Turkish food and drinks: a culinary adventure
Istanbul was definitely one of our favorite places, and a big part of that was all of the delicious food and drink on offer. Here are some of the highlights […]
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Ultimate Russia and Central Asia Kebab Ranking
In the constant battle against my raging appetite, the mighty kebab in all its forms has long played an integral part in keeping this particular man’s adventure moving forward.
Our Georgian Winery Marathon
Georgia is regarded by many as the birthplace of wine. It was only right that we visit the vineyards and wineries and have a little taste.
What a “Piti”! This dish is sheepier than a Sheep!
Piti is possibly the most muttony dish in the whole history of eating sheep. We had the pleasure of trying it in Azerbaijan.
Eight central Asian must-eats
Sheep ass is a delicacy in central Asia, and its fat meat seems to turn up in the most unexpected places. Beware, the following list is for the adventurous only.
Kyrgyz experience: playing polo with a dead goat
We spent Kyrgyzstan’s independence day at the Hippodrome for the Buzkashi finals, a central Asian version of polo… played with a headless goat carcass instead of a ball.
King’s Ginger: the Swiss Edition
Having encountered fellow adventurers Fabio and Cynthia in Siberia, we decided on a dangerous game of the King’s Cup… It could only have ended one way.
Tales from Lake Baikal: fish and seal quests
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. It is also home to the Baikal seal, or Nerpa, and the delicious Baikal fish known as Omul.
Seven days of road till Lake Baikal
Seven days. This is how long you need to drive from Khabarovsk to Lake Baikal. 3000km of farmland, open savanna plains and mountainous taiga forest.
Drinking in Russia: Vodka, Balsaam and hangover cures
If Vodka is available everywhere in Russia, the thirsty traveler can also find a huge array of beers as well a plethora of delicious nonetheless dangerous liqueurs known as “Balsaam”.
