Korčula
Korčula is a picture-perfect town built on a promontory that shoots off the namesake island on the Adriatic. Narrow stepped streets laid with stone form a monolith with the handsome late medieval buildings, towers and city walls. Rich architectural details attest their history. But just …
Xinjiang: a foodie reconnaissance
One single city won’t reflect the cultural complexity of an entire region. But an immersion into its food can certainly help in grasping the intricacies of both history, geography and customs. Let’s look at Xinjiang through a foodie stroll around Yining. Xinjiang is the size …
Hu Guo 糊锅, an unusual treat
The more some dish is unique to the location – the more satisfaction it brings to trace it and nail it. I have my foodie travel routine. First, read about the destination extensively. Second, make a list of food (local dishes, snacks, products) and places …
Of melons and deserts
Kasper embarks on the melon trail: Hami and Shanshan in Xinjiang. Hami melon waste container, hami melon bench, hami melon paintings, hami melon monuments. In Hami, melons are bigger than life. Everyone in China knows these melons, but not everyone knows the namesake town. Hami …