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What is this salo you speak of?

What is this salo you speak of?

By on December 28, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

I heard stories that it existed. Oftentimes, the story was followed with shock and horror if someone actually had a personal experience to add. I didn’t know what to think. Would I ever encounter this thing myself? Would I one day have my own story to tell?

December 28, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }
Pelmeni XL – A Must Eat in Riga

Pelmeni XL – A Must Eat in Riga

By on October 19, 2008 in Latvia, Soviet Travel

Even though I have spent nearly two weeks of my life recently in Riga, Latvia, this is actually my first post on the country at all. Shocking, no? I was planning to do a post on Sigulda with some cute photos, but someone I was travelling with decided it was a good time to clean the sensor on my camera… Read more

October 19, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }
Central Asian TidBits Buffet

Central Asian TidBits Buffet

By on August 20, 2008 in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

In an attempt to be caught-up and on-the-ball upon my return abroad in September, I’ve decided to combine all these little ideas for individual blog posts into one smorgasbord of interesting bits. So, here you have it! What I’ve learned, loved, lacked and l-acquired (?) while in Central Asia.

August 20, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 1 }

Lake Issyk-Kul

By on July 19, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

If you’re the least bit familiar with the country of Kyrgyzstan, then you most likely know a little bit about the infamous Lake Issyk-Kul. I started hearing stories back in May of the lake’s power, especially in the months of July and August when the Bishkek heat can be almost unbearable (as I am currently finding out now!).
What they… Read more

July 19, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 6 }

Food, Vodka, and More Vodka

By on April 27, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Language Learning, Soviet Travel

One of the perks of being involved with a language school is meeting all the interesting people that come and go. We have a nice little community of people to hang out with, which also opens the door for meeting other Kyrgyz families. This week, Ryan and I were invited over to Jamie’s host family’s “mansion” for a typical dinner… Read more

April 27, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 2 }

Overcoming Fears – AKA Taste Testing Shoro

By on April 21, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

I hate to admit it, but I would have to say I’m a difficult person. I’m stubborn, have an insane amount of pet-peeves, and have a sometimes irrational germ phobia. When another student found out that I hate the idea of drinking or eating off random people, he responded with a shocked, “And you came here?!” Yes, I did come… Read more

April 21, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 7 }
Hot wine, anyone?

Hot wine, anyone?

By on March 30, 2008 in Poland

Normally, if I heard that someone was serving HOT wine, I would run away as fast as I can. The same goes with hot beer, or hot soda, for that matter. Ew, right? However, when you see something on every menu in town, you start to get a little curious.

“Give me a hot wine!” I said to the waitress… Read more

March 30, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }

Filling my Easter basket in Krakow.

By on March 23, 2008 in Poland

Arriving in Krakow was no other than a joyous occassion. After dealing with the feeling of being a lonely outsider in Lublin, the familiar sound of the English word on every street corner in Krakow was oh-so-sweet. Seriously, the only word I got in English from the 2 days prior was “5 o’clock” when I got this mysterious “5 o’clock.… Read more

March 23, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
Amazing Mystery Pastries No. 1 & 2

Amazing Mystery Pastries No. 1 & 2

By on March 23, 2008 in Poland

Note: If anyone needs a mime in their next movie or play, sign me up! … Read more
I have now mastered the art of pointing and gesturing for things I need to survive while in Poland. The other day in Lublin, I went to a delikatessy and pointed to a random pastry in the window. It reminded me of something that

March 23, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
My favorite breakfast – tipico.

My favorite breakfast – tipico.

By on January 24, 2008 in Guatemala

My favorite Guatemalan dish is from the breakfast menu, but I often find myself ordering it for dinner as well. The first time I had it in Antigua, I wasn’t quite sure of what to do with it… Read more. They brought out eggs, some funny looking cheese, fried plantains, and bowl of black/brown pasty soup.
I looked to Brian in

January 24, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }