The alarm ripped me from sleep at 4:45 AM in Bukhara and the pre-dawn chill sept through the hotel walls. It was way too early to get up but I had had quite an adventure waiting. By 6:30 we were at the train platform, clutching tickets for the 07:01 Bukhara – Khiva and waiting patiently…
Tag: Asia
In the heart of Silk Road, part 1
Uzbekistan is a captivating blend of history, culture, and flavors that hits you like a whirlwind of turquoise tiles, fragrant plov, and relentless carpet sellers they could sell sand to a camel. I recently returned from this Central Asian jewel, clutching four cashmere shawls I did not know I needed until the bazaar vendors worked…
Pickle away!
I was born and raised in Poland; hence pickling is deeply rooted in my DNA. No special occasion, no ordinary Tuesday dinner, passes without a jar of pickled cucumbers, marinated mushrooms, or a heaping bowl of sauerkraut on the table. Fermentation isn’t just tradition; it’s instinct. Few years ago, we went to South Korea as…
Beer from Laos
I have to admit that the idea of visiting Laos came to us after we had already started planning the holidays to Cambodia and Vietnam. There were no direct flights at the time between North Vietnam and Phnom Penh, with the suggested route being via capital of Laos, Vientiane. So, I thought why not and…
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