Come To Do Your Laundry, Stay for the Dim Sum

Dim sum and laundry have a history. The post Come To Do Your Laundry, Stay for the Dim Sum appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Meet the Middle East’s Battle Rap Gods

Our correspondent spent a Sunday at the Arena—the Arab world's signature battle rap competition in Lebanon. Come for the politics, stay for the sick burns. The post Meet the Middle East’s Battle Rap Gods appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Searching for Solace in a Cup of Chai, From Mumbai to Dubai

A cup of chai is all that's needed to make a new city a bit more familiar. The post Searching for Solace in a Cup of Chai, From Mumbai to Dubai appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Here’s to Cold Beer, Sunsets, and Democracy in Sierra Leone

In a country where bottles are king and lager remains the only choice of beer. The post Here’s to Cold Beer, Sunsets, and Democracy in Sierra Leone appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Farewell to Alps

R&K’s Alexa van Sickle takes a boozy, sentimental farewell trip through Austria. The post A Farewell to Alps appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Beirut’s Disappearing Dessert

Consumed widely in the 1800s and early 1900s, this labor-intensive tahini and rice pudding is getting harder and harder to find—but one family is keeping it alive. The post Beirut’s Disappearing Dessert appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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R&K Insider: The Unwilling Smugglers

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There’s No Such Thing as A Day With Too Much Barbecue

Barbecue for breakfast. It’s a perfect way to start the day in Kansas City. The post There’s No Such Thing as A Day With Too Much Barbecue appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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There is Such a Thing as Moonshine Terroir

The potent mix of coconut arrack and beer allows no room for doubt: you either like it and live to tell the tale of your hangover, or never want to try it again. The post There is Such a Thing as Moonshine Terroir appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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The Rohingya fled their homes. Now they’re forced to sell drugs as refugees.

Bangladeshi authorities say refugees who fled Myanmar are adding to the soaring drug problem inside the country. But the Rohingya Muslims living in the refugee camps close to the Myanmar-Bangladesh border told Roads & Kingdoms their new hosts have left them with no choice. The po … | Continue reading


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The Forgotten Africans of Iran

This small group of young musicians from tiny Afro-Iranian community tours across the country, performing at concerts and folk music festivals. The post The Forgotten Africans of Iran appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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The Joy and Sadness of Completing a Food Odyssey Too Soon

Why would anyone want to eat that much Bougatsa at once? The post The Joy and Sadness of Completing a Food Odyssey Too Soon appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Cat of the Revolution: A Q&A with Nadia Khiari

The artist behind Tunisia’s feline cartoon phenomenon talks about taboos, resistance, and her country’s stalled revolution. The post Cat of the Revolution: A Q&A with Nadia Khiari appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Let’s All Bulk-Buy These Old Delhi Sweets While We Still Can

As I observe the frenzied pace of work, I begin to understand why he has no time for pleasantries. The post Let’s All Bulk-Buy These Old Delhi Sweets While We Still Can appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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22 Things to Know Before You Go to Calabria

Somehow, this land of fiery peppers, next-level pizza, and superlative beaches is one of Italy’s least-visited regions. The post 22 Things to Know Before You Go to Calabria appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Learning Grace in Defeat, With Mahjong and Beer

The Himalayan view helps too. The post Learning Grace in Defeat, With Mahjong and Beer appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Sheep go to heaven. Let goats into your kitchen.

Sign up for R&K Insider, our collection of the most compelling happenings in food, politics, and travel from across the web. The post Sheep go to heaven. Let goats into your kitchen. appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Meet the family behind Mexico City’s Annual Easter Purge

On Saturday before Easter, dozens of papier-mache effigies will go up in flames in central Mexico, a tradition known as the Quema de Judas—the Burning of Judas. The post Meet the family behind Mexico City’s Annual Easter Purge appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Ivanka Trump: Huge in Hyderabad

Irani chai in Hyderabad and the electrician who considers America the land of Ivanka. The post Ivanka Trump: Huge in Hyderabad appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Thousand Times Yes to Offal Wrapped in Offal, Served in a Baguette

Even in a city with no shortage of meats stuffed into carbs, kokoreç is a standout. The post A Thousand Times Yes to Offal Wrapped in Offal, Served in a Baguette appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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The Perfect Dish: Bazas Beef

A food writer shares her hard-won lessons for eating well in Bordeaux. The post The Perfect Dish: Bazas Beef appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Like a Sloppy Halloween in New York City, But with Better Beer

Forget any excitement for “German beer” and just have Altbier. The post Like a Sloppy Halloween in New York City, But with Better Beer appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Meet the Woman Who Won’t Let Mexico Forget a Massacre

In 1997, dozens of people, most of them women and children, were brutally killed in the hills of Chiapas. Lupita Vasquez is still fighting for them. The post Meet the Woman Who Won’t Let Mexico Forget a Massacre appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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You’ll Need Your Own Hot Spring to Make this Bread at Home

Icelandic hot springs are not just for bathing. The post You’ll Need Your Own Hot Spring to Make this Bread at Home appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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You Can’t Come to Bhutan and Not Try the Peach Wine, Apparently

"Have you tried the peach wine? You can't come to Bhutan and not try the peach wine." The post You Can’t Come to Bhutan and Not Try the Peach Wine, Apparently appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Neighborhood Guide to Hotels in Barcelona

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A Hard-on Drink in Jacmel

Remembering Kim Wall and the 'hard-on drink' during a reporting trip in Jacmel, Haiti. The post A Hard-on Drink in Jacmel appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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In Defense of Using Your Hands in the Kitchen

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A History of Malta in 7 Dishes

From sinful cakes to epic rabbit stews, these dishes define the small islands with a big appetite. The post A History of Malta in 7 Dishes appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Endless Rounds of Moonshine Are Always Better with Homemade Cheese

Learning to drink the Carpathian way. The post Endless Rounds of Moonshine Are Always Better with Homemade Cheese appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Semester Abroad in Amsterdam and This Was Your Biggest Vice?

It tasted like Christmas, deeply spiced with perfect chewy edges. The post A Semester Abroad in Amsterdam and This Was Your Biggest Vice? appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Nothing Like a Romantic Story to Justify Serving a Ridiculously Small Glass of Wine

“In Italy, it doesn’t matter if the story is true or not, it’s all about the pleasure of discussing it.” The post Nothing Like a Romantic Story to Justify Serving a Ridiculously Small Glass of Wine appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Robot Can Cook You Roti, But It Won’t Taste Like Home

Coffee can be ground by machines. Soups can be blended in a processor. But rotis should always be made by hand. | Continue reading


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We Can All Can Thank This Hungover Pilot for Making Micheladas Even Better

The drink has become so popular that Bar Mundos' owner holds a registered trademark for it. The post We Can All Can Thank This Hungover Pilot for Making Micheladas Even Better appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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My Perfect Dish: Sobrebarriga

Professional cook Miguel Olaya on his favorite cut of meat in Bogotá. The post My Perfect Dish: Sobrebarriga appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Tripe Soup for the Hungover Soul

Discovering the inevitable limits of age-old, offal-based hangover cures. The post Tripe Soup for the Hungover Soul appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Breakfast Soup That Demands Your Undivided Attention

Kuy teav in Battambang, Cambodia. The post A Breakfast Soup That Demands Your Undivided Attention appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Eating Like You’re Home—Away From Home

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GTFO: Day Tripping Around Bordeaux

Do like the Bordelais do and head for the coast. The post GTFO: Day Tripping Around Bordeaux appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Getting Online in Bordeaux

Probably the only major challenge visitors will face is learning how to pronounce Wi-Fi in French. The post Getting Online in Bordeaux appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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In Transit: Navigating Bordeaux

Avoid the ring road. The post In Transit: Navigating Bordeaux appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A History of Bordeaux in 10 Dishes

From oysters to spices to Sichuan carpaccio, Bordeaux's food reflects the particular advantages of being a city on the crossroads of global trading routes. The post A History of Bordeaux in 10 Dishes appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Bordeaux Primer: Five Wines to Drink

Bordeaux has close to 7,000 winemakers and 65 appellations. Getting to know it defies easy answers, but these five wines can get you started. The post Bordeaux Primer: Five Wines to Drink appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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A Detroit Soundtrack

Manufacturing may have moved elsewhere but these soundtracks have kept Motor City the epicenter of music. The post A Detroit Soundtrack appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Walking Tour: Southwest Detroit

Architecture porn, dive tiki bars, and the best Mexican food around. The post Walking Tour: Southwest Detroit appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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20 Things Know Before You Go to Bordeaux

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A History of Bogotá in 9 Dishes

The dishes warmed and nourished Bogotanos, past and present. The post A History of Bogotá in 9 Dishes appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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Walking Tour: Bordeaux, Old and Very New

Exploring the newer food and drink spots that have fueled the city's reinvention. The post Walking Tour: Bordeaux, Old and Very New appeared first on Roads & Kingdoms. | Continue reading


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