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Tasty Trails Travel PodAuthor: Katie Johnson
Welcome to Tasty Trails Travel Pod, where every episode is a culinary journey around the globe! Join me, Katie Katie J, as we explore the vibrant world of food and travel, one delicious destination at a time. From street food adventures to intimate kitchen conversations, each episode we chat with people from around the world who share their stories and their culture through the universal language of food. Join us as we dive into a world of flavors and uncover the stories behind your favorite dishes. So tuck in and lets go! Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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#94 The Empire You Were Never Taught About: Uzbekistan's Silk Road Cities
Monday, 12 October, 2026
Quick trivia: there are only two countries on Earth you have to cross at least two borders to reach an ocean from. Uzbekistan is one of them. (Comment your guess for the other — no cheating — I'll drop the answer at the end.)Part two of my Central Asia trip: three cities, one solo leg, and history that Western education just doesn't bother teaching. Samarkand, built to impress. Bukhara, built to be holy. Khiva, a walled old town that feels frozen in time.Also in this one: The empire of Timur, who conquered more territory than Napoleon and is barely known in the West How Uzbek bread is made in a clay tandoor oven Reflections on language, guilt, and letting go of how I thought this chapter of my life was supposed to goIf you haven't watched part one, Kyrgyzstan and the World Nomad Games are here: • I Went Back to Central Asia for the World ... —#Uzbekistan #Samarkand #Bukhara #Khiva #SilkRoad #CentralAsia #TravelVlog #Timur #UzbekBreadHang out with me: Food: @tastytrailstravelpod / tastytrailstravelpod Life in Korea: @wherewefindhome / wherewefindhome Identity & Belonging: https://substack.com/@wherewefindhome✨ Coming up next:More food & culture stories from around the worldIf you enjoy travel that’s centered around food, culture, and real experiences, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next
