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Iceland's culinary history is an example of human ingenuity and resilience on a remote island in the face of extreme environmental conditions. From the early Viking settlers to today's innovative…
A day spent in the enchanting medieval city of Bruges is a rare treat! For a small city, Bruges offers a great deal: picturesque canals, soaring Gothic architecture, rich history,…
Located in the heart of the fjords, Norway's second largest city, Bergen has so much to offer — it’s no wonder it has become one of the most popular places…
Riga's manageable size makes it ideal for a cruise visitor who has about 8 hours in which to enjoy the charms of the medieval Old Town and the elegance of…
And just like that, it’s August, a month when almost anything can happen, and in Russia usually does. Each year the country braces itself for “The August Curse,” the month’s…
Shashlik is healthy with this winning combination of chicken thighs, kefir, pickle brine and spices, which gets a long marinade and then a sear over high heat.
There are so many great history podcasts at the moment — almost too many to keep up with. The podcast format seems designed to cover human history in a long,…
Shashlik is not just a recipe — it’s an institution, and a very male one at that. Eastern European men rarely rush into the kitchen to prepare meals, but with shashlik,…
Meteora with its stunning rock pillars, topped with monasteries dating back to the 14th century introduces different, often less explored, chapters of Greek, history, and is one of the best…
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