Mama Shaq, Mama Shaq, Shaq’s your mom, that’s a fact
This is for my university scavenger hunt. It’s a yearly thing, so don’t be too afraid! Just click on the link(s) to support us! Mama Shaq, Mama Shaq, Shaq’s your mom, that’s a fact Mama Shaq, Mama Shaq, Shaq’s your mom, that’s a fact Mama Shaq, Mama Shaq, Shaq’s your mom, that’s a fact Mama Shaq, … Read more
Shamans, Music, and Oral traditions in Central Asia
Central Asian shamans and poets and musicians. It’s my classwork, and also a burgeoning passion of mine. 
Why Issyk-kul Doesn’t Freeze Over….
It’s snowing and windy outside in Chicago, so let’s think about something warmer. Like, why doesn’t Issyk-Kul, the “hot lake,” freeze?
Reality Show Idea…yes, it’s to do with traveling.
Samantha loves the lush life, Novella loves the rough life. But can these two best friends survive each other’s ideas of a vacation?!
Vacation Destination 2011: Make it Kyrgyzstan!
Why you should make Kyrgyzstan your 2011 vacation destination.
India + Chicago = Moong Dal with Bacon!
So, I just got back from meeting my soon-to-be parents-in-law in Kolkata. After two nights of American food, Bobo is craving moong dal (split yellow mung beans). It turns out I didn’t have most of the required spices for the Moong Dal Soup at Manjula’s Kitchen website. So what did I do? Well, I’m back … Read more
Legend of Issyk-Kul
Surprisingly, I have quite a bit of time to myself, but most of it is spent studying (yes, I’m being a good grad student/future scholar!). What I really wish is that I had more time, money, and knowledge–along with a travel companion!–in order to see and experience Central Asia further. Sigh. Instead, here is a … Read more
Hungry tummies need…bread!
Cutting down on starch is not working, so far. While I have seen very little waste in Kyrgyzstan, in general, I’ve seen no bread wasted! Bread is the staple food, it seems. The beautiful, round loaves of nan, the meat-filled manti, or the various small loaves of Russian white bread. Mayonaise can range from very … Read more
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