With the prospect of a 9 hour mountainous marshrutka ride, full to the brim with people and no air-con and perhaps no guarantee of a seat, we opted to fly south instead. Flying is surprisingly cheap which makes it even harder to resist. Ever since we arrived in Kyrgyzstan, we had heard great things about … More Kyrgyzstan Part 2: Exploring the South
This authentic side-dish is one of the easiest, yet tastiest pieces of Georgian food that we tried during our time there. What’s more they look fantastic on the table and smell delicious. The paste can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. This actually improves the flavours. There are many simple recipes … More Georgian aubergine and walnut rolls
Travelling in Southern Turkey in August is hot, so hot that there are days when it’s a struggle to move! But it has real advantages: come mid-August the trees are full of ripe fruit and nuts! In rural Mersin peaches, figs and walnuts are falling off the trees and ready to be devoured! With fresh … More Fresh fig and walnut salad
