Travel, life, and stories from Kamchatka and beyond
Here I simply share stories from my everyday life — what I think about and dream of, what I see and try, and all the interesting things that happen along the way.
For some reason, after I was discharged from the hospital, I got this persistent idea in my head — I really wanted to eat Ossetian pies. The funny thing is, I had never been especially fond of them before. I was pretty neutral about them, actually. At the same time, there were always people around … Read more
When I wrote about Dalian, I briefly mentioned some sea creatures that looked like sea intestines or stomachs. They were lying in an aquarium at the restaurant of the Mercure hotel where we stayed during our trip to China. Well, they weren’t there just for decoration. You could actually have them cooked and served as … Read more
My first post about food on this blog is going to be about something I find quite interesting: how our taste preferences change as we get older. When I was younger, I simply couldn’t understand how anyone could voluntarily choose to eat borscht or soup. Why would you order a bowl of hot soup when … Read more
Hi! My name is Stanislav. I live in an amazing place — perhaps the most amazing and beautiful place in the world, at least in my opinion: Kamchatka. I love my home region — its incredible volcanoes, mountain rivers, and endless beauty. Its harsh climate and rugged winter landscapes, which turn into something completely different … Read more