Welcome to the first and only Golden Camel Awards, a camel’s eye view of the best and worst that Central Asia and the Caucasus have to offer!
While most people don’t travel to the Caucasus and Central Asia solely to explore the cuisine, we had our share of pleasant eating experiences there. We also occasionally felt the wrath of a post-Soviet culinary hangover. If you are interested to know what constitutes a good eating experience (heavenly bread, drinkable vodka, and elusive vegetables) or what continues to haunt our food dreams, read on. Continue Reading »
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 1: Food and Markets
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 2: Logistics
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 3: Sights, People and Scenery
Filed Under: Caucasus, Central Asia, Food, Travel by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
2 Comments | 6 February 2008
No place takes the logic out of logistics, from pillar to post, like the former Soviet Union. Inspired by our own experiences, the following entries are in no logical order. Let’s dig in.
Worst Toilet: Svaneti Region of Georgia
Competition in this category was exceptionally fierce, but the nod goes to Svaneti. Although we highly recommend a visit to the region, we suggest you pack your hip waders for visits to the outhouse. Continue Reading »
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 1: Food and Markets
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 2: Logistics
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 3: Sights, People and Scenery
Filed Under: Caucasus, Central Asia, Humor, Travel by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
No Comments | 11 February 2008
From mosques and mountains to hats and limousines, the often unusual sights and scenery of the Caucasus and Central Asia always kept us guessing. If you check out the categories and keep reading, you’ll see why. Continue Reading »
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 1: Food and Markets
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 2: Logistics
- Golden Camel Awards, Part 3: Sights, People and Scenery
Filed Under: Caucasus, Central Asia, Travel by: Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott
6 Comments | 12 February 2008
