);
        }

        .article-card[href*="france"] .article-category,
        .article-card[href*="germany"] .article-category,
        .article-card[href*="italy"] .article-category {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, #0f766e 100%);
        }

        .article-category i {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
        }

        /* Passport Stamp on hover */
        .article-stamp {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 10px;
            right: 10px;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border: 2px solid var(--orange);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 0.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--orange);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
            transform: rotate(15deg) scale(0);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
            text-align: center;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-stamp {
            transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1);
        }

        .article-card-content {
            padding: 1.25rem;
        }

        .article-card-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .article-card:hover .article-card-title {
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .article-card-excerpt {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .article-card-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .article-card-meta span {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.3rem;
        }

        .article-card-meta i {
            color: var(--orange);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
        }

        /* View All Button */
        .view-all-container {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 4rem;
        }

        .view-all-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            background: transparent;
            border: 3px solid var(--deep-navy);
            color: var(--deep-navy);
            padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .view-all-btn:hover {
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            color: white;
        }

        /* ===== BOARDING PASS NEWSLETTER - Refined ===== */
        .newsletter {
            padding: 6rem 2rem;
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Subtle background texture */
        .newsletter::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(232, 146, 13, 0.05) 0%, transparent 35%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .boarding-pass {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #fffdf8;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow:
                0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
        }

        /* Subtle hover 3D tilt effect */
        .boarding-pass:hover {
            transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(2deg) translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow:
                0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        /* Paper texture overlay */
        .boarding-pass::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            opacity: 0.02;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Realistic perforated edge with dots */
        .boarding-pass::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 30%;
            top: -10px;
            bottom: -10px;
            width: 20px;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at center, var(--deep-navy) 4px, transparent 4px);
            background-size: 20px 20px;
            background-position: center 10px;
            z-index: 15;
            opacity: 0.12;
        }

        .boarding-pass-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 30% 70%;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Left stub with paper texture */
        .boarding-stub {
            background:
                linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f5f0 0%, #faf8f5 50%, #f5f2ed 100%);
            padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            border-right: 2px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Notched edges for tear-off effect */
        .boarding-stub::before,
        .boarding-stub::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            right: -11px;
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 20;
        }

        .boarding-stub::before { top: -10px; }
        .boarding-stub::after { bottom: -10px; }

        .stub-logo {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--deep-navy);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .stub-logo i {
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        /* Realistic barcode */
        .stub-barcode {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2px;
            margin: 1.5rem 0;
            height: 50px;
            align-items: flex-end;
        }

        .barcode-line {
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            border-radius: 0;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .barcode-line:nth-child(1) { width: 3px; height: 100%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(2) { width: 1px; height: 80%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(3) { width: 2px; height: 100%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(4) { width: 1px; height: 60%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(5) { width: 3px; height: 100%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(6) { width: 1px; height: 75%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(7) { width: 2px; height: 100%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(8) { width: 1px; height: 85%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(9) { width: 3px; height: 100%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(10) { width: 1px; height: 70%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(11) { width: 2px; height: 100%; }
        .barcode-line:nth-child(12) { width: 1px; height: 90%; }

        .stub-code {
            font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        /* Main boarding content */
        .boarding-main {
            padding: 2.5rem;
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf8 0%, #fefcf7 100%);
        }

        .boarding-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .boarding-route {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .route-point {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .route-code {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--deep-navy);
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .route-label {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-top: 0.25rem;
        }

        .route-arrow {
            color: var(--orange);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            animation: planeFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes planeFloat {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
            50% { transform: translateX(5px); }
        }

        .boarding-class {
            text-align: right;
        }

        .class-label {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .class-value {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .boarding-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--deep-navy);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .boarding-subtitle {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .boarding-cta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        /* Stamp-style button with micro-interaction */
        .boarding-pass .boarding-btn,
        a.boarding-btn,
        .boarding-btn {
            background: var(--orange) !important;
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            font-family: inherit;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            text-decoration: none;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* Stamp effect on hover */
        .boarding-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
        }

        .boarding-btn:hover::before {
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
        }

        .boarding-btn:hover {
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            color: white;
        }

        .boarding-btn:active {
            transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
        }

        .boarding-btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--deep-navy);
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            color: var(--deep-navy);
            font-family: inherit;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .boarding-btn-outline:hover {
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        .boarding-details {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 1rem;
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }

        .detail-item {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .detail-label {
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
        }

        .detail-value {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--deep-navy);
        }

        /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
        .footer {
            padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem;
            background: var(--deep-navy);
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
        }

        .footer-content {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
        }

        .footer-brand {
            max-width: 300px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .footer-logo i {
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .footer-desc {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .footer-social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .footer-social a {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .footer-social a:hover {
            background: var(--orange);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .footer-section h4 {
            color: white;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--orange);
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .footer-links a i {
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 3rem auto 0;
            padding-top: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .footer-bottom a {
            color: var(--orange);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .regions-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .featured-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .featured-image img {
                height: 350px;
            }

            .articles-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .footer-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .hero-stats {
                gap: 0;
            }

            .stat-item {
                padding: 0 2rem;
            }

            .boarding-pass-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .boarding-stub {
                display: none;
            }

            .boarding-pass::before {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero {
                padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
            }

            .hero-stats {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 2rem;
            }

            .stat-item {
                padding: 0;
            }

            .stat-item::after {
                display: none;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 4rem;
            }

            .regions-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .region-card-image {
                height: 250px;
            }

            .articles-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .boarding-form {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .boarding-header {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }

            .boarding-class {
                text-align: left;
            }

            .footer-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .footer-brand {
                max-width: 100%;
            }

            .footer-social {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 1rem;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .popular-searches {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }

            .search-btn span {
                display: none;
            }

            .cultural-item {
                display: none; /* Hide on mobile for cleaner look */
            }

            .rotating-word .word {
                position: relative;
                left: auto;
                transform: none;
            }
        }

        /* RTL Support */
        [dir="rtl"] .read-btn:hover {
            transform: translateX(-5px);
        }

        [dir="rtl"] .footer-links a:hover {
            transform: translateX(-5px);
        }

        [dir="rtl"] .article-category {
            clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 90% 0%, 100% 50%, 90% 100%, 0% 100%);
            padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem 0.4rem 0.8rem;
        }

        [dir="rtl"] .article-category::before {
            left: auto;
            right: 6px;
        }

        /* ===== SITE HEADER ===== */
        .site-header {
            position: fixed !important;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: var(--cream);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }

        .site-header.scrolled {
            background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.98);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }

        .header-inner {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
            padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
        }

        /* Logo */
        .header-logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
        }

        .header-logo i {
            color: var(--orange);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        /* Navigation */
        .header-nav {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .header-nav a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-body);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .header-nav a:hover {
            color: var(--orange);
            background: var(--orange-glow);
        }

        /* Header Actions */
        .header-actions {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }

        .header-search-btn,
        .header-menu-btn {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--text-body);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            padding: 0.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            border-radius: 6px;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .header-search-btn:hover,
        .header-menu-btn:hover {
            color: var(--orange);
            background: var(--orange-glow);
        }

        .header-menu-btn {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Language Selector */
        .lang-selector {
            position: relative;
        }

        .lang-btn {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            background: none;
            border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
            padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-body);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .lang-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--orange);
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .lang-btn i {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
        }

        .lang-dropdown {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            right: 0;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
            background: white;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            min-width: 140px;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            z-index: 100;
        }

        .lang-selector:hover .lang-dropdown {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .lang-dropdown a {
            display: block;
            padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-body);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .lang-dropdown a:hover {
            background: var(--cream);
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .lang-dropdown a:first-child {
            border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
        }

        .lang-dropdown a:last-child {
            border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
        }

        /* Mobile Navigation */
        .mobile-nav {
            position: fixed !important;
            top: 0 !important;
            right: -100%;
            width: 280px;
            height: 100vh;
            background: white;
            z-index: 1001;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: right 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: -5px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .mobile-nav.open {
            right: 0;
        }

        .mobile-nav-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 1rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        }

        .mobile-nav-close {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .mobile-nav-links {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.25rem;
        }

        .mobile-nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .mobile-nav-links a:hover {
            background: var(--cream);
            color: var(--orange);
        }

        .mobile-nav-divider {
            height: 1px;
            background: var(--border-light);
            margin: 1rem 0;
        }

        .mobile-overlay {
            position: fixed !important;
            top: 0 !important;
            left: 0 !important;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            z-index: 1000;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .mobile-overlay.open {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        /* Adjust hero for fixed header */
        .hero {
            padding-top: 6rem;
        }

        /* Mobile Header */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .header-nav {
                display: none;
            }

            .header-menu-btn {
                display: block;
            }

            .header-inner {
                padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .header-logo {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .header-logo i {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }

            .lang-btn span {
                display: none;
            }
        }

/* Search Overlay Styles */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.search-overlay-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.search-overlay-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.search-overlay-close:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.search-overlay-inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.search-overlay-title {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.search-overlay-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 50px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.search-overlay-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
}

.search-overlay-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-overlay-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .search-overlay-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
    
    .search-overlay-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .search-overlay-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    
    .search-overlay-form input {
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .search-overlay-btn {
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    }
}

/* Search Overlay - Fixed positioning */
#searchOverlay.search-overlay {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#searchOverlay.search-overlay.open {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}